Senior Associate/ Associate Level 1 – Guarantee Vetter

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 :

Global Trade Finance Operations (GTFO), an entity within BNP Paribas India Solutions, is a back office operations platform, which caters to processing of Traditional Trade Finance Transactions for various entities of the BNP Paribas group worldwide.

Job Title:

Document Checker  – Trade Finance Operations

Date:

Department:

Centre of Excellence

Location:

Mumbai/Chennai

Business Line / Function:

Global Trade Finance Operations (GTFO)

Reports to:

(Direct)

Grade:

(if applicable)

Senior Associate / Associate level 1

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

To deliver Quality and timely service to all sites who have off-shored their trade activities to the platform.

 

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• To scrutinize the documents received under letters of credit, as per terms and conditions of Letter of Credit and International guidelines (UCP 600 and ISBP)
• To ensure that transactions processed within specified turn-around time.
• Ensure that transaction processed as per Site-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and highlight any procedural modifications in SOPs wherever required.
• Ensure KPI is maintained below the site-specific KPIs for Errors and incidents.
• Ensure adherence to internal guidelines and  compliance aspects

Contributing Responsibilities

• Help in preparation and submission of MIS and reports to management as required
• Support MO to address ultimate client needs and resolve customer complaints if any.
• Identify risk related to the process and provide solutions

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge on URDG and exposure to vetting
• Knowledge of ICC Opinions
• Process performance evaluation, analysis and improvement
• Familiarity with computer applications, MS-Office, Business Objects etc..
• Familiarity with Banking Back Office Operations, Processes and Systems.
• Knowledge on various regulations connected with Trade Finance Operations

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Good Communication Skills
• Orientation towards Service Quality
• Team work

Specific Qualifications (if required)

2 to 6 years’ experience in Guarantee vetting process and well versed with URDG / ISP rules, Bachelor degree or equivalent. CSDG Preferable

                                                           

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Attention to detail / rigor

Communication skills – oral & written

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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 2 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

2 to 6 years’ experience in Guarantee vetting process and well versed with URDG / ISP rules, Bachelor degree or equivalent. CSDG Preferable

               

 

Specific Qualifications (if required)

2 to 6 years’ experience in Guarantee vetting process and well versed with URDG / ISP rules, Bachelor degree or equivalent. CSDG Preferable

                                                          

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Attention to detail / rigor

Communication skills – oral & written

Choose an item.

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

Choose an item.

Choose an item.

Choose an item.

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 2 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)