Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.
As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.
A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Job DescriptionWithin the scope of the Methods and Accompaniment service, the Methods and Tools team is responsible for the tooling aspect of the BPCE-SI (Solutions Informatiques) agile project method, including document management, project/product steering, and requirements management. The team gathers user needs, designs, implements, maintains, and provides support for processes and tools (notably Confluence, Jira, and associated plugins). This team, based in Nantes, currently comprises 1 Product Owner (P.O.), 1 Scrum Master/Tech Lead, and 8 members.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage requirements, document management, and backlog steering for projects/products/programes.
- Administer and configure Confluence, Jira, and associated plugins (Structure, Easy Agile Programs, XRAY).
- Ensure support and guidance for product teams within an Agile SAFe context.
- Conduct studies, evolutions, version updates, and tool maintenance in collaboration with BPCE-IT outsourcing.
- Communicate and explain changes to product teams.
- Keep e-learnings, tutorials, and help pages up to date.
- Ensure accountability, coherence, and the technical/functional sustainability of the tools and the method.
- Travel may be required during the initial months due to the team’s Nantes base.
- Mission context: work in a comparable group, preferably in the banking sector, with projects using V-cycle, Agile, or bimodal approaches; operate in an Agile and SAFe environment.
Qualifications
Hard Skills:
- Administration and configuration of Confluence, Jira, and associated plugins (Structure, Easy Agile Programs, XRAY).
- Business competencies: requirements management, document management, and backlog steering for projects/products/programes/trains.
- Additional competencies: ability to read and communicate in French with BPCE-SI teams; high autonomy; proactivity in identifying solutions to technical problems.
- French communication (oral and written) is mandatory.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication in French; ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- High autonomy and initiative; comfortable working with limited supervision.
- Proactive in identifying solutions for technical issues and in translating user needs into actionable requirements.
- Transversal competencies: strong writing skills to communicate and simplify implemented solutions; ability to work remotely with stakeholders from varied profiles.
We will only consider CVs in English.
Additional InformationOur workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are commited to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Skills Required
- Administration and configuration experience with Confluence, Jira, Structure, Easy Agile Programs, and XRAY
- Requirements management, document management, and backlog steering for projects, products, programs, or trains
- Fluent oral and written French communication
- Ability to read and communicate with BPCE-SI teams in French
- High autonomy and proactivity in identifying solutions to technical problems
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Ability to translate user needs into actionable requirements
- Experience working in Agile and SAFe environments
- Experience with V-cycle, Agile, or bimodal project approaches
- Experience in a comparable group, preferably in the banking sector
- CV submitted in English
What We Do
Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, where it applies technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – and, transversally, for the entities of Groupe BPCE. The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, currently has more than 2,400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organised in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. These teams work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting and creating value for all the business lines and platforms of the group. For recruitment: [email protected] For other questions: [email protected]
