About the job
The Digital Assets Product/Project Manager is part of the Global Markets - Digital team. It consists in driving innovation, defining strategy and contribute actively to the development and integration of Digital Assets within Global Markets, in strong collaboration with CIB.
Contributing to market initiatives, regulatory working group and with internal stakeholders including but not limited to Front officer, Legal, IT (security and developers). The right person would be part of the design, planning and execution for the future developments of the Bank's key digital initiative.
Your Main Activities Are
- Have advanced capabilities to manage transversal Global Markets digital assets initiatives/activities across financial instruments (e.g. Bonds, Rates) and processes (i.e. Issuance, Syndication, Repo, Loan/Margining) together with multiple teams in a global setup (US, APAC, EMEA)
- Taking an active part in the definition of Global Markets Digital Assets strategy including: identifying relevant digital assets platforms and integration, pushing new opportunities and innovative ideas based on an understanding of the products, Global Markets & Clients' needs, and applicable regulations across different jurisdictions globally
- Advocate and coordinate blockchain/DLT educational activities; coordinating the scope (e.g. workshops, business requirements), governance, prioritisation and delivery of new features and products for the digital assets platform in close coordination with key stakeholders: Primary (ie DCM, Syndicate), Secondary (ie Sales, Trading), Tech team, others Group Metiers Digital Leads
- Collecting feedback from end-users in Global Markets and supporting functions (i.e. legal, compliance, operations) to improve the product and ensure a best-in-class digital asset experience. Maintaining a written documentation of the platforms
- Continuously identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative ideas ahead of others to improve topics or solve issues or problems that are multidisciplinary or cross-organisational, to improve the customer journey or the organisation, to develop new businesses or thought models
- Provide knowledge on digital assets product and blockchain concepts to new audiences; change/adapt current operational setups to accommodate digital assets requirements (ie using DLT as the main technology tree); manage risks and potential roadblocks on vertical changes required to integrate digital assets products into internal, external and in partners networks (ie Payments, settlements, clearing houses)
- Contribute to the definition of the communication strategy around digital assets inside and outside of the Bank to clients and key stakeholders.
- Influences and supports members of the team by leading in decision making and approach where problems are more complex and require sophisticated analysis or experience
Profile and Skills to Success
- Higher degree engineering, finance, or computer science field
- Proficiency in English (C2)
- Experience in the Blockchain/Crypto/Digital assets preferred but not mandatory but highly valuable
- At least 2 years of experience in investment banking
- At least 3 years of experience in digital product management or project management
- Experience on working in a remote setup, with global teams in UK, US, EU, APAC
- Knowledge on financial products (ie Bonds, Rates, Corporate Actions) is highly valuable.
- Proactively able to think strategically, identify areas of development and takes initiative to implement relevant actions, in the short, medium and long term
- Strong capacity for self-learning and commitment to integrate new updates from regulatory bodies (eg MiCa) into the digital assets products and processes (ie operational, compliance, risk management).
- Strong relationship management skills and an ability to work with individuals from different background and seniority to ensure the delivery of set objectives
- Proven communication / relationship management skills
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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 centers 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.
