Private Credit Officer

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants About The Job The Portugal Private Credit Center of Expertise team forms part of the wider Loan Solutions team within the Alternative Investors (AI) client line, working in collaboration with the Private Capital teams. Loan Solutions is engaged in the delivery of product and solutions to asset manager and asset owner clients investing in Private Credit (corporate loans), Infrastructure Debt and Real Estate Debt. The team purpose is the delivery of client solutions and services designed specifically for General Partners investing in private assets, direct loans and broadly syndicated loans in particular. Primary Services Loan Administration Collateral Administration Middle office services Depositary function (ownership verification and record keeping) Loan Trade Closing – where relevant Officer Mission The Officer will ensure the service delivery (delivery of results, strong awareness of Risk & Data quality), according to procedures and Service Level Agreement in place. Your Main Activities The role requires outstanding attention to detail, critical thinking and the ability to interact with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders effectively. The officer will ensure that loans data are processed efficiently and in a timely manner while adhering to company standards. Loan Processing, Data Management and Reporting Ensure all required documentation (Credit agreements, trade documentation, utilisation requests and others) are collected and duly signed and fully executed. Ensure the process and management of all transactions (including trade settlements, loan repayments and loan restructures) are in compliance with procedures. Extract reports (e.g. Collateral reports, Holdings reports, Accruals), perform reconciliations (cash and position) and provide information to support the decision process and/or oversight duties. Analyse and integrate data in the systems while comparing data from different sources ensuring its reliability. Perform controls according to procedures and risk mapping (checklists, 4‑eyes check…). Client Service Ensure client satisfaction by following up on their instructions, ensuring that queries are handled in a timely manner and respecting the norms and standards. Follow‑up with clients to obtain missing information or documentation required for processing. Ensure escalation of unsolved queries and potential incidents. Team Collaboration Enroll in training sessions to evolve on relevant topics, and/or cover any upskilling. Train new hires, smoothing the onboarding process. Contribute to continuous improvement projects by raising improvement points and help implement them. Contribute to a good team atmosphere and follow the Group's code of conduct (including Smartworking Policy and Mandatory Trainings). Profile and Skills to Success Behavioral Skills Ability to collaborate/Teamwork: Proficient Attention to detail/rigor: Expert Client focused: Proficient Organisational Skills: Proficient Critical Thinking: Proficient Ability to deliver/Results drive: Expert Transversal Skills Analytical Ability: Expert Languages English (Fluent) Tools and Methodologies MS OFFICE PACK MICROSOFT EXCEL (Proficient) MS OFFICE PACK MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (Proficient) MS OFFICE PACK MICROSOFT WORD (Proficient) Experience, Academic Background and Other Qualifications Field of Expertise Banking and Financial Operations Accounting and Finance Academic Background Bachelor's (3–5 years) in Economics, Finance and Accounting Benefits & Other Information BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading