Role ID: R019024
BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT
BNP Paribas Asset Management ranks among the top three asset managers in Europe, following its merger with AXA Investment Managers and BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management. Its teams design and manage innovative investment solutions for individual savers, businesses and institutional investors worldwide. With liquid strategies, long-term savings solutions and an alternatives platform boasting more than 30 years of experience, BNP Paribas Asset Management is a key player and the European leader in long-term asset management, committed to supporting its clients in a changing world.
JOB CONTENT
ROLE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
- Support the UK CEO Office with the oversight of the implementation of the Project GLOBE ITO TOM & Operations & IT Target Organisation
- Support the UK CEO & COO with the oversight of the UK business
- Hands-on role in ensuring CASS compliance
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implementation of UK Operational Strategy: Support the UK CEO Office and COO with the UK oversight of Project GLOBE, regarding the team and personnel changes within IT & Operations.
- Implementation of Target Operating Model: Support the UK CEO Office and COO in the UK planning for the various platform migrations required to implement the new TOM.
- Identify UK-specific requirements
- Identify UK-specific risks
- Track UK-impacting change to the COO perimeter
- CASS Compliance: Aid the UK CEO (SMF1 responsibilities) COO & senior CASS Oversight Manager[CM1.1]:
- Ensuring the Firm’s systems and controls are effective
- Reporting to the firm’s governing body in relation to CASS matters
- Reporting as necessary to the FCA
- Support the UK CEO Office in the day-to-day oversight of the COO perimeter through:
- Coordination of support activities enabling the achievement of the COO’s business objectives and local governance requirements aligned with UK CEO office goals.
- Capture, generate & collate management information across the COO function allowing the COO to provide effective oversight to the UK CEO.
- Support the UK CEO Office, UK COO & Global COO with ad-hoc day to day tasks, specific assignments and projects critical to the UK CEO function
- Data & Documentation: Ensure accuracy and completeness of regulatory data, submissions, and documentation; maintain version control and auditable records
- Stakeholder Coordination: Act as gateway for engagement or collaboration with the central functions in AM locally, globally and with UK Territory.
KEY INTERNAL / EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
- Global COO & UK CEO Office
- BNPP AM UK Governance ecosystem
- Project Globe ITO Steerco
- UK Finance & TPRM teams
- 1LoD / 2LoD / 3LoD across BNPP AM (Globally and locally)
- UK Territory
External:
- Third party service providers
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES (TECHNICAL / BEHAVIOURAL / LEADERSHIP)
- Strong Microsoft Office capabilities, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
- Highly numerate, strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated capability for problem solving, decision making, sound judgment, assertiveness
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills
- Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Professional and positive approach and ability to cope under pressure
- Collaborates well - team player and able to work on own initiative
- Self-motivated & self-sufficient
- Assertive, adaptable, and creative - able to respond to situations using rational decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- Strong analytical ability
- A can-do attitude and willingness to go the extra mile when required
- Demonstrates high emotional intelligence by being aware of one’s own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and how these may impact personal performance and/or those around us.
- Able to respond to situations using rational decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Reflects on and learns from mistakes and setbacks.
CONDUCT
- Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct
- Demonstrate proactivity, transparency and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks
- Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues, partners and clients before making decisions and escalate issues to your manager when unsure
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Asset Management experience: preferred
- Project experience: preferred
- Education & professional qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (preferred)
Equal Opportunities: BNP Paribas promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
