FX Trade Support Analyst

About The Job

• BNP Paribas is a leading European bank with an international reach. It has a presence in 73 countries, with more than 192,000 employees – including more than 146,000 in Europe and over 4,000 in Portugal alone
• BNP Paribas is present in Portugal since 1985, having been one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today, BNP Paribas has several entities operating directly in this territory, offering a wide range of integrated financial solutions to support its clients and their businesses
• Worldwide, the Group has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors
• The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporate and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance
• In the context of the GMO organization, and of BNPP client-centric strategy, the Support officer aims to accompany the continuous enhancement of the quality of services provided to our clients, notably post-trade services. It is its role and responsibility to support the Front-Office (FX Sales Assistants) in their daily tasks (post-trade processes), in the most timely and efficient manner

Your Main Activities Are

• Responsible for ensuring that all trades are split and allocated correctly and in a timely manner by processing the necessary Block / Splits in the respective systems
• Ensure any trades booked on a Dummy Booking code are resolved and correctly booked within 24 hours
• Ensure all Client Static Data is kept up to date:
• By passing any new or updated information to the NewFunds / On-boarding Teams;
• By performing ad-hoc reconciliations of our records against those of the Clients
• Process all FX Novations, ensuring that:
• The Novation Protocol is followed at all times;
• All internal checks in Val Risk, Collateral and P&L are completed in a timely manner
• Work in close collaboration with the Lisbon FX SATA Team
• Respect of fundamental risk concepts
• Contribution to BNP Paribas operational permanent control framework
• Attend relevant training courses to maintain appropriate regulatory, products and technical skills

Profile And Skills To Success

• Fluent (C1-C2) level of English
• Ability to be methodical
• Ability to be autonomous
• Organisation skills
• Attention to detail / rigor
• Ability to collaborate / teamwork
• Decision making
• Client focused
• Knowledge of the market, credit, operational, compliance, legal, regulatory and reputational risk of transactions and relationships
• Skills in Office pack (Excel, PowerPoint)

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.