EQD Flow Trade Support Officer

Your Main Activities Are

• Work with Front Office, P&L, Back Office, Third party vendors, and Application Support to resolve operational and booking issues
• Monitoring of operational risk by providing proper Front Office Support and ensuring the risk of fraud is set to a minimum
• Ensure accurate trading positions in FO system, the daily goal is to correct all discrepancies originated by system bugs, input mistakes, information loss
• Manage real-time trade booking exceptions internally between the trading desk and sales force
• Assist with project initiatives designed to improve and streamline existing processes
• Mitigate risk by reconciling discrepancies between the trading desk’s positions and the firm’s books and records
• Participate / assist in event processing and have a full understanding of the life cycle of a trade
• Collaborate with technology teams on the implementation of process flow improvements and efficiencies
• Contribute to quick resolution of trade issues by liaising with various groups including Front Office, Back Office, IT Team, P&L Controllers and Client Services
• Liaise with other Operation functions and other infrastructure groups to support a ‘one team’ approach
• Promote an efficient dialog/discussion with our internal and external partners
• Adhere to deadlines and objectives

Profile and Skills to Success

• Attention to detail and accuracy is imperative
• Strong academic background required
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong desire to learn the processes and products
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is a must
• Flexibility to adapt to a new and changing environment
• Strong sense of risk and critical thinking
• Rigorous and very organized
• Maintains high quality of customer service
• Ability to effectively listen and communicate
• Display good relationship qualities, team spirit, and ability to work across teams
• Strong qualification level in equity derivative markets. Financial market knowledge of derivatives products including Equity Swaps, Variance products etc.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Strong Excel/PC skills with proven ability to work with multiple systems

About the Team

• The Equities Derivatives (EQD) Flow Trade Support team provides essential operational risk management and control, preserving and enhancing the firm’s assets and its reputation.  The bank has a substantial Equities trading presence in London, New York, and Asia.
• The position is as an EQD Flow Trade Support Analyst.  The selected candidate will report to the Team Supervisor.  The team supports the execution of Equities based OTC instruments transacted by the Trading and Sales businesses with additional focus on risk management, reporting, client service, and strategic initiatives driven by technology, regulatory/industry requirements, and new business/products.
• The role will encompass the tasks of ensuring efficient and accurate transaction processing across a broad range of products.  Generally, the products supported are complex instruments that require close alignment with the business.  A key focus for the organization is establishing strong risk management procedures and controls to ensure the firm and our clients are properly protected.  The individual will be responsible of monitoring and proactively resolving trade breaks on Trade Date, performing PV checks to ensure all economic details are in line, ensure all positions and P&L match between deal capture systems and settlement systems, resolve all issues raised by Front Office and Back Office, and address any ad-hoc requests. 

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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.