The Intern for Banking Operations will have the opportunity to work within a Client Delivery team to support the banking operations of BNP Paribas New Zealand. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of banking operations functions that support New Zealand Kiwi Saver Custody and Fund Services.
Primary Role Responsibilities
The role sits within one of New Zealand’s Banking Operations teams to learn and support day to day business and project activities. The purpose is to increase capacity for the team during a period of high activity and cease the opportunity to gain industry experience.
Coordinate with internal teams involving effective communication
Assure that the team addresses all relevant issues within the specifications and various standards
Escalate issues which cannot be resolved by themselves
Provide support to the team based on management direction
Client reporting and reconciliations
Resolution of client issues and ad hoc queries
Assist with related systems, process or internal change initiatives and process improvements
Other contributions
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Cross- Functional Collaboration
Regulatory & Industry Awareness
Technology & Digital Transformation Support
Client Experience Enhancement
Ad-hod Research and Reporting
What is required for you to succeed?
Key System Experience
Advanced XLS spreadsheet skills including macros, BC, links t SQL DB, pivot tables) required
Basic SQL coding - desired
Basic XML coding; - desired
Accountability - Committed to achieving the organisation’s objectives. Demonstrates perseverance and is accountable for own actions.
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, intelligent and timely responses to our clients’ needs and to changes in the market (both Internal and External Client)
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. Uses effective strategies to win others over. Exhibits persuasive representation of team and business objectives.
Individual Leadership - Uses an appropriate interpersonal style to inspire and guide colleagues towards goal achievement. Adjusts behaviour to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals.
Attention to detail - Ensures accuracy and implements processes to ensure quality of output. Ensures high personal standards in all areas of work.
Planning & Execution - Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages own time and resources to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Experience and Qualifications required
Tertiary Qualification in Business or Finance preferable.
Other Post Graduate or Industry qualifications welcome but not essential.
Good knowledge of the Funds Industry and Operations, Fund Accounting, Reporting and Custody.
Good product knowledge in domestic and international securities and funds management.
Good theoretical and practical knowledge of investment products including Unit Trusts, Gross Income Funds and Superannuation Schemes.
Knowledge of general ledger and investment management systems.
Knowledge of compliance and operational risk requirements in the industry.
Demonstrated history of being results focused and excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Desired knowledge, skill, experience
Tertiary Qualification complete or in progress in Business or Finance preferable.
Other Post Graduate or Industry qualifications welcome but not essential.
Interest in the Funds Industry and Operations, Fund Accounting, Reporting and Custody.
Interest product knowledge in domestic and international securities and funds management.
Conceptual knowledge of general ledger and investment management systems.
Demonstrated history of being results focused and excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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 bnpp.hrss.recruitment.admin [at] asia.bnpparibas (dot) com or +61 2 9216 8633 (and ask for the Talent Acquisition Manager in the HR Team).
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Basically, why would you want to join BNP Paribas over any other company?
BECAUSE YOU'RE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO WANTS...
What if we told you that working in our Group isn’t quite what you might think? At BNP Paribas, we do a multitude of different jobs that are constantly evolving to meet the expectations of our clients and society as a whole. Whether through everyday tasks or major projects, doing one of our jobs means making a personal commitment to taking sustainable action.
Feeling good about your job means bringing your whole self to work and being who you are. It’s also about having the resources you need to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Both of these are major commitments at BNP Paribas.
At BNP Paribas, developing your skills is as important to us as it is to you. And the skills you learn with us will help you through the rest of your working life.
