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General Information

Ref #
111111111112574
Country
Germany
Region
Hessen
City
Frankfurt am Main
Contract type
Permanent

Description

In Frankfurt, we are looking for you to join us in a full-time or part-time permanent position as 

 

Fund Accountant (all genders) bei BNP Paribas Securities Services

BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking is a bridge between large multinationals and mid-sized companies with international business activities (Corporates) and institutional investors and financial service providers (Institutionals). The division is a leading provider of sustainable financing and investment solutions.

 

BNP Paribas: Who we are

 

How do you imagine working at a bank? Probably not like this: at BNP Paribas, everyone is on first-name terms and we wear the clothes we feel good in. We live diversity, team spirit and sustainability. At BNP Paribas, you will find a secure job, plenty of space for your ideas and a suitable professional solution for your individual life situation. Your potential is limitless - and so are your development opportunities. We don't give empty promises, we convince with action: we - that's around 178,000 employees in 64 countries. We are the leading bank in the European Union. We are: The Bank for a Changing World.

 

Tasks & Responsibilities: What awaits you

As a Senior Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Controlling and booking of business transactions that are not centralized (e.g. securities, listed derivatives, spot and forward transactions, dividends, coupons, subscriptions and redemptions)
  • Ensuring that all transactions are integrated within the Fund Accounting System via existing interfaces and identifying areas for process improvement
  • Daily reconciliation of cash accounts and escalation of issues to senior management
  • Reporting of debit balances or missing settlements and development of corrective action plans
  • Ensuring the daily reconciliation of events between Fund Accounting System, Custody System and WM and resolving any discrepancies
  • Daily net asset value (NAV) calculation, investigation and tracking of NAV issues and development of solutions to prevent future occurrences
  • Development and implementation of process improvements and efficiencies within the Fund Accounting department, staying up to date on regulatory changes
  • Collaborating with other departments (e.g. Investment Compliance, Performance Measurement, Custody/Settlement, Client Development teams, etc.)

 

Expertise & Soft Skills: What you offer

 

  • We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (e.g. Finance, Business Administration) 
  • 5+ years of professional experience in fund accounting or a related field, with at least 2 years in a senior role
  • Advanced knowledge of fund accounting operational processes, procedures and services
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to identify and resolve complex accounting issues
  • Client focused and result-driven working style 
  • Full professional fluency in English and German
  • Experience with accounting systems and MS Office software (e.g. Multifonds, Bloomberg, WM, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g. KAGB, AIFM)

 

 

You don’t meet every criterion? No problem, you are more than welcome to apply anyway. It is important for us that you can develop and grow in this position.

Diversity is a strength for us. We are convinced of the numerous advantages of diverse perspectives, experiences and competencies. Our aim is therefore to select candidates in an unbiasedly and open-mindedly: Your CV should contain information on your education and work experience - that's all we need. You can find out more about our D&I commitment here.

 

Benefits: What we offer you

 

  • 30 days' holiday and additional special leave days
  • Work in the office and from home
  • A wide range of opportunities for your development, such as internal and external training, talent development programmes and (inter)national career prospects within the BNP Paribas Group
  • Allowances for Job Ticket Deutschland, car & bicycle leasing
  • Company pension scheme with BVV
  • Employee Assistance Program: Professional support and great offers for your private and family life from benefitatwork and voiio 
  • Insurance cover via a group accident insurance and survivors' insurance
  • A wide range of offers for your health, such as access to over 6,000 sports and health facilities with EGYM Wellpass

Your contact person is Janina Müller – we are on first-name terms.

If you have any questions, please send an email to recruiting.germany@bnpparibas.com

 

Do you want to shape a changing world?
 Apply now, in only 5 minutes.

Please send us your application documents exclusively via our online portal. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications by email or on paper for the protection of your data.

 

BNP Paribas: One Bank – Multiple Opportunities

 

From investment banking, vehicle leasing and real estate consulting to insurances, private banking and financing - the range of products and services BNP Paribas offer is very diversified. To ensure the highest level of expertise and the best service for our private, corporate and institutional clients in each individual business area, BNP Paribas in Germany is organized in twelve business lines: this makes the Bank a strong partner, even in times of crisis and rapid change. This is what almost 6,000 employees in Germany stand for. This is what six million private clients and around 5,000 corporate and institutional clients in Germany rely on.