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.
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 specialised 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.
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.
About Business line/Function:
Team performs Fund Accounting for various clients across several locations with 24 x5 coverage. The process includes Transactions input, Reconciliation, Fund valuation, Cash processing, Reporting & Transfer Agency with intraday deadlines. Accurate and timely reporting of NAV to the end client is the key objective of the team.
Job Title:
Senior Associate - Hedge Fund Accounting
Date:
Department:
IFSO
Location:
Chennai
Business Line / Function:
HFS
Reports to:
(Direct)
Assistant Manager
Grade:
(if applicable)
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
NA
Directorship / Registration:
Position Purpose
Independent delivery of accurate and timely NAVs for hedge funds.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
- Independent delivery of accurate and timely NAVs for hedge funds – with extremely high volume or / and very high complexity (having equities, bonds, future, options, CDS, EQS, etc. as holdings) by completing all of the following processes:
o Cash and position reconciliation (accounting vs PB and 3 way); with resolution of breaks
o Income reconciliation (dividends and interest)
o Manual Pricing and Pricing review
o P&L review and Tolerance checks
o Fees accrual, management and performance fee calculation and booking
o Capital bookings and reconciliation with Investor services system reports
o TB tie out and compiling NAV pack
- Could be required to review simpler hedge fund NAVs
Contributing Responsibilities
- Delivery on audit requests and resolution of all queries on a timely basis
- Participation in system development projects, process change projects, etc.
- Ensure appropriate checks and procedures are followed to maintain high quality deliverables and to avoid internal audit and ISAE findings
- Compliance with all internal organizational and business policies
- Troubleshoot issues of other team members and mentor / coach / buddy them
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- Strong hedge fund accounting or hedge fund reconciliation experience (understanding of process and business required).
- Should have deep working knowledge of asset classes like equities, bonds, futures, options and swaps i.e. how they operate in real world.
- Experience on Advent Geneva system would be preferred – an added advantage.
- Decent experience on Microsoft Excel – Pivots, financial functions, etc.
Specific Qualifications
Post-Graduation in Finance (Graduate in Accounting with courses in capital markets may also apply)
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Communication skills - oral & written
Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Adaptability
Active listening
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Ability to understand, explain and support change
Analytical Ability
Ability to develop and leverage networks
Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution
Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…
Education Level:
Master Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 3 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)
