What is this position about?

Description of the Department: 

The Tax Services team is a customer focused team; they support the business and client activities of the Operations division of BNP Paribas Securities Services.  The team works in partnership with our clients to ensure all client deliverables are met accurately and on time. The team also has extensive interaction and dealings with 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 Tax Services team is responsible for managing the successful delivery of tax operations services to all our clients. 

This includes the following- 

• Managing the client relationship from a tax reporting perspective. 
• Ownership of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc client tax deliverables. 
• Maintenance of tax reporting infrastructure and templates.
• Tax process control and risk management.
• Working with other departments to resolve internal and external queries.
• SME involvement in transitions and projects.

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 and internal queries or issues which are directed to the team.

Summary of the Role:

The Senior Tax Accountant, Tax Technical will report directly to the Tax Manager of the Tax Technical team within Tax Services and is responsible for managing the timely and accurate delivery of reporting and calculation services to clients in accordance with service level agreements. This role is a client facing role and manages the clients and their auditors during tax reporting periods.

In addition to managing the tax reporting for their clients, they will be primarily involved in the review of unit trust distributions and other tax calculations performed by the Tax Operations team.

They are also heavily involved in the testing of processes and templates, update of standard operating procedures, and act as a subject matter expert on client transitions and projects.

Primary Role Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely delivery of tax reporting deliverables. 
• Review distribution calculations, discovery calculations, superannuation fund tax calculations and tax returns.
• Manage clients and auditors throughout the tax audit process.
• Review and maintenance of client tax profiles and security static data used to drive reporting and tax calculations.
• Attending to and responding to client queries. 
• Adherence to operational compliance and risk policies. 
• Assist in the completion of projects, including testing of tax templates. 
• Subject matter expert on projects and transitions.
• Review and provide direction on complex corporate actions.
• Provide tax training to the team and operations (as required). 
• Actively participate and contribute to meeting other team deliverables. 

Other contributions

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

What is required for you to succeed?

• Approximately 5+ years commercial experience in tax compliance working with unit trusts and/or superannuation funds
• Detailed knowledge of tax accounting principles for financial instruments, trusts, and/or superannuation funds.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, reporting and related operational risk and compliance requirements of the client service function
• Qualified Accountant/Tax specialist qualifications
• Experience using central accounting systems and producing reconciliations 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated history of managing clients and auditors at yearend

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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Award Obtained

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

What is this position about?

The position holder is responsible for managing run-the-bank (RTB) agenda for APAC Cash Operations.

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

Primary Role Responsibilities

1.    Manage Ops incidents to ensure all corrective and preventive actions are implemented promptly and effectively including across APAC as part of wider lessons learnt.

2.    Coordinate and manage BAU ops activities during IT incidents to ensure no or minimal ops impact such as missing COT, errors, cash out, etc.

3.    Help coordinate any reviews by IG, FS, regulators, etc.to ensure that all observations/findings are reviewed at regionally level before acceptance and track/ensure all findings are rectified timely and effectively.  All findings should be shared across APAC as part of sharing and awareness.

4.    Ensure that all ORUS controls are appropriate and are properly implemented/executed across APAC – (Operations Risk monitoring Unified System)

5.    Ensure that all mandatory trainings are completed on time.

6.    Participate and/or drive thematic reviews as and when required to drive process improvements to enhance STP, operational efficiencies & process controls.

7.    Active participation on ad hoc tasks, projects as assigned by Management from time to time, including preparation of MIS/ KPI data and reports for management reporting

8.    Group generic responsibilities:

•    Bring Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework

•    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. 

What is required for you to succeed?

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

•    Cash Mgmt products & Operations knowledge & experience

•    Cash IT system knowledge

•    Systems & process

•    Control awareness & operational risk skills

•    People skills & Mgmt experience

•    Good Communication skills

•    Customer & Service Focus 

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/

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Award Obtained

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

What is this position about?

•    To coordinate and support the Business Continuity Management activities for Singapore and Southeast Asia sites

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

•    To work with businesses on their continuity requirements, assist with the Crisis Management Team on any emergencies. The job requires lot of communication with both front and back office staffs, understand their needs and explain the Group and Regulatory requirements clearly to them at the same time.

Primary Role Responsibilities

To work under the supervision of and in cooperation with the manager of the BCM team within Organization and Control.

•    To implement the Group BCM program for Singapore and SEA following both the BNPP Group and

•    Regulatory BCM policies and guidelines

•    To enforce the BC governance through the BC Steering Committee of Singapore Territory

•    To assist the Crisis Management Committee in the crisis management process

•    To provide advisory services on BCM methodology, implementation, testing and governance to SEA sites

•    To assist in supervising the compliance of BCM requirements for the SEA sites

•    To act as a point of contact for rollout of BCM tools and methodologies in SEA territory

•    To ensure the business recovery solutions are implemented and tested periodically

Other contributions

•    To participate in the evaluation, testing and implementation of BCM documentation and crisis management tools

•    To contribute to the Permanent Control framework

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

•    Ability to synthetize / simplify

•    Ability to deliver / Results driven

•    Ability to understand, explain and support change

•    Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee & trainings 

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/

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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 E2E Coordinator’s primary focus is to oversee the KYC journey of the onboarding or periodic review of a Legal Entity until account opening or operationally ready to trade, acting as the point of contact to address any KYC related matters for the LE and internal stakeholders.

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

Primary Role Responsibilities

•    Ensure the client receives the highest standard KYC experience: based on business governance, business priority preferences and operational capacity, manage the transversal pipeline. Also, optimize pipeline within a business group and synchronize Next Review Dates of legal entities.

•    Confirm with Business the entities (including existing and anticipated secondary sites if any) to recertify or to terminate. Also, inform other legal entities of trigger events occurring within the business group.

•    Ensure that KYC Data Officer uses all available internal and external sources for document collection during gap analysis.

•    Collect remaining documents from client (including local add-on of secondary sites, if any). Share reusable documents and/or waivers with other legal entities to be onboarded or recertified in a later phase.

•    Communicate effectively the onboarding / recertification status to internal stakeholders and client when needed. Also, act as the correspondent between the client, business and other internal functions all along the KYC process. When applicable, ensure connectivity to relevant client applications while onboarding clients. Also to act at SME for the team and all stakeholders. 

•    Provide assistance to Business for KYC related tasks. Also, handle KYC related inquiries quickly to reduce any delay and/or loss of business and continually seek ways to improve KYC process and client journey by leveraging on client feedback.

•    Orchestrate efficient and effective coordination with all internal teams: coordinate the whole KYC process of onboarding / recertification / trigger events and business extension, from the request initiation to KYC validation. Also, coordinate joint decisions within business group legal entities when required.

•    Ensure timely escalation in case of blocks and facilitate resolution actions to address identified risks and blocking points. Also, oversee internal teams involved in KYC process and ensure defined KPIs are met (including lead time).

•    Facilitate connection with secondary sites stakeholder (if necessary) to make sure their specificities are taken into account and provide help to Primary Site Senior KYC Officer during validation coordination with other sites.

•    When applicable, coordinate the whole onboarding process, including account opening, with relevant stakeholders.

Other contributions

•    Contribute to the Permanent Control framework. 

•    Contribute to reliable data quality.

•    Ability to interpret and articulate the guidelines provided by the Group Policies and Procedures to govern the KYC/AML process.

•    Implement global initiatives in the region (including but not limited to automation, process improvement or digitalization plans)

What is required for you to succeed?

Technical & Behavioural Competencies

•    Ability to synthetize/simplify

•    Client focused

•    Communication skills – oral & written

•    Organizational skills

•    Ability to anticipate business/strategic evolution

•    Compliance – Know Your Client – KYC

Requirements:

•    At least 7 to 10 years of working experience in KYC/AML areas, risk or controls functions, preferably in Corporate Banking and experience in client onboarding and periodic review

•    Familiar with regulatory requirements pertaining to KYC/AML, e.g., MAS 626.

•    Ability to be client centric while balancing business needs and controls.

•    Be able to work under time constrains and handle well the pressure, excellent communication skills

•    Self-driven and a team player with strong interpersonal skills to communicate, influence and negotiation

•    An efficient solutions provider with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

•    Proficient with handling data, and able to perform functions on Excel, such as Vlookup/Xlookup, Pivoting and generating various graphs / charts to meet management needs, etc, 

•    Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, strong presentation and slides design skills, able to prepare and present as per business/stakeholders’ needs

•    Good command of both written and spoken English. The ability to speak / read additional languages is an advantage

•    Certification as an AFC specialist (e.g., CAMS / Diploma in AML, Governance and Risk) with a recognized institution will be 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/

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BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

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

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

As part of CIB APAC’s Capital Markets Group (CMG), Loan Capital Market (LCM) is responsible for the origination of financing solutions with clients and prospects of BNPP across the Asia Pacific region, including with corporates, financial sponsors, promoters, financial institutions and MNCs.

LCM originates a wide range of loans across the credit spectrum, across the entire capital structure and across a wide array of situations, ranging from vanilla loans to complex/structured transactions across Asia-Pacific. LCM works in close coordination with other CIB/BNP teams, in particular Coverage teams, Distribution/Syndicate teams and other regional or global product lines.

The role is to act as a Director in the origination and execution of financing solutions / loans with a primary focus on SEA/India/Australia. The Director will be based in Singapore report to the Head of Loan Capital Markets, S&SEA and Australia

Responsibilities

Direct responsibilities:

• Originate and execute financing transactions for Private Equity firms with a primary focus on India/SEA/Australia (and from time to time in other parts of APAC as required in particular in the context of trees), whether control situations, portfolio company level financings, fund financings, minority stakes, etc
• Work closely with M&A, Wealth Managment, Corporate & FIC Coverage or Sector teams across branches in APAC to originate and execute leveraged financings for corporates 
• Originate, syndicate and close syndicated, club and bilateral loans with corporate borrowers with a primary focus on Japan and North Asia 
• Adopt a solution-driven origination approach, pushing solutions over products, with a particular focus on originating value-adding/structured loan situations, in particular: 1) integrated solutions combining loans with other IBA products (DCM, ECM, M&A, hedging), 2) event-driven financings, 3) bridge loans (bridge to bonds, IPO’s, share placement, M&A/Asset disposals, etc), 4) senior+subordinated loan solutions across the capital structure, etc
• Contribute to grow the franchise outside the historical senior TLA market for LBOs and across the capital structure and geographies in line with current market trends, working closely with Syndication desk on the private credit side and BNP US/EMEA teams on cross-border transactions/placements:
• European/US TLB structures for Asian PE funds and borrowers
• Structures targeted at institutional investors/private credit, including with back-leverage
• Mezzanine/subordinated debt 
• Drive discussions with clients and own/coordinate internal/external progress of transactions including pitches/proposals/term sheets/credit papers/documentation from lead to closing
• Coordinate with Syndication desk on pricing, underwriting and distribution strategies
• Leverage broader BNPP’s coverage, products and distribution capabilities in APAC + EMEA/US, in particular on cross-border transactions
• Answer RFPs timely, always strive to beat deadlines, high reactivity to client requests
• Regular meetings with clients to provide market updates, maintain close proximity and remain top of mind
• Together with Countries/Coverage teams, proactively identify new prospects which could be attractive for the bank, develop and pitch financing ideas and solutions to customers and new prospects
• Maintain databases of PE portfolios and carry out regular analysis and dialogue with PE firms to identify and pitch financing opportunities or exit / acquisition opportunities with M&A and Sector teams
• Manage portfolio, monitor closely credit performance and contribute internally and externally on problem files, including major waivers, restructurings, etc
• Achieve revenue and commercial intensity KPI’s 
• Accelerate loans distribution in primary/secondary to increase profitability of deals and LCM as a whole
• Systematically push and pitch internally and externally cross-sell including GM
• Maintain for own deals and activity up to date and accurate data bases, systems, portfolio, pipeline, meeting and other reports as well as financial/income forecasts, budget preparation, etc
• Impeccable conduct and strict individual ccompliance with all applicable compliance, conduct, other policies
• Contribute to the achievement of LCM’s yearly budget
• Be the first line of defense on Risk/Credit/Compliance

Technical and Behavioral Competencies required

• Ability to build relationships and convince internal and external stakeholders
• Deep understanding of various loan products and ability to put together complex structures/transactions
• Relationships/network with PE firms and MLA banks as well as corporates/promoters and private credit funds / institutional investors ideally
• Track-record in originating and closing structured loans across the credit spectrum
• Understanding of other IB products (ECM, DCM, M&A, hedging) 
• Deep understanding of the PE industry
• Impeccable track-record on credit analysis / risk monitoring
• Ability to handle a large number of situations at the same time
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams 
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Pro-activity, dynamism, initiative, commitment to pitch and persistence in origination
• Autonomy, flexibility adaptability, ability to solve problems, think outside the box and develop complex financing solutions
• Commitment to commercial intensity and willingness to beat quantitative and qualitative targets
• Strategic thinking, business development skills and business acumen
• Leadership skills and ability to inspire and develop teams and juniors
• Ability to work with a mix of global, regional and local teams and connect/coordinate with the US/EMEA Global Banking teams, CMG and M&A / sector teams in particular
• Strong commitment, ability to work flexible hours and travel extensively
• High work ethics and Integrity

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor degree
• At least 10 years’ experience in loan origination and structuring with a leading bank 
• Proven syndicated/structured/complex loans origination/closing track-record

Position Purpose

The Fund Administration Team is a customer-focused team servicing Asset Owners and Asset Managers.  Asset Owners consist of Life Insurance Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Superannuation Funds.  Asset Managers manage Trusts and Managed Funds 

The teams are responsible for the generation of accurate client service including:

• Unit Pricing
• Fund Accounting
• Reporting
• Tax administrative services

They have extensive interaction and dealings with various managers and teams within the Operations Division including Fund Administration colleagues, Investment Administration teams, Custody Operations and other internal BNP Paribas Securities Services teams namely the Risk Control & Finance function and Relationship Management.

All services delivered by this team are required to consider current legislative and regulatory requirements and they must comply with operational risk guidelines.  Also the investigation, management and resolution of any client queries and issues which are directed to the team.  Finally the team supports the ongoing fulfilment of service delivery to clients through representation alongside the Relationship Management function.

The role of Senior Fund Accountant plays an important role in supporting the service delivery of the Fund Administration team and acting as a mentor to the Fund Accountant. The Senior Fund Accountant verifies and reviews the work of the Fund Accountants who prepare and produce accurate and quality reporting in line with SLA targets. Specifically the generation of:

• Regulatory reporting
• Statutory reporting
• Unit pricing reports
• Accounting reports
• Tax reports; and 
• Resolution of client  and or interdepartmental issues and ad hoc queries

All reports generated should be of a standard consistent with policies and meet legislative requirements.  The Senior Fund Accountant also calculates and / or performs first level review in relation to Tax Services including BAS/GST, distributions, taxable income computations and tax returns on behalf of clients.  As such they must have sound numeracy and analytical ability and they are capable and pro-active in problem solving and resolution.  They gain satisfaction through completing quality work and finalising tasks to required timelines.

Responsibilities

Senior Fund Accountants will have direct client contact as they are responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of Client reports in accordance with SLA’s. This can include unit pricing, month end report packs, distribution calculations, taxable income calculation and BAS/ GST once reports have been verified as correct. 

Their role also comprises substantial inter-departmental contact and as such they require excellent interpersonal ability as well as the ability to interact with clients and deal with queries and technical issues in a professional and a calm manor.  They have a service ethic and a quality focus applied in the way they operate and the work they produce.  As required, they investigate and assist with ad-hoc queries.  They consider and meet operational risk and compliance requirements in their work preparation and they maintain relevant compliance records.

They contribute to building and sustaining client relationships by supporting the efforts of the Account Managers, Client Service Managers and the broader team.  They are motivated to achieve individual and team goals and to growing their technical ability and knowledge.  They do this through participation in on-the-job training and education, remaining aware of policy and regulatory change.  They share their knowledge freely.  They also ensure their technical development is current through ongoing study or participation in industry groups.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies required

Technical

• Experience in fund accounting, unit pricing and a good understanding of tax services.
• Technical accounting ability.  Knowledge of fund accounting, unit pricing, reporting and Tax and related operational risk and compliance requirements of the client service function.  
• Systems experience and understanding of Hi-Portfolio, PControl unit pricing system and MS Word & Excel

Behavioural

• Accountability – Committed to achieving the organisation’s objectives.  Demonstrates perseverance and is accountable for own actions.
• Attention to detail – Ensures accuracy and implements processes to ensure quality of output.  Ensures high personal standards in all areas of work 
• Client Focus – Complete commitment to provide professional, intelligent and timely responses to our clients’ needs and to changes in the market
• Commitment – Committed to our customers, shareholders and employees. Demonstrates enthusiasm towards the organization and motivation to add value and be part of the organization.
• Change management – Displays flexibility to change and is open to new ideas.  Encourages others to be open to innovation.  Values feedback and gives people scope and confidence to generate ideas.
• Communication – 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.
• Individual Leadership – Uses an appropriate interpersonal style to inspire and guide colleagues towards goal achievement.  Adjusts behaviour to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals. Leads by example.
• Innovation – Proactively looks for opportunities for continuous improvement and thinks creatively
• Responsiveness – Adapts when facing new or unforeseen situations.  Delivers on time the required service.
• Risk awareness – Adheres to the organisation’s processes and procedures.  Demonstrates a good understanding of compliance issues and implements work practices that minimise operational and reputational risk
• Team Orientation – Works with the team and the broader organisation towards shared goals and treats all colleagues and clients as partners

Experience and Qualifications required

Experience, in fund accounting, unit pricing and some tax with an understanding of the full service model of master custody.  You have awareness of financial market securities and fund products for which you provide accounting services.  You have the ability to provide pragmatic and commercial solutions in problem solving.

The successful candidate has an inquisitive and questioning mindset and good time management skills, with the ability to meet critical deadlines in the area.  You demonstrate sound numeracy and analytical ability as well as management capabilities (although management experience is not a necessity for this level of role) to enable a collaborative and supportive approach to mentoring Fund Accountants.  You have experience in:

• Unit pricing
• Regulatory & statutory reporting
• Tax reporting 
• Valuation and Accounting
• Distributions  or Taxable Income Calculations 
• Tax Returns 
• Working in diverse teams
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of staff

You have had experience in the completion of MIS and client reporting (as above) on a timely basis and in line with legislative requirements and organisational operational risk and compliance policies.  You demonstrate a quality focus ensuring reports and the handling of queries or issues meet the requirements of departmental or client Service Level Agreements.  

Operating from a customer-focused work ethic, you have the ability to think with an improvement focus, always looking to enhance the service you and the team provide.   You demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively written and verbal and you have good interpersonal skills.  You have experience in liaising and working effectively with colleagues across various teams.

You have the ability to question or escalate issues for resolution. You actively seek to resolve queries or reconciliation items for the clients you support, ensuring appropriate treatment. You ensure work completed meets compliance standards in terms of signoff. You enjoy participating fully in a team, assisting with the technical growth and development of team members where possible.

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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Award Obtained

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

What is this position about?

APAC Transformation’ mandate is two-fold :

•    Support strategic transformation initiatives or large, complex strategic programs

•    Business improvement projects to improve efficiency of processes & organizations 

APAC Transformation projects are undertaken with a wide range of client franchise encompassing the full APAC region: CIB and IFS businesses, Coverages, Functions and Countries.

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

Direct Responsibilities

?    Manage large, complex transformation programs specific to APAC or in connection with global initiatives or specific metiers/functions

?    Manage from 1 to 2 Transformation Associates according to project needs

?    Secure end-to-end implementation of strategic transformation initiatives

?    Drive business / process / organizational improvement projects through consulting mindset, ensuring solid framing of projects and impactful & quality delivery

?    Derive viable solutions through deep-dive analysis, problem solving, process/organization re-engineering, target operating model design etc.

?    Present findings, pain points, recommendations and project status to Senior Sponsors and projects’ stakeholders

?    Enrich the client satisfaction by managing client and stakeholder relationships and showing agility to adjust to changing dynamics / needs of an engagement

?    Act as coach for Transformation Associates & Senior Transformation Associates and be a member of appraisal committee, contributing to performance appraisal and personal development plan

?    Actively contribute to team development through continuous feedback to improve the team, sharing best practices and actively engage in transversalities of the team

What is required for you to succeed?

?    Minimum 12 years of total experience, of which minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Business Project Management, Transformation Programs and Process & Organization Consulting 

?    Minimum 5 years of working experience in banking and financial industries

?    Experience in leading transversal transformation programs and/or business improvement projects involving senior management stakeholders

?    Experience in leading the design and implementation of Target Operating Model (business improvement / process efficiency / organizational efficiency / offshoring / regulatory) projects

?    Candidates with knowledge of Corporate Banking / Capital Markets / Global Markets / Securities Services products and processes

?    Strong planning, organization and stakeholder management skills

?    Ability to navigate the project & organizational complexities with courage, transparency and resilience

?    Ability to go into operational details, yet create a synthetic view for senior management  

?    Good communication, problem solving and analytical skills

?    Focus on business impact and client satisfaction at all times through solid delivery of projects

?    Travel in APAC countries may be required

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

BNP securities services require IT Application production support manager to support different technological activities used by the location. IT support manager will liaise with relevant IT teams to resolve production issues and incidents. To manage & coordinate any security associated risk for the assets managed by Securities services IT Singapore. IT application production support manager will also support the head of IT securities services Singapore in all IT related matters: local IT application support, service delivery management, IT analysis and assist in digital transformation projects. A key part of the role involves oversight of services provided by respective functional IT teams within the group.

Key Responsibilities

IT Services Manager

• Provide onsite support to local users in liaising with relevant IT teams to resolve production issues and incidents. Ensure IT incidents are logged, reviewed and adequate action plans are implemented by respective teams. Where client deliverables are impacted, ensure appropriate information is provided for client communication.
• To provide local support for all IT topics relating to the Business continuity plan (BCP) & DRP.
• To facilitate and provide local IT support in new business/client implementation by working with users on appropriate development requests and prioritization, liaise with IT application teams on appropriate system enhancements. Where development is local, liaise with Chennai development team and take lead to follow up on progress. Where short term End User Computing is deployed, ensure this is properly controlled.
• To conduct & lead service reviews with relevant IT teams, maintain documentation, highlight to management any quality or performance issues, and make recommendation to improve. Ensure oversight of IT service providers are in line with MAS outsourcing guidelines.
• Represent and responsible for IT function for Securities services in Singapore and take ownership to address all queries, questions in relation to Technology. Work with other IT teams to ensure Singapore business and regulatory requirements are adequately met where it relates to Technology. Provide recommendation to plans, strategies, resourcing and organization to ensure the IT function is appropriately supported to fulfil business and regulatory obligations.
• To manage and support the local IT production assets hosted in Singapore for the securities services business unit.

IT and Digital Transformation

• Be the main point of contact of all the IT changes on any applications and all Digital initiatives.
• To coordinate & facilitate the IT projects until the deployment with overseas IT, Digital teams and requesters.
• Main point of contact to liaise with the overseas IT team to implement the local needs when validated (Digital and IT initiatives)
• As IT Champion for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation activities for Securities services Singapore, drive the digital projects to successful digitalization and participate to global and regional digital meetings to update and share automation opportunities.
• Encourage the IT and digital transformation by helping the team to identify their needs and accept the changes.
• Monitor all the IT, Digital changes and initiatives in the project portfolio with the project Management officer (PMO)
• Update the project management officer on the status of each IT and Digital Projects: project milestones, budget execution, vendor evaluation.
• To anticipate projects risks and ensure proper governance processes and that activities are clear and followed through.
• Escalate all issues or risks to the management and project management officer on the IT and Digital projects.
• Be active member of the Artificial Intelligence community and champion BNP Securities services Singapore business automation requests.
• Contribute the Transformation /Efficiency meetings as the IT and Digital project manager.

Cybersecurity correspondent

• To act as the primary point of contact with business & operations for all the topics related to Cybersecurity for securities services Singapore.
• To conduct risk assessment & vulnerability management for the IT assets managed by Securities services IT Singapore.
• To develop & coordinate with infrastructure team for appropriate controls & mitigation measures to secure the IT assets.
• To maintain & ensure the local procedures and activities comply with all regulatory requirements and internal policies, procedures or guideline.
• To actively engage & advise the business operational teams on any topics related to Cybersecurity.
• Escalate to the management on any Security breaches & follow up for appropriate mitigation with all the IT teams concerned.
• Ensure effective staff training programs are in place to increase security awareness.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Work with other IT services team to ensure compliance with MAS guidelines and Notice on Technology Risk Management (TRM).
• Participate in client due diligence and service reviews where required.
• Follow up on and drive closure of IT audit findings.
• Prepare and train the entity staff on IT Disaster recovery business continuity exercises.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

IT Knowledge
 Digital knowledge and be a digital maker
 Cybersecurity knowledge
 Business Continuity Knowledge
 Understanding of MAS TRM regulations
 Service focus
 Risk awareness
 Curious
 Structured/Organized
 Think out of the box
 Proactive
 Open-minded and ‘can-do’ attitude which encourages innovation, embraces change and be flexible by adapting quickly to changing priorities 
 Approachable, accountable and available 
 Continually looking for opportunities to improve project delivery through the Project Management Office 
 Problem solving skills
 Ability to challenge 
 Able to focus on a clear goal in all actions 
 Ability to manage and influence other teams not under the direct control of this person.
 Ability to juggle different projects/priorities and deliver high quality outcomes under pressure
 Capability to track project benefits realization and lessons learnt activities to feed into on-going improvements 
 Ability to explain and rationalize Business Continuity to business and technical staff

Degree holder

5-10 years of relevant 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