What is this position about?

The APAC Business Continuity Manager (BCM) will in charge of the Business Continuity (BC) process and Operational Resilience transformation in Asia Pacific.

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

Oversee and support APAC territories in the implementation of BCM and Operational Resilience activities.

Primary Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will

•    Oversee the Asia Pacific Operational resilience and Business Continuity activities in all territories

•    Work closely with Business and Operations to review Critical Business Services and define playbook with contingency plan leveraging alternate solutions and critical data 

•    Oversee of APAC territories and ensure compliance to Local, Regional and Group regulatory requirements and internal guidelines

•    Ensure the Bank is prepared to sustain critical business services in case of regional disaster 

•    Support the build of contingency solutions, enabling short-lived workarounds in case of major IT disruptions while infra & applications are being restored

•    Transition the Operational Resilience programme into BAU target operating model, while continuing to deploy the Operational Resilience framework

•    Manage and oversee implementation of Group and CIB level tool related to BCP 

•    Coordinate and animate various territories and entities BCMs to disseminate good practices, share solutions and achieve synergy

•    Organize and maintain the regional documentation and guidelines to ensure the Region BC Strategies and Practices remain relevant and robust; 

•    Assist territories as appropriate in responding to incidents/crises; 

•    Coordinate with ICRO to ensure that ICP are aligned with BCP objectives; 

•    Support the OPC for their annual PPS-BCM GCL and monitor/support the closing of all findings. 

•    Contribute and advise the territory BCM in their review of the territory business continuity strategy.  

•    Work with territory BCM to raise awareness and mobilizing employees to respond to situations where the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is triggered. 

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Good analytical skills and control mindset, ability to integrate various information and synthesize them

•    Strategic/Planning/Project Management experience/Supervisory skills

•    Coordination and multi-tasking skills, ability to interact with Operations staff and Senior Management 

•    General Banking Knowledge with experience working for Financial Institutions 

•    Knowledge of the APAC BCM and Operational Resilience Regulations 

•    Knowledge if Operational Risk and Permanent Control

Required education/certification/licenses

•    Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Continuity, Internal control, Audit, Operational Risk and/or with IT/Cyber experience.

•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

•    CISA/CRISC or equivalent certification (optional)

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

•    BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

•    BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

•    Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

•    BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

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BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

What is this position about?

Manage a team of fund accountants and involve in the day-to day fund administration operations performed by the Singapore office for domestic and/or off shore based funds managed in Asia. 

Support analysis of new business, analysis, testing and implementation of new fund accounting functionality and new requirement.

Participate in the transformation of FA operating models and management of internal service providers in other locations.

Able to work flexible working hours possibly morning/afternoon shifts and support Singapore public holidays. 

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

Primary Role Responsibilities

•    Oversee and monitoring of operational activity performed by fund accountant.

•    Assisting the Head of FA Singapore to create a standard, scalable and cost-efficient production model.

•    Review daily, weekly and monthly NAV funds in accordance with applicable Industry recommended accounting practices, accounting standard or specific constitutional documents.

•    Work with the team of fund accountants and liaise with different support functions to ensure NAVs are delivered in a timely manner to meet the agreed KPIs.

•    Provide accurate statistic data (KPIs etc…) on an as-scheduled basis and establish service excellence.

•    Ensure NAV calculations are accurately prepared and in line with the BNPP operational and system procedural manual.

•    Prepare operational and system procedural manuals to ensure that all operational risks are well under control and adequate for the day-to-day activities.

•    Report and escalate operational or major incidents including any breach or error occurrences to the Management.

•    Participate in regular operational meetings to review any client and new business requirements.

•    Working pro-actively with Clients to resolve queries on action points relating to Fund Admin matters.

•    Liaising and working with Fund Accountant to collate responses to Auditors to finalize the audit with the agreed timeframe.

•    Participating in transition planning and testing to ensure new processes or system functionalities can meet clients’ needs and requirements.

•    Drafting SLD/SLA with other BPSS locations for outsourcing or insourcing of services.

•    Oversee and monitoring of activities and tasks stated in SLD/SLA are completed in an accurate and timely manner. 

•    Drafting the operating memorandum and SLA/OSL for the new client take on.

•    Involve in any new client take-on and migration activities.

•    Support the Head of FA Singapore in any global Fund Accounting operating model objectives 

•    Other ad-hoc duties may be required from time to time

Other contributions

Risk and Compliance:

•    Ensure the operating model in compliance with regulations, market infrastructure evolution and BNP Paribas internal control rules and meet compliance and regulatory obligations

Conduct:

•    Adhere to the Code of Conduct and act accordingly internally, when facing clients and providers

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Experience with Multifonds accounting system preferred

•    Good communication and interpersonal skills with external corporate clients and global stakeholders.

•    Persistence / perseverance in achieving operational efficiency

•    Leadership in driving the team to achieve set objectives.

•    Good operational/technical skills in fund accounting and administration

•    Good analytical and problem solving skills to provide solutions

Required education/certification/licenses:

•    University degree/ post graduate degree in Finance or Accounting preferred

•    Minimum 5-8 years in experience in Securities Services Fund Accounting or equivalent experiences

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

•    BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

•    BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

•    Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

•    BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

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Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

What is this position about?

The position of KYC Expert, Associate/AVP, in BNP Paribas Singapore Investor Services Department is to be an expert in Singapore AML/KYC with a focus on working cohesively with the Hong Kong Investor Services KYC team to provide high quality client service.  The role is to operate as an integral part of the KYC Investor Services team across multiple locations and partner with other Investor Services Team members (Client Account Managers and Trade Processing teams) as well as with the client / investor and CSM/RM as needed.  Be proactive and accountable, aim to always exceed expectations.  Ensure to maintain a firm knowledge of current AML/KYC and FATCA/CRS concepts, regulations and BNPP procedures to ensure accurate and timely processing.  Provide suggestions for efficiencies, process improvements and provide support to the Head of the KYC team and the Investor Services Department Head.  The role requires the ability to address client and investor issues and concerns, day-to-day KYC onboarding, revisits, remediation, static data updates, and reporting to clients and MLRO for periodic reporting and Client DDQ reviews.  In addition, contribute to ad hoc projects either for specific client or internal team strategic initiatives such as process improvement, system upgrades and enhancements.  The role is a professional partner with clients, investors and all internal stakeholders.  Written and spoken knowledge of mandarin is an advantage for some of our key clients.

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

Primary Role Responsibilities

•    Compliance specialist processing anti-money laundering and due diligence / KYC on investors in accordance with the requirements of the jurisdiction of the fund and the jurisdiction of the contract with the administrator (Singapore, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Hong Kong, Singapore and others) 

•    Process in accordance with BNP’s AML/KYC policies and procedures including accommodating special client requirements, as agreed

•    Ensure regulatory requirements are completed for FATCA and CRS and that the required IRS Forms & Self Certification forms are obtained, reviewed and updated on the TA systems in a timely manner to enable accurate MI and regulatory reporting within the required deadlines.

•    Ensure a satisfactory and high-quality level of service is delivered to Clients/Investors and that KYC and AEOI requests and requirements are dealt with efficiently, and in a professional and timely manner and that SLA deliverables are met

•    Take responsibility for all assignments, projects and requests and ensure AML packs for new investors and AML revisits are completed accurately and in a timely manner  

•    Escalate Sanctions, PEPs, Adverse News and EI letters as well as High Risk Investors as required, to the Investor Services’ KYC Managers or Department Head 

•    Attend KYC/AEOI and meetings with the Client, their MLRO, and Investor DD reviews as requested

•    Assist to train and coach staff who are providing KYC or AEOI activities, to enhance their performance and improve efficiency and accuracy

•    Assist with new regulations as rolled out in relevant jurisdictions (Beneficial Ownership (BO) Regime in the Cayman Islands) and keep the team informed of new regulatory requirements from SG MAS.

•    Assist with Regular AML Recertification / Investor unblocking process, Annual FATCA/CRS Reporting and ad hoc BO Regime requests

Contributing Responsibilities

•    Make recommendations where improvement is identified to enhance Client/Investor satisfaction and improve efficiencies

•    Contribute to projects such as FATCA/CRS Filing and Reporting, SFC and other Client reviews, along with BNP Risk, Operation Control, Internal Audit, Periodic Quality Testing and the annual ISAE review and client DDQs.

•    Contribute to system updates, new initiatives and amendments to processes and procedures 

Risk and Compliance:

•    Ensure department procedures, BNP internal controls, compliance and regulatory obligations are followed 

•    Ensure processing, reporting and delivery of services is executed in a controlled environment, with strict adherence to BNP Paribas’ internal guidelines as well as the relevant Funds’ regulatory environment

•    AML/CFT risk awareness and complete all identified mandatory training to ensure understanding of relevant/applicable Group policies (including but not limited to financial security related matters) and to escalate any irregularities where necessary. To also ensure that his/her team has completed and will adhere to the same. 

Conduct:

•    Adhere to the BNP Code of Conduct and act accordingly internally, when facing clients and investors and escalate any irregularities where necessary  

•    Complete all identified mandatory training and additional training as agreed

•    Ensure queries and requests from investors / clients are dealt with in a timely and professional manner 

•    Maintain and develop trust based relationships with investors/clients 

•    Partner with clients by providing professional advice and resolutions where required 

•    Represent the team in client, auditor and inter-department meetings. 

•    Collaborate with other team members and provide assistance in BAU and projects 

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Approachable, positive working attitude and mindset

•    Working knowledge of AML/KYC and FATCA  and CRS in Singapore, Cayman Islands (other jurisdictions are a plus)

•    Team oriented and collaborative individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities 

•    Detail oriented, able to accurately process high volumes of activity

•    Ability to work under pressure with strong problem solving skills

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

•    BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

•    BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

•    Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

•    BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

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BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

Position Purpose

5-10 years of prior experience in Corporate Credit required.

The credit analyst position in Coverage & Territories Credit Management supports Relationship Managers to analyse and monitor the credit risk of a portfolio of  corporate clients, and write credit proposals or memos to recommend approval of credit facilities for these clients. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Relationship Managers and Product Partners to:
  • Gather appropriate client information to be able to present and mitigate risks.
  • Deliver a complete, synthetic and coherent up-to-date counterparty and credit risk analysis, based on facts and compliant with the Bank’s guidelines.
  • Complete Credit Proposals enabling the Credit Committee to make an informed decision.
  • Ensure timeliness of credit proposal submission, and data inputs across the Bank’s systems are accurate,
  • Support the Relationship Manager / Front Officer in credit process-related matters within own scope (plan CCs ahead, handling of CRF, Mycreditpoint,…).
  • Portfolio monitoring (follow-up of CC’s conditions, financial covenants, risks alert, core data checks).
  • Keep updated with credit methodologies and policies.
  • Share information and develop industry intelligence.

Contributing Responsibilities

  • Presentation of Credit Proposals to local and (when applicable) regional Credit Committees.
  • Meet clients jointly with Relationship Managers, when and where possible, to deepen the understanding of a credit.
  • Participation in discussions on potential deals.
  • Participation in projects linked to improving credit process efficiency.
  • To contribute to any other portfolio or credit administrative and statistical works as required by management from time to time.
  • Contribute to the Permanent Control framework.

Competencies (Technical / Behavioral)

Technical

  • Analytical skills
  • Risk management
  • Accuracy
  • Ability to summarize
  • Ability to learn

Behavioral

  • Teamwork
  • Communication skills
  • Results-driven
  • Adaptability
  • Integrity

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

• BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

• BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

• Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

• BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information 

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BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

Position Purpose

  • The Country Head of HR has direct HR Responsibility over all business, coverage and functions lines under his/her specific local scope  
  • At his/her local level, he/she will be in charge of:
    1. Local HR platform (payroll, hiring, pension etc.), in accordance with local regulations and specificities
    2. Supporting the business and function lines in their local people development 
    3. Providing advisory to Head of Country and Country Management on all HR related topics 
  • On all local HR topics, the Country Head of HR will be the intermediary with the Group and with CIB at Central level

Key Responsibilities

HR Specialist

  • Act as a trusted partner of Business lines/Functions and provide general HR advice and support on HR-related matters; working closely with other local HR Competence Centres to facilitate broader HR support.
  • Ensure the adequate flow of information within HR (ie with other Local Business Partners, Regional HR BP, Territory Head and HR Competence Centres).
  • Support the implementation of regional and local HR policies and procedures within areas of responsibility. 

Strategy

  • Understand business line short and long-term strategies and keep up to date with their organization and HR needs.
  • Maintain a general knowledge of BNP Paribas and Metier specific strategies.
  • Contribute to promote and respect Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all its forms.
  • Promote and support transversal strategic initiatives such as programs for Graduates, Early Career, Talents, Mobility, etc
  • Partake in specific HR projects where required

Recruitment

  • Work with the Business Line/Functions to meet their strategic resourcing needs in both lateral and graduates’ recruitment.
  • Assist to identify recruitment agencies that can support recruitment initiatives within Business Line/Functions and ensure that terms of business are in place governing their engagement which are compliant with regional policy and/or local regulation.
  • Manage recruitment with internal Talent Acquisition Team and within designated tool, where available
  • Manage required hiring approvals within the APAC Recruitment Delegations process.
  • Ensure that proper reference checks (Vigilance and Background Checks) are conducted for each candidate in a timely manner and flagged to Territory Head of HR for any anomalies.

Career Management

  • Know managers and staff within scope (background, skills, career motivations etc.)
  • Support RBP to identify and retain talents, in succession planning exercise and Graduates program.
  • Conduct regular career development interviews with targeted staff and complete feedback record in designated system where available.
  • Leverage employee feedback to maintain awareness of covered population, issues and challenges and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
  • Identify mobility or international opportunities within APAC and beyond and facilitate internal transfers and international assignments for employees in scope adhering to the APAC/International Mobility Policy.

Performance Management

  • Advise managers on the annual appraisal process including objectives setting, PDP action plan and update job description and JAD code whenever necessary.
  • Liaise with L&D to provide adequate training offering aligning to proposed training/PDP action plan and ensure training is implemented and followed. 
  • Provide advice and support on employment relations, conduct and performance management issues.
  • Liaise with HRS on expat management, i.e. onboarding/offboarding, renewal/phase‐out of all expats’ contracts in a timely manner with relevant stakeholders.
  • Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.

Employee Relations

  • Handle employee relations and performance management issues
  • Act also as Conduct Referent for misconduct notification related to Respect for Persons and follow up with its subsequent treatment
  • Assist with investigation whenever necessary and ensure a proper closure of each case with relevant documentation in place.
  • Contribute to the OPC Framework with the reporting of all incidents via pertinent tracker

Compensation

  • Participate in the annual Compensation Review Process (CRP): provide advice and guidance to managers regarding compensation and promotions, ensuring a fair treatment, non-discrimination and respecting global guidelines
  • Propose packages for new joiners using salary benchmarks provided by APAC C&B.  
  • Advise RBP/Territory Head of HR on bid backs / redundancy / termination packages 
  • Contribute to data surveys where required (e.g. McLagan)

Domain Specific Responsibilities

The Country Head of HR will be in charge of the following responsibilities:

  • Manage the HR local platform (e.g. payroll, hiring, pension etc.), through the development and roll out of efficient, automated and flexible local HR processes and optimal use of means, in accordance with local legal framework:
  • Meeting the best market practices
  • Supporting the needs of the different business and function lines
  • Relying on Regional Centers of Expertise (CoE)
  • Complying with labour law and regulatory environment 
  • Advise Head of Territory and Country Management on all HR topics related to their specific scope and related to the business and function lines strategies, and represent HR at Country level
  • Manage short and long-term HR risks (identification, monitoring etc.) in their country across all business / function lines and represent BNPP to the Social bodies and alert the Head of Territory and the Head of APAC HR when necessary in due time
  • Ensure that Group and CIB HR guidelines are applied, in line with local regulations. Ensure local legal and regulatory aspects are respected
  • Manage local HR team and ensure the implementation of the local, regional and Group HR processes and initiatives (talent program, Graduate program, performance management, 180/360”, Global People Survey, Human capital, Disciplinary process, grievance policy, etc.…)
  • Ensure the Conduct and Respect for Colleagues framework implementation and its application 
  • Lead change, according to strategic directions set by the management

Personal Data Protection Correspondent

  • Serve as SPOC for all Personal Data Protection related matters in liaison with APAC HR PDP Correspondent
  • Promote awareness on the Personal Data Protection Framework among the territory HR team members to ensure compliance with relevant procedures
  • Assist in the overseeing and supervising the overall personal data protection framework within the territory HR scope to ensure appropriate safeguards are set up to mitigate any risks
  • Perform the PDP controls in liaison with APAC HR PDP Correspondent
  • Maintain adequate information flow with the relevant stakeholders, both regionally and locally, to ensure real time attention to any updates or issues to address

Third Party Management Correspondent

  • Serve as SPOC for all Third-Party Management related matters in liaison with APAC HR third party Correspondent.
  • Promote awareness on the Third-Party Framework among the territory HR team members to ensure compliance with relevant procedures
  • Safeguard and maintain the third-party management database which includes inventory list, signed contracts, and all documentations relating to the end-to-end contracting process and post supplier management
  • Coordinate third party review with the contract owner to identify any risks associated with the vendors, initiate action plan to mitigate risks and follow up on the implementation
  • Maintain adequate information flow with the relevant stakeholders, both regionally and locally, to ensure real time attention to any updates or issues to address

Stakeholders

Internal Client/Supplier Relations

  • Business / Function Heads & Managers
  • Territory Head of HR
  • Regional Business Partner
  • Territory Business Partners, C&B Team, L&D Team, Talent Acquisition Team and HRS

External Client/Supplier Relations

  • External Third-Party Service Providers (Recruitment Agencies)
  • Government bodies

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

  • Experience in HR Business Partnering in a fast-paced business environment, preferably with material exposure to working in or advising in the international banking environment
  • Understanding of business line
  • Local Labour Laws
  • Communication skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Analytical skills, ability to assess people and situations with objectivity
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver
  • Accuracy with information and numbers
  • Client focus
  • Ability to influence & coach and conduct change management
  • Strong sense of confidentiality and ethics
  • Diversity, Inclusion and non-discrimination awareness
  • Knowledge of HR processes and procedures
  • Understanding of Compensation and Benefits
  • Experience of a multi-cultural work environment

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

• BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

• BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

• Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

• BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information 

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Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

The Transportation team is responsible for (i) marketing, structuring and executing aircraft and ship financing transactions and (ii) managing the relationship with most transportation clients in Asia Pacific. The candidate will belong to the Credit and Portfolio Management team with Transportation Capital Market APAC, and will primarily support the relationship managers and head of CPM team in handling credit-related matters and processes to obtain approvals for any new transaction with a transportation client, or any aircraft/ship financing transaction. It would also lead to some involvement in marketing and execution of some transportation financing transactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the structuring of credit facilities (initial research, financial analysis and projections, preparation of heads up paper for the management)
  • Preparing Credit Proposals, whether for new transactions or annual reviews, which include:
  • Financial spreadsheets and cash flow analysis;
  •  Corporate, industry and country research and analysis;
  • Collate all required regulatory elements
  • Understand the banks’ internal ratios (return on capital, credit ratings, recovery values) and the related tools 
  • Data monitoring (covenants, client financials, aircraft valuation reports etc.)
  • Coordinate credit process with credit and risk teams on the files under candidate’s care.
  •  Prepare regular watch-list / Provision reports, if any, jointly with relevant RMs. 
  •  Assist relationship manager in deal structuring, including drafting and reviewing term sheets, help during documentation process, and during closing process.
  • Help relationship manager in KYC matters.

Competencies (Technical / Behavioral)

  •  Open to work on very diverse structures and products Able to work under high pressure
  • Strong presentation, synthesis and communication skills
  • Strong work ethic, team spirit and interpersonal skills
  •  Proficient in financial modeling
  • Knowledge of accounting
  • Analytical approach to problem solving
  •  Some previous experience in aviation finance a plus
  • Strong business Mandarin level (spoken and written) a plus.

 Specific Qualifications Required

  • Degree holder 

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas 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. 

Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 68 markets with more than 193,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.  

* excluding partnerships

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/ 

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Trade Syndications APAC, this position will primarily be supporting senior transactors in the distribution of supply chain financing transactions across APAC. This position will also be responsible for the distribution of LCs/documentary credits (FI risk) to other banks and institutional investors on funded/unfunded basis. 

Key Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

  • Support senior transactors in the origination and distribution (“OnD”) of all trade financing in APAC with a primary responsibility on LCs / Documentary Credits to banks and institutional investors on funded/unfunded basis.
  • While the emphasis is on transactions originated within Asia, there will also be close cooperation with Global Trade Syndication desks in Paris and New York to support transactions originated via BNPP global network by tapping our APAC investor base, and vice versa.
  • Maintain close interaction with internal stakeholders (e.g. Global Trade Services, Transaction Banking Group, FIG and Coverage), to understand their requirements, market our capabilities (e.g. regular market updates and pipeline meetings), and support their bids by advising and executing a syndicated solution.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with other relevant internal departments (e.g. Risk IM, Credit Risk, Operations, etc) to ensure smooth execution of all primary syndication and secondary selldown mandates. 
  • Develop and maintain our global investor base including multilateral agencies (e.g. ADB/IFC), as well as working closely with Loan Syndicate (regional & global) to tap on their knowledge and investor base to enhance market penetration.
  • Gather secondary market intelligence – market capacity, pricing trend, new product / transaction structures, competitors’ development, etc.  
  • Negotiate and execute legal documentation, primarily Master Risk Participation Agreement (“MRPA”) with new bank investors, with the support of regional Legal or external legal counsel, to facilitate deal completion.
  • Ensure smooth execution and transaction settlement including performing KYC checks on potential investors. 
  • Perform all required regular internal/external reporting, and maintain transaction records including but not limited to DebtDomain, call reports and deal spreadsheets.
  • Support senior transactors in datamining, research, preparation of info memo, syndication launch and deal roadshow when necessary.
  • To lead/support any regional or global special projects involving TS APAC. 

Contributing Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the Permanent Control framework

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

  • Understanding of loan syndication, and good knowledge of trade finance products and risk (LCs, guarantees, supply chain transactions, etc) is essential. 
  • Highly numerate, with the ability and experience to understand trade and structured financing transactions. 
  • Good knowledge and experience in distributing trade and syndicated loans with a strong regional banks and institutional investor network.
  • Business acumen, commercial instinct and an ability to identify opportunities. Enjoys working in a fast pace environment.
  • Ability to influence at different levels within and outside of the organization. 
  • Articulate, self-motivated and naturally innovative person.
  • Ability to express, understand and discuss complex concepts with fluency, in spoken and written English & Chinese. Proficiency in Cantonese would be a plus.

Experience and Qualifications required

  • Understanding of loan syndication, and good knowledge of trade finance products and risk (LCs, guarantees, supply chain transactions, etc) is essential. 
  • University degree with a minimum 5-7 years of working experience in loan syndication, trade finance, and corporate banking.

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

• BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

• BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

• Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

• BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information 

BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey

BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

Position Purpose

As the BNP Paribas Compliance Transformation progresses, the role of Regulatory Office Compliance Officers will evolve in line with the new Compliance operating model. 

Regulatory Office Compliance Officer Vietnam provides reasonable assurance with respect of applicable laws and regulations within the territory.

Responsibilities

  • Regulatory Office (RO)
  • He/she is responsible for working on the regulatory watch and updating procedures relating to regulatory guidelines and rules. This includes: 

           – Disseminate and advise on regulatory updates to relevant parties. 

           – Assist the Head of Compliance for the territory in projects involving regulatory consultations, review, etc. 

           – Assist the Head of Compliance for the territory in regulatory compliance and regulatory relationship matters with the regulators, industry associations and      other external parties. 

  • He/she works in close cooperation with Head of Compliance to provide timely and accurate regulatory submissions in terms of surveys, consultations, etc.
  • Coordinate/ monitor of reports required by Central bank that need across BNPP departments to involve.
  • Scan the new local regulations, log in the management sheet and filling
  • Support to collect documents evidence for conducting Control plan.
  • Disseminate regulators’ requirement for ad-hoc report or basic/simple reminder/notices
  • Manage ref. no. of outgoing correspondence letters 
  • Manage expired procedures for review/update
  • Input the implementation paths for all procedures
  • Draft letters/response letters to SBV, the Court, Tax Dept., Custom Dept. (on client information)
  • Other tasks assigned by Head of Compliance

Key Interaction

  • Compliance Vietnam Team
  • Other Business Lines/ Functions within Vietnam

Technical and Behavioral Competencies required

Technical skills

  • General knowledge of applicable local regulatory framework and its evolutions
  • Knowledge of Compliance issues and challenges specific to his/her territory 
  • Knowledge of the Bank (processes, products, clients…)
  • Legal culture and literacy

Soft skills

  • Integrity
  • Accuracy
  • Directing in a positive way (hold one’s positions in complex circumstances)
  • Self-confidence (independent mindset)
  • Ability to learn (curiosity)
  • Client focus
  • Vision
  • Decision-making skills
  • Impact
  • Acting with perspective
  • Developing others

Experience and Qualifications required

  • University graduate with major in Business Administration, Legal, Finance or Accounting.
  • Banking and/or regulatory experience is a plus

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

•    BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

•    BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

•    Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

•    BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information 

BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey 

BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes 

Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

The Senior Officer ensures that all GM and ALMT transactions are settled in a timely manner whilst ensuring that bank procedures and controls are adhered to. It works in close liaison with the Dealing Room, ISPL back office (located in Mumbai and Chennai), Singapore Middle Office and the rest of the local Operations department and our clients to ensure a smooth workflow and provide utmost client satisfaction. 

Primary Role Responsibilities

 * To ensure that the following instruments are monitored and settled in a timely manner: 
  * FX (spots, forwards, swaps & FX Options) & Money Market trades (call accounts & term deposits)
  * Securities (bonds and repurchase agreements)
  * Treasury transactions (NCD, call accounts, bond futures, bond and repurchase agreements)

   * To manage the local confirmation process and their verification.
  * To manage and work closely with ALMT to ensure that bank’s liquidity flows are managed efficiently.
  * To manage the AUD ESA account with the RBA efficiently according to the defined priority tree & ensure daily intraday calibration is met throughout the day.
  * To coordinate amongst various ops teams & report AUD forecast position to ALMT at agreed times
  * To work with offshore Nostro monitoring teams, ensure all breaks are reviewed and actions taken as required in a timely manner
  * To compile statistics of the area for regulatory and other reporting
  * To provide a high level of customer service with clients’ requests/ queries being attended to diligently
  * To co-ordinate work flows with offshore and local static data teams to ensure high level of correctness.
  * To assist with internal FX bookings for other teams within Operations.
  * To act as a back-up to the equities trade support & PCM [Cash management] team during absences.
* Other potential tasks/ responsibilities as requested by Management.
  * To liaise with Back office teams in ISPL and take periodic updates on outstanding’s and breaks

 Other contributions 
* Be solution-oriented with strong diagnosis, problem-solving skills and process improvement mindset.
  * Bring Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework
  * Comply with internal and external regulatory and compliance requirements
  * Anti‐Money Laundering / Financial Sanctions “AML/FS”) related duties: Operations are an integral part of the control framework including for AML/FS topics. In that respect, in performing your role you are expected to ensure adherence to AML/FS‐related Group Policies and execution of associated operational controls, and to promptly escalate any resulting hit for analysis and decision.

What is this position about?

As part of IT and Operations APAC (ITO), Client Engagement and Financial Security (ITO CEFS) is focusing on:

1.    Client centricity through the KYC onboarding and recertification of CIB clients (corporates and financial institutions) and the management of referential processes (client accounts etc.). 

2.    A robust Control framework to protect the Bank and its clients, through due diligence controls and the clearing of AML alerts for CIB APAC clients across business lines: Cash Management, Global Markets, Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking.

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

This role will manage or support the projects impacting the AML Transaction Monitoring Level 1 function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide AML analysis, perform testing / tuning, guide the analysts’ team, liaise with Quality Assurance and drive change management including continuous SOP improvement and analysts’ training. This is a regional role based in Singapore

Primary Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will

•    Perform AML analysis during testing and tuning exercises before any new process or tool deployment and prepare the team to handle changes in production:

o    Assess impacts 

o    Make recommendations

o    Document changes in processes when relevant

•    On an ongoing basis, liaise with the relevant teams to continuously improve AML analysis processes:

o    Review and propose activities to improve AML controls and highlight deficiencies.

o    Conduct AML-related training and knowledge sharing activities on new topics or process areas which require improvement

o    Support offshore units by providing relevant guidance on alert management

•    Identify process or tool efficiencies and support their implementation when relevant

•    Perform ad-hoc review of analysts’ alert closure to ensure quality is being maintained

•    Liaise with local and regional compliance teams to discuss risk-based approaches for new process design and implementation

Contributing Responsibilities

•    Support the Head of APAC AML TM and SUN L1 to implement and execute BNPP policies and procedures. 

•    Comply with Group and APAC policies and procedures as well as relevant AML/CFT regulations.

•    Keep updated on latest trends of AML/CFT/Sanctions laws and regulations, and industry’s best practices.

•    Collaborate with team members of APAC AML TM L1 Hub and relevant stakeholders from other departments.

•    Be supportive and adaptive to changes of procedures and scope of work.  

•    Support analysts to meet the QA requirements and the expected daily alert disposal volume.

•    Notify the Head of APAC AML TM L1 Hub in a timely manner in case of issue.   

What is required for you to succeed?

Behavioural and Technical Competencies

•    At least 5 years’ experience in banking /financial industry handling AML transaction monitoring or AML investigations and project management

•    Experience in performing enhanced due diligence reviews of high-risk clients, review of client transactions and/or AML investigations is required. 

•    A strong team player who is self-motivated and also able to work independently. 

•    Proactive and able to identify AML risks and problem-solving skills

•    Strong attention to detail and ability to have an investigative and questioning nature.

•    Strong interpersonal skills with flexible and collaborative approach especially working with Compliance teams

•    Excellent written and oral communication skills

•    Experience of dealing with multiple countries in APAC region is a plus

•    Familiar with international AML regulations and sanctions is a plus

Other qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution (e.g. ICA or ACAMS).  

•    3-5 years’ project management experience is a plus

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

•    BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

•    BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

•    Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

•    BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information 

BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey

BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year