Agency Transfer Settlement Officer

About the job

• Within CIB ITO Global Banking Operations, CIB Agency EMEA act as Facility Agent on syndicated loans set up by all Capital Markets business lines (Debt Market, Leveraged Debt Platform, Energy Resources & Infrastructures, Asset Finance, etc.). The role of the Agent is to coordinate all flows relating to a syndicated loan (financial and information), and to act as an interface between the borrowers and their lenders. The Agency Transfer Settlement Officer manages primary debt transfers (syndication) and secondary debt transfers (trading) on leveraged facilities closed by Paris Hub Credit Event Managers

Your Main Activities Are

• Treating primary debt transfers (syndication) and secondary debt transfers (trading)
• Primary transfers (under the supervision of Credit Events Managers): Implementation of primary operations in Clear Par in liaison with the Credit Events Manager and the syndication desk; Verification of the existence in the due diligence databases and onboarding if necessary; Control of the existence in the system and instructions for the creation of third parties if necessary; Organization of settlements; Communications with buyers, co-arrangers and agents as appropriate; Instructions to the back office for booking, follow-up of receipt of payments and outgoing payments if applicable; Maintaining Excel tracking files
• Secondary transfers (under the supervision of Agency Relationship Managers): Receipt of deeds of transfer; Controls of deeds of transfer; Verification of the existence in the due diligence databases and onboarding if necessary; Control of the existence in the system and instructions for the creation of third parties if necessary; Organization of settlements; Communications with buyers and sellers; Instructions to the back office for recording and monitoring the receipt of payments

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor Degree in Economics, Finance and Accounting
• Fluent (C1-C2) English level required
• Client focused
• Attention to detail / rigor
• Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
• Analytical Ability
• Client and Regional Knowledge – Corporate clients
• Compliance – Compliance knowledge

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Why joining BNP Paribas?

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is a leader in the Eurozone, and a prominent international banking institution with strong roots in Europe’s banking history. It has a presence in 65 countries, with around 190 000 Employees – including more than 145 000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

Since 1985, BNP Paribas was one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today, the Group has around 7.100 employees across several entities operating directly in the territory, offering a wide range of integrated financial solutions to support its clients and their businesses.

· 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 of 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 set-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.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* 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.