Associate Level 1

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 specialised 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 Custody team in BNP Paribas Securities Services are segregated into Corporate Actions, Income and Tax for operational efficiency and accuracy. Global Custody Tax team handles the client documentations for offering tax benefits to the client. An Associate in Global Tax department performs all the task of processing the daily BAU as per the Standing operating procedure.

Job Title:
Associate Level 1

Date:
Department:
**Location**:
Chennai

Business Line / Function:
Reports to:
(Direct)

Grade:
(if applicable)

NA

(Functional)

Assistant Manager

Number of Direct Reports:
NA

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**POSITION PURPOSE**:
Global Custody team in BNP Paribas Securities Services are segregated into Corporate Actions, Income and Tax for operational efficiency and accuracy. Global Custody Tax team handles the client documentations for offering tax benefits to the client. An Associate in Global Tax department performs all the task of processing the daily BAU as per the Standing operating procedure.

**Responsibilities**
- Collect and analyse Tax information and Documentation
- Update Tax database allowing correct fiscal treatment according to applicable DTA, client residence & status and sub-custodians procedures
- Provide clients with regular market updates and tax matrices
- Preparing tax reclaim forms and close monitoring of reclaim status with tax reclaim system
- Collect funds from the Tax Authorities and Sub-custodians and refund the same to the client
- Provide such certification or disclose such information as requested by the Tax Authorities and Sub-custodians to ensure that the Clients are paid at the eligible rates.
- Must act according to protocols defined for Business contingencies (BCP).
- Must be prepared to work in any shift supporting Asia/Americas/European business hours.

**TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES**:

- Strong understanding of Tax laws and Withholding taxes
- Knowledge about the Double Tax Treaty Agreements, International Taxation, Custody Operations, Relief at source and Reclaim
- Expe