Job Description

DEC BROKERAGE


About BNP Paribas India Solutions:


Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union's leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.


About BNP Paribas Group:


BNP Paribas is the European Union's leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group's commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability


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:


Global Market Operations (GMO) covers Front Office activities such as ALM/Treasury and Fixed Income local booking. GMO consists of various streams, Control and Investigations, Settlement, Collateral and Reconciliation. GMO teams are also in regular contact with Capital Market Middle Office, Regional Back Office's and Regional Finance.


Job Title:


Sr. Associate / AM


Date:


2024


Department:


DEC Brokerage


Location:


Bengaluru


Business Line / Function:


Derivatives Execution & Clearing Operations


Reports to:



(Direct)


Team leader


Grade:


(if applicable)


na


(Functional)


Number of Direct Reports:


na


Directorship / Registration:


NA


POSITION PURPOSE
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To manage Brokerage function as per give up agreement for the clearing function. Ensure accurate settlements.



Responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.


Undertake a variety of financial and non-financial tasks in order to help guarantee the company's revenues; handle the processing of incoming payments along with the issuing of necessary paperwork.


Responsibilities


Payable

Processing accounts and payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure properly posted.
Execution fee setup in the back office system
Registration of broker invoices and reconciliation of trades & fees
Instruction of invoices settlement
On board process - Establish Give-up agreement

Receivables


Receiving and sorting incoming payments
Managing the status of accounts and balances and identifying inconsistencies
Issuing invoices
Assume the responsibility of receiving and sorting incoming payments with attention to credibility
Update accounts receivable database with new accounts or missed payments
Ensure all clients remain informed on their outstanding debts and deadlines
Provide solutions to any relative problems of clients
Write thorough reports on billing activity with clear and reliable data
Chasing Paying agent to obtain payments

Risk control and supervision:


Monitor activity progress against the goals and take appropriate corrective action as and when it is required
Control and ensure that all tasks are processed accurately and on a timely manner
Identify risk, suggest implementation of a first level of control.

Contributing Responsibilities


Deal with client and brokers issues escalated by the team and share it with the management when appropriate
Participate in client visits and conference calls
client focus
Collaborate /Liaise with other BNPP teams/stakeholders.
Verify discrepancies by and resolve billing issues
Ensure that procedures are updated and validated on a timely manner
Perform and updated the status of the assigned tasks in the daily task checklist.
Review and validation of Give Up Agreement through Egus (or hard copy)
Breaks analysis and dispute resolution
TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
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Strong Communication skills required for an effective liaison with counterparties and internal stakeholders to the reconciliation process. (Middle offices, marketers, traders, credit, compliance and legal)
Proven working experience as Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable domain
Knowledge of Exchange Traded derivative products /ETD Clearing.
Strong knowledge of Trade Life Cycle.
Experience in Brokerage, Derivative clearing functions, settlement functions Middle Office Operation functions within Investment Banking is favorable.
Flexibility to accommodate business requirements and working hours.
Good Excel skills required.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS (IF REQUIRED)
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Bachelor's degree from a college or university
Strong Communication skills and client focus oriented
Fundamental understanding of clearing /Futures & Options markets.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

Skills Referential


Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)


Attention to detail / rigor


Organizational skills


Personal Impact / Ability to influence


Critical thinking


Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)


Ability to understand, explain and support change


Analytical Ability


Ability to develop and leverage networks


Ability to understand, explain and support change


Choose an item.


Education Level:


Bachelor Degree or equivalent


Experience Level


5 - 9 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)