About BNP Paribas Group:

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 24×7 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 Business line/Function :

Prime Services leverages the banks experienced global team with in-depth market knowledge to provide execution, clearing and financing solutions across asset classes to both Institutional and Hedge fund clients.

Job Title:

Associate Level-1/Senior Associate

Date:

Department:

Front Office Support

Location:

Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

Prime Brokerage Client Analytics

Reports to:

(Direct)

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

The Client Analytics & Pricing teams mandate is to implement a consistent pricing and analytics methodology across all regions, which will allow the business to understand the true value of our clients and help drive resource allocation.

The team uses Python and other Data Visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI etc. extensively for all their analytics and dashboard development. The team also focuses on data processing techniques to derive meaningful information out of the data.

Responsibilities

1.       Help to develop, update and maintain the pricing framework so as to respond efficiently to client pricing requests.

2.       Enhance, review and update the client profitability model which will support business and client discussions. This has been developed entirely in Python by the team which enables quick turnaround time for the sales team and senior management.

3.       Build dashboards using Data Visualization tools to help in assessment of cost and value of client portfolios and securities

4.       Develop platform analytics using Python and SQL to allow the team to easily identify key profitability drivers and relevant tools to help in the visualization of the same.

5.       Implement axe lists which are a key requirement for a number of priority clients.

6.       Scenario analysis to analyze the impact of changes in client portfolios, cost of funding, business mix, interest rates and currency mix.

7.       Work in close coordination with other desks within the business on Pricing proposals for current and prospective clients

8.       Identify opportunities to help increase internalization and efficiency of financial assets in the client portfolios.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

1.       Graduate degree in mathematics or engineering with strong analytical skills. Knowledge of finance is a bonus.

1. Significant Experience in Python programming (or other programming languages) and SQL is needed.

3.       Excellent communication skills, show initiative to engage with teams spread across regions.

4.       Attention to detail, ability to raise problems immediately to the broader team when necessary

1. Experience in Statistics, Data Science would be beneficial but is not necessary.

 

Skills Referential

  

Behavioural Skills:

  

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

  

Critical thinking

  

Communication skills – oral & written

  

Attention to detail / rigor

  

Transversal Skills:

  

Analytical Ability

  

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

  

Experience Level

At least 2 years

               

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 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 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

 BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability

 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function:

India Info Sec domains consists of India IT Security, Business and IT Continuity and Offshoring activities such as Identity Access Management, Application Security, Data Leakage, Security Monitoring Centre (SMC) and Third Party Security Review

Job Title:

Cyber Security Expert

Date:

Department:

India Info Security

Location:

Chennai

Business Line / Function:

CIB ITO

Reports to:

(Direct)

APAC – Cyber Security Correspondent

Grade:

(if applicable)

Na

(Functional)

NA

Number of Direct Reports:

Na

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

CIB2S ASIA IT Security & IT Continuity Regional Officer

IT Security correspondent in charge of applying CIB2S and Group IT Security policy and achieve the following actions, he/her reports functionally to Chief IT Security Officer for this role:

Responsibilities

IT Security correspondent – India Info Sec

IT Security Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute to 2S Application ITSVC and ITPAR.

• Security approvals like CRB, DPNP, Tufin, Firewall review, SNOW etc.

• Be the contact point (Local Business & IT) for any 2S security-related consultation.

• Include security rules into IT projects.

• Work closely with IT Application Team on Application Security Review in ASH.

• Portal (ASR and ASCR) Review and track for closure on Compliance end.

• Conduct Risk Assessments and ensure Application Security Files are up-to-date for assets under the responsibility of the location.

• Raise end users and developers’ awareness: Survey, trainings.

Business CISO Responsibilities

• Ensure 2S Cyber Security governance is managed as per Group Cyber Security policy.

• IT Security Questionnaire from Client and Regulators to be answered as per Guideline and policy of BNP Paribas. • Participate and Contribute to ISAE 3402 Audit and track the action items for closure.

• Participate and contribute in Local, Client, Regulatory and IG Audit.

• Be the contact point for any security-related activities and Risk assessment and collecting data and evidence for impacts analysis & dashboard records.

IT Continuity Responsibilities

• Ensure Disaster Recovery (DRP) tests are performed and adapted for local applications.

• Ensure local coordination with other teams in case DRP is activated on centrally hosted applications.

• Participate and Contribute to IT Continuity Call with ITIP and IT Application team and regular update of status in IT Continuity Portal.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Contribute to DDQ and RFI on IT Security topic for 2S APAC regional client Services team.

• Monitor Production security dashboard and reporting.

Output/ Measurable Deliverable:

1. Chair monthly Governance meeting with all stakeholders.

2. Contribute to Quarterly 2S APAC BAM meetings.

3. Contribute to Quarterly HK Committee meetings from IT security topics.

4. Client DDQ and RFI summaries and response archive.

5. Conduct IT Continuity Steerco meetings.

6. Contribute to Local and Global CRB meetings.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technical:

▪ Exposure to Securities Service Business and Applications.

▪ Strong focus on IT Security and Risk Management.

▪ Risk Assessment and Business analysis exposure Stakeholder management across geographies

▪ Vendor Management experience

Behavioral:

▪ Effective communicator

▪ Excellent presentation skills

▪ Analytical ability

Specific Qualifications (if required)

BE, B-Tech & MBA in IT

Cyber Security certification – Added Advantage

10+ years of experience in relevant profile

      

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 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 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

 BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability

 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function:

 

Job Title:

Business Analyst

Date:

Department:

GM IT

Location:

Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

GM IT

Reports to:

(Direct)

Grade:

(if applicable)

Business Analyst

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

None

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

Beagle

The person will be a key member of the Beagle team that is tasked to deliver multiple complex projects. This role is within the GM IT team. Focus will primarily be on the evolving the web platform for GM IT within Corporate & Institutional Banking.

The role is for a Business Analyst with experience of working within a dynamic and demanding environment reacting to changing business needs who works equally well as an individual or as part of a team. 

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

We have a requirement for a strong Business analyst, with rounded middle/back-office experience in investment banking.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate that they have delivered value on large projects in Capital Markets, preferably in the middle/back-office area.

Business knowledge:                                          

·       A strong appreciation of Middle/Back Office functions

·       Trade lifecycle

·       Product knowledge: Interest rates derivatives, Credit Derivatives, Options, Fx options (Knowledge is required more in how these products might be represented in a Front Office, Back office system)

 

 

We have a requirement for a strong Business analyst, with rounded middle/back-office experience in investment banking.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate that they have delivered value on large projects in Capital Markets, preferably in the middle/back-office area.

Business knowledge:                                          

·       A strong appreciation of Middle/Back Office functions

·       Trade lifecycle

·       Product knowledge: Interest rates derivatives, Credit Derivatives, Options, Fx options (Knowledge is required more in how these products might be represented in a Front Office, Back office system)

·       Understands Back-office Trade confirmation process and workflows.

An appreciation of

·       Static data on Securities

·       Market data & prices

·       Regulatory initiatives such as Dodd Frank, EMIR, Clearing

 

Required Business Analysis skills in IT system design

 

·       IT system design and testing: Interfaces between systems (FO feeding Back offices)

·       Good understanding of data flowing between systems throughout the trade life cycle

 

Direct Responsibilities

 

·       Initial Analysis

o   Feasibility studies

o   Initial estimations

o   Providing proposals, High level solutions

o   Working with Project Managers to identify target delivery dates

 

·       Implementation/Post Live Support

o   Provide support for new/changed functionality where required, producing:

o   Release Notes

o   User Guides/documentation/Use case diagrams

o   Arranging Functional Demo’s/Training

 

·       Testing

o   Produce and execute Functional Test Packs – or provide guidance where required to testing teams.

o   Regression Test Pack assessment

o   Organize and manage end User Testing where required

o   Escalation of environment issues preventing progress

 

·       Functional Design and Documentation

o   Obtaining/clarifying/elaborating business requirements

o   Functional solution design and documentation

o   Re-estimation throughout Project lifecycle when required

 

·       3rd Level Support

o   Provide 3rd level support in line with defined Group process.

o   L3 technical support to production and UAT environments.

Additional Responsibilities

 

·       Appropriate documentation to be provided for all deliveries.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Good Essential technical skills:

·       Experience with understanding complex systems, analyzing, and resolving issues and writing functional and technical specifications, and test plans.

·       Experience in coordinating a dispersed set of stakeholders (functionally and geographically)

·       Experience with having organized and conducted all types of testing in a Banking environment.

·       Experience with structured project methodology.

·       Understanding of business analysis and systems analysis

·       Experience in drafting test plans, test scenario and test cases

·       Experience in executing functional testing.

·       Knowledge of analysis methodologies like entity-relation modelling, use cases, process / transformation analysis.

·       Ability to work with technology to assist with analysis eg SQL, Access

·       A good knowledge of Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint is requested.

·       Prior Experience in Automation Projects that has been E2E delivered.

·       Hands on SQL and able to read/write SQL queries.

Essential personality skills:

·       Good interpersonal and communications skills to work effectively with representatives of a diverse range of departments located in various sites and locations (Collateral Management FO, IT, Operations, Credit Risk, Market Risk) and within various business lines (mainly Fixed Income, Equity Derivatives).

·       Must be able to demonstrate that can communicate well in writing and orally and manage relationships.

·       Being able to work under pressure, in a sometimes-challenging environment, and to deal with confrontational situations.

·       Able to negotiate, to convince and find consensus.

·       Pro-active in rearranging priorities and solving issues where requested.

·       Being prepared to work long hours when necessary.

·       Has to be hands on, rigorous and methodical. to Have

Specific Qualifications (if required)

MBA in Finance 

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Decision Making

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Adaptability

Client focused

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Analytical Ability

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Ability to manage a project

Education Level:

  Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 5 years.

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

      

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 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 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

 BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function :

The Credit Administration team in ISPL is responsible in

• Documentation control to ensure that terms & conditions of Facility Documents conform to credit decision and legal requirement.
• Validate fulfilment of conditions precedent, control limit availability in systems (Atlas II and CAT) in conformity to credit decisions and documentations, follow up on condition subsequent, documents/temporary waiver
• To certify/validate the risk data integrity in risk systems, Atlas II, RGM, CAT, and CRF in conformity with credit decision and of risk data related to Guarantors and guarantee records
• To regularly report and monitor any anomalies in legal documentation and expiry date of legal documentation.
• To alert Risk Corporate, Business Head and Management on any indication of drift of risk profile during the control missions.
• Documentation control to ensure that terms & conditions of Facility Documents conform to credit decision and legal requirement. 
• Validate fulfilment of conditions precedent, control limit availability in systems (Atlas II and CAT) in conformity to credit decisions and documentations, follow up on condition subsequent, documents/temporary waiver
• To certify/validate the integrity of risk data for borrowers & guarantors in risk systems, Atlas II, RGM, CAT, MCA and CRF in conformity with credit decision & documentation. 
• To alert Risk Corporate, Business Head and Management on any indication of drift of risk profile during the control missions
• Contribute to successful delivery of systems and control reports enhancement with adequate UATs
• Contribute to successful delivery of systems and control reports enhancement with adequate UATs
• Promote and contribute to the implementation of a common culture and approach within CTM, and promote individual initiative, autonomy and versatility

Job Title:

Credit Documentation Officer

Date:

March 2024

Department:

CTM

Location:

Mumbai/Chennai 

Business Line / Function:

CIB ITO 

Reports to:

(Direct)

Manager 

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Nil

Directorship / Registration:

Position Purpose:

The position is located in ISPL (India) and report to Manager 

CTM is responsible for ensure credit approvals and credit reviews are updated/documented in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of credit and security documents in line with the credit approvals 
   
• Documentation control to ensure that terms & conditions of Facility Documents conform to credit decision and legal requirement.
• Validate fulfilment of conditions precedent, control limit availability in systems (Atlas II and CAT) in conformity to credit decisions and documentations, follow up on condition subsequent, documents/temporary waiver
• Validate the framework of required covenants in the ‘Covenant Manager’ tool, against executed credit agreements
• To certify/validate the risk data integrity in risk systems, Atlas II, RGM, CAT, and CRF in conformity with credit decision and of risk data related to Guarantors and guarantee records
• To regularly report and monitor any anomalies in legal documentation and expiry date of legal documentation.
• To alert Risk Corporate, Business Head and Management on any indication of drift of risk profile during the control missions
• Contribute to successful delivery of systems and control reports enhancement with adequate UATs
• Promote and contribute to the implementation of a common culture and approach within CTM, and promote individual initiative, autonomy and versatility
• After reception of signed legal documents
• In cases where required, prepare additional documents (e.g. registration form for security documents, tenancy consent letter), invoice for set-up fees, memo to relevant department to arrange retrocession payment, etc.
• Collection and follow-up of various fees such as renewal, commitment and upfront fees,.
• Input of the guarantee data in the Received Guarantee Module and keep up to date the data  for all credit facilities
• Input covenant framework and testing result in the Covenant Manager tool
• Input required audit financial statement for both customers and guarantors and follow up with Business/ CA to ensure receipt of required audit financial statement
• Analyse credit committee decisions and ensure credit review updates are transposed and updated into respective systems.
• Ensure control checklists are adequately prepared.
• Monitoring of genuine excess or exceptions for financing métiers products 
• Ensure all monitoring and data control Reports (excess, covenants, utilisations, wathclist ETC…) are adequately prepared, tracked  and monitored

Data maintenance in the systems 

–    Input and update credit risk data in bank accounting system  and FX limits based on credit approval output.

–     Input and update overdraft rates in bank accounting system  based on credit approval output.

–     Maintenance of monthly KPI reporting/ dashboard

–    Input required audit financial statement for both customers and guarantors and follow up with Business/ CA to ensure receipt of required audit financial statement

 Ad-hoc tasks

• Contribute to successful delivery of systems and control reports enhancement with adequate UATs
• Participate and contribute local/regional/global projects
• Contribution to Regulatory/IG audits
• Participate and contribute to BCP

 Contributing Responsibilities

• To alert Risk Corporate, Business Head and Management on any indication of drift of risk profile during the control missions
• Promote and contribute to the implementation of a common culture and approach within ITO 3C, and promote individual initiative, autonomy and versatility
• Possess a culture of accountability and discipline for management of credit risk data quality
• Clear understanding of data definition in order to secure the data quality 
• Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·        

• Good understanding of risk concepts and methodologies.
• Good understanding of Financial products for banks/ FIs 
• Knowledge of credit processes
• Good understanding  of transaction workflows, booking concept and booking system
• Being familiar with local regulations
• Commitment to the role and capacity to meticulously implement the ITO 3C Mission Statement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good time-management skills
• Autonomy and capacity to take initiative
• Capacity to remain objective and independent in order to fulfil the control role required

 Behavior

• Work under pressure
• Accurate and attention to detail/ rigor 
• Committed and Motivated by a strong sense of accountability and care about delivering.
• Team player and Collaborative
• Ability to collaborate/ Teamwork
• Active listening
• Ability to deliver/ results driven

Specific Qualifications (if required)

 Degree in Banking & Finance or equivalent qualification in Banking sector with more than 5 years relevant experience in preparation and review of legal credit and security documentation on structured deals, control and monitoring function of corporate credit

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Attention to detail / rigor

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Active Listening

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Analytical ability

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Ability to inspire others and generate people’s commitment.

Ability to setup relevant performance indicators. 

Ability to anticipate business/ strategic evolution.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 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 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

 BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Businessline/Function :

FRESH IT Production Support which is part of Corporate and Institutional Banking business line .

It cover Functional production support on BNPP core banking application for APAC/Europe/NAR/EMEA regions

Job Title:

 Application Production Support

Date:

22/07/2024

Department:

ITG FRESH

Location:

ITG FRESH

Business Line / Function:

 ITG FRESH Production Support

Reports to:

(Direct)

NA

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

Team member to help team in providing good quality support and to improve system with day to day efforts in optimization and automation. Quick resolutions when system are not Green and contribution towards project tasks when production is stable. Monitor the systems through different monitoring tools (Geneos), ensure batch failures with known errors are resolved timely. Unknown errors are raised to L2 team for deeper investigation. Maintain Documentation around known issues and highlight gaps. Highlight the need of automation to make things efficient.

Responsibilities

 Direct Responsibilities

 1     Provide first class support to all users of the application system in a timely and efficient manner.

2     Liaise with the developers to communicate issues raised by the business

3     Communicating with the global team to resolve issues.

4     Maintain a knowledge base regarding support issues and their resolution using SharePoint collaboration tools.

5     Build a working knowledge of the systems and business area in order to provide a high level of support.

6     Reconfiguring various existing setups in order to improve the efficiency of the system and to cohere to business requests.

7     Track issues effectively using ITIL approved methodology ﴾incidents, changes, requests and problems﴿.

8     Preparing environments for releases and ensuring that the implementation and pre‐production tests are carried out.

9     The systems which team supports are classified as Tier 1 ﴾business critical﴿ which requires a very flexible approach to work as we have to support the systems as well as undertake project work. Within the broader team we support an overnight batches that performs the official end‐of‐day revaluations and scenario analysis for market risk.

10   Ability to work within tight deadlines

11   Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

12   Perform first level of investigation for incidents, provide solutions to known issues and be the contact point for end user.

13   Daily health checks including SOD/EOD tasks of production environment.

14   Monitoring alerts and coordinating with DEV team support team and users for further action.

15   Receive, record, and understand issues, suggest improvements, route unknown issues to DEV and BA, work closely with DEV/BA team for the resolution of such unknown issues and then communicate the resolution to the requestor

16   Ability and willingness to rotate in various shifts during weekdays (Mon-Fri) as below:

2 weeks of morning shift from 07:00 AM to 03:30 PM

2 weeks of afternoon shift from 03:00 PM to 11.00 PM

2 weeks of on call support after business hours

17   Ability and willingness to work on weekends on demand basis as per the shift roster

18   Good communication (written & verbal English) skills

19   Nice to have function knowledge or ready to work on function issues .

Contributing Responsibilities

20   REPORTING SUPPORT

      Produce reports from Service Now/infrastructure tools for performance statistics

21   PRODUCTION

     Act as functional first line support and Perform first level of investigation for incidents   and requests raised from user.

22   SUPPORT

First line of support between end users and DEV team.

23   MONITORING.

     Monitoring daily production batches, alerts and notification, daily health check of system.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

1     Experience with Enterprise Data Integration solutions

2     Experience in working in Onsite-Offshore environment

3    Experience in Database SQL, Unix, Informatica, ITIL. Knowledge on Geneos ( optional ), PowerShell, Perl Script ( optional ),

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Communication skills – oral & written

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

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Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 5 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

About BNP Paribas Group:

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 24×7 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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function:

Banking services is in charge of development, maintenance, and support of local Clearing & Custody services for BNP Paribas Security Services. The Platform handles and is a centralized management system of Clearing and Custody services.

Job Title:

Oracle DBA

Date:

02/08/2023

Department:

CIB2S

Location:

CHENNAI

Business Line / Function:

HVP-MTM

Reports to:

(Direct)

Project Manager

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

Oracle Application DBA who can able to manage all database related activities for application development/maintenance team in BP2S. They should be responsible for Database Design, Develop, and SQL Performance tuning, managing development /UAT database environment.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

·       Manage various database environment in order to maintain high availability.

·       Monitoring database health and take appropriate action whenever needed to maintain it in good shape.

·       Explore database new features and Study best-applicable implementation to be apply on the project (e.g. technical POC).

·       Challenge and review the coding activities of the development team.

·       Organize part of the peer-review activities during the lifecycle of the project.

·       Keeps the development team up-to-date about the database best practices and in-site feedbacks.

·       SQL Performance tuning.

Contributing Responsibilities

·       Teamwork skills.

·       Ensure good relationships.

·       Capability to setup and run training sessions.

·       Rigor and respect of the procedures.

·       Good quality of written and oral expression.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Oracle database skills are mandatory.
• SQL Performance Tuning (Good to Have).
• Knowledge/Hands-on on database administration activities

Specific Qualifications (if required)

·       A minimum Oracle DBA of  experience of 8+ years.

·       Exposure to Performance Tuning will be appreciated..

                                                     

 

Skills Referential

   

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

   

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

   

Attention to detail / rigor

   

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

   

Communication skills – oral & written

   

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

   

Ability to understand, explain and support change

   

Analytical Ability

   

Ability to develop and adapt a process

   

Ability to inspire others & generate people’s commitment

   

Ability to develop and leverage networks

   

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

   

Experience Level

At least 7 years

   

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

     

 About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 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 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

 BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability

 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

  

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

  

About Businessline/Function :

  

IT GROUP is a Group function that extended its capabilities in 2019 in ISPL with presence Mumbai, Chennai & Bangalore, with 1400+ employees. We collaborate with various business lines of the Group such as IT Group Infrastructure & Production, IT Transversal & Functions, IT Cash Services, IT Commercial, Personal Banking & Services, IT Investment & Protection Services, and Cybersecurity & Digital Fraud within IT GROUP.

The Cybersecurity & Digital Fraud department’s objective is to protect the Bank and its clients, from Cybersecurity and Cyber Fraud risks.

This department is in charge of the permanent monitoring of the evolution of Cyber Risks in the Group’s Information Systems to guarantee the security of the Bank and ensures the deployment of measures to protect customers while raising employees’ awareness of fraud risks particularly.

Its mission aims at structuring, strengthening, and harmonizing IT risks management and Cybersecurity for BNP Paribas Group and

• Defining the vision and strategy for IT risk management and Cybersecurity, and ensuring the implementation of this strategy within the Group’s operating entities,

• Monitoring the security of the Group’s information systems,

• Steering the IT Continuity and Resilience strategy and methodological framework.

The evolving Cyberthreats landscape increases the risk of the financial sector, which leads BNP Paribas to strengthen its Cybersecurity maturity, IT risk management and Operation Resilience.

Whilst being mainly based in France, the Cybersecurity & Digital Fraud Department is developing globally since 2021, especially in India (Mumbai, Chennai & Bangalore) and Portugal (Lisbon & Porto).

 

 Job Title:

Senior Software Engineer

Date:

Jul 2024

Department:

ITG

Location:

Chennai/Bangalore/Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

ITG CDF GRC IT

Reports to:

(Direct)

 

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

None

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

 Developers on ServiceNow framework , preferably with experience on ServiceNow IRM area

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up Risk IT Cyber ​​solutions on the ServiceNow software package
• Example of Modules: IRM (Integrated Risk Management, SecOps (Security Incidents), CMDB, Entities Mgmt., Controls, Audit Management
• Contributes to the phases of feasibility analysis and design, brings an expert opinion on the feasibility and complexity of implementation in ServiceNow
• Produces technical feasibility analysis, gap analysis, design proposals, macro estimations, scripting, reporting
• Analyzes the User Requirements provided by the Product Owners, exchanged and challenges the proposed needs, brings proposals that aim at the standard use of the product and the implementation of the ‘best practices’
• Translates the functional need in technical solution
• Writes design papers, parameterization, architecture, flow diagrams and documents for production and maintenance
• Develops (parameter) the functional need in ServiceNow IRM and SecOps, ensures the testing of the development
• Collaborates with the technical, functional and security architects in the realization of deliverables for architecture instruction bodies (CVIT)
• Collaborate with the PO, provide estimates of effort and time Identify risks and dependencies
• Provide maintenance and technical support for the solution in production
• Identifies and proposes solutions to optimize, fine-tuner and simplify the application

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

–  Information Security technologies, Database and application security, Network Architecture, Database /Application /Network Layer Secure Protocols, Physical and Environmental Security, mobile & cloud security concepts

–  XML, HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, HTTP, TCP/IP

–  Proficient in building and mapping business requirement into ServiceNow Platform

–  Experience on IT Risk Management (IRM / GRC) solutions (ServiceNow, Enablon, Archer or other GRC Systems)

–  Strong skills in ServiceNow notions : ITSM, CMDB, Workflows, Access Control, Reporting, Performance Analytics, Flow designer

–  Strong written and verbal communication skills.

–  Solid analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills combined with the ability to think globally

Specific Qualifications (if required)

–  Certified in ServiceNow platform

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Decision Making

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Communication skills – oral & written

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to develop and adapt a process

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Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 5 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

           

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 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 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

 BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability

   

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function:

Global Market Operations (GMO) covers Front Office activities such as ALM/Treasury and Fixed Income local booking. GMO consists of various streams, Control and Investigations, Settlement, Collateral and Reconciliation. GMO teams are also in regular contact with Capital Market Middle Office, Regional Back Office’s and Regional Finance.

Job Title:

AVP

Date:

 2024

Department: 

Derivatives Execution & Clearing Operations

Location:

Bengaluru

Business Line / Function: DEC

DEC Process and Control

Reports to:

(Direct)

VP

Grade:

(if applicable)

NA

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

1.     PRODUCTION MONITORING and COORDINATION:

MONITORING

–          Global KPI and deviation / risk identification; Monitor and analyse KPIs and metrics to identify deviations / risks

–          Daily monitoring – daily call; Structure global Ops daily calls (Ops teams Mgt) covering main Ops risk topics,main productions highlights, clients issues & complaints, complex or specific events

–          P&L reporting management

–          Monitor ops workload balance between various production centers

Responsibilities

COORDINATION

Coordination of DEC Operations (INTERNAL)

–          Action plan coordination and management: Identify corrective actions when required and follow up of their implementation, post mortem management

–          “Vertical and Horizontal dimension – interactions with Operation local teams

Vertical dimension by conducting regular or specific Controls and then ensuring consistency end to end. Horizontal dimension by implementing and chairing a transversal governance including concerned stakeholders of all regions / centers

Coordination DEC ops and other stakeholders (EXTERNAL)

–          Coordinate Operational  topics with Finance, OPC ,CRC, Risk, legal, XVA, Regulatory teams, Compliance, ORC, Auditors

–          Structure Ops specific committee with the business and participate to various business committee (optimize alignment)

–          Coordinate Ops contributions to Crisis Committees

–          Coordinate major incidents management having impacts on the overall process architecture and  define / monitor related action plans

–          Contribute to and monitor ISAE reports.

2.       CRITICAL PROCESS MANAGEMENT & CONTROL

CRITICAL PROCESSES MANAGEMENT AND RISK ASSESSMENT

–          Run critical processes as second level of validation

–          Perform and materialize the oversight of IOCs (SLAs / regulatory obligations)

–          Assess risks of BAU evolutions

CONTROLS

–          Critical processes control

–          Control various critical reporting accuracy

3.       OPS PROCESS & CONTINUOUS ENHANCEMENT

–          Ops processes and related procedures – Define in coordination with other DEC Ops teams and ensure maintenance

–          Ops BCP, ERS and processes split between various production centers – Define and ensure maintenance

–          Ops GCP; Define and ensure maintenance

–          Data Quality ; Oversight of data quality and consistency (producer & consumer)

–          Monitor, improve & reduce manual processes (continuous efficiency review including digital initiatives)

–          KPIs and metrics; Define, harmonize across production center  and improve Ops activity dashboards. STP rate review and fail justification, action plan definition ( miss booking, process change, client instruction review, methodology review)

–          “Run the Bank” dimension Lead– interaction with IT teams; Leader of the IT “Run the Bank” roadmap (where Change and Design leads the “Change the Bank roadmap); to ensure continuity of transversal analysis of Run the Bank topics (including regulatory evolution). Ensure the testing & sign off of it

–          Interactions with Change and Design to ensure “Change The Bank” initiatives are implemented taking into account all the platform constraints and requirements

Skills and Training:

–          Expertise on listed derivatives processes

–          Ability to collaborate, to communicate with multiple and international teams

–          Analytical skills, rigor and precision

–          Ability to organize and monitor projects

–          Ability to assess risk, high sensitivity to risk aspects.

–          Excel, PowerPoint, Word

–          Fluent English

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: 

Attention to detail / rigor

Organizational skills

Personal Impact / Ability to influence

Critical thinking

Transversal Skills: 

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

Ability to develop and leverage networks

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Education Level:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Experience Level

14 – 16 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

Job Description

Repo/Bonds settlements

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 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 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

 BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability

 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

 

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function :

 

Global Market Securities Settlements team ensures that Security transactions (Bonds, Equities, Complex Securities, ETF, SLAB, Repo..) and positions registered in the books under CIB ITO’s mandate, match the commitment actually taken with counterparties within a secure setup, in accordance with Group and Regulatory Policies and/or contractual agreements.

Within the Securities Settlement Department, the main processes include pre & post settlement activities, clearing, and event-related accounting for securities deemed in scope.

 

Job Title:

Senior Associate

Date:

 2024

Department:

COCE Trade Processing & Support – 

Location:

Bengaluru

Business Line / Function:

COCE Trade Processing & Support – Global Markets Operations – Securities settlements – Global bond settlements

Reports to:

(Direct)

NA

Grade:

(if applicable)

Senior Associate

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

Primary responsibilities of the team includes:

• Settlement of Repo/Bonds transactions and associated products in a timely and cost effective manner
• Timely resolution of nostro and depot breaks
• Mitigation of operational and reputational risk by escalating in a timely and efficient manner
• Liaising with clients, brokers / counterparties and other internal support functions for smooth settlement of trades

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the settlement of Repo and Bonds transactions & associated products booked in Calypso, on a timely and cost effective basis by:                     
• Ensuring all trades are instructed, matched & settled on a timely basis
• Monitoring of failing trades
• Reducing fails and/or potential fails by means of pairing off or partialing down deliveries
• Minimizing fails by means of partial deliveries where possible
• Pre-matching trades in a daily basis
• Cash Management related with funding trades

• Responsible for solving Nostro and Depot reconciliation breaks on a timely basis:
• By investigating and, where possible, clearing all nostro breaks in reported by Securities Control teams
• By passing entries to the Calypso systems to clean up outstanding items on a timely basis
• By investigating and, where possible, rectifying all depot breaks on a timely basis reported by Securities Control teams
• By investigating and solving accounting breaks raised by Securities Control & Accounting teams
• Escalating items that represent operational risk to the direct Manager

• Contribute to the minimisation of settlement costs & operational risk:
• By becoming more risk aware and by following the procedures or Compliance rules that are in place to mitigate operational or reputational risk
• Monitors and take appropriate actions in case of market risks (buyins)
• By seeking to improve STP rates at our custodians so reducing cost, by updating static data as and when necessary
• By reducing the number of manual instructions sent to agents therefore reducing cost, manual intervention and settlement risk according to Compliance rules
• If necessary, using the escalation process when operational risk is detected

• Contribute to the overall successful running of the settlement department:
• By maintaining close relationships with traders and sales and escalating problems to them promptly where required
• By maintaining good working relationships with domestic agents and custodians
• By communicating with, and assisting, other operational departments where needed
• Ensuring direct Managers are kept informed of any potential problems & issues where appropriate.

 Skills and competencies:

• Ability to analyse, organize and report efficiently
• Flexibility on working methods and changing international environment
• Rigorous and reactive in order to face pressure and reach excellence anytime
• Diligently follow the set procedures and Compliance policies
• Knowledge of financial markets and products, and easiness/expertise in dealing with Excel.
• English speaker

Experience Required

 

Minimum of 5 years experience

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: 

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Communication skills – oral & written

Attention to detail / rigor

Transversal Skills: 

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level :

At least 5 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)
 

 NA