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**Job Title**:
**Assistant Manager**

**Date**:
29/06/2021

**Department**:
Middle Office

**Location**:
Chennai

**Business Line / Function**:
UK DERIVATIVES

**Reports to**:

- (Direct)_

**Grade**:
(if applicable)

Assistant Manager
- (Functional)_

Manager

**Number of Direct Reports**:
6 to 7

**Directorship / Registration**:
**Position Purpose**

**Provide a brief description of the overall purpose of the position, why this position exists and how it will contribute in achieving the team’s goal.**
- UK derivatives support team is a department in BNP Paribas GSO that will provide back office and middle office services to Asset managers and Institutional clients. Services provided UK derivatives team will be trade capture, costing and settlement, margin settlements, reconciliation and investigations.
- The Assistant Manager will be a member of UK derivatives team, who will be manage processing derivative trades, margin management and resolving trade-related exceptions. Any issues or escalations should be managed timely utmost care
- The Assistant Manager will be managing the daily operations/ workflow within the business group and helps the Manager in achieving the process deliverables. Solid technical understanding of the business is expected, including strong knowledge of Hiport/Trades & Intellimatch system.
- He/she should be able to articulate himself well and communicate well across all levels in the organization

**Responsibilities**

**Direct Responsibilities**
- Lead a team that will be responsible for Security Setup, Trade booking, Costing, reconciliation and Rec breaks
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations are managed with 100% accuracy
- Ensure/contribute for Green KPI’s & KMP’s
- Facilitate teams to critically review current processes for effectiveness, quality and simplification
- Develop and implement process solutions to improve operational efficiency
- Identify risks and issues in business processes and systems.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of the organization’s business lines and products.
- Assist in promoting the implementation of best practices.
- Recommend innovative business and technical solutions to improve operational effectiveness.
- Ensure effective communication to all the parties involved
- Coordinate with cross-functional team to develop process requirements.
- Inspire and motivate people to work towards the goals of the company.
- Ensure the process of change is smooth and uneventful for the company

**Contributing Responsibilities**
- Escalating exceptions to appropriate processing team for resolution.
- Reporting of exceptions in line with internal control and external client requirements.
- Contributing to the team success. If needed by processing the activities as well.

**Technical & Behavioral Competencies**
- Thorough understanding of all Derivative product classes
- Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, and solid organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, prioritizes multiple tasks and meets strict deadlines

**Client Focus & Adaptability**:
**Client Focus**:

- Be pro-active in developing customer relations by understanding and responding to customer needs.
- Strive continually for customer satisfaction and focus on Client Delight.
- Commit/Promise only what can be delivered by keeping Bank’s interest in mind.
- Try to identify the real needs of the customer, including those not necessarily stated.

**Adaptability**:

- Advise/Educate the client’s staff on formulation of data which suits to BNP Applications.
- Always look for ways to improve services and processes

Be able to adapt to different markets and different clients evolution

**Integrity, trust & fairness**
- Acts with integrity in all interactions with colleagues, team members and clients.
- Promises only what can be delivered, managing expectations and honors commitments and has committed to ethical practices in all interactions and relationships.
- Treats others fairly, showing respect and courtesy.
- Builds trust by responding openly, genuinely and consistently to others.

**Specific Qualifications **(if required)

**Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Decision Making

Communication skills - oral & written

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Client focused

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to manage a project

Ability to inspire others & generate people's commitment

Ability to develop others & improve their skills

Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Education Level:
Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 7 years

**Other/Specific Qualifications **(if required)
- Product Knowledge
- ETD - Futures and options on all major exchanges globally.
- OTC - Swaps (