About the job
- The EXO (Exotic products) Analyst is responsible of the first level of Exotic Trading Control, being highly driven to mitigate operational risk and requiring a high level of financial awareness. The officer is pricing complex structured products on a daily basis (>70% of their day to day). This requires a significant amount of understanding of Financial Assets (Bonds, Stocks, Indexes, Options, Swaps) and how they interact together once included in the same product. It is necessary to have the sensitivity of the valuation of the different products (what they are worth) and how they might be impacted when certain market variables are modified given amendments are done directly in the Trading’s books. They focus on the Primary Market and there is a clear need for Financial and Mathematical skills
Your Main Activities Are
- Calculate, analyse and price the associated exotic products and confirm they are in line with the respective documentation and booking
- Control and manage all Primary Transactions and ensure each position and trade are correct so that the amount hedged by Front Office is correct
- Increase/unwind existing positions and guarantee all information is clear and transparent
- Smoothen the process of flowing information throughout the remaining teams within the bank
- Daily control of payoff changes and closely follow updates on existing trades
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting
- Up to 2 years of relevant experience in Banking and Financial Operations
- Fluent (C1-C2) level of English
- Knowledge in Finance and Budget – Valuation / Pricing
- Ability to collaborate / teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail / rigor
- Analytical ability
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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.
