Business Manager

About The JobYou will join the Strategy & Cost Monitoring team whose mandate is to support the Head of Operation designing and maintaining his global strategy and associated roadmap throughout the organization; monitor the effective implementation of key initiatives on the platform; through the implementation and oversight of relevant governance; and Advise project or program managers while being hands on financial pilotage for transversal strategic projects such as the Client Operating Center of Excellence program You will be integrated in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment, very transversal in nature, which will provide a broad exposure to Operations of the bank worldwideYour Main Activities AreHelp defining and drive the Head of Operations agenda in line with priorities definedCoordination and preparation of committees and meetings such as GM ExCos and future Ops ExCosGovernance and management of the strategic project portfolioAnalysis of financial data in coordination with the Finance Performance Management teamsSupport the budget process, ensuring targets are respected; contribute to budget presentationsOrganize and/or prepare Project and Steering Committees, including documentation for the Head of OperationsAttend key meetings, prepare meeting notes and ensure distribution to relevant and identified stakeholdersAssist in overseeing and ensuring the delivery of ad hoc projects and special assignments. (such as organizational changes, governance, transformation plans, Ad hoc analysis and assessments)Addressing transversal topics across Operations, requiring coordination and monitoring on an ad-hoc basisProduce reports; request, collect, analyze, verify consistency, completeness and integrate weekly status reports on several streamsMonitor progress of key projects, initiatives on the platform, and ensure appropriate reporting Keep updated action and issue logs, contact list, project distribution list and other registers as necessaryHelp maintain and reinforce relationship with global stakeholders (Métiers, other poles) and key stakeholders across Operations worldwideSupport the Global Head of Operations in all messages conveyed to staffs, regulators, auditors and clients on the strategy and policies of BNP Paribas, liaising with the appropriate involved teams on the platformAssist in organizing Syndication days, Offsites, Townhalls and other related events in liaison with the Brand and Communications teamAssist in the preparation for senior management visits (agenda, presentations, etc…)Work on ad hoc assignments as neededProfile And Skills To SuccessMaster’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or related discipline coupled with excellent academic credentialsAt least 5 years of relevant professional experience in business or project management for a company with a global footprint in a multicultural environmentUnderstanding of project management methodology through work experience or education Excellent knowledge of the financial and/or banking industryProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project) Technical skills working with spreadsheets, databases and financial dataWorking experience with project management softwareMandatory fluency in EnglishAbility to coordinate and deal with Senior Management membersStrong verbal and written communication skills Delivery driven and able to work under pressure and tight deadlinesEnergetic, flexible and self-motivated team player with strong organizational skillsHigh facility to quickly adapt to new situations and ability to work with remotely located resourcesAttention to details and rigorousPrioritization of tasks and great organizational skills Strong presentation skills Willingness to learn new systems, concepts and broaden knowledge in the industry Very strong work ethic and ability to deal with confidential informationExperience with a multicultural environmentWhy joining BNP Paribas? Leading banking institutionBNP 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 PortugalIn 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 centres 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 DivisionsRetail Banking, a division that brings together all 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 balanceAt 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 ConditionsAt 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