Lead Business Analyst - PCM

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

Job Title:

Business Analyst

Date

Department:

Global Banking IT

Location:

Business Line / Function

Business analysis and Solutions

Reports To

(Direct)

Sr. Lead BA/Lead BA

Grade

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number Of Direct Reports

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

Provide a brief description of the overall purpose of the position, why this position exists and how it will contribute in achieving the team’s goal.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee IT projects related to payments and cash management, including migration projects and product implementations.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and business analysts, to ensure project goals are met.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure adherence to project scope, budget, and timeline.
• Communicate project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders, including senior management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in payments and cash management.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the project team.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technologies in payments and cash management.
• Oversee the implementation of products with clients, ensuring seamless integration and client satisfaction.
• Act as a liaison between the technical team and clients to ensure requirements are met and issues are resolved promptly.
• Manage migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to client operations.
  
  

Contributing Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders across business units (ex: product, Ops, APS, Development, Testing) to develop analyses and documentation in a collaborative way, communicating effectively and efficiently with production, managerial, and executive teams
• Evaluate, analyze, and communicate systems requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain systems processes, including the delivery of monthly status reports to all appropriate parties
• Author and update internal and external documentation, and formally initiate and deliver requirements and documentation
• Conduct daily systems analytics to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems
• Develop meaningful and lasting relationships with partners for optimized systems integration, and respond to questions and concerns from managers and executives with supporting research and recommendations
• Service-oriented attitude and strong commitment to client satisfaction
• Interpersonal skills, ability to consolidate action plans and report progress status
• Team player demonstrating self-initiative when necessary
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

The candidate should have strong functional skills and excellent communication skills.

The Job Requires

• Five or more years of experience in analytics and systems development for Cash Management domain
• High proficiency with SQL and database management
• Proven analytical abilities
• Experience in generating process documentation and reports
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to translate data into actionable insights
  
  

Besides, The Following Skills Are Also Expected

• Clear organization and ability to manage projects
• Service-oriented attitude and strong commitment to client satisfaction
• Interpersonal skills, ability to consolidate action plans and report progress status
• Capable of adapting to a new environment and to work under pressure towards tight deadlines
• Analytical, lateral thinker and result-oriented person
• Team player demonstrating self-initiative when necessary
  
  

Excellent verbal and written communication

Specific Qualifications (if Required)

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager, with a focus on payments and cash management.
• Strong knowledge of payment systems, cash management processes, and related technologies.
• Experience with migration projects and product implementation with clients.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2).
• Experience with financial regulations and compliance
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in payments and cash management, especially in the host to host landscape
• Familiarity with Host-to-host based solutions and their integration with payment systems (e.g. TIBCO
  
  

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Attention to detail / rigor

Client focused

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Communication skills - oral & written

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…

Ability to understand, explain and support change

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