Assistant Vice President, Senior Business Analyst
BNP Paribas · Chesterbrook, PA
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- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Chesterbrook, PA
Job highlights
- Analyze requirements and manage IT projects.
- Collaborate with vendors and ensure quality delivery.
- Provide production support and conduct investigations.
- Train end-users and monitor market initiatives.
- Identify improvements and drive innovation.
About the role
Assistant Vice President Senior Business Analyst
BNP Paribas RCC Inc. is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Senior Business Analyst to join our team in Chesterbrook, PA.
Responsibilities
- Elicit new requirements for system enhancements and write comprehensive business requirements documents.
- Manage IT projects, identifying and resolving risks throughout the system development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure solutions align with defined requirements.
- Participate in testing efforts to guarantee a smooth production delivery.
- Organize and conduct Custody platform training for end-users.
- Participate in launching and monitoring market projects and initiatives.
- Identify product gaps and weaknesses, suggesting areas for enhancement.
- Communicate and enforce project standards.
- Provide L3 IT support for production incidents and support tickets, assisting in complex functional investigations.
- Engage with business stakeholders for new requirements and regular updates on release planning.
- Identify improvement areas and propose innovative solutions.
- Perform peer reviews of Business Requirement Documents, Functional Solution Documents, and test plans.
- Assist the Production Support team with complex functional investigations for US Custody, Corporate Trust, and MFS applications.
- Conduct bug fix testing and support the Defect Management process to certify application behavior.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Information Technology or related field and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related role; OR Master's degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Information Technology or related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related role.
- Must have five (5) years of experience (or 3 with Master’s) with:
- Business analysis for application releases within a Securities Services domain, international bank, or international financial services organization.
- Oracle/SQL database – SQL query writing and data analysis, writing PL/SQLs for data extracts.
- ISO15022 SWIFT Messages to identify and analyze issues within the Securities Services domain.
- Must have three (3) years of experience with:
- Developing computer programs in any scripting language.
- Software development lifecycle using Waterfall or Agile methodology.
- Service Now, Jira, and Confluence (Wiki) tools.
About BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. We are an employer that values different backgrounds and perspectives.
Important Security Notice
Be aware of potential job scams. Official emails from BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending in @bnpparibas.com, @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. Do not trust or respond to emails from other domains. BNP Paribas will never ask for payment from candidates for job opportunities.
Key skills/competency
- Business Analysis
- Requirements Elicitation
- IT Project Management
- System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Oracle SQL
- SWIFT Messages
- Agile Methodologies
- ServiceNow
- Jira
- Confluence
Skills & topics
- Business Analyst
- Senior Business Analyst
- Assistant Vice President
- IT Project Management
- Requirements Elicitation
- SDLC
- Agile
- Waterfall
- SQL
- Oracle
- SWIFT
- Securities Services
- Financial Services
- Application Support
- ServiceNow
- Jira
- Confluence
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in Securities Services, SQL, and Agile methodologies. Quantify achievements in business analysis and project management.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Express your understanding of BNP Paribas's global financial services and your relevant skills.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with SDLC, tools like Jira/Confluence, and handling complex functional investigations.
- Showcase technical skills: Demonstrate proficiency in SQL query writing, PL/SQL, and scripting languages relevant to application support.
- Understand the domain: Research securities services, international banking, and SWIFT messaging standards.
Technical preparation
Master SQL for data analysis and extracts.,Practice scripting for program development.,Familiarize with Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.,Review SDLC, Waterfall, and Agile principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system requirement you elicited.,How do you manage project risks and issues?,Share an experience resolving production incidents.,How do you communicate with business stakeholders?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Assistant Vice President Senior Business Analyst at BNP Paribas?
- The Assistant Vice President Senior Business Analyst at BNP Paribas is responsible for eliciting requirements, managing IT projects, ensuring solutions meet business needs, participating in testing, providing production support, and training end-users within the Securities Services domain.
- What educational background is required for the Assistant Vice President Senior Business Analyst role at BNP Paribas?
- A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field with five years of experience, or a Master's degree in Information Technology or a related field with three years of experience, is required for this role at BNP Paribas.
- What technical skills are essential for this Business Analyst position at BNP Paribas?
- Essential technical skills include Oracle/SQL database experience with SQL query writing and PL/SQL, understanding ISO15022 SWIFT Messages, proficiency in scripting languages, and experience with software development lifecycle methodologies like Waterfall or Agile, along with tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence.
- How does BNP Paribas approach diversity and inclusion in its hiring for the Assistant Vice President Senior Business Analyst role?
- BNP Paribas is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity. They do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
- What should I do if I receive a suspicious email regarding this Assistant Vice President Senior Business Analyst job at BNP Paribas?
- If you receive an email about a job at BNP Paribas from a domain other than @bnpparibas.com, @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com, you should be suspicious and not respond. BNP Paribas will never request payment from candidates.
- Does BNP Paribas offer opportunities for career growth for a Senior Business Analyst?
- While specific growth paths vary, a role like Assistant Vice President Senior Business Analyst at a global institution like BNP Paribas often provides opportunities to advance within IT, project management, or specialized financial services domains, especially with a commitment to continuous learning and identifying improvement areas.
- What is the typical software development lifecycle methodology used at BNP Paribas for this role?
- The job description mentions experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, indicating that BNP Paribas likely utilizes a combination or may adapt methodologies based on project needs for roles like the Assistant Vice President Senior Business Analyst.