Associate - Asset Management Reporting Data Services

Job Title: Associate

Department: Asset Management – Reporting Data Services

About Business line/Function: Asset Management Reporting is responsible for transforming validated investment, accounting, pricing, and reference data into accurate, timely, and compliant reports for clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders. The function supports multiple reporting types across asset classes, geographies, and regulatory regimes.

Position Purpose

To ensure the availability and timely delivery of all performance‑risk data and related information that feed the reporting ecosystem and external data‑vendor platforms. The Analyst monitors data quality, validates portfolio parameters, manages scope‑additions and drives prompt issue‑resolution in collaboration with internal teams (reporting, IT, portfolio accounting) and external data‑vendor contacts, thereby supporting accurate client reporting, and smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Run the regular checks that verify the presence of all required performance and risk indicators for every portfolio.
• Investigate missing or incorrect data (e.g., wrong inception dates, benchmark mismatches and raise it with the relevant team basis the escalation matrix.
• Verify that each share/ISIN is correctly scoped for the relevant external data vendors and perform manual scope‑addition when the relevant criteria's are met.
• Ensure outputs aligned with documented procedures and meets client expectations.
• Cross‑check dividend releases and NAV movements against the internal repository and Power BI dashboards; raise tickets for any discrepancy.
• Acknowledge every request within the agreed timeline, investigate, and drive the issue to resolution within the defined service‑level time‑frames.
  
  

Contributing Responsibilities

• Communicate with upstream teams to obtain the relevant data/information.
• Identify systemic issues, recurring errors, or control weaknesses and escalate with root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to periodic status‑update reports for senior managers and onshore teams.
• Contribute to strengthening control frameworks and standardization.
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technical Competencies

•  Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Exposure to data‑vendor environments (Bloomberg, Morningstar, FactSet, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity with a data‑extraction/automation platform.
•  Experience with Power BI or comparable reporting tools
• Basic understanding of performance‑risk indicators and benchmarks and portfolio returns.
  
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrates rigorous professional judgment, proactively questioning assumptions and constructively challenging perspectives to drive robust decision-making.
• Strong attention to detail combined with a big-picture understanding of reporting impact.
• Clear and structured communication, especially when explaining issues, risks, or decisions.
• Strong ownership mindset with accountability for quality and risk prevention.
• Ability to work under pressure during peak reporting cycles without compromising control standards.
  
  

Specific Qualifications

Post Graduate degree in Finance or related discipline.

Prior experience in Data Services, Investment Operations, or Financial Data Management roles is preferred.

Technical Skills

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Asset Management Reporting concepts (performance, holdings, regulatory disclosures)
• Data validation and reconciliation techniques
• Advanced Excel; familiarity with reporting platforms and databases
• Understanding of control frameworks and audit expectations
• Understanding of asset management products and reporting methodologies
  

Behavioral Skills

• Accountability and ownership
• Analytical thinking
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under peak delivery pressure
  
  

• Risk awareness and judgement
• Clear stakeholder communication
• Quality and control orientation
• Ability to challenge and influence positively
  

Education Level: Post Graduate degree in Finance

Candidates with equivalent professional experience in Asset Management Operations or Financial Reporting may be considered.

Location: Chennai , India

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.

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.

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. 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.