BNP Paribas Real Estate is a leading player in the industrial and logistics real estate sector, focusing on the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality properties. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and contribute to the growth of the logistics industry.
The Role
A Senior Director within the Agency Industrial and Logistics team is expected to orchestrate the delivery of profitable fee income to the business. The role is required to support the Head of Department, with a management responsibility to other more junior team members, in delivery of business and the development and implementation of a strategy to support the company’s exciting ambition for growth, especially in the UK. The principal aim is to build upon our excellent reputation and to increase our market share.
Key deliverables
• Develop, maintain and build strategic client relationships
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the industrial and logistics sectors.
• Play a critical part in the promotion and development of the team offering, both internally and externally
• Develop a solid track record of repeat instructions
• Be effective in nurturing existing client relationships and winning new business
• Identify cross selling opportunities and execute them, whilst promoting a culture of the same amongst the team.
• Oversee the management of existing properties in the portfolio, ensuring optimal performance and value enhancement.
• Monitor the pipeline of current and prospective assignments in the department and action
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, clients, government agencies, and community partners.
• Monitor service to clients via regular reviews and promptly rectify any shortfall in quality
• Actively participate in our Key Account Management programme and ensure we understand and anticipate client needs
• Work with managers/directors across the business to achieve of our company vision and objectives
Financials
• Undertake business planning activities in line with the company’s aims
• Manage fee negotiations, billing and actively manage debtors
• Bill regularly and collect fees as quickly as possible
• Accurately forecast fees when required to do so by the Head of Department
Qualifications
• Educated to degree level
• MRICS
Person specification/Essential experience
• Strong understanding of the logistics industry and market dynamics.
• Demonstrable record of delivery in the UK Real Estate market, with a strong transaction background and track record of substantial deals in the marketplace
• Develop the skills and potential of the team
• Previous experience and evidence of enhancing performance through growth and profitability
• Strong market profile as a new business generator
• Provision of sound and profitable advice and transactions to Key clients
• Provide accurate management information to the Head of Department as required
• Contribute directly towards improving the team’s profitability
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
• Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 30 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
• Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
The Role
A Director position within the Industrial and Logistics Agency team is to deliver profitable fee income to the business. The role is required to support the Senior Director in delivery of the business and development plans and to support company’s exciting ambition for growth, especially in the UK, with the main aims being to build on our excellent reputation and increase our market share.
Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain and build strategic client relationships
• Play a critical part in the promotion and development of the team offering internally and externally
• Develop a solid track record of repeat instructions
• Be effective in winning new business
• Identify cross selling opportunities and execute them
• Monitor the pipeline of current and prospective assignments in the department and action
• Monitor service to clients via regular reviews and promptly rectify any shortfall in quality
• Actively participate in our Key Account Management programme and ensure we understand and anticipate client needs
• Work with managers/directors across the business to achieve of our company vision and objectives
Person specification
• Demonstrable record of delivery in the UK Real Estate market, with a strong transaction background and track record of substantial deals in the market place
• Strong market profile as a new business generator
• Provision of sound and profitable advice and transactions to Key clients
• Provide accurate management information to the Head of Department as required
• Contribute directly towards improving the team’s profitability
• Develop the skills and potential of the team
Financials
• Undertake business planning activities in line with the company’s aims
• Manage fee negotiations, billing and actively manage debtors
• Bill regularly and collect fees as quickly as possible
• Accurately forecast fees when required to do so by the Head of Department
Qualifications
• Essential qualifications
• Educated to degree level
• MRICS
Essential experience
• Demonstrable record of delivery in the UK Real Estate market, with a strong transaction background and track record of substantial deals in the marketplace
• Previous experience and evidence of enhancing performance through growth and profitability
• Strong market profile as a new business generator
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
• Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 30 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
• Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and conscientious individual to join an ambitious Industrial and Logistics Agency team as a Senior Surveyor. The role presents an opportunity for the individual to work within a dynamic and vibrant office environment, alongside a well-established and experienced team.
The candidate will be expected to develop a thorough understanding of the Industrial and Logistics market and day-to-day will cover a broad range of activities such as undertaking building inspections, preparing for and attending client meetings, preparing marketing material and generally assisting the Directors with the functions of the Team.
The Agency Industrial and Logistics team value culture and team working ethos and are therefore looking for an individual who shares similar values.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Undertaking building inspections and presentations.
• Preparing for (and attending) client meetings.
• Actively monitor and respond to tenant and agent enquiries.
• Actively market properties and report to clients with regular updates.
• Prepare schedules of active demand, available supply and recent transactions.
• Liaise with external data companies, online portals and in-house marketing team to ensure online portals are up to date.
• Collate various types of data, maintain databases and in some cases data analysis.
• Assist with team administrative tasks and systems.
• Assist with the preparation of marketing material.
• Network with leasing agents to gain market intel and develop relationships.
• Keep up to date with market trends & activity, reporting to the team and to clients.
• Promote and raise the profile of the leasing team both externally and internally.
• Liaise with counterparts in other key departments to cross-sell ideas and information.
• Be capable of working independently but with guidance where required.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial real estate.
Person specification
Essential qualifications
• Educated to degree level.
• RICS qualified.
• Preference for some experience in real estate, preferably commercial.
• Excel and PowerPoint skills to reasonable understanding.
Essential experience
• A record of delivery within the UK Real Estate market, with a transactional background and track record of assisting/ delivering deals on behalf of Landlords
• Working as a collaborative and productive member of a team of colleagues
• Previous experience and evidence of enhancing team performance through growth and profitability
• Developing market profile through transactional activity and the managing client leasing instructions.
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
• Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
• Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
The Role
The Cash and Banking Controller is responsible for ensuring the cash management of the properties is managed in an effective and timely manner, in accordance with Client requirements and RICS Client Monies regulations.
Responsibilities
• Ensure that all Cash and Banking services are delivered to a consistently high standard and to the service levels required by the Client;
• Monitoring and delivering the allocation of cash received, identifying the source funds and ensuring all sums received are posted to the correct accounts with 24 hours of receipt. Resolving unidentifiable items and reviewing and clearing bank reconciliations;
• Payments must be made in a timely manner and ensuing that under no circumstances the bank account balances are overdrawn;
• Working with surveyors, Clients and team members;
• Helping to manage any cash and banking software and file outputs and inputs;
• Supporting the contractual compliance across the team, including performing within the SLAs and KPIs on behalf of BNPPRE; and
• Assisting in continuously improving processes for market leading best practise financial management and in accordance with all relevant legislation.
• Work with the management team to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and control of their day-to-day work;
• Act as the principal contact point for Clients, surveyors, and other relevant parties on all aspects of cash and banking service delivery;
• Monitoring and delivering the allocation of cash received, identifying the source funds and ensuring all sums received are posted to the correct accounts with 24 hours of receipt. Resolving unidentifiable items, reviewing and clearing bank reconciliations and ensuing that under no circumstances the bank account balances are overdrawn;
• Ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the agreed contract;
• Work with team members on client monies management;
• Ensuring all necessary Quality Assurance reviews have been undertaken and signed off before issue; and
• Assist in internal and external audits of financial information, procedures and controls.
Person specification
Qualifications
• Working towards a recognised cash and banking or accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA) or qualified through experience would be beneficial however not essential.
• GCSE level qualifications including Maths and English;
Experience / person specification
• Monitoring and delivering the allocation of cash received, identifying the source funds and ensuring all sums received are posted to the correct accounts with 24 hours of receipt. Resolving unidentifiable items, reviewing and clearing bank reconciliations and ensuing that under no circumstances the bank account balances are overdrawn;
• Ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the agreed contract;
• Work with team members on client monies management;
• Ensuring all necessary Quality Assurance reviews have been undertaken and signed off before issue; and
• Assist in internal and external audits of financial information, procedures and controls.
- Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
- Financial: Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
The role
An exciting opportunity to join our lettings team in Chelsea as a Client Accounts Coordinator to help the ongoing growth of the Lettings division.
Responsibilities
• Supporting the Lettings team to activate all renewals promptly without delay and new tenancies when necessary or required
• Check and approve all Landlord statements on a daily basis
• Sending Landlord statements when requested
• Become the first point of contact for financial queries within and outside the business and delicate matters where necessary
• Raise invoices and run regular reports on Landlord and Tenant Fees and chase where necessary
• Investigate and allocate all funds where necessary or required
• Post contractor invoices on RPS for approval
• Manage contractor statements and outstanding invoices
• Responsible for Credit Control and chasing any outstanding payments
• Approved daily payments when required
• Oversee all rent arrears procedures ensuring correct Lettings legislation is followed and fully compliant
• Offering clients advice on all/any rental arrears matters in regards to serving legal notices or seek advice from Head of Tenancy Management
• Sending contractor invoices to clients on demand
• Insure Touchstone have raised and sent invoices out for split commission payments
• Approve all deposit returns promptly within 24 hours
• Become the business point of contact with Touchstone and attend quarterly meetings to help manage the relationship
• Chase payments owed to the company for split commissions
• Sign off all split commission invoices owed by the company and send to Accounts Payable for payment
• Check all renewal fees, rent demands and charges are correct prior to a renewal starting
• Where deemed necessary to seek legal advice from our internal legal department or independent solicitors for specialist advice
• Creating new systems and process to manage the daily task effectively and efficiently
• Consulting and update Head of Tenancy Management and Lettings Office Head where necessary
• When required, welcoming visitors and dealing with as appropriate
• Attending Lettings and team meetings
• Notifying Head of Tenancy Management of any potential property issues
• Supporting and assist the team on the daily running the portfolio in the absence of other team members
• Carry out property visits where necessary or required
• Maintaining paperless filing system – ensuring accurate and up to date.
• Keeping databases up to date including RPS
• Proactively maintaining own legal knowledge and comply with all Lettings legislation
• Ensuring the necessary processes and procedures are in place to support compliance
• Ensuring accurate data entry and any missing data is obtained and incorrect data corrected
• Keeping fully compliant with up to date lettings legislation and best practice procedures referring to Team Manager as necessary
Key Skills
• Prior experience in a lettings administration role
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer-focused with commitment to maintaining excellent service standards at all times
• Organised and systematic – able to prioritise workloads
• Ability to follow processes with good data entry and accuracy
• A smart appearance and professional approach is essential
• Team Player
Person specification
Qualifications:
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent as a minimum
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
• Health & Leisure: 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
• Financial: Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
The Role
The Cash and Banking Controller is responsible for ensuring the cash management of the properties is managed in an effective and timely manner, in accordance with Client requirements and RICS Client Monies regulations.
Responsibilities
• Ensure that all Cash and Banking services are delivered to a consistently high standard and to the service levels required by the Client;
• Monitoring and delivering the allocation of cash received, identifying the source funds and ensuring all sums received are posted to the correct accounts with 24 hours of receipt. Resolving unidentifiable items and reviewing and clearing bank reconciliations;
• Payments must be made in a timely manner and ensuing that under no circumstances the bank account balances are overdrawn;
• Working with surveyors, Clients and team members;
• Helping to manage any cash and banking software and file outputs and inputs;
• Supporting the contractual compliance across the team, including performing within the SLAs and KPIs on behalf of BNPPRE; and
• Assisting in continuously improving processes for market leading best practise financial management and in accordance with all relevant legislation.
• Work with the management team to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and control of their day-to-day work;
• Act as the principal contact point for Clients, surveyors, and other relevant parties on all aspects of cash and banking service delivery;
• Monitoring and delivering the allocation of cash received, identifying the source funds and ensuring all sums received are posted to the correct accounts with 24 hours of receipt. Resolving unidentifiable items, reviewing and clearing bank reconciliations and ensuing that under no circumstances the bank account balances are overdrawn;
• Ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the agreed contract;
• Work with team members on client monies management;
• Ensuring all necessary Quality Assurance reviews have been undertaken and signed off before issue; and
• Assist in internal and external audits of financial information, procedures and controls.
Person specification
Qualifications
• Working towards a recognised cash and banking or accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA) or qualified through experience would be beneficial however not essential.
• GCSE level qualifications including Maths and English;
Experience / person specification
• Monitoring and delivering the allocation of cash received, identifying the source funds and ensuring all sums received are posted to the correct accounts with 24 hours of receipt. Resolving unidentifiable items, reviewing and clearing bank reconciliations and ensuing that under no circumstances the bank account balances are overdrawn;
• Ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the agreed contract;
• Work with team members on client monies management;
• Ensuring all necessary Quality Assurance reviews have been undertaken and signed off before issue; and
• Assist in internal and external audits of financial information, procedures and controls.
- Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
- Financial: Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
Job Title: Outsourcing Co-ordinator
Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues
Hours: Full time, Permanent.
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A bit about us:
At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we are proud to be part of a global banking group. Our mission is simple: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that empower customers to make responsible financial decisions. We partner with some of the UK’s most well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance purchases in a responsible way.
The Role:
The Outsourcing Coordinator will oversee designated outsourced partners, ensuring adherence to central guidelines and regulatory compliance.
They will deliver high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective service aligned with commercial goals. All activities must support the FCA’s Consumer Duty principles and regulatory framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Governance & Reporting: Lead outsourcing committees (initialisation, approval, Go-Live), escalate topics to SLT, and manage procurement reporting.
- Data & Compliance: Ensure data accuracy in Risk 360, assess inherent contract risks, and support adherence to EBA guidelines and central reporting requirements.
- Risk Management: Act as the subject matter expert for outsourcing risk policies (e.g., RISK0417), support audits, and ensure compliance across all processes.
- Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with central outsourcing teams and partners, supporting collaboration and problem resolution.
- Continuous Improvement: Promote engagement and identify opportunities for service and process enhancements across the function.
- Ownership & Development: Drive personal objectives, lead agile sessions to improve customer journeys, and stay updated with industry trends and learning resources.
Skills & Attributes:
- Proven experience in contract and supplier relationship management.
- Proven track record in outsourcing, particularly for critical business functions.
- Deep understanding of third-party risk management principles and tools.
- Knowledge of the EBA & FCA regulations.
- Financial services experience is beneficial but not essential.
What’s in it for you?
Joining BNP Paribas Personal Finance means becoming part of a Top Employer UK dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our customers. Along with a fulfilling career, you’ll be able to enjoy a benefits package which you can tailor to your lifestyle and needs, with key highlights including;
- Competitive salary and a contributory pension scheme
- Access to our Health Cash Plan Scheme
- A multi-award-winning flexible benefits platform offering life insurance, private medical insurance, or lifestyle benefits that include discounts on dining, cinema, and days out
- The opportunity to buy and sell holidays, giving you even more control over your work-life balance
Could this be you?
Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do – whether for our colleagues, customers, partners, or the community. We live by our values: We’re positive, we’re brave, and we own it. We believe a positive attitude and a passion for making things happen matter most. Don’t let confidence hold you back – there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re considering a career change or exploring a sector jump, we welcome applicants with transferable skills.
Apply now to express your interest and discover how you can make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, visit our website: https://www.bnpparibas-pf.co.uk/careers.
Equal Opportunities Disclaimer
BNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues
Hours: Full time, Permanent
______________________________________________
A bit about us:
At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we are proud to be part of a global banking group. Our mission is simple: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that empower customers to make responsible financial decisions. We partner with some of the UK’s most well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance purchases in a responsible way.
The Role:
Our FP&A team plays a crucial role in shaping our financial strategy and ensuring the company’s growth and sustainability. We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Management Accountant to join our team and contribute to our success.
As a Management Accountant in our FP&A team, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, providing insightful analysis and strategic support. Your role will involve managing accruals, provisions, and costs to help produce the monthly accounts, producing month-end performance reports, assisting in business wide operating and capital expenditure forecasts, and ensuring clear, accurate, and complete reporting. You will collaborate with various departments to streamline processes and enhance our reporting and forecasting capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Month-End Performance Reporting: Deliver accurate and timely month-end performance reports, including journal postings into financial ledgers and trend analysis.
- Local and Group Reporting: Create comprehensive reports and reconciliations between Accounting, FP&A and the central teams.
- Management Information Packs: Compile management information packs and presentations for local management reporting, group reporting, and board packs.
- Business Self Services and Automated Reporting: Explore opportunities to implement business self-services and automated reporting solutions
- Production of Plans, Budgets, and Forecasts: Develop 3-year plans, budgets, and forecasts for opex and capex and provide clear analysis for senior management presentations.
- Forecasting Process: Lead projects to streamline the forecasting process, including rebuilding cost forecasting models for flexible forecasting.
- Data Controls: Implement and monitor data controls for month-end and forecasting outputs, ensuring data integrity in SAS, Access, and Hyperion.
- Policies and Procedures: Maintain and improve policies and procedures, identifying weaknesses and introducing enhancements to processes.
Skills & Attributes:
- Experience in Management Accounting
- Advances Excel Skills / Exposure to Finance Reporting Tools
- Stakeholder Management Skills
- The ability to push back on current processes and suggest improvements
- Analytical Mindset
What’s in it for you?
Joining BNP Paribas Personal Finance means becoming part of a Top Employer UK dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our customers. Along with a fulfilling career, you’ll be able to enjoy a benefits package which you can tailor to your lifestyle and needs, with key highlights including;
- Competitive salary and a contributory pension scheme
- Access to our Health Cash Plan Scheme
- A multi-award-winning flexible benefits platform offering life insurance, private medical insurance, or lifestyle benefits that include discounts on dining, cinema, and days out
- The opportunity to buy and sell holidays, giving you even more control over your work-life balance
Could this be you?
Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do – whether for our colleagues, customers, partners, or the community. We live by our values: We’re positive, we’re brave, and we own it. We believe a positive attitude and a passion for making things happen matter most. Don’t let confidence hold you back – there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re considering a career change or exploring a sector jump, we welcome applicants with transferable skills.
Apply now to express your interest and discover how you can make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, visit our website: https://www.bnpparibas-pf.co.uk/careers.
Equal Opportunities Disclaimer
BNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Company purpose:
Our company purpose is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising clients according to the highest ethical standards.
Our employer promise is built around three pillars:
• Being a great place to work
• Committed to sustainability and having a positive impact
• Being dedicated to the development of our people
Business area
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 73 countries, with more than 196,000 employees, including around 149,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets, International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors.
BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking is a globally recognised leader offering capital markets, securities services, financing, treasury and advisory solutions.
Job purpose
As a Solution Architect, you will play a central role in guiding projects from initial concept through to implementation. Your work will be evenly split between understanding business needs (50%) and applying technical expertise (50%). You will collaborate with business analysts, stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure that proposed solutions meet both business objectives and technical requirements.
The scope is CIB globally.
Key responsibilities
Analysing and Defining Business Requirements
- Work closely with business analysts, stakeholders, and project managers to clarify business goals and ensure technical solutions align with these objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve business processes and capabilities through technology
Designing Solution Strategies
- Create architectural blueprints that outline the path to project success.
- Define application specifications, select technology stacks, and ensure the solution meets requirements for integration, scalability, and security.
- Clearly communicate these strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Aligning Solutions with Business Needs
- Evaluate and select the most appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors to address business challenges.
- Conduct thorough research and analysis to ensure your choices align with business goals and integrate effectively with existing systems.
Managing Constraints
- Identify and prioritise key constraints such as budget, time-to-market, compliance, and scalability.
- Adapt architectural decisions to minimise risks and ensure solutions are delivered within project limitations.
Creating Documentation
- Produce detailed technical documentation to guide development teams and communicate architectural decisions, designs, and specifications.
- Ensure documentation is clear, comprehensive, and accessible to all stakeholders.
Collaborating with Development Teams
- Work closely with software development teams to ensure solutions are implemented according to architectural guidance and technical standards.
- Support teams in troubleshooting issues, maintaining quality, and ensuring alignment between architecture and development.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to balance business priorities with technical solutions.
- Be instrumental in delivering value to the organisation by ensuring that technology solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business strategy.
Requirements
• Deep technical proficiency in software and hardware systems, system integration, and architectural frameworks
• Strong understanding of architectural design.
• Experience with IT infrastructure, software engineering, network administration, and database management.
• Proficiency in security principles, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements (especially relevant for banking/financial services).
• Ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure solutions that align with business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborating across teams.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills to drive projects from concept to implementation.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess requirements, identify risks, and propose effective solutions.
• Experience in technical documentation, vendor management, and change management.
• Be familiar with Architecture framework such as SOCCER (Syst int, Orga, com, Change management, evaluation. Analysis, Risk and security).
And of course, we expect all our colleagues to embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethic, integrity and Code of Conduct).
A bit more about why you should join us
1. We’re a great place to work
We aim for optimal work/life balance (depending on role, this includes hybrid working, flexible working and agile)
We are proud of our award-winning flexible benefits and health & wellbeing strategy. Our flexible benefits include:
• Generous holiday allowance of at least 26 days (plus bank holidays) – with option to buy and sell holidays.
• Valuable financial plans – a 12% non-contributory pension which has been moved to sustainable investments*, life assurance*, income protection and personal accident insurance.
• Extensive wellbeing and mental health offering – one of the most advanced private medical schemes in the UK, dental cover, wellbeing app, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy support, subsidised gym memberships, bespoke health assessments including genetic testing, Private GP (including digital GP services to parents of employees), Employee Assistance Programme, menopause & fertility support (we are an accredited Menopause Friendly Employer), neurodiversity assessment and support.
• Key onsite services and facilities in London – include physiotherapy, nutrition, massage therapy, physiology, mental health first aiders, seasonal flu vaccinations and free onsite fitness centre.
• Plus, emergency back-up care for dependants, green car leasing, season ticket loan, and a range of other benefits.
* Subject to relevant caps
2. As the eurozone’s largest bank, we are committed to having a positive impact in the world.
For example, we are committed to Net Zero in all of our financing and investment portfolios by 2050. By 2030, 80% of our energy production financing will be low carbon.
But impact for us means more than climate. It means empowering our people every day. Everyone gets four volunteering days each year – in 2023, we achieved over 18,000 hours of volunteering across the UK and reaching over 4,500 young people.
3. We believe in our people
We support our people to develop skills to adapt to the ever-evolving world of work and to prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We do this through a comprehensive training offering, talent programmes, mentoring, career days and inhouse career tools.
We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally. In fact, in 2023, nearly half of our positions in UK CIB were filled internally.
Investing in our people also means we have a collaborative and inclusive culture:
• Direct feedback from our people shows that our internal culture sets us apart from our industry peers.
• Each year, nearly 30,000 employees globally are involved in professional networks that play an active role in promoting Diversity and Inclusion within the Group. These include our:
Pride Network, Ability Network (which supports disabled employees), MixCity (gender equality network), Women in Global Markets, Women in Global Banking, Women in IT, Diversity Equity & Inclusion in Technology, Early Careers Network, Multicultural Network and Parents & Carers Network.
Equal opportunities
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Adjustments
We don’t want anyone to be disadvantaged in our recruitment processes, so if you have a disability or health condition which may mean that you’d benefit from some adjustments or additional support, please let us know as early in the process as possible.
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Company purpose:
Our company purpose is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising clients according to the highest ethical standards.
Our employer promise is built around three pillars:
- Being a great place to work
- Committed to sustainability and having a positive impact
- Being dedicated to the development of our people
Business area
The Global Markets e-Trading technology teams are responsible providing front office technology solutions to the e-Trading clients and desks at BNP Paribas. The Rates/FX Pricing Platform team is concerned with the development of software systems providing Pricing functionality for e-Trading workflows. The systems are used globally with major hubs in London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo.
Job purpose
Managing the team responsible for the design and development of the common pricing platform used across Rates/FX. Providing leadership and oversight for technical leads and developers in the team. Working with Stakeholders to ensure alignment between business and technical direction of the platform.
Key responsibilities
- Providing technical leadership for the design, development and innovation of the platform; drawing on previous expert experience working on similar platforms.
- Collaborating with developers, traders and quants to agree business requirement and function.
- Interpretation of business requirements and facilitation of ideation for technical solutions.
- Enforcing bank policy and standards in the development and deployment of the applications.
- Accountable for recruitment and development of new team members.
- Communicating delivery status and milestones to stakeholders
- Developing relationships across the technology organisation to ensure alignment and co-deliver overall business workflows.
Requirements
The candidate should have the following skills and qualities:
- Experience leading the design and development of high-availability, distributed platforms in the Front Office Pricing domain.
- Experience managing and directing small teams of technical experts.
- Experience of providing technical expertise and guidance to developers and overseeing the implementation and delivery of projects along with a pipeline of BAU enhancement/fixes.
- Technical / Development background with preferred experience in server-side C# development.
- Expert in FX/Rate products.
- Motivated to work directly with traders and research quants.
Key Competencies:
- Multi-stakeholder arbitration.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Business oriented and positive with a clear focus on results and outcomes.
And of course, we expect all our colleagues to embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethic, integrity and Code of Conduct).
A bit more about why you should join us
1. We’re a great place to work
We aim for optimal work/life balance (depending on role, this includes hybrid working, flexible working and agile)
We are proud of our award-winning flexible benefits and health & wellbeing strategy. Our flexible benefits include:
- Generous holiday allowance of at least 26 days (plus bank holidays) – with option to buy and sell holidays.
- Valuable financial plans – a 12% non-contributory pension which has been moved to sustainable investments*, life assurance*, income protection and personal accident insurance.
- Extensive wellbeing and mental health offering – one of the most advanced private medical schemes in the UK, dental cover, wellbeing app, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy support, subsidised gym memberships, bespoke health assessments including genetic testing, Private GP (including digital GP services to parents of employees), Employee Assistance Programme, menopause & fertility support (we are an accredited Menopause Friendly Employer), neurodiversity assessment and support.
- Key onsite services and facilities in London – include physiotherapy, nutrition, massage therapy, physiology, mental health first aiders, seasonal flu vaccinations and free onsite fitness centre.
- Plus, emergency back-up care for dependants, green car leasing, season ticket loan, and a range of other benefits.
* Subject to relevant caps
2. As the eurozone’s largest bank, we are committed to having a positive impact in the world.
For example, we are committed to Net Zero in all of our financing and investment portfolios by 2050. By 2030, 80% of our energy production financing will be low carbon.
But impact for us means more than climate. It means empowering our people every day. Everyone gets four volunteering days each year – in 2023, we achieved over 18,000 hours of volunteering across the UK and reaching over 4,500 young people.
3. We believe in our people
We support our people to develop skills to adapt to the ever-evolving world of work and to prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We do this through a comprehensive training offering, talent programmes, mentoring, career days and inhouse career tools.
We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally. In fact, in 2023, nearly half of our positions in UK CIB were filled internally.
Investing in our people also means we have a collaborative and inclusive culture:
- Direct feedback from our people shows that our internal culture sets us apart from our industry peers.
- Each year, nearly 30,000 employees globally are involved in professional networks that play an active role in promoting Diversity and Inclusion within the Group. These include our:
Pride Network, Ability Network (which supports disabled employees), MixCity (gender equality network), Women in Global Markets, Women in Global Banking, Women in IT, Diversity Equity & Inclusion in Technology, Early Careers Network, Multicultural Network and Parents & Carers Network.
Equal opportunities
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Adjustments
We don’t want anyone to be disadvantaged in our recruitment processes, so if you have a disability or health condition which may mean that you’d benefit from some adjustments or additional support, please let us know as early in the process as possible.
#LI-Hybrid