About the job
- The Profit and Loss (P&L) Controller will be in charge of producing and validating the daily and/or monthly Economical P&L and related P&L Explains. It will be required to establish effective working relationships with both Front Office and other areas of support (e.g. Back Office, Market Risk, Finance & IT). This will allow for an integrated and proactive approach to the business’ requirements. P&L teams, as part of the Product Control department, provides a full and dedicated support to the various ALM/T and Global Market Trading Desks located in Europe, New York, Singapore or Hong-Kong
Your Main Activities Are
- Produce and validate the official Economical P&L figures and the related P&L explains (market move, new deals, etc.) and investigate the discrepancies with the Front Office Predict when available
- Review the P&L Explain in depth and correct wrong effect if no technical solution can be found to overturn the misallocation
- Review the Risk based market P&L and analyse differences against the P&L Explain until the gap is understood and documented
- Review the split of the economic PNL in liquidity and rate effects for ALMT perimeters
- Produce Hedge accounting controls for finance and FO where applicable
- Submit the P&L for Sign-off to the Front office officer
- When possible, challenge and enhance existing processes
- Ensure high levels of ethics and professionalism are maintained both personally and in the team. Build and maintain internal relationships based on trust, respect and professionalism
Profile and Skills to Success
- Academic degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting
- Up to 2 years of relevant experience in Banking and Financial Operations
- Fluent (C1-C2) level of English
- Creativity and Innovation
- Client focused
- Attention to detail / rigor
- Problem solving
- Knowledge in Transversal Financial Markets
- Analytical ability (namely in Excel and Access)
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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
- 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.
