Analyst - Data Administration

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 Groups 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

Data Admin provides Asset Creation, Pricing, Corporate Action, Fund/Index and Benchmark services to multiple clients positioned across the globe.

Job Title

Analyst

Date

Department:

Data Administration

Location:

Business Line / Function

IFSO

Reports To

(Direct)

Grade

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number Of Direct Reports

NA

Directorship / Registration

NA

Position Purpose

The position will be responsible to setting up security details in accounting platforms or pricing securities via pricing tool to support the Fund Administration team to calculate the NAVs for Funds or process corporate action based on vendor inputs. Manage the work effectively with team members to accomplish common goals. Generate creative solutions to problems, Ability to plan work ahead and to prioritize workload in an organized manner.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Pricing

This team updates the prevailing prices of the securities to enable the fund accountants to ascertain the market value of the securities as a part of fund valuation (NAV/ GAV)

Pricing activity is carried out on different applications for clients across APAC, UK and EMEA regions.

Asset Creation

This team is responsible to setup the reference data of various instruments in the respective accounting platforms. Multiple regions such as APAC, EMEA and UK are supported.

Corporate Action

This team is responsible to process Dividend and Corporate Action events based on inputs received from multiple vendor sources to enable Fund Accounting teams to record the income / events in portfolios valuated.

Data Management

The team is responsible for Index, BM and Fund set-up in B-One and Cispeo and also monitor fund and indices acquisition from vendors to ensure that the NAV and Index values are delivered to IADS as per the agreed SLA. Perform L1, L2 and L3 services to the IADS clients.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Participate in Brainstorming sessions and share the best practices / ideas with the peer groups and team members.
• Constantly update and review procedures to keep up to date.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and new initiatives.
• Performing a range of daily, weekly, monthly reporting / controls to ensure completeness of processing and that any inappropriate postings, matching etc. is identified and resolved promptly.
  
  

Client Focus

Complete commitment to provide professional and prompt responses to meet clients’ requirement.

Communication

Oral

Express ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Adapting communication style to match the needs of the audience.

Written

Express ideas clearly in all written documents. Use professional, appropriate language always, and adhering to the BNPP e-mail protocols.

Teamwork

Work effectively with team members to accomplish goals, exhibit high-level of respect to colleagues, display integrity in dealing with team members.

Continuous Improvement and Adaptation

Be innovative, embrace changes, and simplify the comprehensive areas without compromising on quality or timeline. Adapt continuous improvement as a culture

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications especially proficiency required on MS Excel.
• Capital Market / Investment Banking (Basics).
• In-depth understanding on the system / vendor (BBG / FACTSET/ Reuters, etc…) functionalities.
• Create a collaborative workplace, maintain morality of the team and be a team player.
• Strong analytical skills, high-level of accuracy, client service mindset, solid organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to deal with high volumes of activity
  
  

Specific Qualifications (if Required)

• Graduates / Postgraduates (BBA / B. Com / M. Com / MBA).
• Candidates should be willing and flexible to work in any shifts.
• Certification on Investment Banking / Capital Market will be an add on advantage.
  
  

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Attention to detail / rigor

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Client focused

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Analytical Ability

Ability to manage a project

Ability to develop and adapt a process

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Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

Atleast 1 year

Other/Specific Qualifications (if Required)

• Must be prepared to work in any shift supporting Asia/Americas/European business hours.

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