Job Title: Associate (Custody Account Life Cycle Management)

Department: Business Implementation

About Business line/Function: 

Join a leading global financial institution and apply your analytical, problem‑solving, and communication expertise to BNP’s Custody account life cycle management team

BNP’s mission is to act as a trusted custodian, partner, delivering responsible financial services that drive client growth and broader economic progress.

The APAC Business Implementation function is responsible for the custody onboarding, ongoing maintenance & offboarding of all core custody management activities for our regional clients. Using a proven methodology, we manage implementations across diverse client sectors, delivering a superior client experience while accelerating revenue generation for the bank.

Position Purpose: 

The Senior Client Custody Account Lifecycle associate at BNP Paribas leads the end‑to‑end management of custody account openings, modifications and closures across the APAC region. Operating independently yet in close partnership with senior stakeholders in Client Implementation, Product, Operations, Legal, Risk and Client Service, the analyst drives the complete onboarding journey—including the preparation and review of Account Opening Forms, segregated‑market lodgements, FX‑service setups and Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI). By analysing client data, assessing risk, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory and internal policies, and communicating clear status updates to both internal teams and external clients, the analyst guarantees a smooth, compliant transition and ongoing administration for a diverse clientele of asset managers, pension funds, mutual funds, government entities and other institutional investors. In addition to delivering high‑quality client service, the senior analyst mentors junior team members, identifies process‑improvement opportunities, becoming a subject matter expert and contributes to the development of best‑practice standards, positioning the role as a key driver of operational excellence and growth within BNP Paribas’ Custody Services business.

Responsibilities
• Own the end‑to‑end processing and validation of client requests for account opening, maintenance and transitions; verify and authorise data entered in internal systems with a focus on precision and timeliness by becoming SME of the process 
• Interpret and apply current banking regulations, internal policies and risk‑management frameworks to every request; continuously monitor regulatory updates and promptly elevate any control‑related issues.
• Partner with the Client Implementation Project Manager and senior stakeholders in Product, Operations, Legal, Risk, Relationship Management and Client Service to ensure a seamless, high‑quality client experience.
• Maintain and enhance the New Business Tracker and associated databases; monitor onboarding project progress and deliver accurate status updates to clients and internal partners.
• Design and orchestrate connectivity, SWIFT linkages, standing‑instruction setups and other operational prerequisites to achieve a fully‑functional custody environment (SWIFT, internal sites, external parties).
• Lead market‑form lodgements for segregated‑account openings, acting as the primary liaison with sub‑custodians and guiding documentation through to finalisation and account activation.
• Collect, configure and execute FX standing‑instruction requests, interest‑rate settings and asset‑transition activities, ensuring exact and on‑time implementation.
• Communicate proactively with investment managers, clients and internal teams on onboarding status, risk considerations and regulatory changes, tailoring messages to the audience.
• Deliver a client‑service‑focused approach in all interactions; respond to queries within agreed SLA terms and guarantee that all documentation, risk checks and approvals meet BNP Paribas standards.
• Create, maintain and distribute Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI) by consolidating custody and sub‑custodian details for clients and relevant stakeholders.

Technical & Behavioural Competencies

·       Data Management & Validation – Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Formulas) and the ability to reconcile large data sets with zero tolerance for errors.

·       Project‑Management Tools – Proficiency in platforms; capable of building dashboards, automating task tracking and driving timelines independently.

·       Financial Messaging Standards – Deep knowledge of SWIFT (MT/MX) and ISO 20022 message formats; able to design, test and validate messaging configurations for custodial transactions.

·       Risk & Control Systems – Extensive experience with internal risk‑assessment and control‑monitoring solutions); able to perform comprehensive control checks, generate exception reports and implement remediation actions.

·       Effective Communication – Clearly articulates complex regulatory or technical information to senior clients, regulators and cross‑functional teams, adapting the message to each audience.

·       Accountability & Integrity – Takes full ownership of deliverables, upholds the highest compliance and ethical standards, and escalates risk issues transparently and promptly.

·       Leadership & Mentoring – Guides junior analysts, shares best practices and drives continuous‑improvement initiatives across the onboarding function.

·       Strategic Problem‑Solving – Anticipates potential bottlenecks, formulates proactive solutions and makes informed decisions that balance client needs with regulatory and business constraints.

Specific Qualifications: 

·       Overall required Experience of 4 to 6 Years in Investment Banking 

·       Minimum of 3 years in Client account life cycle management

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills:

• Custody onboarding
• Data management tools
• Account life cycle management
• SSI

Behavioral Skills: 

• Attention to Detail 
• Effective Communications 
• Collaborative Mindset
• Accountability & Integrity
• Client Centric

Education Level: Master’s degree

Location: Chennai

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.