Analyst - Trade Support Bonds Product Control

About Businessline/Function :

Product Control is part of COCE (Client Operating Centre of Excellence), performing multiple Middle Office functions. Product Control have 6 verticals - P&L and Valuation Controls, OTC Trade Validation, Securities Trade Validation & Documentation, OTC Documentation, Trading & Portfolio Control and Position Management. Team works very closely with Trading, Sales, Business Managers and various FtB teams like Back Office, Regional Finance and COO community.

• To provide efficient and well controlled operational support for Bonds and Repo activities in Global Market and ALMT metier
• The position is highly critical and has heavy interactions with sales/trading and clients in EMEA.
• Team coverage starts in the LDN timezone. Team should have appropriate shift to ensure sufficient coverage.
• Responsible to manage Bond Trade Support team
• Responsible to develop people in the organization and manage the team with strong leadership.
• Position is fully accountable Bond Trade Support.

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.
• Provide high-level operational support to Sales and Trading desks across various asset classes, ensuring accurate trade booking and front-to-back process integrity.
• Act as a senior escalation point for production issues, managing risk across operations.
• Perform all core duties expected at the Analyst level, with an increased level of expertise, autonomy, and accountability.
• Manage transactions across multiple platforms, and ensure accurate trade allocation, validation, reconciliation and confirmation.
• Take an active role in process reviews and strategic initiatives enhancing trade support functions and driving continuous improvement.
• Continuously enhance operational efficiency through automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, sharing expertise and providing training.
• Proactively share best practices with team members.

• Direct relationships with the front office / back office colleagues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the globe in Front, Back and Middle Office
• Strong working and open relationship with local management

• At least 5 years in an operational support position.
• IB Bond Operations experience preferred, essentially in Trade Support functions
• Competency with MS Suite, especially Excel, and the ability to learn multiple programs quickly
• Knowledge of and an interest in the financial markets
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and work as part of a team as well as individually
• Comfortable working across various groups including Sales, Trading, Accounting, Technology & other MO Teams
• Prior middle office or operational experience is a must
• Strong control focus and aptitude (both financial and operational).

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills:

• Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
• Decision Making
• Critical thinking
• Ability to share / pass on knowledge

Transversal Skills:

• Analytical Ability
• Ability to understand, explain and support change
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
• Ability to develop and leverage networks
• Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 3 years