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Join BNP Paribas as Assistant Manager, overseeing Asset Management Operations in Chennai.
Lead cash, ETD and securities reconciliations, coach a team, and drive process improvements.
Job Title: Assistant Manager
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Description: Job Title: Assistant Manager
Department : Asset Management – Investment Operations
About Business line/Function
Asset Management – Position Keeping
Position Purpose
BNP Paribas Asset Management is part of BNP Paribas Group and is responsible for the process of managing and monitoring assets, on behalf of individual and corporate clients. BNPP AM offers funds and mandates towards its clients. These funds & mandates are managed by Portfolio Managers, who are based in different locations across the globe.
Investment Operations is responsible for handling and monitoring all services, in order that the Portfolio Managers can manage daily their portfolios.
The role of Reconciliations within operations, is essential to ensure that all information in our position keeping tools is accurate and in line with service providers and client expectations. As a Reconciliation administrator, you will be responsible for providing to client’s precise data by identifying any potential discrepancies in cash and positions and investigating accordingly. Contribute to a continuous improvement of processes.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
- Ensure the daily Cash, ETD & Securities reconciliation between bank statements received from custodians / various clearing agents versus our position-keeping tool and the cash publishing activity are performed with the stipulated time.
- Liaise with portfolio managers, service providers and various teams within Ops to maintain the accuracy as per the specification in our position-keeping tool. Update internal reports and monitor outstanding breaks in cooperation with custodians, accountants, clearers and teams within investment Ops.
- Coaching, developing and motivating team members.
- Encourage a collaborative, high‑ownership culture, conduct regular huddles and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
- Ensure all daily reconciliations are executed, validated, and signed‑off within agreed cut-offs.
- Review and approve exception handling and resolution plans, own escalation to senior management when thresholds are breached.
- Lead root‑cause analysis for high‑impact breaks & coordinate investigations with various stake holders.
- Maintain superior rapport with internal and external clients.
- Place controls & checks and ensure that the team is following the same.
- Participate in regular conference calls with counterparts.
- Responsible for the implementation of procedures & validation of checklists up to date.
- To assist Management - in undertaking various administrative activities & other ad-hoc duties as may be required from time‑to time.
- Must be prepared to work in any shift supporting Asia/Americas/European business hours.
Contributing Responsibilities
- Daily Cash & Position Reconciliation
- Break Identification
- Root‑Cause Analysis
- Resolution & Documentation
- Escalation
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, solid organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Investment Banking and Securities Market will be a strong advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong MS Excel skills are required.
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and develop others.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Specific Qualifications
- Graduates (Finance preferred)
- Candidates should be willing and flexible to work in any shifts
Skills Referential ( Required knowledge, skills and abilities)
Technical Skills
- Exposure to basic Microsoft tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
- Knowledge of Investment Banking and its Trade Life Cycle
Behavioral Skills
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Ability to share/pass on knowledge
Education Level
Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent
Location
Chennai
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 specialized 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, corporate and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and 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.
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.
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, color, 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. 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.