PeopleSoft BA - NAR

BNP Paribas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199 000 employees. The Group ranks highly in its three core areas of activity: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail banking networks and financial services are grouped together under Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, centred on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all of its clients (retail, associations, businesses, SMEs, large corporates and institutional) to implement their projects by providing them with services in financing, investment, savings and protection. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and has a solid and fast-growing network in the Asia/Pacific region.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe 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 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About Businessline/Function :

CEP IT for Functions and HR systems.

The HR IT & Collaboration team is responsible for the design, build & enhancement of PeopleSoft applications and transversal collaborative platforms for NAR CIB functions such as: HR, Procurement, Finance, Premises and Corporate Security. Our team of Project Managers and Business Analysts work closely with the Business and the Front-End and Back-End developers to:
• Implement simple and complex PeopleSoft modules.
• Deliver efficient user-centric solutions, focusing on user experience, compliant with all legal and security requirements with attractive cost.
• We foster Agile practices to help deliver solutions faster, to incorporate continuous integration and tasting into the development phase, while working closely with clients and stakeholders.

Job Title:

Business Analyst

Date:

03-Aug-2023

Department:

CEP IT

Location:

Chennai

Business Line / Function:

Functions IT

Reports to:

(Direct)

Grade:

(if applicable)

N/A

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Directorship / Registration:

NA
Position Purpose

The candidate will act as a Business Analyst. The candidate will:
• Establish close working relationships and effective workflow with BNP Paribas business partners (HR teams and Developers mainly).
• Provide requirements, functional specifications, user stories to integrate new feed if required as well as preparing test scripts (IST/UAT), data files, and user acceptance test plans with evidences.
• Provide internal support to BNP Paribas users by planning, coordinating and implementing application changes to improve processes and support business growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have 5+ experience as BA:
• Bachelor’s degree on Computer science or related field (HR)
• English spoken
• Broad background as Business Analyst and strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle process and Agile practices.
• Ability to work effectively in geographically dispersed cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work as a team as well as independently with minimal supervision to achieve milestones and deadlines
• Proven organizational skills with excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely to audiences of varying technical or seniority levels
• Ability to provide clear status through PowerPoint presentation or other channels
• PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Test Framework knowledge would be a plus

Contributing Responsibilities

Working hours must allowed for an overlap with on-shore (NAR) resource.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
• Broad background as Business Analyst and strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle process and Agile practices.
• Ability to work effectively in geographically dispersed cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work as a team as well as independently with minimal supervision to achieve milestones and deadlines
• Proven organizational skills with excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely to audiences of varying technical or seniority levels
• Ability to provide clear status through PowerPoint presentation or other channels
• PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Test Framework knowledge would be a plus
Specific Qualifications (if required)

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Decision Making

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Analytical Ability

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Ability to develop and leverage networks

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 5 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

BE/ B.Tech