Job Description

\xe2\x80\x93 APAC

Job Title:

Associate

Date:

Department:

FTCA

Location:

Chennai

Business Line / Function:

Middle Office \xe2\x80\x93 Corporate Actions & Income UK

Reports to:

(Direct)

Team Leader /Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Directorship / Registration:

Position Purpose

Associate joining the team should be valuable in facilitating Corporate Action event information from Custodian to Investment Manager/Client and facilitate client elections. Also we do record keeping activities to mitigate the risk that impacts fund valuation on back of a Corporate action event.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• The key function of the Associate is to input transaction on a daily basis with high level of accuracy
• Understanding and adhering to respective cutoff times within various applications and activities within the team
• Investigate and clear Reconciliation breaks on a daily basis and escalate breaks to Validator wherever necessary
• Should perform EOD / BOD activities
• Should work towards achieving the agreed KPI for the team
• Answering queries via email, Telephone
• Should ensure no emails, instructions are left pending without action
• Completing the Instruction checklist to ensure all the task are effectively performed
• Prioritization of various instructions received in order to meet the cutoff

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

\xc2\xa7 Accounting knowledge and knowledge on Swift messages is an added advantage

\xc2\xa7 Zeal to learn new things

\xc2\xa7 Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel will be useful

\xc2\xa7 Must be prepared to work in flexible timings

\xc2\xa7 Good communication skills

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Client Focus

Complete commitment to provide professional, intelligent and timely responses to our clients\xe2\x80\x99 needs and to changes in the market.

Communication

Oral: Expressing ideas effectively in individual and group situations. Adjusting communication style to match the needs of the audience.

Written: Expressing ideas clearly in all written documents. Using professional, appropriate language at all times, and adhering to the use of the BNPP Email Protocols.

Team Work

Work effectively with team members to accomplish goals, Respect the needs of others and displays integrity in dealing with team members.

Continuous Improvement and adaptation

Generate creative solutions to problems, Ability to plan work ahead and to prioritize workload in an organized manner. Always looks for ways to improve services and processes.

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Client focused

Adaptability

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Communication skills - oral & written

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Analytical Ability

Ability to understand, explain and support change

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Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

Beginner

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

BNP Paribas