Associate

Job Description

Job Title:

Associate

Date:

Department:

Data Administration

Location:

Chennai

Business Line / Function:

IFSO

Reports to:

(Direct)

Asst. Manager / Manager

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Manager

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

The position will be responsible to setting up security details in Accounting platforms or pricing securities via pricing tool to support the Fund Administration team to calculate the NAVs for Funds. Manage the Work effectively with team members to accomplish common goals. Generate creative solutions to problems, Ability to plan work ahead and to prioritize workload in an organized manner.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Pricing:

This team updates the prevailing prices of the securities to enable the fund accountants to ascertain the market value of the securities as a part of fund valuation (NAV/ GAV)

Pricing activity is carried out on different applications for clients across APAC, UK and EMEA regions

Asset creation:

This team is responsible to setup the reference data of various instruments in the respective accounting platforms. Multiple regions such as APAC, EMEA and UK are supported.

Contributing Responsibilities

 

·         Participate in Brain Storming Sessions and share the best practices and ideas with the peer groups and team members.

·         Constantly update and review procedures to keep up to date with the change in process.

·         Participate in ad-hoc projects and new initiatives.

·         Performing a range of daily, weekly, monthly reporting/ controls to ensure completeness of processing and that any inappropriate postings, matching etc. is identified and resolved promptly

Client Focus

Complete commitment to provide professional and prompt responses to meet clients’ requirement.

Communication

Oral: Expressing ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Adjusting communication style to match the needs of the audience.

Written: Expressing ideas clearly in all written documents. Using professional, appropriate language at all times, and adhering to the use of the BNPP Email protocols.

Team Work

Work effectively with team members to accomplish goals, exhibit high-level of respect to colleagues, display integrity in dealing with team members.

Continuous Improvement and Adaptation

Be innovative, embrace changes, and simplify the comprehensive areas without compromising on quality or timeline. Adapt continuous improvement as a culture.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong MS Excel skills required.

·         Capital Market / Investment Banking (Basics)

·         In-depth understanding on the system functionalities

·         Create a collaborative workplace, maintain morality of the team and be a team player

·         Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, solid organizational and interpersonal skills.

·         Capacity to deal with high volumes of activity

Specific Qualifications (if required)

·         Graduates / Post Graduates  (B.Com/MBA) 

·         Candidates should be willing and flexible to work in any shifts

·         Associate with Investment Banking/ Capital market course certification will be of additional value.

  

Skills Referential                                                          

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Client focused

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

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)

·         Must be prepared to work in any shift supporting Asia/Americas/European business hours.