The Global Markets Group (“CMG”) sits within Global Banking at BNP Paribas responsible for all lending and debt advisory with particular focus on event driven situations including project and acquisition finance in support of the bank’s clients including Infrastructure Funds for which CMG retains coverage responsibility.

Given the longstanding sector focus, energy, infrastructure and resources remain highly important (though not the sole) sectors of focus, with particular focus on supporting the transition to a low carbon economy across sectors in line with the bank’s net zero commitment by 2050. To that end, the bank is looking to build its presence in renewables, new energy and metals of the future. CMG is also responsible for sustainable finance where the bank has a leading presence globally as well locally where it has led market-leading transactions including the first syndicated sustainability linked loan and first green loan in Australia.

What would your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like?

The primary responsibility of the role is to assist the CMG team with analytical and reporting assistance in the context of growing a profitable and sustainable business franchise in the energy and infrastructure sector within the region.

The analyst, in collaboration with its direct report(s) and the CMG team, will be responsible for:

Responsibilities (Direct):

* Due Diligence and industry research on behalf of the CMG team;
* Financial and Credit risk assessment on new and existing client files.
* Portfolio-wide management, prudential monitoring and timely reporting including new credit proposals, periodic waiver and amendment requests, client annual reviews (required to be undertaken both in written submissions and with financial modelling);
* Ensuring CMG’s portfolio is in managed in compliance with internal policies and guidelines;
* Prepare, read and manipulate financial models for existing clients, upcoming opportunities or transactions; and
* Budget analysis, modelling and reporting including wider responsibilities in regards to ad-hoc group reporting as necessary.

Responsibilities (Contribution):

* Assistance with marketing and deal origination for financing products and advisory mandates;
* Assistance with due diligence on new and existing client files as required including assistance with execution responsibilities where directed; and
* Client facing support (together with the relevant Director or Vice President) through ongoing management of the client portfolio and in respect of new opportunities.

Performance shall be established by way of agreed objectives and assessed by following criteria:

* Quality and depth of analysis and demonstration of clarity of thought;
* Decisiveness and a willingness to make recommendations, and ability to justify these recommendations;
* Responsiveness and timely completion of reports, scopes and other written output required of the role;
* Ability to identify, analyse and communicate upon key risks and available mitigants for the bank;
* Initiative, innovation and contribution of ideas in a pro-active manner;
* Ability to meaningfully contribute to and work within a team environment; and
* Ability to engender trust with external stakeholders, colleagues, management and other BNPP’s internal stakeholders including risk, credit, legal and compliance departments and product partners through consistent demonstration of transparency, professionalism and clear and appropriate communication.

What is required for you to succeed?

* Tertiary degree qualified in finance, accounting, commerce, law and/or engineering;
* Post graduate business qualification (eg MBA, M. App. Fin.) desirable; and
* Previous experience within the Energy, Infrastructure and Resources sectors desirable.
* Conduct – Operates at all time with high ethical standards.
* Attention to detail – Ensures accuracy and implements processes to ensure quality of output.
* Professionalism – Ensures high personal standards in all areas of work;
* Commercial Focus – Demonstrates awareness of the wider business market and the need to drive actions that lead to profitability. Understands how their contribution to business objectives can impact on profitability;
* Communication and Presentation

– Oral: Expressing ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Adjusting communication style to match the needs of the audience.
– Written: Expressing ideas clearly in all written documents. Using professional, appropriate language at all times, and adhering to the use of the BNPP Email Protocols.

* Strong customer focus – passionate about delivering best service to clients.
* Strong numerical and quantitative analysis skills – Understands and evaluates numerical data, tables, charts or graphs. Performs calculations, makes comparisons and combines quantitative information to present reasoned conclusions;
* Financial decision making – Undertakes actions requiring the analysis of financial information. Develops alternative courses of action or recommendations that are based on logical assumptions and factual information;
* Planning & Execution – Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages own time and resources to meet deadlines and quality standards;
* Resilience – Continues to work effectively and pursue goals when faced with obstacles, periods of change and uncertainty, or resistance from others. Maintains effectiveness in uncertain or ambiguous situations;
* Team Orientation – Works with the team and the broader organisation towards shared goals and treats all colleagues and clients as partners and with respect at all times; and
* Technical/professional knowledge – Demonstrates a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in job related areas. Keeps abreast of current developments and trends in area of expertise.

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 or 9221 3026

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

More information
[2] BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey
[3] BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

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

• University degree
• Relevant banking experience
• Must fulfill the fit and proper criteria of relevant regulators
• Relevant language skills

What is this position about?

The Head – Finance is primary responsible for the coordination of the accounting closing, together with local stakeholders, the Finance Regional Platform (HK and ISPL FSS) and ISPL Finance. He/She shall be responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts and local regulatory reporting.

In this role, he/she acts as main contact point of the Manila Branch Management regarding all Finance-related topics and contributes to the strategic development of the local activities in full compliance with accounting standards, local regulations, and internal control requirements.

The Head – Finance is required to have a good understanding of the activity dynamics of the entity that he/she supervises, manage upcoming accounting requirements, and give pro-active advice and opinions as a member of the Management Team of the entity.

Primary Role Responsibilities

1.     Ensure that Manila branch comply with Regional and Head Office instructions, including those for Forecasts/Budgets:

–  Work with Regional Platform Heads closely

–  Ensure accounts are properly maintained and controlled

–  Perform relay role with local Businesses and Functions to assist in Head Office Reporting 

2.     Ensure compliance with the Regulatory requirements

–  Guarantee the accurate and timely production of the various reporting (Statutory, Head Office, Tax and Fiscal, Liquidity, Management), in compliance with BNPP Policy and local regulations.

–  Liaising with external auditors to produce internal and audited statements.

3.     Ensure that Manila branch fully comply with Corporate Tax laws and Regulations:

–  Perform required reporting accurately and on time

–  Ensure Global/Regional Transfer Pricing Agreements, Bilateral Agreements, Service Level Agreements and Business Agreements are in place, conform with legal, tax and regulatory requirements and are kept up to date in liaison with Regional Tax Department and that Agreements are respected (billing methodology, frequency, KPI reporting, etc)

–  Ensure Management and the Regional Tax Department are advised of any tax issues in a timely manner

–  Liaise with external advisors for Tax Compliance services and for Tax Advisory services

4.     Perform accounts payable function for Manila branch:

–  Staff Claims, Supplier Payments and Intergroup Invoicing (payments in and out) to be performed by Finance Operations Platform (FOP) in ISPL under Group’s standardized procedures

–  Validation of the expenses and payments amounts

–  Optimize where possible (electronic payments, grouping of invoicing, etc)

5.     Liaise with Regional Finance Teams to ensure full alignment:

–  Practise close coordination with Regional Heads to keep abreast of changes, focuses, priorities

–  Contribute to Regional initiatives and ensure local application is fully in line

–  Participate actively in decision making at Regional level ensuring that Manila branch is heard and has appropriate influence

6.     Ensure Group’s operational control framework with regards Finance is effectively followed:

–  Ensure written procedures exist and are up to date

–  Define and regularly review Key Performance and Risk Indicators (KPI’s and KRI’s)

–  Ensure proper recording in FORECAST with corrective and preventative actions clearly identified and follow-up on their implementation

Other contributions

–  Maintain Cash Flows of the Company and also facilitating reduction in finance costs

–  Prepare of variance reports on actual vis-à-vis the budget / forecast of the Company

–  Prepare manual calculation of fixed assets depreciation if any

–  Ensure that the physical verification of fixed assets is carried out for the Company as per Group guidelines

–  Liaise with the regulators and consultants appointed for handling routine activities from time-to-time

–  Liaise with Professional Firms for seeking opinion on various finance matters

What is required for you to succeed?

–  Good knowledge on Finance, Tax, internal control, local regulations

–  Team leader, with carefulness, confidence, responsibility

–  Analytical skills, leadership qualities, eye for detail.

–  Presentation skills, confident in approach.

–  Communication skills & ability to manage stress

–  Organized, solution oriented, leading by example

Required education/certification/licenses

–  CPA from The Philippine Institute of Certified Accountants (PICPA) or equivalent

–  Master degree specialized in Finance, Accounting and Taxation

–  10-15 years of Post Qualification experience

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