Settlement Account Manager Porto

Overview

The Settlement Account Manager works within the Securities Transaction Management Department and is responsible for the processing and follow up of the main processes which include pre & post settlement activities, clearing, relevant legal documentation, transaction and related accounting for securities deemed in scope. In the scope of these activities, the Officer interacts with several internal departments, external counter parties and entities.

Your Main Activities

• Rigorous management of client transactions by monitoring pending/failed instructions, detecting errors/discrepancies and providing accurate information to clients either via email or phone in accordance to agreements in place.
• Develop a deep knowledge of the clients' specificities, market requirements, internal processes and tools.
• Ensure client specificities databases and internal procedures are known and updated.
• Ensure that the checklist's tasks are duly executed, in line with internal procedures and market rules and/or guidelines thereby mitigating settlement costs and operational risk.
• Communicate effectively with clients and provide support on daily activities, ensuring a close up on any pending investigation.
• Contribute to the overall successful running of the Settlement Department while respecting BNP Paribas rules and guidelines in terms of Compliance, Risk and Conduct.
• Report and/or escalate any sensitive or risky situations to management.

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor's (3-5 years) in Economics, Finance and Accounting
• Banking and Financial Operations (0-2 years)
• Ability to collaborate/Teamwork
• Ability to deliver/Results driven
• Client focused
• Analytical ability

What We Offer / Diversity and Inclusion

• LI-Hybrid
• 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
• Investment & Protection Services
• Corporate & Institutional Banking

• 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.