2025 APAC Long Internship (Jul – Dec) – Global Markets, Derivatives Executions & Clearing Sales team – Singapore
We encourage you to apply for your program of choice as soon as possible, as we recruit on a rolling basis and may close applications before the advertised date, if all vacancies are filled.
Who can apply?
To be considered for the placement, you will:
- Apply as a penultimate or final year undergraduate in any discipline;
- On track for a GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 or above (or equivalent) in any discipline;
- Have to be fluent in spoken and written English (additional languages are an advantage); and
- Demonstrate an inquisitive mind-set, with analytical skills, mathematical aptitude, and a keen interest in latest finance topics as well as market trends.
Candidates with more than one application will not be processed – You are encouraged to review the different business lines and working locations before applying.
What you will do?
- Marketing
- Oversee and create new marketing material such as Brochures, product leaflets, websites, presentations, Newsletters
- Attend, organize and take actively part in seminars, conferences, presentations, pitches
- Work closely with relevant groups and networks in target countries to raise awareness for company, brand and products
- Develop, build up, maintain customer relationship database
- Map, collect and administer new clients data
- Create and supply management with relevant reports for marketing and sales activity
- Organize exhibition if applicable
- Support existing clients with any questions they have regarding products and processes
- Assist the Sales team to promote new products to existing customers
- Feed existing customers with information about Markets and Products
- Strengthen existing relationships
- Liaise with Clearinghouses and Exchanges to develop the platform, new products and bring clients to the market
- Promote the Voice & DMA execution services
- Business Development
- Develop new ideas and strategies for the development and approach of new markets, products and clients
- Work closely with exchanges and clearing houses to introduce new products and develop new
- Markets Develop marketing and sales strategies to enhance business model in Asia
- Work on TACs and NACs for new markets
- Work closely with vendors for new ways of connectivity, front ends and FIX and API
Competencies (Technical / Behavioral)
- Take initiative and results driven
- Strong interest in listed derivatives, exchanges, clearing houses, commodities and global markets in general
- Strong decision making and analytical skills – understand BNPP’s research and distribute it to a mass audience
- Hard working and persistent
- Be willing to work outside one’s job scope, yet still prioritizing the completion of core tasks within the job description
- Ability communicate professionally and exercise good judgment in all work contexts
- Needs to have an outgoing personality
- Strong team player
- Strong attention to detail
- Energetic – promote the BNP Paribas platform
- Client focused and commercial thinking
- Willingness to learn new skills when required on the job
- Open to new experiences
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and genuine interest in global markets
- Proficiency in Microsoft office (MS Word, Excel & Power point)
- Prior related internship within the banking industry is an advantage
- Background in a quantitative field such as actuarial science, computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics and statistics is an 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
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
- Able to work independently on financial consolidation of multiple funds/portfolios internal and external for year-end financial reporting purposes for a key client.
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
- Candidates fluent in Business Mandarin preferred as the role requires dealing with Mandarin-speaking clients
- Experience with Multifonds accounting system preferred
- Strong accounting knowledge
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Persistence / perseverance
- Good operational/technical skills
- Good analytical skills
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
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
Provide a brief description of the overall purpose of the position, why this position exists and how it will contribute in achieving the team’s goal.
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.
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
- Able to work independently on financial consolidation of multiple funds/portfolios internal and external for year-end financial reporting purposes for a key client.
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:
- Candidates fluent in Business Mandarin preferred as the role requires dealing with Mandarin-speaking clients
- Experience with Multifonds accounting system preferred
- Strong accounting knowledge
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Persistence / perseverance
- Good operational/technical skills
- Good analytical skills
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
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/
What is this position about?
The Operational Risk Officer is responsible to ensure current and emerging risks are proactively identified and managed through internal control mechanisms and procedures within BNPP SG Territory and Client Engagement and Protection perimeters to ensure compliance with BNPP Group standards and regulatory requirements. This includes local adaptation and execution of OPC methodologies, control plans, incidents investigations, procedures management and reporting to key stakeholders and Committee members.
What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like?
A typical day involves preparing and reviewing operational risk reports, coordinating with stakeholders across SEA, and supporting the OPC Head with emerging risk analysis. I also contribute to control testing reviews, incident analysis, and help ensure timely escalation and reporting of operational risk issues.
Primary Role Responsibilities
• Execute the OPC control plan and report results in BNPP system. Ensure organized and clear archiving of all evidence for controls’ performances and results.
• Ensure that control results are reviewed and analysed by the Entity Management and when relevant, operational teams / relevant stakeholders and the remediation action define plans when needed.
• In line with SEA and APAC Governance for operational risk management, provide a synthetic and clear vision of OPC controls results, as well as on related remediation actions and implementation status to Committee members.
• Analyse incidents in timely manner and define, jointly with relevant stakeholders, the corrective measures to mitigate risks and follow up on the implementation of remediation actions.
• Escalate to relevant level of management on operational risk incidents and/or recurring weaknesses.
• Perform regular risk identification and assessment of transversal controls in liaison with independent control functions when needed, ensuring validation by the relevant management level and consistency with defined risk tolerance.
• Identify and propose modifications to Operating Entities’ procedure accordingly to the outcome of the risk assessment and other risk events.
• Define and regularly update the control plan according to the outcome of the risk assessment, regulations and other risk events.
• Maintain and report to the management regularly on procedure update status.
• Provide guidance to other SEA OPC teams and provide training when required.
• Deliver appropriate and effective executive level communication.
Other contributions
• Participate in governance committee meetings and be informed of emerging risks.
• Contribute to information requests from relevant parties.
What is required for you to succeed?
• Good analytical skills and control mindset
• Ability to integrate various information and synthesize
• Good communication and presentation skills, with ability to interact with operations staff and Senior Management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Coordination and multi-tasking skill
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for statistical analysis and report production
Required education/certification/licenses
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Internal Control, Operational Risk in banking environment or Internal or External Audit function. Ideally with Experience on Financial Security matters (KYC, AML).
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
2025 APAC Long Internship (July – December) – Finance & Control – Singapore
We encourage you to apply for your program of choice as soon as possible, as we recruit on a rolling basis and may close applications before the advertised date, if all vacancies are filled.
Who can apply?
To be considered for the placement, you will:
- Apply as a penultimate year undergraduate in any discipline;
- On track for a GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 or above (or equivalent) in any discipline;
- Have to be fluent in spoken and written English (additional languages are an advantage); and
- Demonstrate an inquisitive mind-set, with analytical skills, mathematical aptitude, and a keen interest in latest finance topics as well as market trends.
Responsibilities
Contribute to Financial & Regulatory Reporting teams in:
- Assist in maintaining & enhancing existing PowerBI databases and, when needed, develop new PowerBI database for Singapore, in liaison with IT teams based in HK;
- Assist in guiding South-East Asia interested sites to tap on Singapore PowerBI knowledge and develop their own PowerBI databases;
- Assist in Ad hoc project.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies Technical:
- Good communication skills – written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple tasks (multi-tasking)
- Organization / Project management skills
- Ability to collaborate/Teamwork
- Proactivity
What is this position about?
· The position is essential in ensuring timely and accurate processing of FX, FX Options, Commodity Linked Investments (CLI), Non-Deliverables (NDF), FX Derivatives and Money Market transactions.
What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like?
· Process FX, FX Options, Commodity Linked Investments, Non-Deliverables (NDF),
FX Derivatives and Money Market transactions.
· Prepare settlement entries and payment messages.
· Support life cycle events of FX derivatives.
· Prepare client confirmations and advices.
· Handle counterparty confirmations.
Primary Role Responsibilities
· Perform trade input in Olympic system for non-interfaced transactions, and process FX trades in precious metals (Gold/Silver).
· Match FX Option Kondor-Plus (K+) tickets against termsheet / ICAT / Soho Blotter. Match client FX K+ tickets against FX Memos. To follow up / escalate any missing trade or discrepancies.
· Prepare and input fund transfer entries in Olympic system for settlement of NDF, FX Option or Money Market transactions.
· Prepare and process FX derivatives for periodic fixing / expiries and for knock-out event.
· Prepare trade confirmations and event advice to client.
· Prepare SWIFT messages (MT2XX/3XX/6XX/MX Pacs008) to settle payments with counterparties.
· Print counterparty confirmations and match them to respective trades.
· Consolidate signed counterparty long form confirmations, scan and return copies to counterparty.
Other contributions
· Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.
· To keep operational errors to a minimum by adhering strictly to internal procedures and observing applicable banking and regulatory requirements.
· To be well versed in the department’s and one’s role in the bank disaster recovery / BCP strategy and actively participate in BCP tests to ensure operational readiness.
What is required for you to succeed?
· At least 1 year experience in operations knowledge i.e. processing derivatives
· Attention to details and analytical
· Adaptable to changes
· Good team player
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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
What is this position about?
The role of the OPC Manager is to ensure the continuous operational risk management framework is implemented and adequately adapted. To achieve this objective, the OPC role supports Securities Services managers and works closely with the Line 2 Risk and Compliance teams.
Overview of the Role
The OPC mandate is to support Securities Services managers in:
- The identification, assessment and management of operational risks.
- The definition of risk appetite and the corresponding risk monitoring and mitigation framework.
General Responsibilities
Identification and assessment of risks and controls
- Support Securities Services managers in:
- Completing the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) –specifically, in the performance of risk identification, evaluation and validation of the Risk profile assessment and in defining action plans for high and notable risks.
- The identification and assessment of 3rd party risk and in defining and operating a risk mitigation and monitoring framework based on Group guidelines.
- The operational risk assessment of new activities, products or large projects.
- Follow up on remediation plans and conditions when necessary.
- Support operating entities in the application and adaption of the operational risk management framework, and ensure its compliance with Group and BP2S guidelines
Verification and controls assurance
- Support Securities Services managers in defining and deploying the generic control plan where necessary and implementing controls consistently with the local risk assessment.
- Challenge first level controls.
- Follow up unsatisfactory and marginally satisfactory results.
Operational Risk Incidents
- Ensure significant incidents are identified, alerted to management, analyzed and entered to incident management system.
- Management reporting on incidents.
Audit Recommendations
- Support Securities Services managers in implementing audit recommendations and permanent control actions.
- Follow up with those responsible for implementing recommendations.
- Produce reports and escalate upcoming and overdue recommendations.
Governance and reporting
- Ensure the Group and Securities Services governance and reporting framework is implemented.
- Actively contribute to non-financial risk committees locally and regionally.
Awareness and training
- Ensure awareness of operational risks and management across Securities Services.
- Provide training to both new and existing staff on the operational risk and permanent control framework.
Anti-Fraud
- Support Securities Services in the identification and assessment of internal and external fraud risks, and in the definition and performance of an anti-fraud control framework in compliance with Group guidelines, regulations and the risk environment.
- Ensure the existence of a fraud prevention and protection correspondent tasked with the implementation and adaption of the framework.
ISAE
- Help in the preparation and management of control testing.
- Support Securities Services managers in the ISAE certification – specifically in the review of exceptions and recommendations, escalation of answers to auditors where necessary and management comments.
- Follow up on the relevancy of controls included in the reports and in the implementation of action plans.
Other contributions
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
What is required for you to succeed?
- Strong Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Able to deliver training on operational risk topics
- Able to deliver presentations to large groups
- Analysis/Problem Assessment
- Stakeholder management
- Strong Influencing skills
- Teamwork
- Decision making
- Project management
Desired knowledge, skill, experience
- Tertiary qualified
- Ideally CA/CPA qualified
- Knowledge of operational risks and controls within financial services
- Knowledge and experience in financial services, including end-to-end process flows and associated risks and controls
- Knowledge and experience in an external/internal audit or risk management role
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 bnpp.hrss.recruitment.operations@asia.bnpparibas.com or +61 2 9216 8633 (and ask for the Talent Acquisition Manager in the HR Team).
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
What is this position about?
To support Credit Analyst in regard to 1) financial spreading with BNPP CRF system, 2) industry/sector data collection, and 3) daily news clipping for Coverage clients
Primary Role Responsibilities
- Financial spreading in BNPP CRF system to be reviewed by credit analysts
- Input key audited financial figures in excel sheet to simulate indicative rating
- Industry data collection & processing
- News clipping for Coverage clients
Other contributions
- Assist Head of CTCM with ongoing projects (MNC offshoring)
What is required for you to succeed?
- Good understanding about accounting principles and financial reports released via DART
- Good capacity in MS office tools, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Attention to details/rigor
- Good communication skills and strong team spirit
- Efficient working under time pressure
- High standards of accuracy
Required education/certification/licenses
- Bachelor degree with major in Business/Accounting/Economics
- Proficiency in English, both verbal and writing
Experience Level : 1 – 3 Years
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
InAsia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financialinstitutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 20,000employees* 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, BNP Paribas has a presence in 63 markets with more than 180,000 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
BNPParibas offers you an exciting career in an international business environmentthat is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationshipswith our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as aworking environment where you’re valued as part of the team.
https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/
2025 APAC Long Internship (Jul – Dec) – Global Banking APAC, Corporate Coverage
For: Undergraduatestudents in any disciplines from a recognized university
Duration: 6 months
Start date: July2024
Location: Singapore
Candidateswith more than one application will not be processed – You are encouraged toreview the different business lines and working locations before applying.
What you can expect?
Induction
You will be provided with a comprehensive induction, where you will be immersed in group training and discover more about the BNP Paribas Group.
Training
From day one, you will start your business specific technical and financial training, alongside personal skills development aimed at equipping you with the knowledge you need to get you the best possible start in your career. Working alongside our teams of industry leading specialists, you will gain on-the-job training throughout your 6 months programme taking you along a development path to build your expertise and broaden your base of skills.
What you will do?
Overview
- Experience and exposure across a variety of business lines and individuals
- Mentoring and guidance from senior professionals
- Understanding of data and technical skills across a range of products
- Understanding of process / workflow of working in an investment bank and as a coverage banker
Responsibilities
- To provide support in preparing client presentation materials, pitch books and internal meeting memos.
- Help to research and analyse companies and industries (e.g. financial statements analysis, industry/market secondary research, extract market data)
- Support team members in execution of deals, documentation.
- KYC, onboarding documentation and other administrative tasks
- Support team in specific ad-hoc projects (as and when assigned)
Requirements
- Basic knowlegde of financial analysis and credit risk
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and market databases (E.g. Bloomberg, factiva)
- Driven and takes initiative
- Quick thinker
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player and willing to learn
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 is responsible for managing the overall delivery of regulatory reporting and tax services to all our Asset and Fund Services clients.
This includes the following-
- Managing the client relationship from a regulatory and financial reporting perspective.
- Industry involvement in APRA, financial reporting and software user forums.
- Monthly, quarterly and annual deliverables
- Performing an internal audit function in ensuring accounting records are maintained and are accurate.
- Working with other departments to resolve internal and external queries.
All services delivered by this team are required to consider current legislative and regulatory requirements and they must comply with operational risk guidelines. The team is involved in all major projects and transitions. Also, the investigation, management and resolution of any client queries and issues which are directed to the team.
Summary of the role
The Manager will report directly to the Head of Financial Reporting and Tax Services, and will be responsible for managing a specialist team. The Manager will be responsible for the allocation of work to staff and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of reporting and calculation services to Clients in accordance with service level agreements.
On a day to day basis, the Manager provides support to the Senior Financial Accountants, enabling them to manage their clients and deliverables and assisting them to resolve specific queries with the client. The Manager is the escalation point for all of our clients.
Working with various teams and individuals in the Operations division, the Manager is enlisted with facilitating excellent client support and service; they deal in a pro-active and effective manner with clients, both internal and external.
Primary Role Responsibilities
- Manage the Senior Financial Accountants to facilitate them to act as the operational contact for a group of allocated clients and to participate in client service level reviews and other ad-hoc meetings. Act as the escalation point for the Senior Financial Accountants at these reviews and meetings.
- Ensure that allocated client profiles are managed and agreed with all the relevant stakeholders (including clients and fund administration).
- Ensure that deliverables to clients are delivered accurately and on time in accordance with agreed Service level agreements (SLA).
- Ensure that client queries are resolved in a timely manner and that any issues are escalated to the Head of Financial Reporting & Tax Services.
- Ensure testing of templates, processes and system changes are completed accurately and on time to ensure compliance with current legislation and internal policies.
- Provide transitions support towards the setup of new portfolios or restructures as per client instructions.
- Perform formal supervision and controlled self-assessment testing of procedures and deliverables with our agreed risk management framework.
- Participate and actively drive initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and reducing operational risk within the business.
- Provide training and development to staff within the team and be able to manage their expectations and development over time.
- Support the wider team at peak periods and act as the operational cover for other staff, including other team managers within Financial Reporting.
What is required for you to succeed?
The successful candidate will have at least 6-8 years Australian management experience within the financial services industry and have extensive financial reporting and APRA compliance experience in dealing with unit trusts and super funds.
As the role involves managing a team of operational and technical professionals, it is envisaged that the individual would have a proven track record in managing individuals and stakeholders and developing them over time.
- Able to investigate and resolve technical issues impacting our deliverables to clients and be able to operationalise that solution.
- Knowledge of fund accounting, financial reporting and APRA reporting and related operational risk and compliance requirements of the client service function.
- Good understanding of the application of tax principles in relation to unit trusts and the impact on its unitholders.
- Up to date knowledge of Australian Accounting and APRA reporting standards
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and comfortable in dealing with
- Demonstrated people management and time management skills.
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 bnpp.hrss.recruitment.operations@asia.bnpparibas.com or +61 2 9216 8633 (and ask for the Talent Acquisition Manager in the HR Team).
https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/
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