Position Purpose

BNP Paribas WM uses NETREVEAL Transaction monitoring AML (Vendor; Symphony AI) application for its financial security-monitoring framework. Wealth Management entity is finalizing technical upgrade of Netreveal application from V7.4 to V8.4 vendor release and convergence of business process and IT applications across all countries by building a new multi-entity and multi-currency convergence platform. 

Within the Wealth Management IT Hub Compliance Division, the Senior Business Analyst (SBA) will lead the business analysis activities related to his/her area of expertise, covering the scope of Wealth Management – IT Compliance Anti Money Laundering  activity in Europe and in Asia. The Senior Business Analyst (SBA) will be the IT Stream Lead representing the Compliance division in the WITT (Wealth Management IT Transformation) Program, a strategic global program that replaces the core banking system to Temenos and to adapt data integration flows with new microservices from various upstream systems. 

This is a very important position, as the candidate will be the key contact for Compliance Financial Security topics related to Anti Money Laundering.

Responsibilities

Business Analyst

•    Organize and run dedicated meetings or committees.

•    Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal third parties to analyse information needs and functional requirements and deliver the following artefacts as needed: Functional requirements (GFS), Business Requirements Document, Use Cases, Screen and Interface designs, Business process design, minutes, review and validation with Sponsors, Presentation etc.

•    To perform preliminary studies , analysis (including leading stakeholders workshops), effort estimations.

•    Analyse gaps in functionality and processes between European and Asian sites and propose solutions to converge and align them into a common design.

•    Analyse and structure new requirements with all stakeholders involved in order to propose to the organization the best way to deliver appropriate solutions and integrate them in the overall program.

•    Have relevant experience in defining and implementation of business rules, scenarios and supporting business parameters. Experience in AML rules will be an added advantage. 

•    Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and compliance requirements.

•    Collaborate with the team’s experts to establish the technical vision and analyse trade-offs between usability and performance needs.

•    Be the liaison between the business units, and technology teams.

•    Participate to the full development lifecycle including design, estimation, planning, development support, test support, release, implementation & guarantee support.

•    Coordinate, supervise and contribute to Users Acceptance Tests (UAT) related to new implementations

•    Lead, with the support of technical teams, the definition of the solution and the implementation roadmap.

•    Lead vendor discussions & solution for convergence and new version upgrade topics.

Project Management & Governance

•    Good steering committee presentation skills; capacity to interact with C-Level.

•    Coordinate the implementation from a project management perspective and ensure the WMIS Project governance applied at each step.

•    Highlight any potential concerns / risks and proactively shares best risk management practices

•    Manage all the decision making and analysis process allowing designing, validating the solution, and getting the necessary approvals in terms of architecture, IT risk and IT Security.

•    Manage escalations during day-to-day business from stakeholders and propose amicable solutions.

•    Ensure that every new solution implemented respects WMIS standards and allows for mutualisation / reuse as much as possible between sites.

•    Coordinate with all teams, from same division or other divisions, working on the same project

•    Passionate and ensure project is completed on time, on budget, with quality and meet the requirements as per the specifications

•    Support on project management activities such as cost estimation, planning elaboration governance, including follow-up etc.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

•    Self-starter with positive mind set to work in any challenging situations.

•    Focused approach on objectives and can-do-attitude

•    Strong proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio

•    Proficiency in SQL and Oracle DB tools for data analysis.

•    Possess ability to manage various interested parties such as stakeholder, subject matter expert, third party vendor, contractor and business user.

•    Capacity to negotiate 

•    Familiar with project management tools as well as issue and release management, production and support (JIRA, Service Now, PPM tools, etc)

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, managers, subject matter experts and technical teams.

•    Experience in analyzing data, data sources and capability to translate the data analysis into business requirements.

•    Experience in coordination of project with multiple IT assets, multiple owners and multiple sites

•    Experiences with Agile & Waterfall methodologies

•    High level knowledge on API and cloud topics will be added advantage

Specific Qualifications (if required)

▪    Functional experience in Compliance Financial Security topics

▪    Strong knowledge of NetReveal and or other AML monitoring tools

▪    Knowledge on NetReveal- Optimization AML module would be added advantage

▪    Knowledge on designing detection models and reporting

▪    Knowledge on Scenario Manager would be added advantage

▪    Knowledge on Command & Control reporting module

▪    Knowledge on Alert & Case manager

▪    Knowledge of Netreveal 8.4 would be added advantage

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

To process all products for Trade Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

  • Process all Trade products: Import, Export, Trade Loan, Bank Guarantee, Supplier Financing and other Trade products 
  • Review, update procedures for Trade Operations
  • Participation to Trade related set up, projects
  • Provide initiatives, innovation to enhance Trade processes, workflows
  • Improving and simplification for Trade processes targeting to short turnaround time
  • Maintaining good and frequent relationship with sale team and regional teams
  • Solving complaints from an internal and external clients and ensure no the same mistake occurs
  • Other tasks as assigned from time to time

To escalate to your management and/or to Compliance any doubt regarding transactions linked to money laundering or to embargos and/or sanctions

Contributing Responsibilities

  • To be back up for other Trade Officer and Manager Trade Operations

Competencies (Technical / Behavioural)

  • Ability to work under high pressure
  • High teamwork spirit
  • Problem-solver
  • Strong knowledge for trade operations and risk control mindset

Specific Qualifications Required

  • 05 to 10 years’ experiences for Trade Back Office and Trade Middle Office
  • Ability to work under high pressure and high demand from stakeholders
  • Fluency in English.
  • MBA holder or Diploma holder

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 

The Tax Product Manager role at BNP Paribas Securities Services is responsible for the suite of tax products and services for the New Zealand market as well managing client relationships and governance to Fund Administration and Custody services. This role will facilitate the business growth of BNP Paribas Securities services by bringing together people, information and ideas to ensure a proper knowledge and understanding of clients and their needs to maximise the development and promotion of solutions and to ensure alignment with the regional/product global strategy.

Key Responsibilities

 FOCUSES 

        Representing New Zealand Tax within the Global Tax Community 

        Manage client relationship for tax. 

        Industry involvement in tax, regulatory and product forums. 

        Performing oversight to ensure tax records maintained are accurately. 

        SME involvement in transitions and projects 

All services delivered by this role are required to consider current legislative and regulatory requirements and they must comply with operational risk guidelines. The role is involved in all major projects and transitions. Also, the investigation, management and resolution of any client and internal queries or issues which are directed to the Tax Manager.

 The role is in New Zealand and is responsible for the product strategy and product management of our tax service offering to support onshore clients in New Zealand   

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT/PRODUCT CONTROL/PRODUCT INNOVATION

 The purpose of the Tax Product Manager role is : 

        Development of new fund service, tax and/or regulation product in line with regulatory requirements  

        Monitor tax and regulatory developments and assess the impact on our service offering. 

        Drive product innovation to enhance existing capabilities by working closely with local and/or global product teams and client delivery to develop core product enhancement and targeted solutions to meet New Zealand clients or prospects needs. 

        Lead any required product changes working in conjunction with the change team to comply with tax or regulatory change 

        Ensuring the sustainability of all existing products and solutions in accordance with tax and regulatory requirements  

        Work with all relevant business areas on both the development and sustainability of products, across fund services, with a focus on tax and regulation.   

        Industry Activity  

        Participate in relevant industry working groups. 

        Support Local Custody as required.   

Work in conjunction with management to develop/formulate and implement BNP Paribas Securities Services’ business roadmap, taking into consideration internal and external drivers.

 MARKET WATCH & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP  

Contribute to competitor analysis, market regulatory watch and Tax Watch and where appropriate translate these insights into recommendations.

        Stay abreast of industry developments to feed Reg watch and Tax Watch program.  Establish thought leadership and approach to promote market awareness and understanding of Securities Services  

        Update stakeholders on the latest product and market developments.

 MARKET WATCH & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP  

Contribute to competitor analysis, market regulatory watch and Tax Watch and where appropriate translate these insights into recommendations.

        Stay abreast of industry developments to feed Reg watch and Tax Watch program.  Establish thought leadership and approach to promote market awareness and understanding of Securities Services  

        Update stakeholders on the latest product and market developments.  

 CLIENT DELIVERY SUPPORT 

        Manage the Tax Technical function to facilitate and act as the operational contact for clients and to participate in service level reviews and other ad-hoc meetings. Act as the escalation point for tax matters at these reviews and meetings. 

        Ensure that client deliverables and queries are resolved in a timely manner and that any issues are escalated to the Head Client Delivery. 

        Provide transitions support towards the setup of new portfolios, clients or restructures as per client instructions. 

Perform formal supervision and controlled self-assessment testing of procedures and deliverables within the agreed risk management framework.

        Liaise with product, technical and other operational teams to ensure new product offerings, services or legislation changes are deployed successfully to production 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 

        Working alongside sales to support business development during marketing and translate / interpret clients requests into the standard operating model, service enhancements and or new offerings.  

        Work with client development to develop meaningful value propositions and solutions to the market, adapted for specific opportunities where appropriate.  

        Involvement in the RFP process for new business including presentations at due diligence meetings, answers to RFP questions as required and active participation in brainstorming sessions to identify solutions to specific prospect requirements.  

RISK MANAGEMENT 

        Identify risk issues (operational, regulatory) and propose appropriate actions.

        Minimum 10 years commercial experience within the Funds industry (similar Product or Funds administration or other relevant experience with a New Zealand Tax focus  

        Capability to undertake detailed analysis and to formalise documentation to support product lifecycles.  

        Proven ability to influence cross functional teams without formal authority.  

        Clear ability to interact, communicate and negotiate effectively at all levels and across functions.  

        Analytical capability and ability to formalise and provide high standard outcomes and reports.   

        Good working knowledge of NZ Funds industry and specifically the NZ PIE tax regime

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

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.

Responsibilities

Direct 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

Contributing Responsibilities

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

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

  • 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
  • Fluency in Business Mandarin is an added advantage

Specific Qualifications (if required)

  • University degree/ post graduate degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
  • Minimum 5-8 years in experience in Securities Services Fund Accounting or equivalent experiences        

To be part of the Trade & Supply Chain Finance Operations, and support Corporate Financing, Bank Guarantees processing, Payments, Loans and Fees whenever required.

 

The Trade & Supply Chain Finance team is responsible for the front to back processing of Documentary Letters of Credit & Collections, handles Receivable &  Payable financing, Issuance of Bank guarantees for corporate clients including Domestic and International Bank Guarantees/Standby Letters of Credit

 

To ensure transactions are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with BNPP group policies, Regulatory & compliance requirements, as well as Bank’s Standard Operating Procedures. 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed instructions for the regional Back Office to process Documentary Letters of Credit & Collection transactions
  • Manage day-to-day processing of Supply Chain Financing transactions efficiently and reconcile client inventory data in accordance with bank’s collateral management requirements
  • Undertake responsibility for reviewing, drafting, and execution of Demand Guarantees, Ensure potential risks relating to guarantee wordings are either accepted by Legal/Business, or mitigated by revision, making sure all ambiguities and contradictions are addressed.
  • Review Standby Letter of Credit applications and amendments to determine workability, accurately interpret and execute instructions while complying with bank’s policy.
  • Monitor and ensure all Trade Finance, guarantee and supply chain transactions and documentation and are accurately recorded and presented.
  • Maintain a strong level of awareness in terms of checking credit limit utilization, Credit Risk Control authorizations, agreed client conditions, applicable margin and special requirements
  • Perform all controls in accordance with operational procedures & Group policies, and complete duty check-list on a daily basis
  • Monitor transactions completed by regional Back Office: day-to-day interaction with regional Back Office teams, Investigating Nostro account breaks, reconciling client settlement /payable/receivable accounts, following up overdue/outstanding/shortfall items in a timely manner
  • Respond to client queries, while demonstrating higher standards of customer service at all times
  • Ensure guarantee commissions are booked accurately and collected within agreed time lines
  • Provide support to the Loan Administration area: arrange inputting of the Loans, ensure loan facility fees are calculated accurately and collected, handle Bank Guarantee processing, monitor payment queues and ensure payments are processed within cut-off time.

 

 

Other key considerations:

  • Minimize operational failure, including but not exclusively the risk of fraud by helping to devise and by implementing sufficient regular controls
  • Ensure appropriate escalation to management and/or permanent control (or compliance as appropriate) as soon as an issue is identified.
  • Comply with internal and external regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Comply with the BNPP standards of Code of Conduct
  • Comply with the BNPP IT Security policies
  • 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.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

 

 

  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and help others as the position requires extensive cross training of different functions undertaken within the department in order to back up other staffs when required.
  • Clear and concise communication skills and experience in dealing with internal and external teams and entities
  • Good understanding of Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits(UCP 600), Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG758) and ISP98
  • Strong numerical reasoning and analytical skills
  • Experience with Swift payments system
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize under pressure
  • Take ownership of the tasks and maintain a positive attitude, provide dedicated support to clients and colleagues when necessary
  • Accuracy – focusing on getting it right the first time, and strong attention to detail
  • Accountability – committed to achieving the organisation’s objectives, demonstrate perseverance and be accountable for own actions
  • Keen to learn, ability to work in a team and independently
  • Quality – understand that all aspects of the job require quality outcomes
  • Ability to cross-train and undertake different responsibilities within the team
  • A team player with hands on approach, to be a part of a team working in a rapidly-growing, fast-paced, success-focused environment

 

 

Specific Qualifications & Technical Experience Required

Required:

  • Tertiary studies in the Banking / Finance Industry, or 3 to 5 years relevant experience in similar field
  • Good knowledge of Letters of Credit and documentary collections
  • Good knowledge of Supply Chain Finance processing
  • Experience of controls to manage Operational Risks
  • Knowledge of general banking products and basic accounting

 

IT Skills

Package

Level of Proficiency Required

MS Excel

Good

MS Word

intermediate

MS Outlook

Intermediate

Job Description & Requirements

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

The purpose of this role is to develop and lead the product development strategy for BNP Paribas Managed Forex and Overlay Solutions (MFOS) Business Lines, working in tandem with local Business Development team and Sales force to support Custody franchise and GM franchise as well.

Managed Forex and Overlay Solutions Business Line issued from Securities Services ecosystem has been recently attached to GM Global Macro with the objective to combine both GM and Securities Services FX strengths and solutions to enhance the core product offering notably by proposing it to clients in external Custodians.  

The position should be based in APAC considering the need of strong expertise on the local market specificities and regulatory requirements as well to ensure adequate service is provided to clients.  

Key Responsibilities 

Responsibilities are wide and cover both product management (evolutions of existing offer) and product set-up (full creation of a new offer/service). 

 Designing products:

  • Setting up new products according to the business strategy of MFOS and identifying any new development opportunities, product evolutions or potential services offer packaging, 
  • Positioning Products:

          – ensuring they correspond to the market standard and client needs,

          – identifying any added value service to provide key differentiators with competition,

          – ability to detect and promote the need for a new product set up or any product evolution,

          – participating to the pricing guidelines,

          – maintaining related documentation, 

  • Guarantying consistency between development strategies, offer definition (including pricing) and internal organization implemented to support the offer (FO, BO, IT systems, Marketing…).
  • Responsible for analysing regulatory changes affecting products and ensuring compliance.
  • Sponsoring/support new product implementation projects (executed by IT and Operations).

Validating products:

  • Coordinate any new product validation by issuing the NAC that is the reference process for any new product development and implementation. The process implies a detailed description of the product and analysis of all impacts associated. Following NAC approval, Product Developer is to verify that the conditions are met by the due date, and mainly that the Blocking Conditions are completed before the launching of the new activity.

 Support Business Development and Sales force:

  • On the client side, contributing to the sales process liaising with Business Development participating to RFP answers when needed, providing the team with detailed expertise and know how.
  • On the sales side, the Product Specialist should contribute to fulfil training needs on the related products for internal teams, and maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date product-related documentation i.e. library of product pitches.

Other roles:

  • Performing regulatory watch & market watch on MFOS activities.
  • Increase awareness of MFOS products locally and within BNPP, including training, Q&A and engagement transversally working specifically with 2S Client Lines, Client Development, FIC and GM Sales forces. 
  • Associated to any system evolution or operations reorganization to ensure client needs are answered and service levels are maintained or enhanced.
  • Associated with new client’s on-boarding process when a specific expertise is required.
  • Become the MFOS reference for all topics related to product/market evolutions coming from APAC.

Conduct environment:

  • Ensure Conduct governance is fully operational, as per standard guidelines: Conduct is a standard item at the agenda of management or team meetings, conduct dilemma are well managed and documented, the escalation process is in place, Conduct responsibilities are delegated throughout the perimeter in charge,
  • Be aware of the Conduct risks arising in the perimeter in charge and make sure that appropriate mitigating processes and controls are in place

Experience, Qualifications & Competencies

  • Strong Industry knowledge & experience, particularly of Investment Operations and Custody Industry
  • Strong Forex and Passive Currency Overlay experience 
  • Have knowledge and experience of market specificities in APAC and local regulatory environment 
  • Ability to work across various constituencies and build long-term working relationships, including across locations  
  • Excellent communication skills along with a strong team spirit
  • Product management and development expertise 
  • Competition and regulatory environment knowledge
  • Risks sensitivity (credit, market, and ops)
  • Autonomy and self-motivation
  • Bloomberg and Markit working capacity
  • Relevant industry qualifications

Competences 

  • Client driven
  • Adaptability/flexibility
  • Results and quality orientation
  • Communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Decision making 
  • Teamwork/team spirit
  • Innovation and continuous improvement
  • Analysis and critical thinking

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/ 

The Senior Fund Accountant works closely with BP2S internal teams to provide fund administration services to external fund managers in Asia and Asian asset owners

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

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

  • Review daily, weekly and monthly NAV funds/portfolios in accordance with applicable Industry recommended accounting practices, accounting standard or specific constitutional documents.
  • Work with fund/portfolio accountants and liaise with different support functions to ensure NAVs are delivered in a timely manner to meet the agreed KPIs.
  • Provide accurate statistical 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 day-to-day activities.
  • Identifying and documenting “non-standard” process flows for proper documentation
  • 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
  • Able to work closely under tight deadlines with client and auditors to meet client specific reporting requirements
  • Participating in transition planning and testing to ensure new processes or system functionalities can meet clients’ needs and requirements.
  • Involve in any new client take-on and migration activities.
  • Other ad-hoc duties may be required from time to time

Contributing Responsibilities

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

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

  • Experience with Multifonds accounting system preferred
  • Strong accounting knowledge
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Persistence / perseverance
  • Good operational/technical skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Fluency in Business Mandarin is an added advantage

Specific Qualifications (if required)

  • University degree/ post graduate degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Minimum 3 years in experience in Securities Services Fund Accounting or equivalent experiences

What is this position about? 

 The Financial Reporting team is a customer focused team; they support the business and client activities of the Operations division of BNP Paribas Securities Services.  The team has extensive interaction and dealings with various managers and all teams within the Operations division as well as other internal BNP Paribas Securities Services teams such as the Risk Function and Relationship Management teams.  

 The team has monthly and quarterly client reporting deliverables and is also responsible for the preparation and review of clients’ statutory financial statements, APRA returns and ABS reports.  This involves reviewing reports prepared by our team offshore and ensuring that all data is reconciled to the investment system, registry, auditors, clients and other external sources. In terms of volume, the team is responsible for producing approximately 200 sets of financial statements at year end and 100 sets of financial statements at half year, quarterly and annual APRA reporting for approx. 10 clients and ABS reporting for approx. 12 clients (20 forms). 

 In addition, the team is responsible for the maintenance of the general ledger system and as a result is involved in all major projects and development in the business. The team works with other operational teams to resolve queries and provide advice on accounting and general ledger related queries. 

 The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant plays a key role in supporting the service delivery of the Fund Administration teams and meeting our clients’ statutory reporting requirements. The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for the preparation and review of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly and year end deliverables for our clients, as well as managing the financial statements process at year end and half year. The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant prepares and produces accurate and quality reporting in line with SLA targets.  

 In addition to report preparation and review, the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for understanding and implementation of the operational risk and legislative requirements of Fund Administration and BNP Paribas policies, in particular, ensuring compliance with the implementation of the Operational Risk and Control framework. 

Primary Role Responsibilities

 In this role, you will be responsible for the following as part of a team: 

 *    Client reporting  

 *    APRA and other regulatory reporting 

 *    Financial statements preparation and review 

* Reconciliations

 *    Client and auditor management  

 *    Resolution of client issues and ad hoc queries  

 *    Resolution of accounting & general ledger queries from the business and clients 

 *    Assisting with related systems, process or internal change initiatives and process improvements. 

 Other contributions 

 *    Participate in initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and reducing operational risk within the business.  

 *    Provide transitions support towards the setup of new portfolios, clients or restructures as per client instructions. 

 What is required for you to succeed? 

 *    Approximately 7+ years commercial experience in financial services accounting or financial reporting  

 *    Knowledge of fund accounting, reporting and related operational risk and compliance requirements of the client service function 

* Experience using central accounting systems and producing reconciliations

 *    Demonstrated history of being results focused and excellent attention to detail 

 *    Demonstrated history of managing clients and auditors at yearend 

 *    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 

Required education/certification/licenses

 *    Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA) 

 *    Degree qualified in Business, Accounting or related discipline 

 About BNP PARIBAS 

BNP Paribas is a top-tier European and international banking establishment, with an uninterrupted presence in the APAC region since 1860 and in Australia since 1881. Combining global expertise and local know-how, BNP Paribas in Australia and New Zealand delivers solutions to our clients through Corporate and Institutional Banking and Asset Management – a bridge between corporate and institutional clients.

 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. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us at [1] bnpp.hrss.recruitment.operations@asia.bnpparibas.com or +61 2 9216 8633 (and ask for the Talent Acquisition Manager in the HR Team).

 [2] https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/ 

 More information  

 [3] BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey  

 [4] BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes 

 Award Obtained 

 BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year
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In Asia Pacific,BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutionswith an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates,institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailoredto their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services coveringcorporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management,insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategicpartnerships. 

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

* excludingpartnerships

BNP Paribasoffers you an exciting career in an international business environment that isfast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with ourclients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a workingenvironment where you’re valued as part of the team.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/ 

Position Purpose

Senior Analyst/ Junior Associate role within the Loan Capital Markets, to support the origination and execution of loan capital market opportunities. 

LCM originates loans from plain vanilla to complex/ structured transactions (including syndicated corporate loans, corporate acquisition loans, leveraged loans, bridge loans, share financings, etc), for large and mid-cap corporates, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and promoters / high net worth individuals (HNWI) across Asia-Pacific.

Responsibilities

Direct responsibilities:

  • Credit analysis including financial modeling, risk analysis, financial analysis, legal/structure analysis, etc.
  • Draft initial screening memos, credit applications and other internal papers on transactions, running of pricing model under the supervision of a senior team member (and with the assistance of analysts as required) 
  • Support LCM senior originators (VPs, Directors and Managing Directors) in the origination of loans across Asia-Pacific, including idea generation, prospect identification and screening, initial credit/debt capacity analysis, financial spreading, pitch book preparation, etc., including in coordination with M&A, Sector bankers, DCM, ECM etc. 
  • Support LCM senior originators on loan structuring, term sheet drafting/negotiations and financing documentation reviews/negotiations
  • Be responsible for and coordinate all closing and funding related tasks and liaise with other internal teams e.g. CTCM, KYC on boarding, CRC and Coverage/RM’s on completing the internal administrative process for credit application/approval and procedures for funding
  • Prepare annual reviews and process waiver requests on transactions booked by LCM
  • Impeccable conduct and strict individual compliance with all applicable compliance, conduct and other policies
  • Be the first line of defense on Risk/Credit/Compliance
  • Other tasks as required or defined from time to time

Contributing responsibilities:

  • Liaison with clients/external parties and other GCM teams/WM/Corporate Coverage as and when required
  • Support on cross selling other banking services to client
  • Contribute to maintain up to date and accurate data bases, systems, portfolio, pipeline, meeting and other reports as well as financial/income forecasts, budget preparation, etc.
  • Contribute directly/indirectly to the achievement of LCM’s yearly budget
  • Contribute to strict compliance of LCM will all compliance, conduct and other policies

Reporting:

  • Deal by deal reporting to relevant senior team members on specific transactions
  • Permanent non-deal direct reporting to the Managing Director in charge of the LCM Singapore team

Technical Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong analytical skills including credit analysis and financial modelling 
  • Basic understanding of loan documentation
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams 
  • Written and verbal communication skills, conciseness
  • Ability to build relationships and convince internal and external stakeholders
  • Organization skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and senior team members/customer needs
  • Attention to detail
  • Sense of initiative, proactivity and knowledge of when to voice out relevant matters
  • Autonomy and ability to solve problems
  • Strong commitment, ability to work flexible hours and travel
  • Work ethics and Integrity

Specific Qualifications

  • 2 to 5 years of direct experience in a leading financial institution (ideally in structured finance, leveraged finance etc.) (work experience to be commensurate with the eventual title)
  • University educated with strong academic background
  • Deep financial modelling experience
  • Demonstrated financial analysis and risk analysis skills 
  • Mandarin, Bahasa or other Asian language desirable

This role requires excellent analytical skills to help strengthen our ability to prevent money laundering and other financial crime, as well as our broader regulatory reporting obligations. 

The successful candidate will work across numerous data sets to identify trends and improvement opportunities. This will involve learning the key regulatory obligations in relation to payments. It also working with onshore and offshore operational teams, account management teams and local/global IT teams as well as regulatory bodies (eg AUSTRAC). They will learn about the fundamental concepts around what it means to be a bank in Australia and the regulatory environment that underpins day-to-day activity.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate accountability, attention to detail as well as strong problem solving and data analytics capabilities.

 Key responsibilities 
 –  Understand key concepts of regulation around payments in Australia 
 – Analyse data sets to identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention and strengthen straight through processing capability. This will include drafting BRDs and procedures. 
 –  Collaborate with internal teams (such as Operations, Compliance, Operational Risk etc.) to enhance regulatory reporting processes and existing control framework  
 –  Work closely with relevant stakeholders (internal and external) to enhance the quality of reporting data and ensure compliance with reporting standards  

 What is required for you to succeed?  
 –  Strong data analytics capabilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills 
 –  A high level understanding of the financial services, particularly in relation to the role played by global custodians  
 – Ability to demonstrate an awareness of the Australian superannuation market and the key players within it 
 –  An interest in the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing and associated regulatory obligations 
 –  Practical experience with analytics through any of the industry standard tools and an ability to demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management 
 –  Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and VBA and Power BI 

 Desired knowledge, skill, experience 
 –  Technical knowledge of cash payments, including SWIFT message types and ISO20022, HCVS 
 –  Awareness of the local regulatory environment within AML/CTF  and associated IFTI reporting

About BNP PARIBAS

BNP Paribas is a top-tier European and international banking establishment, with an uninterrupted presence in the APAC region since 1860 and in Australia since 1881. Combining global expertise and local know-how, BNP Paribas in Australia and New Zealand delivers solutions to our clients through Corporate and Institutional Banking and Asset Management – a bridge between corporate and institutional clients.

 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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us at [1] bnpp.hrss.recruitment.admin@asia.bnpparibas.com or +61 2 9216 8633 (and ask for the Talent Acquisition Manager in the HR Team).

 [2] https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

 More information 

 [3] BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey

 [4] BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

 Award Obtained

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