Associate - Asset Management Performance Attribution Reporting

Job Title: Associate Department: Asset Management • Investment Operations / Reporting Position Overview: The Validator role acts as the independent quality, control, and risk assurance layer within the Asset Management Reporting lifecycle. The role ensures that all reports produced are technically accurate, conceptually sound, methodologically consistent, and compliant with internal standards, client requirements, and regulatory expectations before final release. The Validator is accountable for challenging outputs, validating assumptions, and preventing incorrect or misleading information from reaching clients or regulators. 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. Responsibilities Direct Responsibilities • Perform independent validation of reports produced by Processors, focusing on accuracy, completeness, consistency, and appropriateness. Review calculations, methodologies, disclosures, narratives, and trends across reporting periods. Execute second-level controls and formally evidence validation and sign-off. Ensure outputs align with documented procedures, regulatory guidance, and client expectations Contributing Responsibilities • Challenge unusual movements, overrides, or explanations and ensure they are supported by facts and documentationsIdentify systemic issues, recurring errors, or control weaknesses and escalate with root-cause analysis. Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory reviews with clear explanations and evidence. Provide feedback and guidance to Processors to improve overall quality maturity. Contribute to strengthening control frameworks and standardization. Technical & Behavioral Competencies Technical Competencies • Strong conceptual understanding of Asset Management Reporting • performance, holdings, regulatory disclosures, and client‑reporting objectives. Ability to interpret, trace, and validate complex data flows across investment, accounting, pricing, and reference‑data domains. Solid knowledge of control frameworks, audit expectations, and risk‑management principles. Capability to assess methodological appropriateness—not just numerical accuracy—of reporting calculations. Behavioral Competencies • Demonstrates rigorous professional judgment; proactively questions assumptions and constructively challenges perspectives. Combines meticulous attention to detail with a big‑picture view of reporting impact. Communicates clearly and in a structured manner, especially when explaining issues, risks, or decisions. Shows strong ownership mindset with accountability for quality and risk prevention. Performs effectively under pressure during peak reporting cycles while maintaining high control standards. Specific Qualifications PG‑degree in Finance or related fieldMastery of performance measurement & attribution (arithmetic & geometric)Know Brinson‑Fachler/Brinson‑Hood‑Beebower models (al location, selection, interaction)Experience with portfolio returns, benchmark comparison & multi‑asset performance analysisSkilled in handling holdings, transactions, pricing & FX data for attributionAbility to reconcile and variance‑analyse performance system outputsPrior hands‑on work in Performance Attribution/Measurement or Investment Reporting (preferred) Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities) Technical Skills:Asset Management Reporting concepts (performance, holdings, regulatory disclosures)Data validation and reconciliation techniquesAdvanced Excel; familiarity with reporting platforms and databasesUnderstanding of control frameworks and audit expectationsUnderstanding of asset management products and reporting methodologies Behavioral Skills:Accountability and ownershipAnalytical thinkingClear written and verbal communicationAbility to work under peak delivery pressureRisk awareness and judgementClear stakeholder communicationQuality and control orientationAbility 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. 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 deliv