About the job
- The
Settlement Account Manager works within the Securities Transaction Management
Department and is responsible for the processing and follow up of the main
processes which include pre & post settlement activities, clearing,
relevant legal documentation, transaction and event-related accounting for
securities deemed in scope. In the scope of these activities, the Officer
interacts with several internal departments, external counter parties and
entities
Your Main
Activities Are
- Rigorous
management of the client transactions by monitoring pending/failed
instructions, detecting errors/discrepancies and providing accurate information
to clients either via email or phone in accordance to agreements in place
- Develop
a deep knowledge of the clients specificities, market requirements, internal
processes and tools
- Ensure
client specificities databases and internal procedures are known and updated
- Ensure
that the checklist’s tasks are duly executed, in line with internal procedures
and market rules and/or guidelines therefore mitigating settlement costs and
operational risk
- Communicate
effectively with Clients and provide support on the daily activities, ensuring
a close follow-up on any pending investigation
- Contribute
to the overall successful running of the Settlement Department whilst
respecting BNP Paribas rules and guidelines in terms of Compliance, Risk and
Conduct
- Report
and/or escalate any sensitive or risky situation to the management
Profile and
Skills to Success
- Bachelor
Degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting or related
- Up to
2 years of relevant experience
- Advanced
level of English, both written and oral
- Knowledge
in MS Office Pack
- Attention
to detail / rigor
- Ability
to collaborate / teamwork
- Ability
to deliver / results driven
- Analytical
ability
- Communication
skills, both written and oral
- Client
focused
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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
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Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
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In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested
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