Prime Brokerage Settlements Officer Lisboa

Prime Brokerage Settlements Officer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

About the job

In the course of Prime Brokerage activities, our settlement analyst/associates are responsible for ensuring all aspects of transaction management, for Prime Brokerage clients, are completed in due time, all exceptions are resolved, inquiries are addressed and provided with subject matter expertise. Across product back office role that requires extensive workflow knowledge together with various global internal teams per demand

Your Main Activities Are

Accountable for
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- end transaction management lifecycle for each trade under scope

Settlement exceptions and cash accounting

Collaborate with various internal teams, such as trade capturing, stock loan desk and margin to process transactions and resolve any exceptions on a timely manner

Respond and resolve middle and front office queries inquiries on a timely manner

Work as part of the global team performing follow the sun hand offs to ensure a smooth global coverage for global clients

Partner with account management teams to help on changing client behaviours where required to smother processes

Collaborate with technology/support team to help identify internal and external facing technology improvement opportunities

Deep understanding of UK client asset protection (CASS) and AMF custody rules (derived from Mi
FID)

Contribute in all control plan protocols according to the local operational risk policies

Settlement on all European markets, as well as US

Management of referential data with the responsible teams

Cash and position reconciliation within internal systems and local custodians

Profile and Skills to Success

Global Markets knowledge and practices

Excellent grasp and understanding of trade lifecycle

Compliant with local guidance and conformity policies

Proficiency in computer skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office Excel

Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work under pressure and dynamic, evolving environment

Show enthusiasm, initiative and diligence

Strong team spirit, client focus
- set and collaborative
- set

Rigorous and excellent organization skills

Demonstrate strong time management/prioritization skills and solid judgment to meet deadlines/cut-offs

LI-Hybrid

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 employees, including more than 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
- 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 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
- 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.

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• 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.