Securities Issuance Officer

About the job

Your Main Activities Are

• Prepare documentation of issues on underlying equities, indices, BNPP proprietary indices, commodities, currencies, and ETF. The documentation consists mainly of the final terms and supporting documents which will be drafted according to templates issued by LEGAL
• Review and validate certain documents automatically generated by Front Office systems (Universal drafter, FISH, TEP Studio)
• Ensuring the consistency of programme documentation with the terms and templates drafted by LEGAL
• Take over the formalities for depositing documentation of structured securities issues with market authorities, financial agents, quotation exchanges or clearing systems
• Ensure administrative formalities (e.g. drafting notices) in connection with events affecting securities issues (issuing call events, corporate actions, increases, adjustments, etc.), in accordance with the procedures and templates established by LEGAL; Adjust internal databases following these events
• Be a proactive partner with Front-Offices, Back-Offices, financial officers and other stakeholders in the broadcast chain for the successful completion of the closing and rating of the broadcasts
• Interacting with the lawyers of the SIG Paris legal team to (i) contribute to the improvement of the legal templates for the coverage of issues, and (ii) maintain the level of automation of the drafting and workflow tool used for the securities issuance activity
• Maintain the databases of the documentation of securities issues
• Ensure a high level of execution concerning the daily production of the Final Terms
• Validate inside cut-off period all ETS issuances for the region in charge. Be able to escalate to IT support (Ecommerce, EQD Drafter) as well as other related stakeholders when necessary
• Be able to identify and accurately draft all CE + WT structures under ITO scope
• Strive for rigor and accuracy of the drafting Templates available on the Issuemaster library
• Participate and contribute to activity optimization and projects and promote initiatives/innovations within the team that can make our daily work more efficient

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance and Accounting

• Up to 2 years of professional experience in banking and financial operations sectors

• Ability to communicate and work with other ITO teams and other departments (LEGAL, Front Office, Back Office)
• Fluent in English, oral and written
• Understanding of stock market products, structured securities and the various underlying factors
• Reactiveness, organization skills and ability to manage priorities
• Attention to detail and accuracy of product characteristics
• Good interpersonal skills and strong team spirit
• Ability to deliver and results driven
• Ability to work in a demanding environment (in terms of expected quality of work and time)
• Rigorous, autonomous and eager to learn attitude
• Professionalism, adaptability, dynamism, ability to grasp problems and propose solutions

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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.