AM-Client IT FIX Onboarding Protocol - Exchange listed derivatives

Job Title: Client IT FIX Onboarding

Department: ISPL, GM IT

About Business line/Function:

The Global Markets business of BNP Paribas helps its corporate and institutional clients leverage capital markets across the globe for their financing, risk management and investment needs. This encompasses a wide range of financial products ranging from Foreign exchange to complex Equity Derivatives that are traded in financial markets across the globe 24/7. IT systems are integral to the business and are a key part of the value proposition to clients. These IT systems range from industry standard products for standard process automation to internally developed, often, market leading IT applications. The IT teams owning these IT systems are made up of functions that include Technical and Application production support, Business Analysis & Project Management, Development & Maintenance and Quality Control. BNP Paribas India Solutions is an equal partner in these IT functions along with colleagues in other locations including Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Singapore & Hong Kong. This partnership ranges from sharing the IT workload, executing global strategy to owning global applications offshore. The technology and engineering landscape is wide, encompassing almost all techniques and platforms. It continues to evolve and transform with the market with the business continuing to invest in it.

Position Purpose:

Join BNP Paribas’ Derivatives FIX Connectivity team – the frontline IT group that on‑boards clients to electronic trading via the FIX protocol across all futures, options and spread products. You will lead end‑to‑end onboarding, from requirement gathering to go‑live certification, and provide Level‑2 production support for our global trading platform. Not limited to trading flow but allocation, clearing, EFRP and dropcopies flows as well.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• - The person will prepare, supervise, coordinate and implement client connectivity with clients or vendor teams.

• - The role requires to build strong relationship with client's IT and infrastructure teams and to liaise closely with various BNPP teams, on IT (infrastructure/production anc development) and business side (Client Service and Sales teams).

• - The objective of the team is to minimize the delay between the time a client is notified by our

- sales to be commercially ready to do business with BNPP and the time the client has been technically provided with the ability to execute orders through BNP platform.

• - The FIX onboarding team is expected to be an extended team, in this case, this role is expected to independently manage the onboarding responsibilities for one of the regions.

Contributing Responsibilities

• -  Liaise with sales‑trading, vendors, clients and internal tech teams to capture requirements and design FIX solutions.

• - Develop, test and implement Java‑based FIX flow changes, client‑specific rules, and new product configurations.

• -  Manage the full certification cycle for new clients and for additional offerings.

• -  Deliver Level‑2 support, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate hand‑over with the Level‑1 FIX support team.

• -  Contribute expertise on FIX‑related inquiries, network connectivity, and TCP/IP/VPN aspects.

• - Implement AI changes to support current workflow.

• - Design the target setup ensuring the functionality is available in BNP platform.

• - For new requirements, coordinate with Dev team to ensure correct implementation of new feature.

• - Participate in calls with clients to arbitrate issues related to onboarding.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Functional

• - Strong knowledge of Derivative (Futures/Options/Spreads) Execution products lifecycle.

• - Should have good understanding of trade life cycle and different flows – Low Touch and High touch.

• - Deep knowledge of the FIX protocol is mandatory, FIX certification, and testing procedures.

• - Familiarity with AI‑driven implementation tools.

• - Strong UNIX/Linux skills; Java scripting experience preferred.

• - Project‑management capability in a distributed, multi‑stakeholder environment.

• - Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

• - Strong knowledge on any OMS/EMSX.

• - Strong knowledge of market specific behavior and complexities EMEA/US/APAC markets.

• - Knowledge of networking (firewalls, VPN), databases, and version‑control/release management systems.

Additional Requirements

- Flexible to work in any region according to the regional requirements.

• SDLC and Process

- Sound knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities.

• - Capability for documentation of Requirement/Functional specifications.

• - Ability to create test scenarios and test cases.

• - Ability to review and ensure completeness of test scenarios.

Specific Qualifications:

• -   6-10 years of experience along with Bachelor's Degree - in management, finance, science, economics, related field or equivalent experience.

• -  Proven experience as a FIX onboarding engineer with a solid track record of client electronic‑trading implementations.

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills:

• -  Claude or AI knowledge will be good.

• - Java Script  (good to have), Programming or scripting proficiency.

• -  FIX Protocol (Mandatory)

• -  Network

Behavioural Skills

• -  Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

• -  Attention to detail / rigor

• -  Decision Making

• -  Communication skills – oral & written

Transversal Skills

• -  Analytical Ability

• -  Ability to manage a project

• -  Ability to develop and adapt a process

• -  Ability to anticipate business / AI evolution

• -  Ability to develop and leverage networks

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

• - Minimum 6-10 Years of experience in FIX protocol client onboarding.

• -  Minimum 6-10 years of experience in electronic and algo trading.

• - Engineering, computer‑science or equivalent academic background.

Location: Bengaluru

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 specialized 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.

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 24x7 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.

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. 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.