Middle Office - FX & Cash Operations

About BNP Paribas Solutions - Philippines Branch

Established in 2024, BNP Paribas Solutions Philippines Branch is a branch of BNP Paribas Group, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. We provide support services, back-office operations services related to or which further the accomplishment of the corporation's investment services, banking transaction processing, and equity investment.

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas Group is a leading European bank with a strong global footprint across 72 markets and more than 202,000 employees. The Group 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.

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:

Business line is IFSO & Primary Function for treasury operations is to manage Treasury products which includes record/posting all the transaction notifications and miscellaneous posting, i.e., interest, contributions and withdrawals etc. We match foreign exchange deals executed by the Client and ensure timely & proper settlement of these deals in the respective markets. Coordinating with both internal and external stake holders to resolve Cash & FXMM queries. FX. This is to ensure client will receive an updated cash position next day. As a part of Middle office Team Treasury operation serves Client Clean Cash payment & prefunding FX.

Position Purpose

BNP Paribas Securities Operations provides services to global clients in the Asian region and some follow-the-sun activities for European clients. Our services include custody operations, fund accounting, middle office operations, static data management, IRP and other transversal services. The Trade Processing activity under Middle Office Operations is very important and critical process of handling clients globally across locations,

An Senior Associate in Trade processing department performs daily BAU as per Standard Operating Procedure for the team and Client.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Should ensure that the set SLA's are met within the agreed timelines.
• Should ensure that Cross Training and Knowledge transfer between the team and processes is happening on a periodical basis.
• Analyze previous Incidents in the team and understand the pattern, root cause to apply any additional controls wherever necessary
• Coordinating with both internal and external stake holders to resolve Cash & FXMM queries. FX.
• This is to ensure client will receive an updated cash position next day. As a part of Middle office Team Treasury operation serves Client Clean Cash payment & prefunding FX.
• Perform a Supervisory check for all critical activities as identified in the process
• Handle escalations/ critical tasks/ new process by providing effective resolution
• Should ensure that Team meeting /Brain Storming Sessions are conducted if required and also share the best practices and ideas with the peer groups and team members
• Plan and chart out the IDP for the team members for attaining the desired objective in alignment with team goal
• Should perform a review of the checklist to ensure all the tasks have been performed
• Able to clearly understand and envisage the Swift messages (MT103,MT202,MT210,MT304,MT300,MT299,MT199 etc)
• Should pitch into the process as and when required and incase of absenteeism
• Plan and effectively manage leave schedules for the team
• Plan and effectively manage the staffing and backup plans
• To interact with the clients / internal teams for any new Business requirements, changes in the business that could impact the process

Contributing Responsibilities

• Constantly update and review procedures to keep up to date with the change in process.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and new initiatives.
• Performing a range of daily, weekly, monthly controls to ensure completeness of processing and that any inappropriate postings, matching etc. is identified and resolved promptly.
• Participate in Brain Storming Sessions and share the best practices and ideas with the peer groups and team members.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Thorough understanding of all Capital market, Financial Instruments, Investment baking processes and above average accounting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong MS Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, solid organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to deal with high volumes of activity

Experience Level : 3- 11 years

Specific Qualifications (if required)

• Candidates should be willing and flexible to work in shifts

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

• Must be prepared to work in any shift supporting Asia/Americas/European business hours.
• Should build upon our culture or responsibility and integrity to better serve the interest of our customers