Algemene Informatie
Ref #
1111111111114247
Land
India
Regio
Karnataka
Stad
Bangalore
Contract type
Contract van onbepaalde duur
Beroepsgroep
F15 - OPERATIONS PROCES
Beschrijving
Job Title: Project Manager - AI for Operations
Department: TO Transformation
About Business line/Function:
Product Control is part of COCE (Client Operating Centre of Excellence), performing multiple Middle Office functions. Product Control have 6 verticals - P&L and Valuation Controls, OTC Trade Validation, Securities Trade Validation & Documentation, OTC Documentation, Trading & Portfolio Control and Position Management. Team works very closely with Trading, Sales, Business Managers and various FtB teams like Back Office, Regional Finance and COO community.
Position Purpose:
AI for Ops is launching a Global AI for Operations programme.
The Project Manager will own the end‑to‑end delivery of AI solution deployments across the Market Operations departments, ensuring they are built, tested, validated, and rolled out in strict accordance with the programme’s governance framework.
You will work in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment, partnering with data scientists, domain experts, IT teams, and senior business sponsors. Success will be measured by on‑time, on‑budget delivery, adoption rates, and the tangible business benefits (cost‑savings, risk reducing / accuracy, turnaround‑time) realized by each solution.
Responsibilities
2. Key Responsibilities
# | Activity | Expected Output |
1 | Develop & maintain the detailed AI implementation roadmap (phases, milestones, dependencies) for each Market‑Operations domain. | Master schedule (MS‑Project / Smartsheet) with critical path highlighted. |
2 | Coordinate the design, build, test, and deployment of AI solutions (APIs, , Logic test, UAT, UI integrations). | Release packages delivered to Production with full QA sign‑off. |
3 | Manage day‑to‑day project activities (task assignments, issue & risk logs, change requests). | Updated project artefacts, risk‑mitigation actions executed within SLA. |
4 | Control programme budget and resource planning, reporting variance and forecasting. | Monthly financial dashboard (budget vs. actual). |
5 | Drive post‑implementation monitoring (KPIs, user feedback, lessons learnt workshop) and schedule. | Quarterly performance reports and continuous‑improvement backlog. |
2.2 Governance & Sponsorship Management
# | Governance Activity | Deliverable |
1 | Establish and maintain the programme governance structure (Steering Committee, Domain Workstream Steer‑Co’s, weekly operational Review). | Governance charter, roles & responsibilities matrix. |
2 | Facilitate all governance meetings (agenda, minutes, decisions, action ownership, ETA). | Timely meeting artefacts and decision logs. |
3 | Secure and manage senior sponsorship – keep sponsors informed of strategic alignment, risk and dependencies, escalation and ROI. | Executive briefing decks (monthly) and ad‑hoc escalations. |
2.3 Stakeholder & Change Management
- Build strong relationships with functional owners (Market Operations) and ensure their active participation throughout the project.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- Understand the fundamentals of machine‑learning pipelines, data‑quality concepts enough to ask the right questions and translate technical outcomes into business impact.
- Possess deep knowledge of market‑operations processes (trade capture, settlement, valuation, client‑service workflows) to identify automation opportunities in order to prioritize use‑cases.
Specific Qualifications:
Education : University degree (Finance, Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related). Advanced degree (MSc, MBA)
Experience :
Project Management 5+ years of end‑to‑end delivery experience in financial services. Demonstrated ability to set up and run governance frameworks, steering committees and sponsor relationships.
4. Core Skills & Competencies
- Communication | Excellent written and oral communication; ability to produce concise executive briefs, detailed project artefacts, and clear training material
- Strategic Thinker – sees the big picture while managing the day‑to‑day details.
- Agile Mindset – comfortable navigating evolving requirements and iterative delivery.
- Problem Solver – proactive in surfacing risks, proposing mitigations, and removing blockers.
- Influencer & Negotiator – earns trust and drives consensus across highly skilled, opinionated teams.
- Customer‑Centric – champions the end‑user experience (traders, ops staff, client‑service agents).
- Stakeholder Management: Track record of influencing senior executives, negotiating with multiple business units, and cross‑functional teams across geographies
- Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of Market Operations – trading, settlement, securities‑processing, FXMM‑OTC, and P&L / valuation functions. Experience in at least one or more of the four domains is a plus
5. Performance Indicators
Reduction in average processing time for target operation
Operational cost savings attributable to automation
Time to deliver project
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 specialized 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.
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.
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. 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.