Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking Partners

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking Partners

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking, a leading global financial institution, offers a wide range of services, including advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking, and capital markets services. With operations spanning corporations, financial institutions, and sovereign organisations worldwide, Natixis required a reliable partner to manage an internal relocation project as part of a significant refurbishment at their Cannon Bridge campus.

Project Scope

Bishop’s Move was awarded the contract to facilitate the internal relocation of over 700 staff members at Natixis’ Cannon Bridge location. The aim was to ensure that refurbishment works could be carried out without disrupting business operations. The project was meticulously planned and executed over three phases, ensuring a smooth transition for all involved.

Client’s Requirements

Natixis required a comprehensive relocation service that involved moving 716 staff members over three phases, ensuring zero business disruption. The project included meticulous move management, coordination of IT systems, and detailed pre-move audits of equipment and filing. Additionally, the relocation took place during evenings and weekends to minimise the impact on operations. Key services provided included the decommissioning and recommissioning of IT equipment, secure off-site storage for confidential items, and support for staff throughout the move. Bishop’s Move also coordinated with contractors for furniture installation and fit-out, while offering packing and unpacking services for 1.2 km of filing materials. Post-move support was provided with IT floor walkers available to assist with any issues.

Natixis required a comprehensive relocation service that included:

The Move

Move Type: Internal IT relocation
Location: Cannon Bridge (with storage at Bishop’s Move facilities)
Number of Phases: Three
Project Value: £132,000
Key Concerns: Ensuring zero business disruption, 100% success in IT relocation, and secure storage of equipment

Detailed Project Execution

Bishop’s Move executed the relocation over three phases, meticulously planning each step to ensure minimal impact on Natixis’ operations. The moves were scheduled during evenings and weekends to avoid any disruption to the business. The project included the decommissioning and recommissioning of IT equipment, including complex trading desks, with a 100% success rate.

To further support the process, Bishop’s Move provided secure off-site storage for IT equipment, ensuring that all assets were protected throughout the relocation. Additionally, comprehensive support was offered to staff, from pre-move preparation to post-move assistance, including IT floor walkers who were on hand to resolve any issues during each phase of the move.

Key Achievements

Conclusion

The successful partnership between Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking and Bishop’s Move highlights the latter’s expertise in managing complex, large-scale relocations with precision and care. By delivering a seamless and disruption-free move, Bishop’s Move reinforced its reputation as a trusted partner for high-stakes corporate relocation projects, ensuring that Natixis could continue its critical operations without interruption.