Assistant Vice President - Investment Analytics and Data Service (IADS)

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 specialised 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:

Investment Analytics and Data Service (IADS) team is a department of BNP ISPL providing performances and reporting services to Asset Managers and Institutional clients. Services provided by IADS include state of the art performances and risks calculations delivered on line or through wide range of reports (accounting packs, Investment reviews, Solvency II) or data feeds.

Job Title:

Assistant Vice President

Date:

Department:

IADS

Location:

Business Line / Function:

IFSO

Reports to:

(Direct)

Vice President

Grade: 

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

The ‘Implementation Lead’ is a new role within the Operations team responsible for supporting the IADS onboarding activities, change request activities and extension of scope of existing clients, to strict milestones and deadlines for all AU & NZ Clients

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

•             The Implementation Lead in 2S Ops acts as the main contact for the Implementation Lead based in Australia and is the liaison agent between the Operations team & the Business Implementation team and other key stakeholders, including:

o             Tester lead in Australia

o             IADS Australia and India (Project, BA, IT, market data and operational teams) 

o             BCM team for change request

•             Working with P&C SME’s and BA’s to ensure the appropriate analysis is performed and write the BRD

•             Streamline onboarding activities and find efficiencies by building new templates to be re-used for other onboarding or automate tasks 

•             Documenting the on boarding activities for transfer to Operations team (Accounting flow model for NAV valuations & Prices & benchmarks, setup of client instruction templates...etc) 

•             Gathering client’s requirements and monitor any scope changes (fund and benchmark matrix, index tracker, calendar setup consistent with fund accounting data)

•             Proactive problem solving and the management of risks and issues to ensure preferred outcomes are achieved.

•             Ensuring completion of UAT & JUAT testing/validation/reconciliation and co-ordinate between BNP local UAT team and BI/ IADS Ops team 

•             Responsible for Operation team readiness for BAU, training & handover and ensure a smooth transition for Go Live

Contributing Responsibilities

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

With a minimum of 13 years’ experience in financial services, the Performance & Compliance Implementation analyst has strong experience of funds management, investment administration and data/systems process flows. They have solid skills in analytics and numeracy and a sound understanding of the systems development lifecycle. Experience with performance-based implementations would be beneficial. 

The Implementation Lead has strong planning and organisational skills and can manage competing priorities and challenges concurrently. 

Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the capability to manage various stakeholder expectations and dealing with staff and contacts at all levels are a must. They demonstrate clear and concise written communication applied in reports, presentations and project planning. They are effective with managing their time and prioritisation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and challenges.  

A motivated, results focused person, who demonstrates a strong client service ethic.  They maintain awareness of changes in market and industry systems and processes which they apply to their analysis and project delivery.

They remain calm and composed in their dealings. Due to the nature and confidentiality required with client proposals and transition take-ons, they demonstrate maturity, confidentiality and judgement in their dealings, acting with discretion. They deal appropriately in escalating and acting on findings.  They are aware of operational risk guidelines and apply their knowledge of compliance requirements in their projects.

The Business Implementation analyst is committed to providing excellent service and project delivery.  They possess the ability to anticipate and identify areas of focus or concern considering key business risks, compliance requirements ensuring client expectations are managed and met.

Technical Skills required for the role:  

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Critical thinking

Communication skills - oral & written

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

Ability to develop and leverage networks

Ability to develop and adapt a process 

Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

Education Level: 

 Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 13 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)