About BNP Paribas Group:
BNP Paribas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199 000 employees. The Group ranks highly in its three core areas of activity: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail banking networks and financial services are grouped together under Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, centred on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all of its clients (retail, associations, businesses, SMEs, large corporates and institutional) to implement their projects by providing them with services in financing, investment, savings and protection. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and has a solid and fast-growing network in the Asia/Pacific region.
About BNP Paribas India Solutions:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 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 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.
About Business line/Function :
The Global Markets business of BNP Paribas helps its corporate and institutional clients leverage capital markets across the globe for their financing, risk management and investment needs. This encompasses a wide range of financial products ranging from Foreign exchange to complex Equity Derivatives that are traded in financial markets across the globe 24/7. IT systems are integral to the business and are a key part of the value proposition to clients. These IT systems range from industry standard products for standard process automation to internally developed, often, market leading IT applications. The IT teams owning these IT systems are made up of functions that include Technical and Application production support, Business Analysis & Project Management, Development & Maintenance and Quality Control. BNP Paribas India Solutions is an equal partner in these IT functions along with colleagues in other locations including Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Singapore & Hong Kong. This partnership ranges from sharing the IT workload, executing global strategy to owning global applications offshore. The technology and engineering landscape is wide, encompassing almost all techniques and platforms. It continues to evolve and transform with the market with the business continuing to invest in it.
Job Title:
Sr. Business Analyst
Date:
Department:
GMIT
Location:
Mumbai
Business Line / Function:
Client IT Onboarding
Reports to:
(Direct)
Grade:
(if applicable)
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
Directorship / Registration:
NA
Position Purpose
To be part of the Client onboarding team based in Mumbai. The purpose of this team is to connect Global clients to the global trading platform for trading in US/EMEA/APAC markets
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose
BNP Paribas ISPL seek candidate with thorough knowledge of FIX Connectivity services with absolute focus on service delivery on the Global Listed Derivatives.
Reporting Line
Global Lead FIX Connectivity & Client Onboarding
Expected Role and Key Responsibilities:
Manage Day to day operations of FIX Onboarding in the US, Asia & Europe ensuring certifying new clients, provisioning connectivity, internal client enablement and FIX vendors access for top priority.
Own & manage the client facing FIX specification document & the redistribution of the specification, re-certification and versioning maintained by the fix vendors.
Work directly with the technical contacts of vendors & Clients.
Communicate Clear connectivity requirements, restrictions & Test Plans.
Work closely with regional product teams to understand the strategic direction of the product offering & working to develop timelines.
Be ahead of business & Clients in identifying & resolving issues to that impact trading or client connectivity.
Skills:
Significant Financial Services/ Investment banking experience with strong business/ markets knowledge in Future & Options.
Deep knowledge of FIX Industry developments & proactive Approach to identify connectivity trends & advice on platform solutions or opportunities.
Strong Focus on FIX connectivity essential, knowledge of FIX Standards.
Knowledge of major vendor platforms and networks and to manage relationship with sales and technical contacts.
Competencies:
Excellent communication, analytical & problem solving skills. Must demonstrate resourceful operational mindset and ability to work in a fast pace environment under pressure within tight deadlines.
Have excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Have a client service oriented mindset.
Be proactive and self-driven, be ready to take the initiative, to seek out and accept new responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to transcript with accuracy.
Self-motivated and driven.
Must be able to work under stress.
Willing to learn and share functional/technical knowledge and skills.
Whilst able to work independently, should be a true team player.
Willing to take up additional activities over and above regular assigned tasks.
Preferred Skills: Atleast 5 years’ experience of FIX Onboarding/Client connectivity. Knowledge of ULLINK or FIDESSA trading platform.
Location: Mumbai (Goregaon East), Maharashtra, India
Work Timings: 13:00 – 22:00 IST
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Communication skills – oral & written
Active listening
Ability to deliver / Results driven
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Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Ability to understand, explain and support change
Analytical Ability
Ability to develop and adapt a process
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Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 5 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)
Primary Location: IN-MH-Mumbai
Job Type: Standard / Permanent
Job: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent (>= 3 years)
Experience Level: At least 5 years
Schedule: Full-time