Loan Trade Closing Senior Officer

About The Job

• The Senior Analyst in the Loan Trading Middle Office is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the trade support function for syndicated loan products. This role acts as a key liaison between Sales and Trading desks, external clients, and internal operations teams. The Senior Analyst is fundamental in driving process improvements, strengthening controls, and developing team expertise

Your Main Activities Are

• Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and support to junior team members to enhance overall team efficiency and ensure strict adherence to compliance and standards and procedures
• Proactively identifying training needs within the team and designing or delivering targeted training sessions to address knowledge gaps and promote continuous professional growth
• Remaining current with all LMA documentation updates and industry developments and communicating relevant changes or innovations to the wider team promptly and effectively
• Leading knowledge-sharing initiatives by presenting specialized topics such as CLOs, warehousing solutions, and any new concept relevant to the syndicated loan trading industry — during monthly team meetings to elevate the collective expertise and performance of the group. In addition to proactively share best practices with team members
• Proactively suggest, participate in, and lead projects aimed at improving processes through technological advancements or operational changes
• Provide high-level operational support to Sales and Trading desks, ensuring accurate trade booking and front-to-back process integrity
• Act as a senior escalation point for production issues, managing risk across operations
• Manage transactions across multiple platforms, and ensure accurate trade allocation, validation, reconciliation and confirmation
• Take an active role in process reviews and strategic initiatives enhancing trade support functions and driving continuous improvement

Profile And Skills To Success

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting
• From 3 to 4 years of experience in Banking and Financial Operations
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Pack Tools, namely Excel
• Knowledge of Middle Office Operations
• Analytical ability, resilience and client focused
• Ability to deliver and collaborate

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

• International reach

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
• Our presence in Portugal

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.