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 :
The GM Sales and Trading Assistants (SATA) are responsible for assisting the front office in their day-to-day activities through, but not limited to proper deal capture flow, life cycle events management, controls and post trades services. SATA is expected to show initiative, flexibility, accuracy, good communication and commitment working in the front office environment. Prime Sales and trading form the core support role of this team in addition to supporting other trading desks and sales teams in various APAC locations without assistants.
Job Title:
Senior Associate/ Associate Manager/ Manager
Date:
Department:
Front office Support, Global Markets
Location:
Mumbai
Business Line / Function:
GM COO Office
Reports to:
(Direct)
Grade:
(if applicable)
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
-
Directorship / Registration:
NA
Position Purpose
The GM Sales and Trading Assistants (SATA) are responsible for assisting the front office in their day-to-day activities through, but not limited to proper deal capture flow, life cycle events management, controls and post trades services. SATA is expected to show initiative, flexibility, accuracy, good communication and commitment working in the front office environment. Prime Sales and trading form the core support role of this team in addition to supporting other trading desks and sales teams in various APAC locations without assistants.
Responsibilities
o Work closely with various internal parties i.e. Sales, Trading, Business Managers, RMs, Operation, IT, Risk, Client Services, Compliance, Legal etc
- Assist FO to book simulation tickets in internal systems for unwind / re-coupon / package pricing purposes
o Contribute to the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day‐to‐day business activities.
o Coordinate with client onboarding team to ensure account opening requests are actively followed, and ensure client information is accurately captured into management reporting system
o Ensure sales credits are accurate/input sales credit on traded tickets
o Input trades into the various FO systems such as Markitwire, APEX and STAR accurately and on a timely manner
o Liaise with ETRADING team on electronic trading matters (discussions, bugs, enhancements)
o Liaise with internal MO/BO and external counterparties to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues that may arise
o Maintain good working relationships and open communication channels with all control functions
o Monitor and affirm novation tickets on Markitwire
o Monitor various control reports
o Participate in process improvements or project discussions
o Response to FO queries on trades issues/client accounts
o Support Rates Sales based in locations like Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong
· Contribute to SA procedures and BCP plans
· Contribute in the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations related to the Global Macro business where SAs are involved.
· Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework
· When required, a point of contact for internal departments (market risk, collateral, credit, back office, middle office, IT) within each local location.
Also participate in continuous improving of work flow and product developments, including system migrations and system enhancements
Specific Qualifications (if required)
- Degree in Finance, Business or Banking
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience working in a related role (middle-office or front office assistant)
- Strong product knowledge
- Good understanding of market conventions, workflows and transaction life cycles to ensure a successful and smooth process
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently as well as a strong team player
- Effective communication skills - written and verbal
- Excellent attention to details and good problem solving skills
- Risk awareness and understands its impact to Front Office and Operational risk
- Strong programming or computer skills is an advantage (VBA, Python)
- Knowledge of BNPP systems would be a plus
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Critical thinking
Communication skills - oral & written
Attention to detail / rigor; Ability to work under pressure
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Good Analytical MindsetGood IT Knowledge (e.g., excel, VBA, SQL, data-analysis)
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 2-3 year
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)
