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.
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, corporate 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
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, color, 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.
About Business line/Function:
Trade Finance plays a pivotal role in the International Import and Export business. It provides various financial instruments designed to mitigate the risks involved in international trade for both importers and exporters. Some of the core products we offer include "Letter of Credit," "Bank Guarantees," and "Supply Chain Financing" (encompassing both payables and receivables). These essential products are at the heart of BNP Paribas’s strategy and are a testament to our commitment to supporting international trade.
At ISPL, we are the backbone of this transformation, providing innovative IT solutions tailored for both our corporate and retail clients. BNP Paribas is recognized as one of the top international transactional banking providers, and our continuous investment in IT is a key driver of this success.
Job Title:
Vice President
Date:
17th March 2026
Department:
Banking IT
Location:
Bengaluru/Mumbai
Business Line / Function:
Trade Finance and Supply Chain IT
Reports to:
(Direct)
Head of Trade Finance & Supply Chain IT, ISPL
Grade:
(if applicable)
(Functional)
Global Head of Trade Finance & Supply Chain IT
Number of Direct Reports:
~5
Directorship / Registration:
NA
Position Purpose
· As Lead Architect,
o Manage the Trade Finance & Supply Chain software deliveries to deliver expected IT functionality with stability & scalability.
o Responsible for relationship management with Business, Operations & IT sponsors in conjunction with respective global and regional domain heads.
o Lead transversal initiatives for the Banking Platform IT department beyond the domain, e.g. DevSecOps, Gen AI usage, Test Automation + Shift Left, Development methodology (Agile practices), Cloud native approach etc.
o Contribute to the continuous improvement of Banking Platform IT ISPL and implementation of best practices.
o Lead by example and disseminate the management values & objectives for Banking Platform IT Leadership group to boost Banking Platform IT ISPL performance.
o Contribute to initiatives/collaboration across all domains of Banking Platform IT.
· Technology validation & evolution.
· Support & leadership to organizational initiatives.
· Identify gaps in existing systems and create action-plans to plug those gaps rapidly.
· Promote automation in all areas that helps to improve quality and faster delivery
· Expert in various project development methodologies (Agile-Scrum, Agile-Kanban, Waterfall etc)
· In-depth understanding of tooling and engineering aspects of software development (DevOps Tools, Cloud technologies etc.)
· Must be able to collaborate with the development, test & production support team
· Good communication skills and excellent team player
· Active Interest and Experience in AI techniques applied to Delivery and Deployment procedure would be a plus
Specific Qualifications (if required)
NA
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Organizational skills
Communication skills - oral & written
Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Ability to understand, explain and support change
Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution
Ability to inspire others & generate people's commitment
Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…
Ability to develop and leverage networks
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 15 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)
Eligibility typically includes the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description above, with around 0-5 Years years of relevant experience expected for this role.
The key responsibilities for this role are detailed in the Key Responsibilities section above, covering the core duties expected of a Technical Architect Trade Finance and Supply Chain IT, ISPL at BNP Paribas.
This role requires around 0-5 Years years of relevant experience, as specified in the job listing. Please refer to the Qualifications & Experience section above for full details.
Skills relevant to this position are outlined in the Qualifications & Experience section above. In general, strong communication, domain knowledge, and the ability to meet role-specific targets are valued across similar BFSI positions.
You can apply directly using the Apply Now button on this page, which will take you to BNP Paribas's application process for this role.