Associate- HFS

Job Title: Associate – HFS IS

Department

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Responsibilities

Position Purpose: < Working as a member of a HFS-IS in Chennai. The HFS team will be responsible for processing Subscription, Redemptions, Switch & Transfer for Hedge Funds, where Asian clients are investing in them. The candidate will also be responsible for inputting and generating reports to be filed with various regulators.>

Direct Responsibilities

Acquire complete understanding of the HFS process & its related functions with various parties involved. For example: Custody ,FDS, NAV, Corporate Actions etc.
Strive to become a SME (Subject Matter Expert) of the process by acquiring complete knowledge of HFS processing across all funds .
Order collection and ensure completeness
Verify client signature
Prepare the order for input into BP2S systems
Carry of checks on the order form.
Follow up issues with the spoke team and with Client.
Trade input / checking to BP2S core system
Perform control procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness
Generation of reports on daily & monthly basis to the Client.
Dealing with adhoc requests from client and / or other BP2S locations.
Adhere to quality SLA .
Adhere to timeliness SLA .
There should be no incidents logged on activities performed.
Regular follow-up on Partial payments to be done diligently and should be highlighted to supervisor for further escalation in case break not cleared.

Contributing Responsibilities

Be pro-active in developing customer relations by understanding and responding to customer needs
Strive continually for customer satisfaction
Try to identify the real needs of the customer, including those not necessarily stated
Deliver very high quality results
Ensure to complete ad-hoc duties which may arise from time to time, mainly on First and Last week of the month and system down-time scenarios.
Monitor the respective group mail box and respond efficiently to the queries.
Required to plan leaves in advance as per GSO policies and keep a tab on unplanned leaves.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication.
Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, solid organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, prioritizes multiple tasks and meets strict deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong MS Excel skills required.
Should be self-motivated and energetic.

Risk and cost awareness

Identify risks and promote risk-mitigation processes
Identify potential cost-savings and promote cost-efficient processes while maintaining quality and risk controls

Team Work

Work effectively with team members to accomplish goals
Respect the needs of others and displays integrity in dealing with team members
Ability to work under pressure

Communication

Ability to communicate to others in a clear, articulate fashion
Good written and oral communication skills
Good listening and questioning ability
Be able to express ideas effectively in individual and group situation

Planning & Organising

Ability to plan work ahead and to prioritise workload
Ability to work in an organised manner
Must have an attention to detail

Continuous Improvement and adaptation

Generate creative solutions to problems
Always looks for ways to improve services and processes
Be able to adapt to markets and clients evolution

Specific Qualifications

Any graduate profile with excellent communication and analytical skills and basic knowledge on financial and capital markets.

Technical Skills

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

Skill 1 : Ability to understand, explain and support change
Skill 2 : Analytical Ability
Skill 3: Ability to develop and leverage networks
Skill 4: Ability to develop and adapt a process
Behavioral Skills

Skill 1 : Communication skills - oral & written
Skill 2 : Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Skill 3 : Adaptability
Skill 4 : Attention to detail / rigor
Education Level: Bachelor 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, 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.

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, 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. 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.