BNP Paribas

Senior Fund Accountant

BNP Paribas$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting
  • Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in Banking and Financial Operations
  • Knowledge of Accounting and Finance principles for NAV production
  • Multifonds expertise for complex fund administration
  • Strong collaborative problem-solving skills
  • Effective workload management capabilities
  • Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Acquire expertise in NAV calculation processes for fund and instruments
  • Produce timely NAV calculations and PACKs according to SLAs
  • Validate reconciliation breaks in TA, Cash, and Stock to ensure data integrity
  • Monitor service levels and prioritize workloads to maintain KPI performance
  • Document and evaluate Standard Operating Procedures for shared processes
  • Manage daily tasks for team members to meet operational requirements
  • Conduct regular meetings and huddles to foster team collaboration
  • Perform compliance testing as per ISAE3402 guidelines
  • Identify process efficiencies and propose improvement initiatives
  • Support report preparation and analysis for client communication

Benefits

  • Flexible health and wellness options, including 24/7 telemedicine
  • Mental health support up to $5,000 per year for therapy sessions
  • Defined contribution pension plan with additional financial perks
  • Paid volunteering days to contribute to community efforts
  • Access to training and development programs for career progression
  • Hybrid work model with a minimum office presence three days a week
Full Job Description
The position at a glance

The Fund Administration team in Montreal ensures the delivery of essential financial services, including NAV calculation, financial reporting, and investment compliance, as contractually delegated by our clients. This role supports BNP Paribas' mission by providing reliable and accurate oversight of fund operations to maintain client trust. The Assistant Manager serves as a dependable back-up to the supervisor and works closely with the Fund Accounting team to foster motivation and continuous process improvement.

In detail
  • Acquire subject matter expertise in NAV calculation processing and review across all fund and instrument types to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Produce timely NAV calculations and complete NAV packs by following established SLAs and archiving procedures to meet client expectations.
  • Validate and justify all reconciliation breaks in TA, Cash, and Stock for each calculated NAV to ensure data integrity.
  • Maintain KPI performance in the green by monitoring service levels and prioritizing workloads through reasoned investigation of discrepancies.
  • Document and evaluate Key and Standard Operating Procedures for processes migrated to Chennai to ensure all instructions remain accurate and up to date.
  • Manage assigned team members' daily tasks and skill sets to ensure operational requirements are met through supportive supervision.
  • Conduct daily huddles, weekly meetings, and regular one-on-ones to foster a collaborative environment and support staff development.
  • Enforce 100% compliance with ISAE3402 by carrying out daily sample testing and documenting results to mitigate organizational risk.
  • Identify process efficiencies and automation opportunities by proposing at least one improvement initiative per quarter to enhance service quality.
  • Support the Manager in preparing and reviewing reports to ensure all critical queries are addressed with thorough analysis before client communication.

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

While the description below describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted
  • Bachelor's in Economics, Finance and Accounting
  • The knowledge of English is required.*
  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Banking and Financial Operations expertise to manage daily business-as-usual tasks
  • Accounting and Finance knowledge to ensure 100% quality in NAV production
  • Multifonds expertise to navigate complex fund administration processes
  • Collaborative problem solving when generating creative solutions to operational challenges
  • Responsible workload management when prioritizing tasks and conducting investigations
  • Supportive team coordination when managing staff development and conducting huddles
  • Commited communication when expressing ideas effectively in individual and group situations
  • Trustworthy and attentive to detail when reviewing critical queries and maintaining compliance

*Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply. Professional working proficiency in English language is required.

What's in it for you

Alongside a competitive compensation, we provide a comprehensive suite of flexible benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and long term success:

Health & Wellness A menu of flexible options for you and your family, including a 24/7 telemedicine service.

Mental Health Support Up to $5,000 per year for sessions with mental health practitioners, plus unlimited access through our Employee Assistance Program.

Financial Benefits A defined contribution pension plan and a range of additional financial perks.

Paid Volunteering Days Take time off to give back to the community.

Learning & Development Access to high quality training, personal development programs, and clear pathways for internal career progression across our global organization.

Work place flexibility- Hybrid work is available for most roles. You'll be required in the office at least three days per week, with one of those days being either a Monday or a Friday.

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