Accounting & Financial Control Assistant:

Regulatory reporting, accounting, tax, internal reporting, financial ratios control, finance projects

Regulatory reports: 

Tax:

 

Accounting (AT2 & SAP)

Internal Control and internal reports:

 

Audits:

 

Others:

Contributing Responsibilities

Experience and Qualifications required

v  Operational Permanent Control

·       Provide professional comments to internal governance, processes, procedures, controls, and action plans;

·       Monitor and follow up with respective stakeholders on due and coming due procedures;

·       Ensure that the control plans are executed timely and accurately;

·       Identify, clarify, record, monitor all operational errors and incidents where relevant;

·       Follow up, monitor the findings/recommendations issued by internal/external inspections;

·       Support the Risk and Control Self-Assessment Exercises as and when required;

·       Prepare ad-hoc/regular regulatory/management reports/dashboards/meeting decks;

·       Support the Head of Department having a clear view on operational risks for BNP Paribas in Vietnam and actions to be taken; 

·       Report in regional committees on control results and operational risks (ef: SEA ORMF, TICC); 

 

v  Third-Party Risk Management

·       Act as the back-up for Local Outsourcing Coordinator;

·       Facilitate the process of all intragroup/external outsourcing project/service;

·       Update Risk 360AR and ensure the high data quality;

·       Perform safe-keeping of original versions of executed intragroup service level agreements;

·       Participate in the Annual Operational Performance Review process;

 

v  Business Continuity Management

·       Monitor various testing/exercises and reports for business continuity management as per local and internal requirements;

·       Compose other kinds of business continuity documentations (i.e.: Business Impact Analysis, Master Business Continuity Plan, Contingency Plan, and Pandemic Plan);

 

v  Contributing Responsibilities

·       Contribute to

o   The efficiency of internal control and operational risk management framework;

o   The transparency of information with Regional and Group teams;

·  Develop innovations within the department;

·       Bring new ideas of enhancements;

·       Back up for Head of Department as per the back-up plan;

·       Other tasks as assigned from time to time by Head of Department;

Competencies (Technical/Behavior)

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

Job Purpose  

Contributes to a client‑centric, consultative discovery and solution design approach across AM, AO and AI client lines, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, efficient and risk‑controlled solutions through close collaboration with product, delivery, sales and relationship teams. Supports BP2S’ market positioning by sharing industry insights and contributing to thought leadership and brand initiatives, while adhering to governance, compliance and ethical standards and actively contributing to a high‑performing, well‑aligned local team. 

    

 Principal Role Accountabilities  

   

• Engage Clients and lead with them the discovery phase in a consulting approach to document the clients’ needs, the current solutions and the gaps, new capabilities to be managed by the product teams as part of their roadmap.  
• Deliver a high-quality design of solutions for existing strategic clients and prospects within the AM, AO and AI Client Lines, ensuring full efficiency and minimising risks  
• Lead the transversal coordination to ensure the solution as designed is what is implemented by the Product teams and Client delivery. Approve any change requests as they arise to ensure the overall solution design integrity is maintained. 
• Support the sales strategy for APAC and revenue growth for products set across client lines, working closely with sales and relationship management teams as well as the product managers and Client line leaders. 
• Connect the bank closely to industry developments and competitor capabilities in order to identify, explain and demonstrate the key differentiators of our capabilities to prospects and clients. 
• Develop BP2S Brand in APAC aligned with APAC strategy leveraging the bank innovative thought leadership and its unique positioning. 
• Adhere to all the client line guideline and framework including data breach prevention procedure 
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and act accordingly internally, when facing clients and providers 

What is required for you to succeed? 

The incumbent is expected to set the business up for success through the following leadership behaviours: 

• Delivering results: Focuses on accountability, action and outcomes to deliver business outcomes that at a minimum meet the stated objectives in line with the documented and agreed overall business mission and goals 
• Provide strategic direction through the quality of the solution design,. This is expected to require consideration for global BP2S, industry, market and external business factors; envisaging future scenarios and alternatives; creating strategies balancing short-term needs and long-range goals 
• Simplify complexity by looking past symptoms, identifying underlying causes; recognising interrelationships and patterns in diverse issues; giving sense to complex problems, focusing on most critical information 
• Make decisions by integrating multiples sources of information, arriving at optimal solutions; managing in the face of ambiguity, ensuring progress on activities; assumes responsibility for own decisions 
• Build and motivate a high performing virtual team: whilst not directly managing staff, provides leadership appropriate to  bring staff together to help achieve the required client outcomes by shaping roles to leverage and develop skills; facilitates interactions across the division and functions; creates an environment that rewards excellence 
• Compelling external engagement (whether with clients, prospects or other stakeholders) 

 In addition to the behaviours outlined above: 

• Transformation:  demonstrates proven transformation or Program management experience, with the ability to assure both Top Down and Bottom Up assessments: Perform a deep dive whilst maintaining an accurate helicopter view; leads discussions on solutions and strategic change with client’s COOs and Client head of transformations. 
• Resilience: Effectively deals with pressure, recovers quickly from set back and remains optimistic and persistent under adversity.  
• Proficient Project Sponsor: Takes overall accountability for delivery of assigned projects and the change that they bring.  
• Exceptional communication skills: appropriate verbal and written communication skills, Effective and Comfortable communicator, experienced presenter and able pitcher.
• Relevant practical experience to demonstrate the personal ability to deliver on the objectives outlined above 

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us at au.nz.recruitment@asia.bnpparibas.com

What is this position about?

As part of IT and Operations APAC (ITO), Client Engagement and Protection (ITO CEP) 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.

The AML Transaction Monitoring set-up was transferred from Compliance to ITO CEP in 2020, and is undergoing in-depth transformation in terms of governance, tool implementation, management of false hits etc, for a key risk area for the Bank.

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

Under the leadership of the AML TM L1 Team Head, the Business Analyst is responsible for performing Anti-Money Laundering Data Management and the necessary analysis in the context of AML projects in APAC that aim at further strengthening the regional AML Transaction Monitoring framework. The role is also required to work closely with Data Analytics teams to assist with data collection, assessment, process enhancement as well as to identify any data quality issues for reporting purposes. 

This is a regional role based in Singapore.

Primary Role Responsibilities

•    Work closely with AML Analysts to better understand their operational needs and partner with global or regional Data Analytics & IT teams to understand the various data points and systems internally and externally.

•    Leverage on such partnership to identify, test, fine-tune and define the patterns within data to deliver value for the AML chain and collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to accomplish any ad hoc projects or initiatives

•    Drive and manage AML TM L1 projects to deliver efficiencies

•    Define APAC AML TM Business Requirements and functional specifications 

•    Collect data and maintain proper AML data referential with full audit trail of changes

•    Monitor and supplement AML data feeds and maintain mapping of such data feeds

•    Conduct data analysis, identify data quality issues, assess the overall impact to the daily operations and fix them when relevant

•    Document analysis and decision rationale of any resolutions and changes made and propose and implement enhanced operational processes and tools with data process automation

•    Develop and maintain reporting / metrics to support governance meetings 

•    Present a holistic view of all aspects of AML risk and emerging trends to various stakeholders

•    Update and maintain the procedures relating to any data management process and ensure all data management processes are applied in compliance with BNPP Group policies

Other contributions

•    Coordinate LOD1 stakeholders (RMs, CLM, analysts …) to ensure a smooth workflow at Level 1

•    Support the team on tools User Acceptance Tests / tuning and document as per requirements

•    Support the team on AML analysis

•    Identify opportunities for process improvements 

•    Identify new emerging risks and propose appropriate strategies and techniques to mitigate

•    Ensure progress of projects is well managed with timely communication to relevant stakeholders

•    Drive the implementation of initiatives and operational process changes with a focus on innovation

•    Alert the manager on any AML or operational risk identified in day to day processes

What is required for you to succeed?

Behavioural Competencies

•    Constructive thinking, always looking for improvements within the team and organization

•    Flexible and autonomous within ability to work in a small team, open to new practices & methodologies in a rapidly changing and multi-cultural environment

•    Communicate clearly issues and objectives to all levels of the organization

•    Ability to manage under pressure, run multiple projects in parallel

Technical Competencies

•    Business Analysis:

o    Requirements gathering techniques: interviews, workshops, user observation

o    Requirements capturing: use cases, mock-ups, process flows

o    Functional specification documentation

o    Process modelling and re-engineering

•    Data Management

o    Strong data analysis, data management and problem-solving skills

o    Ability to define the necessary data to be collected and data sources

o    Ability to assess and maintain qualitative and structured data

o    Analysis skills to measure gaps between existing and target data set ups

o    Proficiency in excel and programming languages e.g., Python 

•    Workstream/Project Management:

o    Planning, co-ordination and execution of workstreams/project

o    Risk and issue tracking, management and resolution

o    Progress tracking, status reporting

•    Risk management and documentation:

o    Aptitude to understand different business models, product sets and risk factors

o    Clear and concise documentation of business requirements, functional specifications etc.

o    Control mind-set with capability to maintain proper audit trail on the long term

•    Testing/Tuning: (User Acceptance Testing)

o    Planning

o    Execution

o    Gaining user sign off

•    Knowledge and prior experience in Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, KYC/Due Diligence and/or investigations with Compliance or Regulatory experience

•    At least 7 years of experience (5+ years’ Business Analysis and relevant banking experience preferably in APAC)

•    2-5 years’ experience in AML Transaction Monitoring or Suspicious Activity Investigation is a plus

•    Certification from ACAMS or ICA 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 Financial Accountant is part of a team responsible for ensuring the Finance & Control department meets its Financial, Regulatory & Control obligations for all BNP Paribas Australian entities. 

Direct Responsibilities

 Controls 
  * Oversee the execution of Daily, Monthly and Quarterly first level controls for BNPP Sydney Branch, BPAC
  * Perform 2nd level control as required by APAC finance.

 Reporting 
  * Preparation and review of audit files for the external auditors
  * Preparation of daily LCR
  * Preparation of the local statutory financial statements and Annual Statutory returns
  * Provide assistance to APAC finance head office reporting team with data validation, reporting, analysis etc
  * Production of local regulatory reporting to APRA, ABS, RBA, ASIC, etc 

 Tax 
  * Preparation of quarterly tax effect accounting
  * Preparation of weekly withholding tax return
  * Preparation of information for tax returns
  * Preparation of the annual AIIR return

 General 

  * Back up other team members during leave
  * Assist Head of FR with OFS project and other up and coming projects such as Local Regulatory 5-year Road Map project, etc 
  * Provide support to other department on ad-hoc request

 Technical & Behavioral Competencies 
  * Accounting qualification
  * Membership of CFA/CA
  * Strong technical knowledge of Regulatory Reporting and experience in statutory account preparation.
  * Exposure to Australian Prudential Standards
  * Ability to work autonomously
  * Good understanding of financial products, control and risk assessment implications
  * Solid systems knowledge
  * Immediate level for Microsoft Word, Excel and Business Objects
  * Strong communication skills
  * Working knowledge of tax requirements.  Experience of preparation of various tax filings.
  * Ability to work to tight timelines and under pressure to ensure deliverables are achieved.
  * Banking experience preferred with an understanding of concepts such as capital requirements, risk/return analysis, credit risk, country risk, liquidity risk, transfer pricing etc. being desirable
  * Accountability and responsibility – committed to meeting objectives
  * Attention to detail
  * Team Orientation – works with the team to ensure timetables are met

 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 several 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

 [2] https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/(Opens in a new tab) 

 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  

The electronic trading client coverage role in Australia is a key part of the global execution offering.   As well as covering low touch execution for clients across APAC markets, the role also has responsibility to originate execution business from local institutional clients.  

Principal Role Accountabilities
  * Support the senior execution coverage person in the Australian / New Zealand execution services (EE & PT) business covering regional client execution as well as looking to expand and export business to APAC + rest of world from the domestic AU/NZ client base.
  * Collaborate with regional and global counterparts in APAC, US and EMEA with a focus on client coordination and net PnL outcomes.
* Daily coverage for Institutional, Hedge Fund, Quant & Systematic clients across APAC markets with a focus on AU and NZ.
  * Contribute to product development through client feedback on the electronic platform including algo performance and development requests.  Building trust with clients and internal stakeholders for shaping the EE product pipeline.
  * Understand and operate within the regulatory rules as dictated by the entity and markets you operate in.
  * Participating in industry events such as participation in FIX Trading community or AIMA.
  * Look to develop your technical skills through industry related courses such as DTR exam, CTA, CFA/CAIA etc

 What is required for you to succeed? 
  * We look for ambitious, confident individuals looking to make an immediate impact and willing to learn through instruction, asking questions and interact with various internal stakeholders and external clients.
* Must demonstrate professionalism and client management skills together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills.
  * Understanding of the equity markets & macroeconomic issues and be able to communicate these to internal stakeholders and external clients.
* Good prioritization skills and ability to work to tight deadlines, as well as work as part of a regional/global team.
  * Operate with excellence and the highest levels of integrity.
  * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Position Purpose

• Institutional Clients – FX & Rates Sales 
• Work with rest of the team to support overall FX  & Rates Sales franchise development in APAC with regional and international clients 
• Strong relationship with senior members of our t30 client set 

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Day to day client coverage as well as delivery of resources and content to clients and enrich the firm’s market intel with client feedback / thoughts
• Support team in broader coverage responsibilities
• Participate in various BNP initiatives across markets as well as the APAC business 

Contributing Responsibilities

• Overall support of FX & Rates Sales business in APAC based out of Singapore

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong team player
• Good aptitude to pick up product knowledge of FX & Rates requirements for Institutional Clients 
• Strong work ethic & good presentation capabilities
• In depth knowledge of Global FX & Asian Rates markets as well as strong client relationships 

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

Payment and Cash Management Operations (PCMO) Staff

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Ensure smoothness and accuracy of Payment and Receipts activities;
• Ensure correctness of supporting documents checking and ensure its consistency with local and group regulations;
• Manual input for payments via local clearing system;
• Control risks and minimize risks for assigned scope;
• Ability to give timely acknowledgements and responses to clients and RMs emails, queries and any other issues related to cash operations;
• Performing daily tasks for reconciliation; 
• Minimize incidents and ensure no similar mistakes;
• Other tasks as assigned from time to time.

“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.

Contributing Responsibilities

• To be back up for other Cash Management Officer;

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work under high pressure and high demand from stake holders, Compliance;
• Ability to adapt with frequent changes;
• Ability to collaborate / teamwork;
• Hardworking;
• Client focused;
• Ability to develop and adapt a process;
• Strong knowledge for Payment and Cash Management and risk control mindset.

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Bachelor holder related to Finance or 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

JOB CONTENT

ROLE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE

The Private Banking Sales professional will work closely with the Head of Wholesale Distribution & Private Bank in implementing and executing our sales strategy and is responsible for driving the distribution of the firm’s investment products to the global private banking segment in Singapore. The candidate will build strong client relationships, articulate the firm’s investment capabilities, and deliver solutions that help clients meet their financial objectives while achieving the company’s revenue goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES