- Prime Services combines the historical strength in traditional Prime Brokerage services providing the following business offering (Financing, Prime Brokerage Services, Risk Management and Execution) top rated in Securities Lending, Client Service, Capital Introduction and more with the innovative DNA of the Equity Derivative franchise. This combination allows us to anticipate client needs and develop solutions to the problems they face.
- The role proposed is for the Equity Financing - Securities Lending team (SLAB) within Prime Services, including cash prime brokerage with focus on APAC region. The successful candidate will work closely with wider Securities Lending Trading team and other internal teams including Sales, Operations, Middle Office, Finance Technology to support key deliverables of SLAB functions in line with the evolving regulatory environment.
- The Trading Assistant is expected to show initiative, flexibility, accuracy, good communication and commitment working in the front office environment. TAs will act as a link between the FO, MO and BO, handles post-trade workflows and acts as gatekeeper in our frontline control framework to ensure trades are booked in accordance with internal and regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Securities Lending Trading desk (SLAB) which is part of the Prime Services business at BNP Paribas. Develop front to back understanding of SLAB Business.
- Assist SLAB desk with various critical Book Management activities.
- Key Book management functions include but not limited to Shorts cover, Over-borrow management, Rerating Refinancing across APAC markets.
- Perform end to end life cycle for Pay to hold trades.
- Perform key trade bookings for the Desk.
- Perform various analytics like Daily/weekly/monthly color on SBL/ market trends.
- Develop tactical solutions using Python/VBA to automate functions wherever possible to optimize inventory and enhance efficiency by automating workflows.
- Liaise with other internal teams like Collateral Mangement, Middle office, Settlement, Operations, Finance, IT to ensure smooth running of the day-to-day functions.
- Participating in projects to support and implement new trading tools and platforms.
- Ensure all functions are carried out diligently carefully, putting control measures in place to prevent errors.
Specific Qualifications (if required) Minimum 2-5 years of experience working in a related role (Middle-Office or Front office assistant)
Strong product and market knowledge
Good understanding of market conventions, workflows, and transaction life cycles to ensure a successful and smooth process
Understanding of a programming or computer skills (Python / VBA) would be a plus
Ability to thrive under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as a strong team player
Effective communication skills - written and verbal
Excellent attention to details and good problem-solving skills
Risk awareness and understands its impact to Front Office and Operational risk
Strong decision making and analytical skills
Ability to manage change and complexity with confidence
Client focused and commercial thinking
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated and genuine interest in Banking and Finance
Proficiency in Microsoft office (MS Word, Excel Power point)
Knowledge of BNPP systems would be a plus
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills : (Please select up to 4 skills)
Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Critical thinking
Communication skills - oral written
Attention to detail / rigor; Ability to work under pressure
Transversal Skills:
Good Analytical MindsetGood IT Knowledge (e.g., Python, Excel, VBA, SQL, data-analysis)
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 2-3 year
Other/Specific Qualifications
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