Job Description

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199 000 employees. The Group ranks highly in its three core areas of activity: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail banking networks and financial services are grouped together under Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, centred on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all of its clients (retail, associations, businesses, SMEs, large corporates and institutional) to implement their projects by providing them with services in financing, investment, savings and protection. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and has a solid and fast-growing network in the Asia/Pacific region.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe 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 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About Businessline/Function :

The role is in Global Banking IT - Business Analysis and Solutions Team catering to CENTRAL BA Team \xe2\x80\x93 Connexis Business Analyst. The function is that of a Business analyst & coordination, working closely with business and on-shore Product Owners/ Project Managers as well as internal development, TCOE, IT security, architecture and other transversal teams.

Job Title

Business Analyst (Trade- ebanking channels)

Date

12-Jun-23

Department

Central BA Team

Location

Mumbai

Business Line / Function

Trade & Supply Chain

Reports to

Hierarchical

Mahesh Rane

Grade

(if applicable)

Business Analyst

Functional

Olivier Degorgue (Paris IT)

Number of Direct Reports

N.A.

Directorship / Registration

Position Purpose

To beef up the Trade Banking Channels team with Business Analyst to work on projects and

Application support of Trade Finance global releases for Connexis Trade

To work closely with Paris Business Analyst team and coordinate on requirements gathering, impact analysis and functional specifications for the enhancements and issues reported in production. Business Analyst is also responsible to define the test scope of SIT, UAT, and NRT and validating test outcomes with the users and testers.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

To ensure the business/operational objectives of the new business requirements are well defined via:

\xef\x82\xb7 Performing systematic business analysis,

\xef\x82\xb7 Validating business requirements to align with business/operations needs as well as IT architecture

and security standards.

\xef\x82\xb7 Designing functional solutions & user workflows and documenting Functional Specifications.

\xef\x82\xb7 To walkthrough requirement and proposed solutions to all stakeholders and get it reviewed and

signoff.

\xef\x82\xb7 To develop SIT/UAT/NRT scope and approach. To guide Testing team in writing test scenarios/cases

and review to get signoff from stakeholders. To rationalize test cases when needed to match with

available resources and target timeline.

\xef\x82\xb7 To validate SIT test results produced by testing team to signoff.

\xef\x82\xb7 To assist users in planning/executing UAT, analyzing defects, and defining defects priority for fix

delivery by development team.

\xef\x82\xb7 Documenting/reviewing user manuals and release notes as required

\xef\x82\xb7 Assist in providing tactical/strategic solutions for new client requirements

\xef\x82\xb7 Assist in the conversion/migration exercise where necessary

For production defects, perform functional analysis and propose solutions.

\xef\x82\xb7 Ensure Bank compliance policies and CIB ITO APAC standards/practices are strictly followed.

Contributing Responsibilities

\xef\x82\xb7 To participate in technical design reviews and contribute to improve overall solution offered.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies required

\xc2\xb7 Strong functional & business analysis skills with ability to communicate and bridge between business/operations

& IT.

o Good functional experience in Trade Finance Product and applications.

\xef\x82\xb7 Good team player with great commitment and attitude.

\xef\x82\xb7 Good communication and coordination skill among multiple teams that are cross cultural and cross country.

\xef\x82\xb7 Ability to work independently.

\xef\x82\xb7 Familiar with standard formats such as SWIFT, EDIFACT, ISO20022 & data transformations.

Proficiency in Unix/Shell scripts, XML and Oracle/PLSQL

\xef\x82\xb7 Fluency with reading/speaking in French language is key requirement as this candidate will be closely associated with Paris stakeholders.

Specific Qualifications (if required)

\xef\x82\xb7 Graduate degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent

\xef\x82\xb7 Minimum 3-4 years of experience in Corporate Banking environment Trade

Finance (ebanking Channels) IT Business Analyst.

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Communication skills - oral & written

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Client focused

Organizational skills

Communication skills - oral & written

Analytical Ability

Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training\xe2\x80\xa6

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 5 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

Added-value for candidates having got a certificate in ISTQB Level 2 (International standard for test methodologies)

Qualifications

NA

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