Senior Associate - MO, Trade Processing

Job Description

About Business line/Function: The middle office supports the front office by processing transactions, managing risks and ensuring compliance. The middle office tracks and processes all deals made by front office before they are reconciled by back office. Position Purpose Minimum 4 - 7 years of experience with Investment Banking background. Responsibilities Direct Responsibilities Working as a member of the Trade Processing team that includes trade capture, Matching settlement of Securities, FX and Money market instruments and Derivatives Products. Process Global Security transactions on the Global trade processing platforms within given deadlines Interact with both internal and external stake holders to resolve trade confirmation and settlement queries Monitoring of transactions to confirm instructions from the client are processed in a timely and accurate manner thus ensuring timely settlement and accounting Ensure that all trades are matched within market/client deadlines Ensure client positions are correct and all transactions are processed Query resolution in accordance with time frames set out in Client SLAs Work with the Custodians and brokers for timely matching and settlement. Reporting of exceptions in line with internal control and external client requirements. Resolve failed trade queries proactively. Escalating exceptions and failed transaction to appropriate stake holders for early resolution. Ensure all errors/break down of procedure are documented as per BNP Paribas policy Extensive communication with Internal External parties. Investigating and resolving custodian exceptions for all 3 product classes. Ensure/Contribute for smooth day-to-day operations are managed with 100% accuracy (Acquire in-depth knowledge in Trade booking, Matching, Settlements and reconciliation) manage priorities during workloads and to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner within agreed SLAs. Attention to detail/checks are required to be done 100% effectively for all Daily, Weekly Monthly activities, responding to queries on time, handling calls with spoke, brokers and clients as required. Ensure/contribute for KPIs KMPs Contributing Responsibilities Ensure to contribute a minimum of 2 process improvements are suggested/Implemented. 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 Specific Qualifications (if required) Graduates / Post Graduates (B.Com/MBA) Candidates should be willing and flexible to work in any shifts Skills Referential Behavioural Skills : (Please select up to 4 skills) Ability to collaborate / Teamwork Adaptability Critical thinking Creativity Innovation / Problem solving Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills) Ability to understand, explain and support change Ability to develop others improve their skills Ability to develop and adapt a process Ability to set up relevant performance indicators Analytical Ability Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Experience Level At least 3 years Other/Specific Qualifications (if required) Must be prepared to work in any shift supporting Asia/Americas/European business hours.