Associate - Middle Office Static Setup

About BNP Paribas Solutions - Philippines Branch

Established in 2024, BNP Paribas Solutions Philippines Branch is a branch of BNP Paribas Group, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. We provide support services, back-office operations services related to or which further the accomplishment of the corporation's investment services, banking transaction processing, and equity investment.

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.

The role exists as part of the Manila Middle Office static data team and will be responsible to perform static set-up and maintenance activity within the Middle office applications as a part of the BAU requirements.

Key Responsibilities

An SME in performing various static setup activities across all in scope applications, clients and timezones

Develop a strong understanding of all upstream and downstream processes, systems and stakeholders involved

Ensure awareness and conformance to the KPIs and KRIs of the team

Ensure to have diligent monitoring of the static setup queries / instructions received to take appropriate actions as required

Ensure to raise any queries / clarifications on the instruction in case of any ambiguity on the instructions / missing information

Ensure all static setup activities are driven in conjunction with the standard operating procedures

Ensure all Cash related static setup activities goes through the callback controls as described in the SOP

Ensure the checklist across all activities are completed on a timely manner

Ensure all critical controls viz, callback, cash SSI's, DLP's, checklist (not limited to) have a heightened focus.

Ensure awareness of the Risk and control framework that exists within the team

Ensure eye to detail in managing various activities within the process

Contribute to produce relevant MI with accurate and relevant details

Ensure to report on any Incidents / near miss cases to the manager of the team on the day of discovery of the Incident

Ensure manager is proactively updated across all critical topics in BAU

Contribute to produce relevant MI with accurate and relevant details

Proactive in managing risk and Incident management

Act as a SPOC for audit and other assignments for the team

Ensure effective communication to all the parties involved

Ensure the skill matrix and training plans are upto date for self

Contribute towards process enhancements / improvements ideas

Ensure periodic review of procedures, checklist, BCP documents etc are carried out and changes incorporated as required

Willingness to take on other duties as assigned by the managers

Participate in the BCP testing for the team

Ensure all mandatory trainings are completed ahead of the deadline

Bachelor's Degree in Banking and Finance, or any related fields

At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience in Static setup and referential activities

Strong foundation or theoretical knowledge on Investment Banking Operations, Financial Markets, and Capital Markets

Zeal to learn new things

Must be prepared to work in flexible timings viz, APAC, EMEA, Americas

Good communication skills

Willingness to act as subject matter expert

Collaborative mindset and a good team player

Problem solving skills

Well Organized