Job Title: FXMM OTC Derivatives/Bonds (Settlements)

Department: Markets Operations ( FXMM-OTCD)

About Business line/Function: The FX MM OTC business line drives the origination, execution and post-trade processing of all over-the-counter foreign-exchange and money-market transactions across the bank’s global client base. It delivers end-to-end trade lifecycle services—including confirmation, collateral management, DVP settlement and exception handling—while adhering to the highest standards of risk control, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Leveraging a unified technology platform and a worldwide network of clearing partners, the team ensures seamless, timely and secure settlement outcomes that underpin BNP Paribas’s liquidity and pricing capabilities in the FX-MM markets.

Position Purpose: The FXMM Derivative Back Office is responsible for the day-to-day settlement for Derivative products, Fixed Income products and Money Market. The team operates in close collaboration with marketers, sales, and other internal function teams (APAC & EMEA) to offer client-first post-trade services. Team members are generally assigned to two or three Markets.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced FXMM & OTC Derivatives/Bonds Associate to join our BNP Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for 100% BAU working day-to-day operations of our Settlements business.

Practical knowledge and thorough understanding of various types of financial instruments (equities, bonds, ETD/OTC derivatives, corporate actions) are required.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• To process payments for Value date and Value date -1, ensure all payments are cleared.

• To create manual payments from SWIFT Alliance, have knowledge about MT103, MT202 Payment, and MTMX Messages.

• Ensure that all Corporate/Inter-bank trades are processed and approved in a timely manner.

• Cash Settlement with onshore/offshore clients.

• Cash management related to funding trades.

• Perform EOD reconciliations.

• Troubleshoot potential operational problems and resolve issues.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.

• Ensuring all trades are instructed, matched & settled on a timely basis.

• Monitoring of failing trades & updating system with details of reason for fails, reducing fails and/or potential fails by means of pairing off or offering partial for deliveries

• Liaising with clients, brokers / counterparties, and other internal support functions for smooth settlement of trades

Contributing Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous‑improvement initiatives (process automation, control enhancements).

• Support onboarding and knowledge‑transfer within team.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Proficiency with AT2, SWIFT messaging (MT103/MT202/MTMX) and settlement platforms.

• Good understanding of regulatory frameworks

• Advanced Excel / data‑analysis abilities.

• Strong analytical & problem‑solving mindset.

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

• High attention to detail and ownership of end‑to‑end processes.

Specific Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related field.

* Minimum 4 years in operations; at least 2 years in FXMM & OTC‑Derivatives.

* Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management principles

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

* Fair knowledge of Fixed Income/Repo/Securities Lending,FXMM and OTC derivatives products & processes.

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills:

* Ability to understand, explain and support change

* Ability to develop and adapt to a process

* Analytical Ability

Behavioral Skills:

* Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

* Organizational skills

* Adaptability

* Communication skills - oral & written

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Location: Mumbai, India.

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.