Executive Assistant

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Department: GROUP RISK

About Business line/Function: RISK

Position Purpose

The Executive Management Support is required to provide comprehensive administrative support to facilitate the efficient functioning of the RISK India HUB, ensuring seamless coordination, effective communication and optimal time management for the executive team.

The management support will be based in ISPL Chennai and provides administrative support to ISPL CRO, Deputy CRO, team heads and team members of the RISK department in the ISPL & APAC region.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Administrative Support To ISPL CRO, Deputy CRO, Team Heads And Team Members Of The RISK Department In The ISPL & APAC Region., Including

managing calendars and meeting arrangements for ISPL CRO, Deputy CRO, team heads

consolidating meeting agenda for management committees

booking of meeting rooms, equipment and facilities

organizing travel bookings including flights, taxi, hotel reservations and visa arrangements

handling expense claims for senior managers and team heads

assist with onboarding of new joiners and offboarding of leavers

maintaining shared drives and SharePoint, distribution lists and access lists

arranging IT and physical access requests

liaise with IT infrastructure teams

assisting on communications with internal and external parties

requisition of stationery and name cards

Assist overseas RISK colleagues in their meeting schedules, visa arrangements, access card, working room or desk arrangements, etc. during their visit.

Support Business Manager on Project/Business management activities on need basis.

Support in the planning and execution of departmental events, including meetings, training, seminars, work lunches and other group activities for the department.

Collaborate with other executive assistants and secretaries within Asia Pacific RISK and support jointly on departmental and regionwide administrative tasks as needed.

Work with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensure compliance with privacy policies.

Contributing Responsibilities

Proficiency in executive support tasks, including meeting coordination, travel planning, and expense management.

Demonstrated integrity and strong work ethic, coupled with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently.

A proactive approach to tasks, with the confidence to see requests through to completion.

Attention to detail, with the flexibility to adapt to changing environments.

Self-motivated with excellent planning and organizational skills.

Professional attitude with effective communication abilities, proficient in both written and spoken English, to engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Outstanding time management and multitasking capabilities, prioritizing tasks efficiently.

Proficient knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook, with a willingness to learn new software as needed.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, with a background in secretarial or executive management support

Familiarity with financial services industry

Experienced in handling senior managers day to day requests, notably on calendar management, travel arrangements and event coordination

Confident and comfortable with working with all levels of seniority in the bank

Ability to apply flexibility and adapt to changing priorities and requests

Specific Qualifications

Hands on experience in MS Suite

Good communication

Technical Skills

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

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Behavioral Skills

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Education Level: Graduate

Location: Chennai

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.