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, 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

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.

About Business line/Function:
Business Solutions Unit (BSU) combines the best of traditional Lean methodologies and Digital solutions to streamline, enhance, transform business processes and to bring value to Stakeholders and or Client by way of improved efficiencies and risk management. BSU is a global team with presence in ~7 locations across the globe.

Job Title:
Assistant Vice President
(Project Manager – Business Solutions Unit)
Date:
Department:
Functions
Location:
Chennai
Business Line / Function:
Digital Transformation/Business Solutions Unit
Reports to:
(Direct)
Head of Business Solutions Unit
Grade:
(if applicable)
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
Nil
Directorship / Registration:
NA

POSITION PURPOSE

The person will be accountable for the continuous Improvement/efficiency agenda of the organization both locally & globally. The purpose of this role would also include oversight of key Projects and Programs run by the Head of Securities Services Operations in India - act as a facilitator and enabler on a variety of transversal initiatives by coordinating: finance, strategic projects, governance meetings and communication management.
Responsibilities

• Facilitation of Transformational, Cross Border & Strategic Missions - Establish a strong project governance for every Business Solutions Unit Project
• Achieve Cost Competitiveness – Lead Transversal Cost Reduction and strategic initiatives leading to Operating cost reduction
• Ensure that project commitments are clearly defined and in line with the strategy and the priority defined the Management.
• Moderating the efficiency Program for 2S Ops - Headcount Monitoring and delivery of efficiencies for Securities Services Operations
• Track and monitor projects of high importance, including tracking to budget, effort & deliverable
• Plan and facilitates all administrative, financial and operational activities for Securities Services Operations
• Track and manage closely budgets and costs of the cluster
• Work in coordination with all control functions (IG, OPC, ORC) on specific items requiring timely closure
• Produce a summary of the activity and the project portfolio for the relevant committees and stakeholders.

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with proven abilities in managing people, negotiating and influencing stakeholders across levels
• Expert in Project & Change Management
• MS Office proficiency - Power Point, Excel and Word
• Facilitating sessions, Presentation skills and meetings
• Self-starter who can work independently, displays initiative and is a problem solver
• Change agent, oriented towards achieving results and demonstrating innovative, enthusiastic, rigorous, organizational sense, empathy, listening capacity …
• Energetic, proactive, determined, able to drive change, positive attitude, results oriented.

Specific Qualifications

• Expert Project & Change Management Skills
• Lean Six Sigma BB Certified

Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Decision Making
Ability to deliver / Results driven
Attention to detail / rigor
Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Analytical Ability
Ability to manage a project
Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…
Ability to set up relevant performance indicators
Choose an item.
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 10 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)