AVP- Projects and Change - Investment Banking Operations

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager (AVP/VP)

Department: Change Management - Projects and Change

About Business line/Function: Projects & Change within Operations is a transversal function supporting Market Operations (MO) and Client Engagement & Financial Security Operations (CEFS). The team acts as a change agent across the ITO perimeter, partnering with Operations to lead project delivery, define target solutions and governance frameworks, and drive structured transformation initiatives. This is complemented by the development of MIS and dashboards to enhance monitoring, reporting, and decision-making across the operational landscape

Position Purpose: 

An increasing role is played by ISPL Operations to support various Business lines.

Within CIB ITO Operations, Project & Change is a team of project managers with a strong presence in EMEA & a global footprint with teams in AMER & APAC.

The team leads strategic projects initiated by CIB OPS leadership or acts as OPS contributor for initiatives managed by our business partners (Front office; CIB; Other Project Teams)

Project Managers from the team, although they come from different background, are functional generalist. This means they can cover:

-         Any phase of a project from Diagnostic to Implementation

-         Any type of projects (i.e., Organizational, Process, Control, Regulatory, etc.)

-         Any value chain within MO & CEFS Operations perimeter.

-     This position provides a transversal view of CIB Operations ecosystem and gives you the opportunity to be at the heart of CIB Operations transformation.

·      The position is also significantly exposed to CIB Operations leadership who are acting as Sponsor of most of the initiatives the team manages.

·        The possible developments are very varied and directly influenced by the exposure offered by the position: in Operations but also to deepen project management or Consulting and Transformation.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Lead complex projects ensuring that the key project outcomes are delivered.

▪ Ensure meaningful project structure and governance, as well as management of key stakeholders, represent projects in key stakeholder (OpCo, SteerCo) and report directly to project sponsors.

▪ Ensure method is applied to frame and execute programme, projects, or specific complex project streams, on time, on quality and on budget.

▪ Lead meetings, workshops or internal trainings, using pertinent techniques and providing perceptive results.

▪ Support clients in implementing project outcomes and follow-up outcomes with clients.

▪ Take responsibility for the delivery of presentations and reporting for clients and management.

▪ Provide continuous support and coaching to the other team members.

▪ Promote the knowledge sharing within the team.

▪ Foster and contribute to continuous improvement mindset within the team and with client.

▪ Ensure the efficient management of project resources, including human resources.

Contributing Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager's mission is to lead simple to complex programmes or projects to success, while coaching  junior team members, and striving for the continuous improvement of the project management methodologies and associated tools and techniques.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

At least 10 years' experience including significant experience in project, with financial markets expertise, excellent knowledge of the CIB Operations environments and a risk management component.

·        Consultancy background is a plus.

·        Adept with project management techniques including AI project management, and able to understand, explain and support change.

·        Result-driven and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

·        Excellent verbal, written communication skills. Fluent in English

·        Demonstrated strong analytical skills.

·        Recognized for your attention to details, your rigor.

Specific Qualifications:

Coming with significant

·        Projects experience

·        Functional – Generalist experience

·        People Management

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills:

• • Project Lifecycle Management 
  • Governance & Reporting Frameworks 
  • Risk & Issue Management 
  • Stakeholder & Communication Management 
  • Data Analytics & MIS / Dashboarding 
  • Process Design & Target Operating Model (TOM) Development

Behavioral Skills: 

• • Result Orientation & Accountability 
  • Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving 
  • Adaptability & Change Agility 
  • Attention to Detail & Rigor 
  • Proactive Ownership & Initiative

Education Level: Masters Degree or equivalent, PMP/ Prince 2 certified, Six Sigma Certification Preferred

Location: Bengaluru / Mumbai

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 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 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.