Job Title: Analyst

Department: INVESTMENT REPORTING AND PERFORMANCE (IRP) 

About Business line/Function: IFS

Position Purpose: Investment Reporting and Performance (IRP) team is a department of BNP Paribas Securities Services providing performances and reporting services to Asset Managers and Institutional clients. Services provided by IRP include state of the art performances and risks calculations delivered on line or through wide range of reports (accounting packs, Factsheets, Investment reviews) or data feeds.

The “Associate” will be a member of the IRP Production Team (EMEA or APAC), who is responsible of delivering Performance Reports to clients across the world. The team works in multiple shifts including Australia, Singapore, France and UK timings. Few of the key deliverables include:

•            BackOffice Support to the performance and reporting services provided by the other IRP Locations,

•            Performances and reporting services directly provided to clients in the APAC and EMEA region

Development and maintenance of the IRP systems (Large majority of IRP systems is developed in-house

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

·       Gathering and check of portfolio data received from Accounting sources, Client/Market analytics (Bloomberg, factset), manager commentaries

·       Calculation and Check of performances and risk figures in accordance with the industry standards (GIPS): Total/NAV returns, performances breakdowns, performance attribution, ex-ante and ex-post risk

·       Creation and maintenance of the procedure documents

·       Generation and distribution of daily/monthly performance reports including Factsheets, Investment Reviews, Accounting Packs, Management reporting etc.

·       Maintain the client service KPI to ensure adherence to the SLA

·       Maintain effective, proactive communication with internal / external stakeholders to ensure high quality service delivery.

·       Adhering to the compliance requirements of the organisation 

·       Timely escalation of issues to the concerned parties for quick and proactive resolution of queries. 

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Contributing Responsibilities

·       Participation to IRP System evolution 

o   Suggestion of requirements 

o   Participation to user acceptance testing

o   Adhering to the compliance requirements of the organization 

·       Recommend and implement improvements to service for both clients and BPSS Investment, in terms of efficiencies and new products and services.

·       Ensure a robust and automated performance process in a controlled environment.

·       Investigate, document, report and resolve issues and recommend corrective action where appropriate.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·       Strong understanding of financial markets, investment management and asset management

·       Basic Understanding on performance measurement

·       Good communication skills

·       Knowledge of statistical risk measures and how to calculate them (added advantage)

Basic Excel and VBA skills (added advantage)

Specific Qualifications:

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Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Technical Skills:

·       Strong understanding of financial markets, investment management and asset management

·       Basic Understanding on performance measurement

·       Good communication skills

·       Knowledge of statistical risk measures and how to calculate them (added advantage)

Basic Excel and VBA skills (added advantage)

Behavioral Skills: 

 Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

 Attention to detail / rigor

  Adaptability

Transversal Skills:

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to inspire others & generate people's commitment

Analytical Ability

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent 

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.