Job Title: Functional Architect
Department: ISPL CIB 2S – IFS Sydney
About Business line/Function:
Securities services department of CIB - IFS-Australia and New Zealand IT Supports Fund Accounting, Unit Pricing and Custody services to AU-NZ financial markets and players.
Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for contributing to the development and maintenance of the overall solution architecture such that it supports the local strategy and aligns with the global enterprise architecture.
This is a business and external client focused role which also requires a strong practical understanding of technology.
The role is designed to determine the suitable end-to-end solution, both functional and technical, for the following domains:
- Product Offerings
- Client Initiatives
- Market Mandatory
- Operational Evolution
- Technology Efficiency
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
1.Requirement Capture
· Attend client and vendor workshops to understand project drivers and requirements in detail.
· Work with project managers, business analysts, Product and Operation team SMEs and local IT team to determine the business requirements and non-functional requirements.
· Work with global IT teams on requirements related to global system utilization or extension.
2.Solution Architecture Design
· Steer the solution to follow BNPP standard operating models and controls
· Explore and articulate how the proposed solution will operate end-to-end including:
· High level BNPP business processes
· Data exchange within internal systems and with external systems
· Client impacts and expectations
· IT functionality and non-functional requirements by system, infrastructure, security and auditing requirements
· Risk assessment
· Seek approval from the local design authority, global enterprise architects and global teams for relevant design items
· Document the solution and the impact assessment at feature level to meet the captured requirements
· Present solution to external & internal clients, vendors, local & global BNPP stakeholders and BNPP IT management to obtain signoffs
3.Solution Implementation Support
· Explain proposed solutions to the solution delivery team to facilitate estimate preparation.
· Review user stories, functional designs and test strategies and plans).
Contributing Responsibilities
· Provide IT application details for existing or new systems upon request for the purpose such as group reporting, client request for proposal and auditing
· Socialize larger project solution details with Global IT Architecture team
· Contribute to the project initiation and IT solution validation committee reviews
· Provide feedback for Post Implementation Reviews
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
· 10+ years IT experience with 5+ years’ experience in the financial industry, preferably in custody or back-office administration for the funds management industry
· Strong skills with facilitating workshops across broad stakeholder groups, e.g. external clients, internal business / operations teams and technology teams, both locally and globally located.
· Confident with solution presentation to different audience groups and forums, e.g. external clients, internal operation teams and IT teams.
· Hands-on solution and technical design experience with financial system integrations and straight-through processing. Experienced Visio user.
· Past experience designing solutions in areas such as fund administration / unit pricing, registry, financial reporting, custody and / or wealth management.
· Past experience with Hiport, pControl and unit registry system integration preferred
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
· Self-directed, ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
· Past coding experience using Microsoft technology preferred
· Past working experience with SQL database schemas and data queries preferred
Specific Qualifications:
Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)
Technical Skills:
- Proven experience in managing complex IT programs (Infrastructure, Application Development, or Digital Transformation)
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders across Europe & APAC in both IT and Operations
- Proficient in Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid Delivery models
Behavioral Skills:
- Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
- Ability to deliver / Results driven
- Strong Communication, Analytical, and Problem-Solving skills
- Ability to share / pass on knowledge
Education Level: Bachelor’s 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, 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. 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.
