Job Description
About BNP Paribas Group:
BNPParibas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199000 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, BNPParibas 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 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 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.
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 Finance Transactions for various entities of the BNP Paribas group worldwide.
Job Title:
Document Checker - Trade Finance Operations
Date:
Department:
Centre of Excellence
Location:
Mumbai/Chennai
Business Line / Function:
Global Trade Finance Operations (GTFO)
Reports to:
(Direct)
Grade:
(if applicable)
Assistant Manager / Senior Associate / Associate level One / Associate
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
Directorship / Registration:
NA Position Purpose
To deliver Quality and timely service to all sites who have off-shored their trade activities to the platform.
Responsibilities Direct Responsibilities
- To scrutinize the documents received under letters of credit, as per terms and conditions of Letter of Credit and International guidelines (UCP 600 and ISBP)
- To ensure that transactions processed within 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 KPIs for Errors and incidents.
- Ensure adherence to internal guidelines and compliance aspects
Contributing Responsibilities
- Help in preparation and submission of MIS and reports to management as required
- Support MO to address ultimate client needs and resolve customer complaints if any.
- Identify risk related to the process and provide solutions
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge on UCP 600, ISBP 745, URR 725 and URC 522
- Knowledge of ICC Opinions
- Process performance evaluation, analysis and improvement
- Familiarity with computer applications, MS-Office, Business Objects etc..
- Familiarity with Banking Back Office Operations, Processes and Systems.
- Knowledge on various regulations connected with Trade Finance Operations
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Good Communication Skills
- Orientation towards Service Quality
- Team work
Specific Qualifications (if required)
2 to 6 years experience in Trade Finance Operations, Bachelor degree or equivalent.
Skills ReferentialBehavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Attention to detail / rigor
Communication skills - oral & written
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Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Ability to understand, explain and support change
Analytical Ability
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Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalentExperience LevelAt least 2 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)
Specific Qualifications (if required)
2 to 6 years experience in Document Checking and well versed with UCP/ ISBP/ URR rules, Bachelor degree or equivalent. CDCS preferable
Skills ReferentialBehavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Attention to detail / rigor
Communication skills - oral & written
Choose an item.
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Ability to understand, explain and support change
Analytical Ability
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Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalentExperience LevelAt least 2 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)
Employement Category:
Employement Type: Full time
Industry: Banking
Functional Area: Finance & Accounts
Role Category: Other Finance & Accounts
Role/Responsibilies: Assistant Manager/ Senior Associate / Associate Level 1 Document Checker / Associate -
Contact Details:
Company: BNP Paribas
Location(s): Chennai