Associate - Local Settlement

ASSOCIATE - LOCAL SETTLEMENT (JOB NUMBER: BP2003897)

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Groups performance and stability

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function:

BNP Paribas acts as a custodian bank for their clients which is a specialized financial institution responsible for providing securities services. It provides post-trade services (Clearing & Settlement) and solutions for asset owners, asset managers and broker-dealers. BNP has physical possession of its clients financial assets. These could include cash, stock certificates, bonds, and other financial instruments and are responsible for safeguarding these types of assets.

Job Description – Associate - Local Settlements

Job Title:

Associate

Date:

Department:

BSO

Location:

Chennai & Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

Local Settlements

Reports to:

(Direct)

Asst. Manager

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

Position Purpose

The role of an Associate in the Local Settlements team requires the person to know about the basic understanding on stock market and Trade life cycle. The person forms the core of the team by performing critical activities that aid in Clearing & Trade Settlement. This role gives the opportunity to learn about different markets, the products offered and the nature of settlement. This position serves as a base to master the Clearing & Custody activities.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• In this role you are required to solve routine problems, largely through precedent and referral to general guidelines

• You will be provided detailed to moderate level of instruction on daily work tasks and detailed instruction on new assignments

• The decisions that you make would impact your own work

• You will be an individual contributor as a part of a team, with a predetermined, focused scope of work

• Please note that this role may require you to work in different shifts

Contributing Responsibilities

• Idea generation that will enable to simplify the process.

• Should understand the process map and gain knowledge about the pre and post settlement activities.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong Analytical skills.

• MS Office skills (Excel).

• Time management.

Specific Qualifications (if required)

• Graduates / Postgraduates (B. Com/MBA Finance preferred).

• Candidates should be willing and flexible to work in any shifts.

• Detail orientation

Skills Referential

Behavioral Skills:

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Communication skills - oral & written

Client focused

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Transversal Skills:

Analytical Ability

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Transversal Skills:

Education Level:

Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

Beginner

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

Primary Location: IN-TN-Chennai Job Type: Standard / Permanent Job: OPERATION PROCESSING Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent (> 4 years) Experience Level: Beginner Schedule: Full-time