Transfer Agent, AVP

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships. 

Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 68 markets with more than 193,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.  

* excluding partnerships

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/ 

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

The Transfer Agency team supports our clients in traditional Unit Trust funds and ETF funds in Singapore as well as  providing client servicing support to Luxembourg SICAV funds in APAC region

The role would support the Head of Transfer Agency in delivering day to day operation functions accurately and timely as well as addressing investors’ or clients’ queries from the region. The officer is also expected to be proactive and meticulous in their work and provide timely escalation of incident(s) to the manager. 

Primary Role Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day BAU operation support for the life cycle of a unit trust transaction
• Provide regular / adhoc reporting to clients 
• Perform day-to-day control checks on service provider to ensure all transaction are process timely and accurately
• Prepare monthly reporting and KPI to clients 
• Fronting daily client or distributor queries 
• Act as a liaison between Manco / Distributors / Agent banks / Service provider

Other contributions

• Develop, refine or establish efficient processes within the team 
• Support adhoc projects as required 

What is required for you to succeed?

• Passionate in Banking / Operation environment 
• Meticulous in a fast pace environment 
• A fast learner and team player 
• Essential: Mandarin speaking as some clients operates in North Asia while Cantonese speaking would be beneficial
• Experience / Knowledge in Transfer Agency process for traditional unit trust / ETF / VCC

Required education/certification/licenses

• Diploma / Degree holder with relevant experience
• 3-5 years of banking operation experience
• Good working knowledge in using excel formulae and functions