Job Description

Margin Call


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 Businessline/Function :


The Collateral Management Group compares the Net Present Value of the portfolio of trades between BNP Paribas and its counterparties on a daily (or as specified) basis and ensure that this exposure is sufficiently collateralized.


Job Title:


Associate Level 1


Date:


2024


Department:


Collateral Management


Location:


Mumbai


Business Line / Function:


Global Market Operations


Reports to:



(Direct)


Manager/Team Lead


Grade:


(if applicable)


NA


(Functional)


Number of Direct Reports:


NA


Directorship / Registration:


NA


POSITION PURPOSE
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The process requires comparison of exposures with the value of the assets pledged, in accordance with the parameters specified in the legal agreement. Changes in exposure will generate changes in collateral balance. The collateral teams will call for or post additional collateral. This daily margin call process ensures that the Bank is covered in terms of excessive credit risk exposure.


Responsibilities


DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Performing daily margin call process front to back for specified clients.
Margin Call issuance and chasing clients for unanswered margin calls.
Investigating on disputed calls and liaising with client, MO and legal on various aspects of disputed margin calls.
Chasing clients on failed/missed payments.
Investigating with settlements team on all bonds that have not settled in the market.
Working on Substitution requests sent by clients/traders.
Booking interest for all monthly clients.
Investigating on Interest discrepancies.
Perform and respond to control report to ensure effective break, fails and exception management.
Presenting findings to the managements during meetings.
Creating and maintaining KPIs and also perform quality checks.

CONTRIBUTING RESPONSIBILITIES
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Point of escalation for client queries, trade breaks and fails resolution.
Work closely with other managers in Collateral Operations to perform effective capacity management.
Working on developing and implements new controls / processes based on Business/ Risk / Industry evolution to better support the risk management needs of BNPP.
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)
Knowledge of derivative products (Credit, Interest Rate, FX , Equities)
Strong knowledge of Trade Life Cycle.
Experience in Portfolio Reconciliation Operations, Collateral Management Operations or another Middle Office Operation functions within Investment Banking is favorable.
Basic Excel skills required.
Experience of ISDA /GMRA documentation.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS (IF REQUIRED)
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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 develop others & improve their skills


Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training...


Education Level:


Bachelor Degree or equivalent


Experience Level


Beginner


Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)