Position Overview
As a Subject-Matter-Expert and Team Lead for the Bond Trade Support team, the incumbent will deliver efficient, well-controlled operational support for Bonds and Repo activities across Global Markets and the ALMT franchise. The role involves working closely with sales, trading, and clients in the APAC region (ex-Japan) to lead the team, develop talent, and ensure robust process ownership. The position serves as a critical link between the Market Front Office, Regional Back-Office, Finance, and other support functions.
Job Responsibilities
- Trade Support & Operations: Provide day-to-day support to APAC marketers and traders on bond and repo products; resolve trade/settlement discrepancies; and process trade exceptions.
- Reconciliation & Data Management: Reconcile front-office pre-confirmations with external client confirmations and internal systems; maintain, collect, and periodically refresh client Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) and confirmation details.
- Control & Risk Management: Contribute to the permanent control framework to reduce operational failures and fraud risk; design, implement, and monitor regular controls; and escalate issues promptly to management or compliance.
- Compliance & AML: Execute AML/Financial-Sanctions duties by applying Group policies, performing operational controls, and escalating hits for analysis; ensure adherence to the BNPP Code of Conduct and IT-Security rules.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and sustain strong relationships with Front, Middle, and Back-Office stakeholders worldwide; respond to internal and external client queries.
- Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Coach and mentor team members to foster a high-performance culture; liaise with local management to align on priorities and drive continuous-improvement initiatives.
Skills and Experience (must have)
- Experience: Minimum 7 years in operational support, specifically within Investment Bank Bond Operations or Trade Support. Middle-office or operational experience is mandatory.
- Domain Knowledge: Strong knowledge of financial markets and investment banking.
- Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with a high level of expertise in Excel; ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Leadership & Analytical Skills: Proven ability to coach/mentor teams, identify root causes of issues, and propose effective solutions.
- Behavioral Competencies: Strong control focus with solid financial and operational acumen; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Communication & Integrity: Clear communication skills for stakeholder management; a strong commitment to integrity, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
- Required Education: Bachelor's degree (any discipline).
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience (nice to have)
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment and adjust to shifting business needs.
- Strategic Collaboration: Experience collaborating effectively across diverse departments including Sales, Trading, Accounting, and Technology.
