Analyst

About BNP Paribas India Solutions

BNP Paribas India Solutions, founded in 2005, is the wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading European Union bank with a global presence. Operating 24x7 across delivery centers in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai, the center supports Corporate & Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions, and Retail Banking business lines. With over 10,000 employees, the center focuses on innovation and delivering superior solutions.

Overview of BNP Paribas Group

BNP Paribas is a premier banking institution within the European Union, active in 65 countries and employing approximately 185,000 people worldwide. The Group's core businesses include Commercial and Personal Banking, Investment and Protection Services, and Corporate & Institutional Banking. It provides comprehensive financial services such as financing, investment, savings, and insurance to a wide range of clients globally. The Group emphasizes corporate social responsibility by integrating sustainable practices to ensure long-term stability and performance.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

BNP Paribas fosters an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, religion, disabilities, or veteran status. The organization actively prohibits discrimination and harassment and promotes equal opportunities to drive success and serve diverse client communities.

Business Line and Role Context

The role pertains to Fund Accounting within the Investment and Fund Services (HFS-IS) team based in Chennai, providing 24x5 service coverage. Key functions include transaction processing, reconciliation, valuation, cash management, reporting, and transfer agency mainly focused on hedge funds invested in by Asian clients. Ensuring accurate and timely Net Asset Value (NAV) reporting is critical.

Position Purpose and Key Responsibilities

• Participate as a key team member handling subscription, redemption, switch, and transfer transactions for hedge funds invested by Asian clients.
• Manage order collection and verify client signatures to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and input orders into the BP2S system while performing validation and quality checks.
• Conduct trade entry verification and control procedures to guarantee completeness and precision of data.
• Generate daily and monthly reports for clients and respond to ad hoc client or internal requests.
• Maintain adherence to quality and timeliness service level agreements (SLAs) with a zero-incident approach.
• Monitor partial payments diligently, escalating unresolved issues to supervisors.
• Develop strong understanding of the HFS process and related areas such as custody, fund data services, NAV, and corporate actions to become a subject matter expert.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Maintain proactive client relationships by discerning and addressing client needs including unstated requirements.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality results and timely completion of any additional duties, particularly during month-end and system downtimes.
• Efficiently monitor and respond to team mailboxes, manage planned leaves per policy, and minimize unplanned absences.

Required Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with keen attention to detail and commitment to service excellence.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel capabilities.
• Self-driven, motivated, and energetic work attitude.
• Awareness of risk, promoting mitigation processes and cost-consciousness without compromising quality or risk controls.
• Team collaboration with integrity, ability to work under pressure and respect others.
• Clear, articulate communication including listening and questioning skills.
• Planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement mindset with creativity in problem solving and adaptability to market and client changes.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent with excellent communication, analytical skills, and foundational knowledge of financial and capital markets.