Job Title: Associate: DEC Top Day Clearing

Department: Derivatives Execution & Clearing

About Business line/Function: DEC and LD operations is part of CIB / Global Market Operations globally. Locally it is part of India services. Operations team is further divided into multiple functional pillars which provide service to the DEC and LD business that caters to the clients across the globe helping them execute and clear trades related to Futures, options and commodities and other type of derivative contracts.

The teams is responsible for smooth running of day today operations, processing activities such as confirmation, allocation, clearing, settling margin calls, reconciling trade, positions, cash market fees, brokerage. Team provides support across all regions APAC/EMEA/US. This team works very closely with other platforms and hub locations notably Lisbon, Singapore, London and US. Change and design role in DEC is responsible for consolidating and following up on the Ops and IT book of work to improve the process and tracking of the projects across the lifecycle and reporting to management. 

Key Responsibilities

The role is critical and highly visible within DEC Operations, covering following areas

·         Clearing experience 

·         Experience in listed derivatives products, working with Ops, BAs and IT

·         ETD Clearing - Derivative product knowledge.

·     Fundamental understanding of clearing/Futures & Options markets.

·    Experience of commodity exchanges and CCP’s platforms (preferable)

·    Knowledge of Exchange traded derivative products /ETD Clearing.

Minimum Required Qualifications

o    Bachelor degree, MBA, professional project management certification  

o    .Strong analytical and problem solving mindset

o    Stakeholder management - Good communication skills 

Technical & Behavioral Competencies 

o    ETD Clearing - Derivative product knowledge.

o    Top day clearing, PFM, T+1 reconciliation, give in, give out, position transfer, closeout, quarterly expiry process on ETD. 

o    Fundamental understanding of clearing/Futures & Options markets.

o    Experience of commodity exchanges and CCP’s platforms (preferable)

o    Knowledge of Exchange traded derivative products /ETD Clearing.

o    Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Demonstrated ability to work with IT, risk, operations and front‑office. 

o    Change & Adoption - Experience in designing and delivering training/communication plans to ensure user adoption of new processes or systems.

o    Ability to use Excel at an intermediate level - essential

o    Excellent numerical and analytical skills - essential 

o    High attention to detail and quality focused

o    Be comfortable with escalation and managing issues as they arise

Specific Qualifications (if required)

o    Bachelor’s degree from a college or university 

o    Strong Communication skills and client focus oriented

o    Fundamental understanding of clearing /Futures & Options markets.

o    Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level: 3 + years

Location: Bangalore

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.