Summary of the Role:
The Senior Fund Administrator (LP/AO) plays a critical role in the Private Capital (PC) team. Reporting to the PC Manager, the role provides technical expertise and a reviewing function with respect to PC Administration services delivered to the BNP Paribas client base.
The role is responsible for the output and service delivery of the PC team’s BAU and reporting activities and will also include the provision of technical expertise for all regulatory / statutory change, the support of business change projects and the review of business improvements processes. In addition, the role will provide technical support and input for any process re-engineering. Finally, this role will perform an oversight / knowledge transfer role for the PC Junior analysts /s in the team.
Reporting and operational oversight will include the review and delivery of the following activities:
* Support, oversight and control for all processing, recording and control of capital calls, distributions, valuations and secondary purchases/sales
* Review of capital call payment instructions
* Review of periodic and ad-hoc reporting
* New security set-up and liaise with the Legal team, clients and Fund Managers to ensure assets are registered correctly
* Analysis of transactions’ components from an AML/KYC/FATCA perspective
* Assistance in completing all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements across the BNP Paribas client base
This role will support any onboarding and transitions as well as Yearend and periodic planning processes to ensure a consistent and sustainable operating model.
In addition, this role will participate in senior client meetings along with the PC Manager and Head of PC, and/or Relationship Management, providing expert technical advice. They will also provide any technical input requested for the RFP process for New Business in association with the Sales and Relationship Management team and may represent BNP Paribas’ services and product offering as required during the tender and due diligence process. They are subsequently responsible for ensuring the operational implementation of any service delivery changes to meet client needs.
Key Responsibilities:
INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP:
* Participation in senior client and relationship management meetings where required
* Oversight and controls for all processes related to recording of capital calls, distributions, valuations and secondary purchases/sales
* Operational leadership of change incorporating Client requirements, process reviews and providing technical expertise on process re-engineering
* Full service delivery in line with the clients SLA’s and internal KPI’s
* Take charge of onboarding new clients, restructures, product development, statutory and regulatory change
* Supporting the overall service delivery via cross-team co-operation
* Act as a conduit of change for business, IT and client projects across the organisation
* Actively contribute and participate in all Culture and Leadership initiatives
* Responsibility for ensuring the education, implementation and compliance with BNP Paribas policies
CLIENT SERVICE:
* First point of contact for all client queries in relation to all aspects of their PC assets, especially for client transition and change topics
* Active participation in senior client meetings as well as technical escalation point for client issues or changes
* Governance of Yearend financial reporting to meet specific client SLA terms
* Ensure implementation of operational risk and legislative requirements in all output
* Work closely with product specialists and portfolio managers to develop and maintain relationships with existing clients and prospects
* Client onboarding, preparing client communication material, and responses to RFP’s leading to new business generation
COMMERCIAL FOCUS
* Analysis, innovation, development and implementation of change and process improvement
* Exposure to broad range of investing strategies including Fund of Funds, Direct and Co-Investment
* Maintain and monitor the BNPP Risk Control Framework for the services provided to clients, including formal supervision and working closely with Risk and Compliance, identifying potential risks and developing controls to mitigate them
* Through influence and delivery across the business be seen as a PC expert for the Client Delivery team
Technical Skills, Qualifications and Experience required for the role:
EXPERIENCE
* Extensive experience within the financial services industry
* Proven track record within Fund Administration
* Proven change management and process improvement capability
* Competent strategic thinker with the ability to create and implement solutions
* Ability to foster and maintain strong interpersonal relationships both internally and externally
* Senior Analyst for PC requires an individual with technical background in Fund Administration incorporating all aspects of valuation of PC assets, unit pricing, tax , accounting and reporting
The candidate needs to understand the role which Investment Administration plays within the broader organisation and thereby understand the bigger picture of impacts and influences Investment Administration have with its stakeholders.
It is important that the candidate is able to respond in professional manner to Clients, BNP Paribas staff, colleagues and executives, ensuring always that the reputation of the department and BNP Paribas is enhanced by their actions. The candidate will require excellent communication skills both written and oral. This individual should have a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in their work.
Core Competencies required for the role:
* Business acumen - Identifies potential opportunities to maximise business growth.
* Change management - Displays flexibility to change and is open to new ideas. Encourages others to be open to innovation. Values feedback and gives people scope and confidence to generate ideas
* Client Focus - Complete commitment to provide professional, insightful and timely responses to our clients’ needs and to changes in the market
* Collaborative approach - Supports and shows respect for others. Puts people first, and works effectively with individuals, teams and clients.
* Impact & influence - Creates a positive and professional impact on others. Exhibits persuasive representation of team and business objectives.
* Individual Leadership - Adjusts behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals. Role models the organisational values at all times.
* Risk awareness - Adheres to the organisation’s processes and procedures. Demonstrates a good understanding of compliance issues and implements work practices that minimise operational and reputational risk
About BNP PARIBAS
As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance.
We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.
BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community
BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization
Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness
BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds
BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us at [1] au.nz.recruitment [at] asia.bnpparibas (dot) com or 9221 3026
[2] https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/
More information
[3] BNP Paribas - Diversity & Inclusion Journey
[4] BNP Paribas - The Bank Of Green Changes
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