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* Job Title:AssociateDate:Department:TSS 13Investment Communications - SydneyLocation:ChennaiBusiness Line / Function:IFSOReports to:(Direct)Assistant Manager / ManagerGrade:(if applicable)(Functional)Number of Direct Reports:Not applicableDirectorship / Registration:Position PurposeThe Process Associates will be responsible for taking care of Alert Management and Investment Communications processing & queries. He will be serving numerous Institutional Clients and their Portfolio s in the areas of Settlement and custody pertaining to different markets across the globe. The Associate is responsible for interacting with Line Managers and the clients of BNP Paribas Group and needs to provide high quality of service to the internal/external clients to meet the expected service standards.The process Associate will be managing the daily operations/workflow within the business group and helps the Assistant Manager in achieving the process deliverables. Good understanding of the business is expected, including knowledge of SWIFT messages. Demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement is required.Investigations of swift requires handling of customer queries on all failed or otherwise Cash, Securities and Foreign exchange transactions within specified timelines and the Job also requires handling of the group anti-fraud control tool .Manual fax authentication and forward to Operation teams for further processing.Authorized Signatories and Call Back list Maintenance. Responsibilities Direct Responsibilities
• Should adhere to the set SLA s and ensure delivery within the agreed timelines
• Should investigate all incoming and outgoing swift instructions within the respective currency and or related cut-offs
• Should be a good team player and work closely with all team members
• Should work towards error free processing and cost minimization
• Should be willing to work under extreme pressure and for extended hours, if job demands
• Carrying out various identification checks to comply with anti-money-laundering regulations and prevent fraud
• Answering client account manager, other internal department queries and handling telephone calls concerning payments or other related queries
• Ensure all the quires are handled with at most care without errors/mistakes and within the TAT
• Prioritize the work and conduct investigation with due diligence on all the discrepancies
• Taking corrective measures/action in consultation with Seniors
• Escalate unresolved open items to Seniors
• Maintain Communication Channels with internal peer groups
• Participate in Cross Training sessions
• Participate in Brain Storming Sessions and share the best practices and ideas with the peer groups and team members
• Should work closely with all departments
• Knowledge on sectoral sanctions targets (i.e SSI s) or other sanction targets, OFAC & EU norms and MSC s
• Approving and Forwarding Manual Instructions on BIRD
• ASL and Call Back list Maintenance
• Name Screening and alert disposition
• Performing Call Back
• Knowledge on various applications related to Payments & Securities would be an added advantage
Contributing Responsibilities The Process Associate will report to the Assistant Manager/ Manager. The position interfaces with other Process Associates, Mid Office Staff, Relationship Managers and Clients.
• The position interfaces with International Team Members of BNP Group and its Clients or Vendors or Sub-Custodians
Technical & Behavioral Competencies Technical Requirement High computer typing skills Good knowledge of MS Office and MS Windows required Good Communication skillsBehavioral Skills expected Working collectively Values and attitude Integrity, Trust and Fairness Commitment and focus Interpersonal skills Innovation and Initiative Flexibility & Adaptability Specific Qualifications (if required)Basic Requirement Graduate or post Graduate with specialization in Finance 0 to 1 years of experience in a financial organization ideally with knowledge of swift Knowledge on Capital Markets instruments is an added advantage Flexible to work in rotational Early Morning and Night shifts Skills Referential Behavioural Skills: Ability to collaborate / TeamworkCommunication skills - oral & writtenClient focusedCreativity & Innovation / Problem solving Transversal Skills: Analytical AbilityAbility to understand, explain and support change Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent Experience Level Beginner Other/Specific Qualifications (if required) ,

Keyskills :
due diligencecontinuous processms officecapital marketsquality of servicecontinuous process improvement