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About the job
- The Passive Currency Overlay (PCO) team’s activity consists of: Production Management on behalf of our existing clients: Market data reception and analysis, hedge calculations and FOREX executions
- Management of the onboarding process for both new prospects and existing clients, new and additional businesses
- Constant enhancement and upgrade of the production process through periodic launches of new functionalities
Your Main Activities Are
- As an intern in the Passive Currency Overlay (PCO) team, you will play an active role of daily production, validation and monitoring of FX hedging operations
- Your core duties will include Deliver PCO services: Execute daily overlay processes with zero‑error accuracy, on‑time delivery and strict adherence to client guidelines
- Calculate FX exposure & validate FX orders: Apply each client’s hedging strategy, compute the required forward/NDF amounts and verify the numbers before they are sent to the trading desk
- Drive continuous improvement: Identify bottlenecks, suggest automation (Excel/VBA) and contribute to process‑optimisation initiatives
- Participate in transversal projects: Join projects such as new service roll‑outs, client‑on‑boarding, specific analytical reports with your manager and matches your skill set
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor student from an Engineering school, University or Business school (preferably with a Market Finance specialization)
- Interest and knowledge of financial markets (Money Market, FOREX, conformity, portfolio management)
- Fluent in English (written & spoken)
- Rigorous, dynamic and motivated candidate with good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate critical thinking and have good writing skills
- Good knowledge of Excel, VBA/programming, Bloomberg
About the team
- Global Markets, the capital markets division of BNP Paribas' Corporate & Institutional Banking, is a powerhouse delivering top-tier solutions across asset classes. Our Portugal Platform (Porto and Lisbon) stands as a major European HUB and a unique player in the country, boasting a wide range of Front Office roles and services – Trading, Sales, Research, Structuring, Quants & Engineering, Business Dev and Support, Marketing & Client Support, Risk Management, Data Analytics and Machine Learning. With rapid growth and ambitions to make a global impact, we offer numerous short and long-term opportunities
- Get a glimpse into our world- Check out our Global Markets Portugal webpage
Why joining BNP Paribas?
- Leading banking institution
Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe
The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses heard
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
- Diversity and Inclusion commitment
BNP Paribas ´ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
- 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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
- Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* 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.
