Lead Business Analyst @ BNP Paribas
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Position Purpose
The Lead Business Analyst will drive business analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement initiatives for the Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence functions within BNP Paribas. The role ensures that KYC processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with regulatory standards through Agile methodologies, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and automation testing strategies in a globally distributed organization.
Responsibilities
- Collect and document business requirements for KYC, due diligence, Tax, and Regulations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders from Operations, Front Office, Compliance, and IT to translate needs into BRDs and functional specifications.
- Analyze data, market trends, and conduct gap analysis and process mapping for continuous improvement.
- Conduct feasibility studies, design solutions, and represent findings in architectural committees.
- Build delivery plans, define EPICs, create user stories, and write acceptance criteria using Gherkin or other tools.
- Act as a liaison between business users, IT teams, and external vendors.
- Ensure adherence to Agile principles and promote an automation-first mindset to reduce manual efforts.
- Work with QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and oversee UAT processes.
- Manage change processes to ensure seamless adoption of new features.
- Define KPIs and use insights for continuous improvement while mentoring team members.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
Mandatory Skills: Proven experience in leading complex system implementations, strong analytical and process management skills, excellent communication, and proficiency with technical tools (SQL, PL/SQL, Swagger, Cucumber, Gherkin) along with a good understanding of data governance and technical infrastructure.
Nice To Have Skills: Experience with KYC applications specifically Fenergo, and familiarity with BPMN tools such as Camunda.
About BNP Paribas India Solutions
BNP Paribas India Solutions, established in 2005, is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA. With delivery centers in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai, the organization operates 24x7, supporting various business lines including Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions, and Retail Banking.
About BNP Paribas Group
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank with operations in 65 countries and nearly 185,000 employees. The group supports a broad range of financial services including commercial, personal, and institutional banking.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
BNP Paribas values diversity and fosters an inclusive work environment where every employee is respected and valued.
About the Business Line
CIB Client Management IT focuses on developing and maintaining applications for Client Lifecycle management, Due Diligence/KYC, and Referential Operations using Agile and DevSecOps practices.
Key skills/competency
- Business Analysis
- KYC
- Due Diligence
- Agile
- BDD
- Process Improvement
- SQL
- Automation Testing
- Stakeholder Management
- Documentation
How to Get Hired at BNP Paribas
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research BNP Paribas: Explore their culture, values, and latest news.
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant KYC and Agile experience.
- Network with employees: Use LinkedIn to connect with current team members.
- Prepare for interviews: Focus on behavioral and technical questions.