Credit Analyst Trainee - Real Assets

About the Job

• Within BNP Paribas, Credit Analysis plays a fundamental role in the selection of the bank’s assets, contributing to the sustainability of the business model. This is critical in reaching the right credit decisions, bringing added value to the business as well as strongly monitoring risks
• Based in Lisbon, the CPM Trainee will work on a pool basis closely and under the supervision of the relevant credit analysts / relationship managers, assisting the Team
• This is a great opportunity to join our growing team of credit risk professionals, and benefit from the following:
  1. A structured training path: training courses and on the job training provided
  2. Opportunity to work with large scale companies from across Europe, Middle East and Africa
  3. Gain in-depth knowledge of the sector and a wide range of structured products
  4. International working environment, including also meeting other EMEA teams

Your Main Activities

• Analysis of the creditworthiness of a portfolio of clients. The analysis is driven by a review of the counterparty financial analysis as well as assessment and monitoring of counterparty and credit risk 
• Perform on a regular basis industry overviews and peer analysis  
• Preparation of written Credit Proposals (Annual Reviews, New Requests, Amendment/Waivers) entailing the above points in order to support credit committee decisions regarding the client’s risk of default, credit rating and adequacy of the proposed financing
• Reporting & Data management ensuring database quality
• Work with cohesion and team spirit within the CPM team and with the other members of the Transportation Finance team as well as with internal/external stakeholders (on a local and international scale)

Profile and Skills to Success

• Graduate Degree in Finance, Management, Economics or Accounting
• Good written/verbal communication skills in English (mandatory)
• Detail oriented, knowledge of financial analysis valued
• Comfort in using Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Team spirit.
• Efficient organizational and planning capacities
• Self-starter, good initiative and flexible
• Business minded with an ability to convey a balanced sense of risk

About the Team 

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

· International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions: 

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines; 
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services; 
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.