Counterparty Risk Analyst Porto

Overview

Counterparty Risk Analyst role at BNP Paribas CIB.

About The Job

The mission of RISK Market & Financial Institutions (RISK MFI) is to provide senior management with full transparency and dynamic analysis and monitoring of market, counterparty, valuation and liquidity risks originated and managed by CIB and of credit risks on Financial Institutions to assist in risk decision making and monitoring. The MSI analyst supports engaging with market and counterparty risk analysts on complex financial aspects and distributes the resulting information to senior management, the Group CRO or regulators as needed. The Management & Supervisory Information Counterparty Risk Team (MSI CCR) identifies, measures and analyzes main credit counterparty risks across asset classes and evolves the MI framework to deliver this information. This includes CCR Main Positions MI and Meetings, CCR sections of the FMRC, and contributions to Board-level risk committees and regulatory reports as required. The role offers a holistic and transversal view of counterparty risk originated from different activities while engaging with multiple teams inside and outside RISK.

Your Main Activities Are

• Risk analysis and report compilation to support the MI Credit Counterparty Risk team in an accurate and timely manner, performing tasks as delegated, and adding further value where opportunities are identified.
• Contribute to production of Credit and Counterparty elements of the monthly FMRC documentation, including highlights or focus papers to meet management needs, identifying key risks for discussion, and performing assigned sections with guidance if needed.
• Contribute to delivery of CCR Main Positions MI and meetings. Attend and present in meetings, comment on exposures, identify key or emerging risks or concentrations, encourage discussion, including secretarial responsibilities.
• Contribute to regulatory demands, such as
  - hoc or periodic regulatory tasks (e. g. , Datagaps I-I or NFA) and related data quality tasks.
• Contribute to production of other relevant
  - demand reports to the Board and Group, Businesses and RISK Management, as well as requests from ratings agencies, regulators and auditors with guidance if needed.
• Identify important metrics or topics of interest to senior management, contributing to analysis on specific attention points.
• Improve existing processes to optimize efficiency through automation, enhance transparency, and ensure high quality reporting.
• Adhere to procedures, performing and enhancing controls and data quality processes.

Profile And Skills To Succeed

• Master degree in Economics, Science or Finance.
• 2+ years of experience in Risk and Controls / Data Analytics or similar.
• Knowledge of Risk Management, Risk Analysis.
• Analytical ability, attention to detail / rigor.
• MS Office Suite (Microsoft Excel) proficiency.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Critical thinking and ability to develop and adapt processes.
• Ability to develop and leverage networks; strong communication skills (written and oral).

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution with international presence and diverse career opportunities.

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring no discrimination based on age, disability, gender, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are core to our recruitment policy.

We support work/life balance and offer remote working options as part of our Smart Working framework where applicable.