Position Overview
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Business Analyst – Collateral Management serves as the principal liaison between business stakeholders, operations, and technology teams for BNP Paribas Global Markets. In this role you will drive functional analysis, solution design, and delivery of strategic and regulatory initiatives on the Collateral Management platform. You will translate complex collateral requirements into scalable, efficient solutions while managing stakeholder expectations across a global, fast‑changing environment.
Job Responsibilities
1. Initial Analysis
- Conduct feasibility studies and produce high‑level solution proposals.
- Provide initial effort estimations and collaborate with Project Managers to define realistic delivery dates.
2. Implementation & Post‑Live Support
- Support rollout of new or changed functionality.
- Create release notes, user guides, and other documentation.
- Organize functional demos and training sessions for end‑users.
3. Testing
- Develop and execute Functional Test Packs; guide testing teams when required.
- Review and assess Regression Test Packs.
- Coordinate end‑user testing activities and manage escalations (e.g., environment‑related issues).
4. Functional Design & Documentation
- Elicit, clarify, and elaborate business requirements.
- Design functional solutions and produce detailed documentation.
- Re‑estimate effort throughout the project lifecycle as needed.
5. 3rd‑Level Support
- Deliver third‑line support in line with Group processes and standards.
Contributing Responsibilities
- Understand end‑to‑end data flows (source → destination) and their lifecycle.
- Identify process risks and propose/implement appropriate controls.
- Provide functional expertise and mentorship to junior team members.
Required Education, Skills and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.) or MBA with a Finance focus.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of IT experience within an investment‑banking environment, preferably in Global Markets or Collateral Management. Proven track record delivering functional analysis and design for regulatory or strategic initiatives.
Technical Skills:
- Strong data‑analysis capabilities (Excel, SQL, data‑querying).
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Visio for diagramming.
- Experience with agile/scrum methodologies and tracking tools such as JIRA.
Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of financial products (e.g., OTC derivatives, securities lending) and collateral management processes.
Behavioral Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Collaborative team player with the capacity to influence and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
- Advanced Education/Certifications: CFA, FRM, PMP, or a Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline.
- Technical Exposure: Experience with cloud platforms, data‑analytics tools, AI/ML, DevOps, or containerization. Familiarity with regulatory reporting frameworks such as EMIR or BCBS 279.
- Additional Tools: Knowledge of collaboration tools (Confluence, Trello) or BI/reporting solutions (Power BI, Tableau).
- Domain Expertise: Direct experience with collateral optimization, margin‑call automation, or related solutions.
- Behavioral Strengths: Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑regional teams, drive change in transformation projects, and thrive in a fast‑moving environment.
BNP Paribas is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.