Deputy Head of Solutions (Global) and Local Head of CMLS

About the job

• CMLS has decided to build a centre of expertise in Cash Management in Portugal. To this end, we are hiring a Deputy head of Solutions (future head of Solutions), whose main responsibility is to develop "Best in Class" product franchise of BNP Paribas Security Services in the Cash Management and Liquidity space under a risk-controlled environment
• The below responsibilities will be granted gradually alongside the hiring of staff locally
• Scope of products notably includes: 
  1. My Treasury, Client cash Forecast and Intraday Liquidity  
  2. Payments  
  3. Cash Pool (Physical, Notional) 
  4. Cash Re-investment solutions 
  5. Currency offer 
  6. CLS 
  7. Cash reporting 
  8. 3rd party Term deposits 
  9. And Their representations on Client interfaces (API, Neolink,…)

Your Main Activities Are

• Ensure product development  
  1. Produce business needs supported with sound business case 
  2. Follow-up with Change management and IT and ensure end to end processes are in place 
  3. Is responsible that the product is compliant with 2S rules through a NAC 
  4. Monitor the budget related to the scope of products 
  5. Control quality of deliveries 
  6. Periodic review with the various stakeholders 
  7. Gather feedback and enrich the product plan accordingly 
  8. Maintain intelligence on competition ‘s offer  
  9. Establish the standard pricing of the product together with business development and representatives of regions 
  10. Ensure adherence to Conduct and Risk management principles 
  11. Follow change of regulations and assess their impact on existing products
• Drive Innovation initiatives
  1. Foster and Lead digital initiatives within CMLS 
  2. Leverage on broader Group initiatives (CMCC, Corporate cash management) to bring quickly new products to 2S clients 
  3. Leverage on new technologies (IA, blockchain, …) to improve our solutions
• Insert the product in 2S offering
  1. Produce the product memo 
  2. Contribute to the production of marketing collateral (Pitch book, leaflets, …)
  3. Contribute to the communication to the sales force  
  4. Contribute to the communication towards clients 
  5. Coordinate with ops the set-up of: onboarding, operational and billing processes
•   Contribute to post-sales support
  1. Maintain implementation plan with Lisbon BI team, and ensure its correct execution 
  2. Issue Client Updates 
  3. Monitor income per product vs targets
  4. Ensure that quality of service is at the expected level  
• Contribute to transformation projects
  1. And take lead for its scope of products 
• People
  1. Build a winning Solution team in Lisbon, leveraging on current staff 
  2. Attract, retain, and develop talent to ensure strong ongoing performance and succession planning
  3. Manage CMLS-liquidity staff in the location in coordination with Global head of liquidity

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting 
• More than 7 years of relevant experience in Banking and Financial Operations
• Fluent (C1-C2) level of English
• Ability to antecipate business / strategic evolution 
• Ability to develop others and improve their skills
• Creativity, innovation and problem solving skills 
• Client focused
• Transversal Financial Markets knowledge
• Market and Financing Services knowledge

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

· International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions: 

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines; 
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services; 
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.