Job Title: Project Manager
The Securities Services business is one of Europe's leading providers of custody services for securities.
The Luxembourg branch plays a major part in its operations, offering clients high value-added services extending from custody to securities lending, fund administration, performance measurement and ratings, and bond issuance services.
We are currently looking for a Business Implementation Funds Dealing Services (FDS) Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure smooth execution of fund events with all internal and external stakeholders
* Responsible for FDS implementation of client onboarding projects allocated
* Organize or participate in regular project conference calls/meetings with clients and external/internal stakeholders
* Carry out detailed gap analysis of client requirements to design the operating model in line with BNPP target operating model
* Manage negotiation and signature of FDS Operating Memorandum and other operational documentation with clients as required
* Develop close working and structured relationship with FDS teams and service provider to ensure operational set ups and flows are in place and correct
* Lead and coordinate migration of mutual/hedge fund positions relating to the client event where applicable
* Work closely with other members of the 'project team' ensuring transversal subjects, set ups and dependencies are addressed
* Ensure the 'client event pipeline' is regularly updated with quality information regarding upcoming implementation projects
* Organize and coordinate connectivity flows with the Client and/or delegates
* Actively participate in continuous improvement of the on-boarding process by proposing concrete and pragmatic solutions
Requirements:
* In-depth technical and transversal Funds Dealing Services Business Knowledge (5 years minimum experience)
* Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
* Decision Making
* Personal Impact/Ability to Influence
* Attention to Detail/Rigour
* Organisational Skills
* Adaptability
* Ability to deliver / Results driven
* Active Listening
* Excellent communication Skills - Oral & Written as client facing.
* Client Focused
* Ability to share/pass on knowledge
* Critical Thinking
* Creativity & Innovation/Problem Solving
* Resilience to stress, inherent in project management
* Proactivity
* Knowledge of Funds Dealing Services operations, including trade settlement, cash management, corporate actions and fiscal documentation
* Strong grasp of market infrastructure
* Familiarity with SWIFT messaging standards
* Understanding regulatory requirements impacting custody (CSDR, AIFMD, UCITS etc)
* Experience with FDS platforms and systems
* Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Prince2, PMP)
Language Skills:
Fluent English is mandatory as well as a very good command of French.