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:

Business line is IFSO & Primary Function for trade operations is to manage Trade products which includes record/posting all the transaction notifications and miscellaneous posting, i.e., interest, contributions and withdrawals etc. We match foreign exchange deals executed by the Client and ensure timely & proper settlement of these deals in the respective markets. Coordinating with both internal and external stake holders to resolve Cash & FXMM queries. FX. This is to ensure client will receive an updated cash position next day. As a part of Middle office Team Trade operation serves Client Clean Cash payment & prefunding FX.

Job Title:

Assistant Vice President –Trade Management 

Date:

Department:

Location:

Business Line / Function:

IFSO

Reports to:

(Direct)

Head of Trade Management

Grade: 

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

3-4

Directorship / Registration:

Position Purpose

The AVP – Trade Operations APAC will report hierarchically and functionally to the Head of Trade Operations – Chennai. The Trade Operations - APAC perimeter includes all the operations performed in Chennai and Mumbai.

Ø  Operations Management - responsible for the coordination and contribution to a range of operational activities in Middle Office

Ø  Leads and provides operational support, which may involve BAU management/ KPI monitoring /risk and control/people management/project management/stakeholder management, etc.

Ø  Works closely with internal management team of Middle Office / dual locations/spoke locations/and other internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Ø  Manage Operations – BAU/projects/Changes/People

Ø  Manages new projects and initiatives aimed at improvement of operational efficiency and team performance 

Ø  Work towards accomplishment of operational milestones by being risk and control focussed.

Ø  Coordinate and support the operations team for innovative thinking at work space and gaining efficiencies

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Contributing Responsibilities

Ø  Ensuring effective management and implementation of the deliverables from internal/external stakeholders

Ø  Ensure appropriate escalation wherever required.

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Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Key Behavioural aspects

Ø  Integrity, Ethics and Values

Ø  Collaboration and Partnering

Ø  Building Capability

Ø  Leading by example, influence and impact

Ø  Leadership skills, decisive decision making and managing teams and individuals

Ø  Ability to review risks and proactively mitigate 

Ø  High energy levels, communication skills, team work and persuasiveness

Ø  Confident and self-motivated

Specific Qualifications (if required)

13-15 years of Operations experience – of which 5-6 years in management role   

Skills Referential                                                    

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Communication skills - oral & written

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to manage a project

Ability to develop and leverage networks

Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…

Analytical Ability

Education Level: 

 Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 10 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

Project management experience will be added advantage.