AVP - Continuous Improvement

Job Title: AVP - Continuous Improvement

Department: ISPL Operations Change Management,

About Business line/Function: Change Management Operations

Position Purpose

An increasing role is played by ISPL Operations to support Client Engagement Protection and Global Markets Business line. The position's main purpose is to equip ISPL – Operations with the ability to contribute to Continuous Improvement & driving of efficiency Program. Need experienced resources with a strong foothold in Lean/project improvement initiatives and strong project management background.

To assist Business lines in the development, expansion, growth of its business activities by ensuring the end-to-end value chain design is addressing several aspects such as Process Expertise, Operational efficiency (Automation, Process Design, etc.) & Financial Security (Payment transparency, Sanctions, Group policies, etc.)

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous improvement initiatives within operations
• Conduct end‑to‑end value‑stream mapping of global‑markets processes (trade‑capture, clearing, settlement, collateral, reporting).
• Use data‑analytics, transaction‑volume trends, and stakeholder interviews to identify operational NVAs
• Explore & Identify efficiency opportunities across processes using Lean Methodology/Automation tech.
• Expertise in Process Transformation and designing scalable solutions
• Proven track‑record of delivering AI‑driven automation (e.g., OCR, NLP, predictive analytics) that produced measurable cost or time savings. Experience with VBA, Python, R, or ML libraries is a plus.
• Provide Lean and Project manager subject matter expertise for the larger team and stakeholders
• Possess a deep understanding of Lean ways of working and can coach individuals and teams
• Reporting progress, issues, dependencies and risks to project or program leadership and committees (as appropriate)
• Make recommendations to influence decision making, in order to maintain progress towards delivery and benefits realization
• Driving the adoption of BNPP Lean standards and working in alignment with BNPP project methodology at all times
• Manage large scale projects, perform workflow analysis, identify top bottlenecks and work with respective teams/ individual to remove/ reduce impediments and ensure smooth flow of work
• Participate in business meetings with various stakeholders on a need basis
• Drive continuous improvement mindset and journeys
  
  

Contributing Responsibilities

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
• Strong foothold in Lean/project improvement initiatives and strong project management background
• Need to have worked on improvement projects (non tech as well)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) & ability to articulate
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability. Able to function autonomously
• Ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
• Proactive & effective collaborator
• Excellent presentation & problem solving skills
• Good understanding of Banking operations, not mandatory though
• Great skills with MS Office suite
• International exposure preferred
  
  

Specific Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Technical Skills

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Ability to manage a project
• Ability to understand, explain and support change
• Analytical Ability
• Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training
  

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to synthetize / simplify
• Ability to deliver / Results driven
• Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving
• Critical thinking
  

Education Level

Location: Bangalore / Mumbai

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.