Trade Support Specialist

Bnp Paribas Bank; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

BNP Paribas Bank in the Philippines seeks a proficient middle-office professional to validate Flow and Exotic Credit trades, acting as a bridge between Front Office and Back Office. You will ensure accurate validation and manage queues to support seamless trading operations.

Minimum 3 years in related roles; Master’s degree; strong Excel and market knowledge are required. The role emphasizes precise attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a Trade Support or middle-office role.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and derivative products.
• Strong MS Excel skills and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Trade Validation & Management: Validate Flow and Exotic Credit products; oversee and manage Front Office and Back Office system queues; resolve trade booking and flow issues.
• Stakeholder Liaison & Communication: Act as the key liaison for the trading desk; address booking issues and respond to queries from clients and internal teams.
• Operational Control & Problem Solving: Resolve trade-related breaks; manage instrument data queries; coordinate with global FO/BO/ops teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to projects and process improvements; collaborate with management.

Skills

Trade validation

Middle-office experience

Derivatives knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

As a member of the OTC & LD Trade Validation – Credit team, you will be responsible for managing critical middle-office activities, specifically the trade validation of both Flow and Exotic Structured Credit products. This role serves as a vital link between the Front Office (FO) and Back Office (BO), supporting Credit trading desks and acting as a primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries. You will ensure that all trades are validated, processed, and managed efficiently to support seamless trading operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Trade Validation & Management: Validate Flow and Exotic Credit products; oversee and manage all Front Office and Back Office system queues; and apply investigative techniques to resolve trade booking and flow issues.
• Stakeholder Liaison & Communication: Act as the key liaison for the trading desk to elevate and address booking issues; respond to and resolve queries from clients, sales, and other internal teams (Accounting, Technology, etc.).
• Operational Control & Problem Solving: Collaborate with internal teams to resolve trade-related breaks; manage all queries related to instrument static data; and maintain strong working relationships across global FO, BO, and operations teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives; help develop and adapt processes; and foster a collaborative working dynamic with local and regional management.

Required Education, Skills and Experience (must have)

• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a Trade Support or a closely related middle-office role.
• Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent.
• Market Knowledge: Solid understanding of financial markets and derivative products, specifically Swaps, Futures, and Options.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with a high level of expertise in Excel; ability to quickly learn and adapt to various software programs.
• Strong attention to detail and rigor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle complex tasks.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience (nice to have)

• Product Specialization: Prior experience specifically dealing with Credit products, systems, and processes within a trade support function.
• Process Development: Proven ability to develop, adapt, and improve operational processes.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate business/strategic evolution and support organizational change.
• Networking: Ability to develop and leverage professional networks across different departments and regions.