About the job
- In the course of Prime Brokerage activities, our settlement analyst/associates are responsible for ensuring all aspects of transaction management, for Prime Brokerage clients, are completed in due time, all exceptions are resolved, inquiries are addressed and provided with subject matter expertise. Across product back office role that requires extensive workflow knowledge together with various global internal teams per demand
Your Main Activities Are
- Accountable for end-to-end transaction management lifecycle for each trade under scope
- Settlement exceptions and cash accounting
- Collaborate with various internal teams, such as trade capturing, stock loan desk and margin to process transactions and resolve any exceptions on a timely manner
- Respond and resolve middle and front office queries inquiries on a timely manner
- Work as part of the global team performing follow the sun hand offs to ensure a smooth global coverage for global clients
- Partner with account management teams to help on changing client behaviours where required to smother processes
- Collaborate with technology/support team to help identify internal and external facing technology improvement opportunities
- Deep understanding of UK client asset protection (CASS) and AMF custody rules (derived from MiFID)
- Contribute in all control plan protocols according to the local operational risk policies
Profile and Skills to Success
- Global Markets knowledge and practices
- Proficiency in computer skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office Excel
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
- Excellent grasp and understanding of trade lifecycle
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and dynamic, evolving environment
- Show enthusiasm, initiative and diligence
- Strong team spirit, client focus mind-set and collaborative mind-set
- Rigorous and excellent organization skills
- Demonstrate strong time management, prioritization skills and solid judgment to meet deadlines and cut-offs
- Compliant with local guidance and conformity policies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
About the Team
- Settlement on all European markets, as well as US
- Management of referential data with the responsible teams
- Cash and position reconciliation within internal systems and local custodians
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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 centres 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.
