Private Credit Loan Admin Officer Porto

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. The Portugal Private Credit Center of Expertise team delivers services for Private Credit (corporate loans), Infrastructure Debt and Real Estate Debt to General Partners, Asset Owners and Asset Managers. Primary services include Loan Administration, Collateral Administration, Middle Office services, Depositary function (ownership verification and record keeping), and Loan Trade Closing where relevant. The Officer ensures service delivery according to procedures and Service Level Agreements, with focus on risk awareness and data quality.

The role is primarily focused on AI client line and client segment, with coverage extending to Asset Owners, traditional Asset Managers investing in Private Credit asset classes, and BNPP CIB Global Markets.

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 the procedures and risk mapping (checklists, 4 eyes check).

Client service

• Ensure client satisfaction by following up on instructions, handling queries in a timely manner and adhering to norms and standards.
• Follow-up with clients to obtain missing information or documentation required for processing.
• Escalate unresolved queries and potential incidents.

Team collaboration

• Attend training sessions to evolve on relevant topics and support onboarding of newcomers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects by raising points and implementing them.
• Promote a positive 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 (Excel, Power
  Point, Word) – Proficient

Experience, Academic Background & Other Qualifications

Field of Expertise

• Banking and Financial Operations
• Accounting and Finance

Academic Background

• Bachelor's (3-5 years) in Economics, Finance and Accounting

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution
• Our presence in Portugal
• International reach
• Diversity and Inclusion commitment
• Commitment towards work/life balance
• Remote Working Conditions

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure no discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are core to recruitment policy. The company promotes a culture of good integration between work and rest and offers remote working options under a Smart Working framework.

Note: Please ensure applications are submitted in English. Additional documentation may be requested if selected for the role.