Associate - Agency Lending AU Income

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 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

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About Business line/Function:

Principal Lending is past of MFS Sec lending function:

• Temporarily transfers of title of the security (Loan) and associated rights and privileges.
• Lender has the Right to recall the security.
• Lender receives collateral from the borrower, valued higher than the value of the lent securities. 
• The margin levels are “marked-to-market,” to ensure that the loan is sufficiently collateralized on all times.
• Pre-negotiated fee is charged by the Lender on the borrower for each loan till the loans are closed.

Job Title:

Associate/Associate Level1

Date:

23-Oct-2024

Department:

Agency Lending

Location:

GSO, Chennai

Business Line / Function:

Market and Financing Services

Reports to:

(Direct)

Team manager of AGL  Settlements and Collateral 

Grade: 

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

 none

Directorship / Registration:

Position Purpose

Provide a brief description of the overall purpose of the position, why this position exists and how it will contribute in achieving the team’s goal.

·       Associate Level 1 and Sr. Associate will be responsible for performing daily tasks related to Collateral & Settlements process carried out in the Agency lending department. He/ She will work on the daily tasks, monitor the settlement and book the collateral trades and will report directly to the Team Manager of the Settlements team. The staff will be working closely with Paris management, Relationship management, Front office and external Brokers as part of their daily BAU.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

·       Keep up and manage every operational aspects linked to the activity of agency lending. (Loan deliveries, loan returns, recalls)

·       Ensure settlement of loans and collateral trades. Monitor all the loans booked by Front Desk & collateral trades are settled in time in adherence to the settlement cycle.

·       Understanding the importance of our delivery (loans) and recalls and prioritize the same.

·       Knowledge about US /EMEA/APAC markets and specifications to manage settlement and cut off.

·       Maintain quality relationship with every global custody operational team of each branch of BNP Paribas Securities Services, with external stakeholders like counterparties and with our trading desk.

·       Understanding the collateral Management process, both Pre and Post collateralization markets.

·       Book the collateral movement on the trading system with the correct economic details

·       Perform control tasks required for the process, double check and confirm the completion of tasks within the deadline in line with daily checklists.

·       Resolve breaks in the reconciliation in collaboration with reconciliation team

·       Must be able to see tasks through to completion with a sense of accountability.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·   Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, prioritizes multiple tasks, and meets strict deadlines.

·   Ability to work in a team environment in coordination with the colleagues and the mangers.

·   Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong MS Excel skills required.

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Skills Referential                                                             

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Attention to detail / rigor

Communication skills - oral & written

Ability to share / pass on knowledge

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Ability to develop and leverage networks

Ability to develop and adapt a process 

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Education Level: 

 Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

Indifferent

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)