Senior Associate - Global Custody Tax

About BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas Group Europe's leading bank and a global banking champion operating in 65 countries with 185 000 employees. The Group offers commercial, personal, investment, protection and corporateinstitutional services through an integrated, diversified model that supports individuals, SMEs, corporates and institutions worldwide.

BNP Paribas India Solutions A whollyowned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, created in 2005. With delivery centres in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, the 24 7 global delivery hub serves Corporate & Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking across the Group. Over 10 000 employees collaborate to design and deliver bestinclass solutions for our clients.

Role Overview

The Global Custody Tax team processes client documentation to secure tax benefits, ensures correct fiscal treatment under applicable Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) and oversees tax reclaim activities. The Senior Associate leads daily operations, mentors junior staff and guarantees delivery against service level agreements and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

Serve as the goto reference for tax team members; train and guide them on daily tasks.

Allocate work, set daily priorities and oversee complex operational items.

Perform checker reviews on all manual taxrelated activities.

Operational Delivery Process BusinessAsUsual (BAU) transactions in accordance with SOPs.

Collect, verify and analyse tax information and documentation.

Update the tax database to reflect correct fiscal treatment based on DTAs, client residency and subcustodian procedures.

Provide clients with market updates and tax matrix insights.

Manage fiscal documentation for reliefatsource and ensure correct withholding tax application.

Prepare and monitor tax reclaim forms and status via the taxreclaim system.

Collect refunds from tax authorities/subcustodians and remit them to clients.

Issue certifications or disclosures requested by tax authorities/subcustodians.

Perform daily controls using checklists; ensure priorities are met and tasks executed accurately.

Escalate incidents or operational risks to the Team Leader promptly.

Justify and resolve cashbreak investigations with Control Teams.

Continuously improve documented procedures ensure they are complete, current and accurate.

Participate in brainstorming sessions, share best practices and contribute ideas to peers.

Prepare monthly KPI reports as per requirements.

Follow Business Continuity Planning (BCP) protocols during contingencies.

Be willing to work any shift supporting Asian, American or European business hours.

Education, Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Law, Business Administration or a related discipline, at least two years of experience in international taxation, tax reclaim or custodial tax operations, and a completed taxation article ship are required.
• Professional Qualification Taxation qualification e.g., CA (Inter) with completed articleship, or equivalent professional tax certification.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws, withholding taxes and Double Tax Treaty Agreements (DTAs). Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of international taxation, custody operations, reliefatsource and tax reclaim processes. Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team.
• Ability to analyse complex tax documentation with high attention to detail. Resultsdriven mindset; consistently meets or exceeds KPIs.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel (advanced formatting, formulas, pivot tables).
• Rigor and precision in all tasks; strong organisational skills.
• Familiarity with taxreclaim systems and taxdatabase management.
• Adaptability to changing processes and ability to support change initiatives.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We foster a workplace where every employee is respected, valued and free to bring their authentic self to work. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is prohibited. Our policies guarantee equal employment opportunity irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.