Junior Performance Analyst / Operations

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) is the investment arm of BNP Paribas, a leading banking group in Europe with international reach. At BNPP AM, we aim to generate long-term sustainable investment returns for our clients, based on a unique sustainability-driven philosophy that shapes our strategy, culture, products, and processes.

About the role

The Junior Performance Analyst will be responsible for performance measurements and reporting on all client portfolios managed by BNPP Asset Management US. Individual portfolio performance calculation will be produced for review and sign-off by the Portfolio Managers.

Responsibilities

• Generate and report performance results to senior management.
• Work with custodians, trustees, and portfolio managers to resolve all market value differences to within 20 basis points of the net asset value of the portfolio.
• Validate mandate accounting and performance on a monthly basis.
• Produce and analyze market value reconciliations as required.
• Review and resolve outstanding account discrepancies.
• Prepare standard and customized reports for third parties, as required.
• Review and oversee adjustments and corrections to the accounting system as appropriate.
• Special projects as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience within Fixed Income Operations or Middle Office.
• Excellent working knowledge of fixed income securities, foreign exchange, and fixed income derivatives.
• Advanced computer skills (particularly in Excel and Visual Basic).
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Skills

• Analytical skills: Identifies all aspects of a subject and examines them critically to construct a broad point of view. Strives to understand underlying data and context. Highly numerate and detail-oriented; comfortable with complex mathematical concepts and calculations.
• Organization skills: Capable of managing multiple deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring efficient time use. Able to respond to situations using rational decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Flexible yet effective time manager.
• Accuracy: Constantly attentive to precision and thoroughness; ensures errors are minimized. Reflects on and learns from mistakes and setbacks.
• Communication skills: Articulate, expresses messages effectively both orally and in writing, tailored to the audience.
• Teamwork: Inclusive with strong relationship-building skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented environment.
• Taking Initiative: Works proactively and independently, implementing work processes, ideas, and solutions even in ambiguous situations. Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and works well under pressure.

Candidate will be a strong team player, self-motivated, industrious, and able to work unsupervised when necessary.

Benefits

• Dynamic career opportunities across the globe.
• Volunteering initiatives to support local communities and connect with colleagues.
• Opportunity to contribute to award-winning Sustainability efforts and join the community of Future Makers.
• Access to a robust wellbeing program including mental health support and resources.
• An award-winning online learning and development platform.
• Hybrid working.
• A diverse and inclusive working environment where you can be your authentic self.

Pay

The expected starting salary range for this position in New York City is between $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Actual salary may vary based on relevant skills, experience, internal peer benchmarks, prior performance, business line, and geographic location.

Schedule

This role has the flexibility of being hybrid, consisting of both in-office and remote working components. Physical presence in BNPP AM’s office(s) is an essential function of this position.