Associate Level 1 / Senior Associate – Trade Support

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 also known as COCE (client operating center of excellence) is further divided into 4 departments i.e. Trade Processing & Support, Product Control, and Client Management & Change Management. Product Control in the wider market outside of BNP is Middle Office. Product Control consists of streams like Documentation & Reconciliation, Trade Support, P&L & Trading Portfolio & controls. Product Control teams are in regular contact with Market Front Office, Regional Back Office’s and Regional Finance & other support teams for their BAU.

  

Job Title:

Associate level 1/Senior Associate/AM/Manager- Trade Support– Product Control

Date:

 2024

Department:

COCE

Location:

Mumbai/Bengaluru

Business Line / Function:

SLAB – Trade Support & CS

Reports to:

(Direct)

Head of Team

Grade:

(if applicable)

NA

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

The Trade Support team looks after the SBL  Middle Office Operations

The resource will need to work in partnership with our clients, sales and trading to ensure that trades are allocated, confirmed, and processed in a timely manner. Provide support to our front office equities trading desks and also act as a point of contact for internal front/back-office enquiries.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

·           Extensive collaboration with Front Office, General Council, Credit Risk Management, Client Money teams, Project Teams, Regulators, Top tier Clients.

·           Optimizing Collateral to ensure suitable collateral is exchanged in line with documentation.

·           Reviewing and managing the payments process.

·           Relationship management – daily engagement with key internal and external partners (financial institutions & business partners across the world), managing Clients’ expectations.

·           Control Environment – focus on control aspect of the role, KRIs/Key Performance Indicators and a full understanding of operational risks.

·           Review of Client Money requirements.

·           Change Delivery

Contributing Responsibilities

·           Direct relationships with the front office / back office colleagues.

·           Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the globe in Front, Back and Middle Office

·           Strong working and open relationship with local management

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·           Strong team player within the department

·           Able to work with strict deadlines throughout the day

·           Displays insight and ability in identifying issues and helps to develop successful  solutions

·           Takes accountability for own actions and seeks aide from management when appropriate.

·           Expected to develop credibility and a good reputation and demonstrate integrity with clients and colleagues

Specific Qualifications (if required)

 NA

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills:

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Decision Making

Critical thinking

Ability to share / pass on knowledge

Transversal Skills:

Analytical Ability

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Ability to develop and leverage networks

Choose an item.

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 1 year

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

 NA