Trade Finance Operations

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.

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

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.

About Business line/Function:
Global Trade Finance Operations (GTFO), an entity within BNP Paribas India Solutions, is a back-office operations platform which caters to processing of Traditional Trade Transactions for various entities of the BNP Paribas group worldwide.

Job Title:
Trade Finance Operations - Bank Guarantee Processing

Date:
04 Oct 2024

Department:
GTFO-COE

**Location**:
Chennai, India

Business Line / Function:
Global Trade Finance Operations

Reports to:
(Direct)

Lead

Grade:
(if applicable)

Associate Level 1/ Senior Associate

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:
NA

Directorship / Registration:
NA

**POSITION PURPOSE**:
The Associate Level 1/Senior Associate will independently vet and book bank guarantees, ensuring compliance and accuracy. This role requires a deeper understanding of trade finance products and the ability to handle complex cases.

**Responsibilities**

**DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Independently review and analyze bank guarantees & SBLC related documentation.
- Accurate booking and authorizing of bank guarantees/SBLC including commission and compliance check
- Ensure all processes comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies and sanctions.
- Guarantee/SBLC Commission management which includes Commission Booking, Sending Tracer, Monitoring of Receivables/Accrual/PnL and Reconciliation of accounting entries & related accounts.
- To ensure that transactions processed with in specified Turn-Around-Time.
- Ensure that transaction processed as per Site-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and highlight any procedural modifications in SOPs wherever required.
- Ensure KPI is maintained below the site specific KPI’s for Errors and incident.
- Ensure adherence to internal guidelines and compliance aspects with Zero tolerance policy.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure the timely and accurate processing of bank guarantees.
- Ability to handle high volumes without compromising on accuracy in processing.
- Serve as a point of contact for clients and stakeholders regard