Job Title: Associate –Trade Support

Department: Market Operations

About Business line/Function: Product Control is part of COCE (Client Operating Centre of Excellence), performing multiple Middle Office functions. Product Control have 6 verticals - P&L and Valuation Controls, OTC Trade Validation, Securities Trade Validation & Documentation, OTC Documentation, Trading & Portfolio Control and Position Management. Team works very closely with Trading, Sales, Business Managers and various FtB teams like Back Office, Regional Finance and COO community

Position Purpose: The EQD trade support is one of the main contributor of the bank in term of ensuring the accuracy of the transaction initiated by the trading after their execution. In his very specific position in the operation chain the trade support will liaise with several teams such as FO, documentation, settlement BO, collateral, PnL reporting factory, anti-fraud, compliance, IT, accounting etc

Our mandate is to transform the post execution chain into a safer process with a harmonized and industrialized platform by increasing efficiency and reducing the operation risk. Our mandate is also driven by the satisfactory of our external and internal clients

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

·       Production management: 

o   Organization of the team

o   monitoring, 

o    KPIs generation, 

·       Procedures for Trade Support scope

·       Main point of contact for the Business and Operations on new initiatives, structures, projects, production issues and incidents. 

·       Follow up on projects and new business initiative, audit and transformation initiatives related to the Trade Support  

·       Follow up on the new controls to put in place on the FO business initiatives and their materialization under clear writing procedure and Orus daily control and sign off

• Builds a diverse and competent team able to meet the challenges of supporting a complex and very specific growing business.
• Contributes to recruitment, retention and development of staff
• Undertakes the appraisal process and recommendation for compensation of staff

·       Ensures high levels of ethics and professionalism are maintained both personally and in the team.

·       Monitor closely your team performance by setting up frequent reviews, clear objectives and expectations and follow up on results.

·       Use your managerial skills to lead the team towards the top and ensure a strong and stable work environment.

·       Plan delegation by identifying tasks, which can be delegated according to the team member skillset.

·       Set up clear objectives for your team and follow up on them. Prioritise production and projects according to your team capacity to maximise productivity and minimise risks.

·       Provide your team with constructive feedback when needed to avoid conflicts and issues within the team.

·       Organise cross training within your team and across trade support when relevant.

·       Strong appreciation and value of STP and of IT solutions to reduce processing and improve controls

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·       Expert in equity derivatives products, systems and business domain 

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills 
• Excellent IT skills including Excel and PowerPoint 

·       Positive and dynamic attitude to complying with deadlines and objectives. 

·       High degree of interest in product and process issues affecting the department. 

·       Broad experience working in control functions within an investment bank

·       Good experience in project management as the person will be requested to manage or coordinate projects

·       Good written and oral communication skills

·       Control oriented mind set

·       Communications ability to communicate effectively within the team and Front Office

·       Collaboration ability to work well with others especially in day to day resolution and escalation of issues

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or Equivalent

Location: Mumbai

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, 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.

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.

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. 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.