Operations Officer (FX/FX Derivatives/CLI)

What is this position about?

·       The position is essential in ensuring timely and accurate processing of FX, FX Options, Commodity Linked Investments (CLI), Non-Deliverables (NDF), FX Derivatives and Money Market transactions.

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

·       Process FX, FX Options, Commodity Linked Investments, Non-Deliverables (NDF),

FX Derivatives and Money Market transactions.

·       Prepare settlement entries and payment messages.

·       Support life cycle events of FX derivatives.

·       Prepare client confirmations and advices.

·       Handle counterparty confirmations.

Primary Role Responsibilities

·       Perform trade input in Olympic system for non-interfaced transactions, and process FX trades in precious metals (Gold/Silver).

·       Match FX Option Kondor-Plus (K+) tickets against termsheet / ICAT / Soho Blotter.  Match client FX K+ tickets against FX Memos. To follow up / escalate any missing trade or discrepancies.

·       Prepare and input fund transfer entries in Olympic system for settlement of NDF, FX Option or Money Market transactions.

·       Prepare and process FX derivatives for periodic fixing / expiries and for knock-out event. 

·       Prepare trade confirmations and event advice to client.

·       Prepare SWIFT messages (MT2XX/3XX/6XX/MX Pacs008) to settle payments with counterparties.   

·       Print counterparty confirmations and match them to respective trades.

·       Consolidate signed counterparty long form confirmations, scan and return copies to counterparty.

Other contributions

·       Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.

·       To keep operational errors to a minimum by adhering strictly to internal procedures and observing applicable banking and regulatory requirements.

·       To be well versed in the department’s and one’s role in the bank disaster recovery / BCP strategy and actively participate in BCP tests to ensure operational readiness.

What is required for you to succeed?

·       At least 1 year experience in operations knowledge i.e. processing derivatives

·       Attention to details and analytical

·       Adaptable to changes

·       Good team player

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills