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Assistant Manager – BSO – LC TAX EMEA at BNP Paribas India Solutions, Chennai. Lead global custody tax operations.
Drive tax documentation, KPI delivery, compliance, and support global business hours across Asia, Americas and Europe.
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 Custody team in BNP Paribas Securities Services are segregated into Corporate Actions, Income and Tax for operational efficiency and accuracy. Global Custody Tax team handles the client documentations for offering tax benefits to the client. An Associate in Global Tax department performs all the task of processing the daily BAU as per the Standing operating procedure.
Job Title
Job Title: Assistant Manager
Position Purpose
Global Custody team in BNP Paribas Securities Services are segregated into Corporate Actions, Income and Tax for operational efficiency and accuracy. Global Custody Tax team handles the client documentations for offering tax benefits to the client. An Associate in Global Tax department performs all the task of processing the daily BAU as per the Standing operating procedure.
Responsibilities
- Act as a reference point for the tax team members and train/guide them through the daily activities.
- Allocate work, set priorities for the day and manage complex tasks in daily operations.
- Perform “checker” functions for all manual activities related to tax functions.
- Responsible to deliver and meet KPI in accordance to the set standard.
- Collect and analyse Tax information and Documentation and ensure complete review of the tax documentation.
- Update Tax database allowing correct fiscal treatment according to applicable DTA, client residence & status and sub-custodians procedures
- Provide clients with regular market updates and tax matrices
- Manage fiscal documentation required for relief-at-source and monitor the application of the correct withholding tax as per rules
- Preparing tax reclaim forms and close monitoring of reclaim status with tax reclaim system
- Collect funds from the Tax Authorities and Sub-custodians and refund the same to the client
- Provide such certification or disclose such information as requested by the Tax Authorities and Sub-custodians to ensure that the Clients are paid at the eligible rates.
- Justifying and resolving the cash breaks to Control Teams
- Participate in Brain Storming Sessions and share the best practices and ideas with the peer groups and team members.
- Consistently evaluate and update documented procedures to ensure they are complete, accurate and current.
- Perform daily controls on team activity as per existing check lists to ensure priorities have been respected and tasks have been correctly performed.
- Escalate to the Team Leader any incident or operational risk.
- To prepare monthly KPI’s based on requirements.
- To be based in Chennai and prepared to travel as required.
- Must be prepared to work in any shift supporting Asia/Americas/European business hours.
- Must act according to protocols defined for Business contingencies (BCP).
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- Strong understanding of Tax laws and Withholding taxes
- Knowledge about the Double Tax Treaty Agreements, International Taxation, Custody Operations, Relief at source and Reclaim
- Experience in International Taxation and Tax Treaty is an added advantage
- Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, and solid organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong MS-Word & Excel skills required.
- Must be prepared to work in flexible timings
Specific Qualifications (if required)
Prior articleship experience in Taxation or equivalent.
Behavioural Skills
- Communication skills - oral & written
- Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
- Attention to detail / rigor
- Ability to deliver / Results driven
Transversal Skills
- Ability to understand, explain and support change
- Analytical Ability
- Ability to develop and adapt a process
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 2 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)
Professional Qualification in Taxation – Candidates with CA Inter with article-ship completed