Smart Automation & AI Associate
D.B. Group1 day ago
Madrid, SpainSenior
Responsibilities
- Assess operational improvement needs and recommend feasible solutions using approved AI, machine learning, workflow automation, and data analytics tools.
- Define solution designs with operational subject-matter experts and Technology, including requirements, data inputs, controls, scalability, and business alignment.
- Build and test proofs of concept and lightweight automation solutions using approved AI tools, Python, SQL, and workflow technologies.
- Support implementation through user testing, process and technical documentation, performance monitoring, benefit tracking, and continuous improvement.
- Measure automation impact through evidence such as time saved, risk reduced, quality improved, and capacity released.
- Share reusable solutions, coach operational colleagues, and help develop automation and AI capabilities across the Smart Middle Office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least five years of Python development experience within financial services.
- Strong analytical and programming skills using SQL, Python, or comparable tools, including reporting, analysis automation, and large-data handling.
- Experience designing and implementing workflow automation, AI, or data-driven solutions in an operational environment.
- Strong understanding of data management, controls, governance, and enterprise risk frameworks.
- Experience with root-cause analysis, complex problem solving, business-requirements translation, testing, documentation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
- Product mindset focused on user adoption, maintainability, sustainable business value, and ownership beyond the prototype.
- Strong engineering discipline involving reusable design, documentation, testing, version control, and controlled production handover.
- Ability to balance experimentation speed with security, control, and regulatory expectations.
Benefits
- Personalized benefits plan including healthcare, company perks, and retirement options.
- Hybrid working model combining office collaboration with working from home; the specific split varies by business group.
- Flexible work arrangements and interview-process adjustments are available upon request.
- Inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace culture with opportunities for professional development.
About D.B. Group
D.B. Group is an Italian freight forwarder and logistics provider offering air, ocean, road, and rail transport, customs brokerage, and supply chain management for global shippers. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Montebelluna, Veneto, it is privately held and operates through 79 subsidiaries with a worldwide partner network. The company delivers end-to-end forwarding and integrated logistics services, from consolidation and warehousing to door-to-door deliveries and trade compliance.