Job Title: International Supply Chain Finance – Implementation Manager

Business Unit: Trade Finance & Working Capital Solutions

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Sandyford, Dublin


About BNP Paribas

At BNP Paribas, we center our values on what drives the company forward. Our driving forces are Agility, Client Satisfaction, Compliance Culture and Openness.

  • Agility: we want to behave more simply to embrace useful innovation and digital transformation. 
  • Client Satisfaction: we believe that our success lies in being the customers’ and clients’ preferred choice.
  • Compliance Culture: we believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics 
  • Openness: we promote open-minded attitudes towards our stakeholders. We aim for everyone in Group to feel included, to have their say and be empowered

Our strengths are based off four key areas of Stability, Expertise, Responsibility and Good Place to Work 
  • Stability: we build upon our solid, long-term oriented management, our diversified and integrated business model and our international footprint. 
  • Expertise: we build upon our recognized and expanding knowledge of our teams. 
  • Responsibility: we build upon our culture of responsibility and integrity to ever better serve the interest of our customers 
  • Good Place to Work: we foster a stimulating workplace where people are treated fairly and with respect


Role:

BNP Paribas is the leading bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment with key positions in the Americas and in the Asia-Pacific region. It has close to 190,000 employees in 65 countries, including more than 500 in Ireland, where it celebrates in 2023 its 50th year of activity.

A key component of BNP Paribas’ CIB Global Banking division, the Global Trade Solutions (GTS) business line gathers all the Trade Finance and Working Capital Solutions offered to large Corporates across the world. Relying on a global network of more than 300 experts who provide local offers and tailored on-the-ground expertise, this franchise is ranked among the top three globally, and number one in Europe. Among the fastest growing solutions offered by GTS, the Supply Chain Management (SCM) products are used by large BNP Paribas Corporate clients to optimise their working capital positions (i.e. accelerating the conversion of receivables to cash, extending payment terms), to mitigate the payment risk, or to diversify their sources of funding, at a competitive cost. 

The SCM Team is located in Paris and Dublin, with BNP Paribas Dublin acting as the centre of expertise and the primary hub for structuring, booking and managing the SCM transactions in Europe.

The main missions of the Implementation Manager are:

  • To be a leading actor in the structuring of Supply Chain transactions, working alongside the SCM Marketers, from pitching to execution of the contracts;
  • To be a proficient user of the Bank’s Connexis Supply Chain (CSC) digital platform in order to be able to structure the most suitable technical solutions for our Clients, and for the Bank;
  • To lead the implementation of the Supply Chain transactions, on our CSC platform, as well as on the platforms provided by our Fintech partners;
  • To ensure a proper coordination between the various Front Office teams (BNP Paribas entities throughout Europe and beyond, or other Financial Institutions) involved; but also across all the key support teams (Legal, Finance, Tax, IT and Operations (ITO) departments).

Key Responsibilities:

Origination and Structuring:

  • Alongside the SCM Marketers, participates in consultation and meetings with our large corporate Clients in relation to structuring and operational aspects of new transactions
  • Provides presentations and training to Clients and other Front Officers. Be a key stakeholder in commercial and technical discussions for new and existing Third Platform discussions
  • Leads the implementation of Supply Chain transactions. In liaison with product managers and ITO teams, ensures that the parameters and features of the CSC platform reflects the approved commercial structure
  • Participates in structuring the responses to RFIs and RFPs B. 

Credit & Internal process:

  • Co-draft the GTS credit memos with the SCM Marketers. Reviews the technical aspects of the transaction and participates in all aspects of the commercial structuring (credit, pricing, collaterals, syndication, etc.)
  • Makes sure all credit approvals are obtained and all conditions of credit decisions are met. Prepares full Transaction Packages (credit, legal, insurance, etc.) and ensures proper transmission to key support teams, notably to the credit MO teams.
  • Arrange and participate in Product or Transaction Approval Committees. , explaining the proposed structure to key stakeholders, and ensuring all conditions are met. Coordinates the framing of operational processes with middle-office (MO) and back-office (BO) teams

Oversee client transactions once in production:

  • Continue, alongside Coverage and SCM Paris, to manage the client relationship throughout the life of the transaction. This may include, but not limited to, annual transaction reviews, implementation of transactional changes and serving as the Dublin point of escalation for any stakeholders.
  • Leads and / or contributes to ongoing Business Projects. Participates in process streamlining initiatives led by Paris or Dublin IT and Operational teams
  • Contributes to the ongoing enhancement of CSC platform in connection with the Product Managers & ITO teams
  • Trains and supports junior colleagues / newcomers in developing their skillset

Qualifications & Experience required for this role:

  • 5+ years’ experience
  • Good balance between client focused and risk awareness approach
  • Excellent communication skills in person, by phone and in writing, excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to communicate to all levels of the business, to clients and external service providers
  • Team player and team leading
  • Logical and analytical skills with strong problem solving capabilities
  • An organised approach to work with good attention to details
  • Ability to deliver within tight timeframes and work under pressure
  • Ability to work independently and within a team in a multi-cultural environment
  • Knowledge / Experience of client-facing platforms is beneficial.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools notably Excel
  • Fluent English. Additional language is beneficial.

Why Work with Us?

  • We are the bank for a changing world and aim to build positive change together with our employees
  • We are a team of passionate people who genuinely care about what we do and the impact our work delivers to our clients. We operate in a highly collaborative, open-minded environment that embraces innovation and creativity 
  • Our remuneration and benefits packages are generous, with competitive salaries, a discretionary bonus scheme, company pension contribution, comprehensive private healthcare packages, and numerous other benefits
  • We have a genuine commitment to work-life balance throughout the whole organisation. We are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively promote equal opportunities. 
  • Development and mobility is actively encouraged. We are a learning company – there is real opportunity to grow, develop and expand your skills, experience and career path. 
  • We are a global company operating in over 60 countries with over 190,000 employees from over 150 nationalities. In Ireland we have approximately 500 employees across Dublin and Galway working in Corporate Institutional Banking (CIB) and BNP Paribas Security Services (BP2S) and Greenval.

Compliance Culture: We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics.  We would expect any incoming member of staff to respect all financial security related legislation, including: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.  BNP Paribas have clear policies on these topics which all staff are expected to familiarise themselves with upon successful entry to the Group.

Equality and Diversity

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applications from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.

By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a background check and screening in advance of any potential offer being made

Job Title: Functional Support Analyst

Business Unit: Business Solutions

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Sandyford, Dublin


About BNP Paribas

At BNP Paribas, we center our values on what drives the company forward. Our driving forces are Agility, Client Satisfaction, Compliance Culture and Openness.

  • Agility: we want to behave more simply to embrace useful innovation and digital transformation. 
  • Client Satisfaction: we believe that our success lies in being the customers’ and clients’ preferred choice.
  • Compliance Culture: we believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics 
  • Openness: we promote open-minded attitudes towards our stakeholders. We aim for everyone in Group to feel included, to have their say and be empowered

Our strengths are based off four key areas of Stability, Expertise, Responsibility and Good Place to Work 
  • Stability: we build upon our solid, long-term oriented management, our diversified and integrated business model and our international footprint. 
  • Expertise: we build upon our recognized and expanding knowledge of our teams. 
  • Responsibility: we build upon our culture of responsibility and integrity to ever better serve the interest of our customers 
  • Good Place to Work: we foster a stimulating workplace where people are treated fairly and with respect


Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated functional support analyst with middle office background. 

You will provide application support to our customers and operational teams working with our main Payables & Receivables platform.You will also work closely with other levels of application support and the change management team for system bugs and enhancements. The production environment can be very demanding, and you must be able to make critical decisions while working under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Management of client queries received by e-mail and phone related to Supply Chain Platform
  • Issue analysis & monitoring, supporting internal & external clients on the platform
  • Solve issues or propose workaround / temporary options.
  • Identify recurrent issues and raise Problems to the Change Management team.
  • Analyze all the reported issues on behalf of clients & non-clients, external & internal, and follow-up until resolution. Provide pro-active answer to users.
  • System monitoring and reporting
  • Ensure required controls are performed

Qualifications & Experience required for this role:

  • IT/Business/Finance 3rd level qualification
  • 3 years experience in customer support
  • Proficiency with general IT business applications
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of Trade Finance products an advantage but not essential
  • Proven ability to interact with senior stakeholders 
  • Ability to effectively communicate up, across and down the organisation 
  • Ability to engage with all business operations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent analytical/troubleshooting skills while being able to work under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) – ability to convey complex subjects in a clear and concise manner. (English)
  • French language desirable, but not essential.
  • Microsoft Excel Intermediary
  • Significant production support experience for complex business applications.
  • Pragmatic and innovative approach to problem solving.
  • Diplomatic and team oriented.
  • Must be able to work closely with end users and IT technical teams.
  • Desire to learn, improve skills and knowledge and seek continuous improvement and implementing best practices.
  • Excellent time management, organisational and prioritisation skills. 
  • Knowledge of supply chain or trade finance business is a significant advantage

Why Work with Us?

  • We are the bank for a changing world and aim to build positive change together with our employees
  • We are a team of passionate people who genuinely care about what we do and the impact our work delivers to our clients. We operate in a highly collaborative, open-minded environment that embraces innovation and creativity 
  • Our remuneration and benefits packages are generous, with competitive salaries, a discretionary bonus scheme, company pension contribution, comprehensive private healthcare packages, and numerous other benefits
  • We have a genuine commitment to work-life balance throughout the whole organisation. We are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively promote equal opportunities. 
  • Development and mobility is actively encouraged. We are a learning company – there is real opportunity to grow, develop and expand your skills, experience and career path. 
  • We are a global company operating in over 60 countries with over 190,000 employees from over 150 nationalities. In Ireland we have approximately 500 employees across Dublin and Galway working in Corporate Institutional Banking (CIB) and BNP Paribas Security Services (BP2S) and Greenval.

Compliance Culture: We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics.  We would expect any incoming member of staff to respect all financial security related legislation, including: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.  BNP Paribas have clear policies on these topics which all staff are expected to familiarise themselves with upon successful entry to the Group.

Equality and Diversity

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applications from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.

By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a background check and screening in advance of any potential offer being made

Job Title: Head of Tax

Business Unit: ITO – Finance

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Sandyford, Dublin


About BNP Paribas

At BNP Paribas, we center our values on what drives the company forward. Our driving forces are Agility, Client Satisfaction, Compliance Culture and Openness.

  • Agility: we want to behave more simply to embrace useful innovation and digital transformation. 
  • Client Satisfaction: we believe that our success lies in being the customers’ and clients’ preferred choice.
  • Compliance Culture: we believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics 
  • Openness: we promote open-minded attitudes towards our stakeholders. We aim for everyone in Group to feel included, to have their say and be empowered

Our strengths are based off four key areas of Stability, Expertise, Responsibility and Good Place to Work 
  • Stability: we build upon our solid, long-term oriented management, our diversified and integrated business model and our international footprint. 
  • Expertise: we build upon our recognized and expanding knowledge of our teams. 
  • Responsibility: we build upon our culture of responsibility and integrity to ever better serve the interest of our customers 
  • Good Place to Work: we foster a stimulating workplace where people are treated fairly and with respect


Role:

The Head of Tax (Head of Tax) is responsible for oversight of all Tax matters related to BNPP Group Entities operating in Ireland (1). The Head of Tax, in coordination with the CFO, ensures a strong integration with Group Tax Department (GTD, in Paris) and adherence to Group Tax Policies. The position is a key strategic position ensuring compliance with Tax regulations & protection of the Group’s Reputation. The role reports functionally to Central Head of Group Tax, per the mission letter and hierarchically to the CFO CIB Ireland.

Responsibilities of the role are split in Tax Compliance and Tax Advisory, both with the purpose of being accountable for the administration of the Tax risk of the entities in the territory and ensuring that all tax commitments before the Tax Authorities of BNP Paribas Irish legal entities are met in Ireland or abroad, as necessary.

The role is highly supported with a) External Tax Advisors engaged in both advisory and compliance activities, hired by BNP Paribas as part of the external consulting policies and b) Territory entity level Heads of Tax despite the latter don’t have a hierarchical report to the Territory Head of Tax. The Territory Head of Tax must ensure that external tax consulting follow internal policies and delegations, including approval from central management.

This mandate covers all entities of BNP Paribas in Ireland except for Human Resources (HR) related taxation which is under direct responsibility of the Head of HR due to confidentiality purposes, still the Head of Tax is engaged in advisory activities for HR to the extent that confidentiality of individual employees information is maintained. 

Key criteria of the role: 

  • Organization & Team: Ensure that the Tax Team is appropriately organized and staffed with the correct profiles according to the business needs of the Bank and Entities under responsibility. Directly oversee the Staff Development, Training and Succession planning. 
  • Finance & Tax Projects & Systems: Within the scope of responsibilities, support the CFO in rolling out of the new systems, change of organizational setup, maintenance and enhancement of Finance & Tax systems, etc. in strict liaison with the Infinity EMEA services platform  Projects & Systems Team, located in MFSC or Central Tax Projects Teams. 
  • Procedures & Controls: Ensure that the Area’s procedures and controls are up to date including BCP.
  • Jointly accountable with the CFO in maintaining contact with external authorities and stakeholders
    • Accountable for correct reporting to tax authorities
    • Maintains normative watch of Tax matters of potential impact to Entities under scope
    • All interactions with auditors, including follow up of recommendations, within the scope of its responsibilities.
  • Performance: Contribute periodical information (minimum monthly) of performance, risk and control indicators of the area under responsibility (KPI, KRI and KCI), following the standard defined for the Finance & Tax Department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage Tax Reporting and filing process including CT, VAT, DIRT, FATCA, AEOI, Interest Reporting according to Irish and International reporting requirements. 
  • Oversee and manage the interaction with Tax Compliance Service Providers to ensure timely & accurate information filing/reporting.
  • Ensure all Tax reporting & Payments are adequate and appropriate.
  • Monitoring of Tax Regulation Changes ensuring timely compliance.
  • Assess/manage tax risks for BNPP Group Companies in Ireland.
  • In co-ordination with CFO, provision of GTD opinion with respect to all new Activities/Products launched in Ireland (NAC/TAC Process).
  • Establish & maintain a reporting forum with CFO and GTD covering Tax & Business Evolutions in Ireland
  • Signatory of the TAC/NAC/OTC process, jointly with the CFO in representation of the Tax Function as delegation from Group Tax Department.
  • Implementation of TPA structures/agreements as required according to Ireland operations within the Global franchise. Maintaining inventory of said agreements & reporting to CFO & GTD. Evaluation of changes needed with the evolution of the setup.
  • Assurance that all intra-group SLAs are appropriately articulated from a tax perspective with regard to services provided/received & cost allocation/charging methodologies explained and respecting domestic and international Tax guidelines.
  • Be a Business Partner providing advice on structuring where required & ensuring strong awareness of Tax compliance & reporting across the Entities. Advising on disclosure requirements including FATCA, AEOI etc. Provide Timely & accurate information/advice to the Business on tax developments potentially affecting their activities business.
  • Manage interaction with external tax advisors to ensure timely delivery of high quality, cost effective and accurate tax advice.
  • Manage interaction with internal and external auditors in their completion of audits. 
  • Manage Irish Tax Authority Audit process, together with any Foreign Tax Authority Inquiry as it relates to any BNP Irish (1)  Group Company.
  • Act as principal point of contact for BNPP Ireland Management on all tax matters relevant to the Irish businesses. Develop strong collaborative relationships with all business and functional leads.
  • In strict coordination with CFO, report periodically as required to the BNPP Dublin Branch ExCo, and Boards of Directors of other Irish Group Companies (1) on tax developments affecting the Group’s Irish operations.
  • Maintain strong reporting line to CFO and GTD in respect of Irish tax developments, transactions currently under way and contemplated, and other pertinent matters arising.
  • Maintain strong collaborative and interactive working relationship with other members of GTD across the Group internationally, for Irish related business (business lines, clients and/or entities).
  • Represent the Group in all contacts with the Irish Tax Authority, and ensure that a strong and collaborative working relationship is maintained with the Irish Tax Authority at all times.
  • Interact proactively with all areas of the business to optimise the profile of the tax function in Ireland and beyond. 
  • Build relationships and network across the industry.
  • Manage relationship with other applicable tax advisors

Qualifications & Experience required for this role:

  • Language skills: Fluent in English
  • Educational background:  Finance and accounting, certified.
  • 10+ years experience in the financial services industry (banking, capital markets, custody, fund administration), o/w 5+ years managing teams
  • Big4 experience is desirable
  • IT skills: capacity to use several of the following office tools in a proficient manner => MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Soft Skills:  Organizational capacity; decision making; critical thinking; ability to synthesize/simplify; ability to inspire others and generate commitment

Why Work with Us?

  • We are the bank for a changing world and aim to build positive change together with our employees
  • We are a team of passionate people who genuinely care about what we do and the impact our work delivers to our clients. We operate in a highly collaborative, open-minded environment that embraces innovation and creativity 
  • Our remuneration and benefits packages are generous, with competitive salaries, a discretionary bonus scheme, company pension contribution, comprehensive private healthcare packages, and numerous other benefits
  • We have a genuine commitment to work-life balance throughout the whole organisation. We are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively promote equal opportunities. 
  • Development and mobility is actively encouraged. We are a learning company – there is real opportunity to grow, develop and expand your skills, experience and career path. 
  • We are a global company operating in over 60 countries with over 190,000 employees from over 150 nationalities. In Ireland we have approximately 500 employees across Dublin and Galway working in Corporate Institutional Banking (CIB) and BNP Paribas Security Services (BP2S) and Greenval.

Compliance Culture: We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics.  We would expect any incoming member of staff to respect all financial security related legislation, including: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.  BNP Paribas have clear policies on these topics which all staff are expected to familiarise themselves with upon successful entry to the Group.

Equality and Diversity

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applications from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.

By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a background check and screening in advance of any potential offer being made

V.I.E. Custody Administrator – Dublin H/F

Concrètement votre quotidien ? 

Cette mission de V.I.E offre une véritable expérience de travail dans un environnement dynamique. Vous rejoignez une équipe qui interagit en interne avec une variété de parties prenantes :  Conformité, Legal, Tax et Risk, ainsi que des équipes de soutien basées à Luxembourg et à Lisbonne et vous travaillez également en externe avec les gestionnaires de fonds, les promoteurs de fonds. Il s’agit d’une occasion unique d’avoir l’expérience d’un large éventail d’activités dans l’ensemble de l’entreprise Custody. 

Vous avez pour principales missions : 

  • L’entrée en relation de nouveaux clients sur notre plateforme de garde
  • Fournir un soutien proactif aux équipes clients et internes pour les questions opérationnelles quotidiennes
  • Assurer un service de haute qualité tel que défini dans les accords sur les niveaux de service
  • Développer et maintenir des relations de travail étroites avec nos équipes de garde à Luxembourg et Lisbonne
  • Participation aux appels de service à la clientèle
  • Assurer une coopération étroite sur les questions transversales avec les différents départements par une participation active aux réunions
  • Gérer les demandes clients de façon efficace

L’environnement de travail, c’est important ! 

Le milieu de travail au sein de l’équipe est extrêmement important pour nous et est un facteur clé pour s’assurer que le personnel est motivé et heureux dans son rôle et qu’il se concentre sur ce qui doit être fait. L’équipe Custody se compose de 10 personnes réparties entre deux fonctions différentes. Travailler en équipe et s’entraider est un élément clé de notre mindset et de notre mode de fonctionnement. Vous serez accompagné et soutenu par tous les membres de l’équipe, y compris leurs coéquipiers, gestionnaires et cadres supérieurs. 

Et après ? 

Cette expérience de V.I.E sera sans aucun doute inestimable pour vos perspectives de carrière futures. La nature dynamique du rôle que le candidat auprès auprès sur secteurs d’activité différents, ainsi que l’exposition face à la clientèle et aux promoteurs, vous permettra de développer des compétences transférables à la fin du contrat. En Irlande, nous prévoyons une croissance régulière au cours des prochaines années.

Pourquoi rejoindre BNP Paribas ? 

Notre monde change ! Aujourd’hui, ce qui compte dans un job, c’est de vivre de véritables expériences, d’apprendre, de partager objectifs et résultats avec ses collègues. Bref, de tracer son propre chemin, différent, responsable et durable. Chez BNP Paribas, nous recrutons nos collaborateurs avec l’idée qu’ils nous aideront à concevoir le monde et la banque de demain. 
Vous voulez connaître toutes les raisons de nous rejoindre ? Rendez-vous sur : https://group.bnpparibas/emploi-carriere

  

Et la rémunération ? 

Elle est fixée par Business France et consultable directement sur leur site. 

 

Etes-vous notre prochain VIE Custody Administrator basé à Dublin ? 

A vous de nous convaincre ! 

Vous êtes titulaire d’un Master avec une spécialisation en administration/management/conduite de projet avec une spécialité en finance.

Vous justifiez d’une expérience de 6 mois minimum (stage et alternance inclus) dans le domaine de la banque.

Vous parlez couramment anglais et français et maîtrisez parfaitement le Pack Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

De plus, vos capacités d’analyse et votre capacité à collaborer et à décider seront des atouts essentiels. Ajoutez à cela votre sens de la relation client, votre capacité à communiquer et votre adaptabilité pour finir de nous convaincre. 

Enfin, nous attachons une importance particulière à ce que nos futurs collaborateurs agissent au quotidien avec responsabilité éthique et professionnelle. 

 

Durée et disponibilité 

VIE à pourvoir dès que possible, pour une durée de 18 mois. 

 

Les conditions d’éligibilité au contrat VIE (selon les règles fixées par Business France) sont consultables sur : http://www.civiweb.com/