Job Description
About BNP Paribas Group:
BNP Paribas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199 000 employees. The Group ranks highly in its three core areas of activity: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail banking networks and financial services are grouped together under Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, centred on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all of its clients (retail, associations, businesses, SMEs, large corporates and institutional) to implement their projects by providing them with services in financing, investment, savings and protection. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and has a solid and fast-growing network in the Asia/Pacific region.
About BNP Paribas India Solutions:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.
About Businessline/Function :
The role is being setup under CAO and Front Office Support with aim to support transitions from various Front Office teams into ISPL.
Job Title:
Functional ISPL title: Assistant Vice President
Role title: Assistant Vice President – Transition Project Manager
Date:
9 Aug 2023
Department:
ISPL CAO
Location:
Chennai
Business Line / Function:
CIB ITO
Reports to:
(Direct)
Direct: Transversal Project Lead
Functional: Transversal Project Lead
Grade:
(if applicable)
To be confirmed
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
N/A
Directorship / Registration:
N/A
Position Purpose
The role is responsible for supporting Transitions into the Front Office Support space.
Responsibilities
- Support the Head in transitioning & stabilising the various processes at ISPL.
- Ensure the transition is executed in line with the approved Transition Methodology & Governance.
- Organize calls to agree on various project deliverables, track statuses, publish MI and provide post go-live support, as appropriate.
· Assist in the production of the Project/Programme Forum papers, Programme Board agendas and other reporting activities and ensure all Project/Programme Forum papers, Programme Board agendas and communications to stakeholders are prepared to a high standard on a timely basis
- Setup Project Kick-Off calls to :
- Provide an overview of the Transition Methodology,
- Explain the Transition Methodology and qualifiers; share project artefacts
- Agree on governance to be followed and meeting frequencies
- Agree on key documentation & sign-offs to be submitted by the Project team at each phase for control & audit management
- Act as Toll Gate keeper during various phase of the transition
- Ensuring all Risk, Assumptions, Issues & Dependencies (RAID) are identified and addressed promptly and if necessary escalated on a timely basis
- Pro-actively maintain the initiative RAID log and assist Business Project managers and work stream leads in the management and resolution of issues and risks
- Review compliance to Transition Governance by defining documentation & sign-off requirements.
- Ensure management of Milestone and project data in core tools (SharePoint, Shared drives etc..)
- Ensuring all Risk, Assumptions, Issues & Dependencies (RAID) are identified and addressed promptly and if necessary escalated on a timely basis
- Pro-actively maintain the initiative RAID log and assist Business Project managers and work stream leads in the management and resolution of issues and risks
- Providing coordination support on specific initiatives as and when required
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- At least 6+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a similar PMO role, Project Control or Business Management
- Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
- Strong project management and business analysis experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
Specific Qualifications (if required)
- Self-motivated, results driven, and take ownership of assigned tasks with ability to follow through
- Methodical, analytical and organized, with strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage change and complexity with confidence
- Ability to address a wide variety of topics simultaneously and in a structured manner
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Good interpersonal skills and team player, with ability to effectively influence and work with stakeholders at all levels
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Attention to detail / rigor
Ability to deliver / Results driven
Communication skills – oral & written
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Ability to understand, explain and support change
Ability to manage a project
Analytical Ability
Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…
Ability to set up relevant performance indicators
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 10 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)