Job Title: Executive Assistant
Department: GROUP RISK
About Business line/Function: RISK
Position Purpose: Provide administrative and operational support to the ISPL CRO & Other RISK HODs to ensure efficient execution of priorities, seamless governance and effective stakeholder management. Act as trusted partner to manage the ISPL CRO & Other RISK HODs with professionalism, maturity and dexterity
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
• Manage the ISPL CRO & Other RISK HODs calendar, ensuring optimal prioritization of meetings, appointments, travel and other official commitments
• Anticipate needs, proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and enable effective time management for the ISPL CRO & Other RISK HODs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior leaders, global stakeholders, and external partners interacting with the ISPL CRO.
• Work closely with the Chief of Staff to ensure alignment of activities and smooth communication between the ISPL CRO and Business/Functions
• Coordinate all administrative activities during Senior Management visits to India CoE
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for the ISPL CRO & Other RISK HODs, including detailed itineraries, logistics and expense management
• Submit claims on Concur on behalf of the ISPL CRO & Other RISK HODs.
• Help organize Executive Committee meetings, Board Meetings, Leadership Reviews and Strategy meets/Offsites
• Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality
• Manage Logistics, Materials, Minutes and follow-ups from leadership meetings to ensure timely closure
• Support ISPL CRO & Other RISK HODs operations and special projects assigned
• Maintain records and documents pertaining to the ISPL CRO & Other RISK HODs in an organized manner
• Support/provide back-up for senior ExCo EAs as necessary.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
· High integrity and professionalism
· Operational excellence and competence in all interactions
· Exemplary organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail
· Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
· Strong proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools
· High level verbal and written communications skills
· Proactive mindset
· Proficiency in English
Specific Qualifications:
· 10-12 years of experience supporting Senior Executives, preferably within BFSI GCCs or multinational corporations
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)
Technical Skills:
- Attention to detail / rigor
- Organizational skills
- Ability to deliver / Results driven
- Ability to synthetize / simplify
Behavioral Skills:
- Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…
- Ability to develop and leverage networks
- Analytical Ability
- Ability to develop and adapt a process
Education Level: Degree OR equivalent
Location: Chennai
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.
