About the Job
- The Execution Officers team plays a central role in the organization by managing and coordinating transversally the initiation and follow-up of Know Your Customer (KYC) requests in coordination with Relationship Managers (RMs) and deal teams, being the key point of contact for the timely completion of such requests
Your main activities are
- Develop an understanding of the SPG business, and the internal KYC flag requirements for SPG transactions and clients
- Take ownership of the KYC client on-boarding process on behalf of the SPG deal team and, occasionally, of the Know Your Supplier or Insurer (KYS or KYI) on-boarding process on behalf of the SPG deal team
- Initiation and follow-up of KYC requests, both onboarding and recertification
- Coordinate the gathering of all documents and materials required by KYC teams for the on-boarding process
- Develop an understanding of the materials required by different KYC jurisdictions
- Track the progress of on-boarding requests closely, targeting full completion ahead of the anticipated transaction launch date
- Escalate cases where KYC is expected not to be in place before transaction launch so relevant KYC Exception requests can be made
- Be a key point of contact in SPG for KYC topics, making sure to align processes, suggest & implement necessary improvements
Profile and Skills to Success
- Academic background in Law or others fields with special interest in regulatory topics
- 2-5 years of professional experience in Compliance, particularly in KYC
- Fluency in English
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Team spirit and ability to collaborate with others and develop good working relationships with different departments
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining good standards
- Organisation and coordination skill
About the Team
Capital markets EMEA is BNP Paribas’ capital markets business within the Corporate & Institutional Bank (CIB), delivering solutions across asset classes, and industry-leading services for clients including Institutions, corporates, private banks and retail distribution networks. Capital Markets encompasses several business lines including the Securitised Products Group (SPG).
Securitised Products Group (SPG) covers Asset Backed Securities (ABS), Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) and Private Debt Financing. SPG advises corporate and institutional clients providing them with financing, risk transfer and capital markets access, through securitisation transactions across a range of asset classes.
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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.
