Job Title: AM - Exotic Trade Support EMEA
Department: Markets Operations ( FXMM‑OTCD)
About Business line/Function: The FX MM OTC business line drives the origination, execution and post‑trade processing of all over‑the‑counter foreign‑exchange and money‑market transactions across the bank’s global client base. It delivers end‑to‑end trade lifecycle services—including confirmation, collateral management, DVP settlement and exception handling—while adhering to the highest standards of risk control, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Leveraging a unified technology platform and a worldwide network of clearing partners, the team ensures seamless, timely and secure settlement outcomes that underpin BNP Paribas’s liquidity and pricing capabilities in the FX‑MM markets.
Position Purpose:
Provide dedicated Support for EMEA Exotic & Structured Front Office Desk.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
· Trade Lifecycle Events
· Compute and notify trade events (Early Termination, coupons....)
· Monitor & Validate Barriers Crossing & Fixings mismatches.
· Adjust booking in PNL / Risk Trade repository Systems.
· Co-ordinate with Traders/PNL/Client Service teams on timely basis
Contributing Responsibilities
· To perform day-to-day core trade support functions to Trading including Trade Lifecycle processing, Trade Booking & Amendment
· To handle any post-trade events such as corporate action adjustment, secondary event booking and notification
· To be the middleman to co-ordinate all information from Front to Back to ensure smooth processing and settlement is properly performed.
· To perform as an independent control team to strengthen all control within the process.
· The individual will work closely with other Trade Support teams and Trading to ensure timely communication for any breaks identified.
· Main drivers are client service quality, independent control, operational risk safety and cost efficiency.
· Process Improvements, system migrations, updating SOPs.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
· Strong Equity derivatives products knowledge including the Front to Back workflows and the product event management.
· Strong Preference to have MS and programming skills (VBA, Excel, Access) would be a significant plus.
· Strong experience in Exotic products: product scheme knowledge, capacity to understand the Front Office to Back Office stream.
· Pricing of exotic options would be a plus.
· Analytical mindset: Aptitude to understand the Front to Back workflows and handle exceptional issues with logical mindsets to communicate with Front Office
· Organized & good resistance to stress: This is a much-faced paced dynamic environment; therefore excellent time management and good positive resistance to stress are compulsory.
· Attention to detail: Ability to ring the bell for any abnormal trade pattern and escalate in timely manner
· Innovation and initiatives (Think “outside the box”): Demonstrate willingness to constantly improve the status quo. Understand well the processes in place and evaluate if needed, alternative options to do things better with a cost - benefits / ROI approach.
· Self-discipline & autonomy: Have a constant “delivery on time” mindset, both on the daily production and on the projects handled. Ability to work on its own with little supervision.
· Adaptability & Change Management: Ability to easily adapt to new situations (new booking systems, new products, new activities to manage…) as this is a constant changing environment
· Strong Client Focus: Capacity to work with various clients. Need to be sensitive about the rationale of their requests and be proactive when replying to them. Work as partnership while consistently keeping an independent mindset.
· Escalation & Reporting process: Internal rules of reporting and escalation to Operations and Front Office need to be known & applied. The team members also need to report any sensitive information/issues and escalate immediately to their management.
· Being involved and acting in major projects.
Specific Qualifications:
· Strong Preference to have bachelor’s or master’s Degree on Economics, Mathematics or Finance.
· 8+ years’ experience in Equities Derivatives Trade support
· Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high pressure, deadline driven environment.
Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)
Technical Skills:
· Analytical Ability
· Ability to understand, explain and support change
· Ability to develop and adapt to a process
· Ability to develop and leverage networks
· Ability to manage a project
Behavioral Skills:
· Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving
· Attention to detail / rigor
· Client focused
· Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Location: Bangalore, India
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, corporate 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.
