You will join the Strategy & Cost Monitoring team whose mandate is to support the Head of Operation designing and maintaining his global strategy and associated roadmap throughout the organization; monitor the effective implementation of key initiatives on the platform; through the implementation and oversight of relevant governance; and Advise project or program managers while being hands on financial pilotage for transversal strategic projects such as the Client Operating Center of Excellence program
You will be integrated in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment, very transversal in nature, which will provide a broad exposure to Operations of the bank worldwide

Your Main Activities Are

Help defining and drive the Head of Operations agenda in line with priorities defined
Coordination and preparation of committees and meetings such as GM ExCos and future Ops ExCos
Governance and management of the strategic project portfolio
Analysis of financial data in coordination with the Finance Performance Management teams
Support the budget process, ensuring targets are respected; contribute to budget presentations
Organize and/or prepare Project and Steering Committees, including documentation for the Head of Operations
Attend key meetings, prepare meeting notes and ensure distribution to relevant and identified stakeholders
Assist in overseeing and ensuring the delivery of ad hoc projects and special assignments. (such as organizational changes, governance, transformation plans, Ad hoc analysis and assessments)
Addressing transversal topics across Operations, requiring coordination and monitoring on an ad-hoc basis
Produce reports; request, collect, analyze, verify consistency, completeness and integrate weekly status reports on several streams
Monitor progress of key projects, initiatives on the platform, and ensure appropriate reporting
Keep updated action and issue logs, contact list, project distribution list and other registers as necessary
Help maintain and reinforce relationship with global stakeholders (Métiers, other poles) and key stakeholders across Operations worldwide
Support the Global Head of Operations in all messages conveyed to staffs, regulators, auditors and clients on the strategy and policies of BNP Paribas, liaising with the appropriate involved teams on the platform
Assist in organizing Syndication days, Offsites, Townhalls and other related events in liaison with the Brand and Communications team
Assist in the preparation for senior management visits (agenda, presentations, etc…)
Work on ad hoc assignments as needed

Profile and Skills to Success

Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or related discipline coupled with excellent academic credentials
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in business or project management for a company with a global footprint in a multicultural environment
Understanding of project management methodology through work experience or education
Excellent knowledge of the financial and/or banking industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
Technical skills working with spreadsheets, databases and financial data
Working experience with project management software
Mandatory fluency in English
Ability to coordinate and deal with Senior Management members
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Delivery driven and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
Energetic, flexible and self-motivated team player with strong organizational skills
High facility to quickly adapt to new situations and ability to work with remotely located resources
Attention to details and rigorous
Prioritization of tasks and great organizational skills
Strong presentation skills
Willingness to learn new systems, concepts and broaden knowledge in the industry
Very strong work ethic and ability to deal with confidential information
Experience with a multicultural environment

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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 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

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