About BNP Paribas Group: 

BNP Paribas Group is a leading European bank with a strong global footprint across 72 markets and more than 202,000 employees. The Group 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.

About BNP Paribas Solutions - Philippines Branch

Established in 2024, BNP Paribas Solutions Philippines Branch is a branch of BNP Paribas Group, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. We provide support services. back-office operations services related to or which further the accomplishment of the corporation’s investment services, banking transaction processing, and equity investment.

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. 

Position Purpose 

The OTC & LD Trade Validation – Credit team is responsible for managing middle office activities and processes, including trade validation for both Flow and Exotic Structured Credit products. 

The resource will need to collaborate closely with our stakeholders, clients, sales, and trading teams to ensure that trades are validated and processed efficiently and promptly. This role will involve supporting our front office Credit trading desks and serving as a point of contact for internal inquiries from both the front and back offices. 

Responsibilities 

Direct Responsibilities 

Validate trades for both Flow and Exotic Credit products. 

Oversee and manage all FO and BO system queues, addressing any breaks or issues that arise. 

Build and maintain strong relationships with FO, BO, and operations teams. 

Apply problem-solving and investigative techniques to address trade booking and flow issues. 

Act as a liaison with the trading desk and relevant stakeholders to escalate and address any trade or booking issues. 

Collaborate with internal teams to resolve trade-related breaks and queries. 

Respond to and resolve queries from clients, the front office, and other internal teams. 

Manage all queries related to instrument static data. 

Contributing Responsibilities 

Establish and maintain direct working relationships with FO and BO colleagues. 

Foster and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders worldwide, spanning Front, Back, and Middle Office teams. 

Cultivate a robust and open working dynamic with the local and regional management team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. 

Contribute ideas and support projects and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Technical & Behavioral Competencies 

At least 3 years of experience in a trade support or related role. 

Solid knowledge of and interest in financial markets, including derivative products such as swaps, futures, and options. 

Preferred experience with Credit products, systems, and processes, particularly within trade support functions. 

Strong focus on control and aptitude in both financial and operational areas. 

Proficient with the MS Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel. 

Ability to quickly learn and adapt to multiple software programs. 

Capable of working under pressure, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating effectively both as part of a team and independently. 

Comfortable working across various departments, including Sales, Trading, Accounting, Technology, and other Middle Office teams. 

Specific Qualifications (if required) 

Skills Referential 

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills) 

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork 

Attention to detail / rigor 

Communication skills - oral & written 

Ability to share / pass on knowledge 

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills) 

Ability to develop and leverage networks 

Ability to develop others & improve their skills 

Ability to develop and adapt a process  

Ability to understand, explain and support change 

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution 

Education Level:  

Master Degree or equivalent 

At least 3 years 

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)