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Senior Associate/ Assistant Manager/ Manager - Sales & Trading Assistant

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 :

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Credit Trading Assistant to support our trading team in Hong Kong and Singapore in managing their fixed income securities and their PnL estimations. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in financial markets, exceptional organization skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fixed income trading desk and contribute to the success of our trading operations.

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

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Credit Trading Assistant to support our trading team in Hong Kong and Singapore in managing their fixed income securities and their PnL estimations. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in financial markets, exceptional organization skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fixed income trading desk and contribute to the success of our trading operations.

Responsibilities

·  Trade Support: Assist traders in post-trade process of fixed income trades, including corporate bonds, government bonds, CDS, to ensure smooth front to back trade life cycle. 

·  Trade Reconciliation: Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of trades, including matching trade details with counterparties and resolving discrepancies.

·  Reporting: Prepare daily and weekly P&L for management purposes.

·  Communication: Liaise with internal parties (e.g. Trading, Sales, Business Managers, Operations, IT, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal etc.) and external counterparties to facilitate smooth trade execution and settlement.

·  Process Improvement / Control Framework: Identify opportunities to streamline and improve trading processes, systems, and workflows. Participate in product developments, system migrations, and system enhancements.

·  Compliance / Conduct: Abide with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Specific Qualifications (if required)

·       

Education:

 Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.

·   

Experience:

 1-5 years of experience working in a trading support or operations role within the financial services industry. Experience in fixed income markets is a plus. 

·   Knowledge:

o  Understanding of fixed income products, market conventions, and trading workflows. 

o  Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the financial industry is desirable. Risk awareness (e.g. Operational, Market, Credit risk).

o  Knowledge of BNPP systems would be a plus.

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Skills:

o  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

o  Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

o  Ability to work under pressure and prioritize.

o  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

o  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Bloomberg.

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., Python, Excel, VBA, SQL, data-analysis)

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 2-3 year

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

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