About the job
- As a Global Lead Buyer, your mission is to operate on the internal clients’ behalf, the purchase of Information Technology (IT) Software, ensuring the respect of regulation and BNP Paribas’ standards and achieving savings target
Your Main Activities Are
- Support and challenge your clients (BNP Paribas entities) in their purchasing requests, ensure client satisfaction (quality, costs, processing time)
- Define strategies and action plans for your software categories
- Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) or Direct Negotiation processes and analyse suppliers’ offers
- Negotiate the best price and contractual conditions with the providers and achieve savings target
- Prepare Master Agreement and Application contracts. Ensure compliance with regulation, BNP Paribas’ standards and framework contracts
- Contribute to the improvement of procurement processes and tools
Profile and Skills to Success
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or Law
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement related activities (purchasing, finance or operations) ideally within a digital, technology or innovation-focused environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of IT procurement
- Being at ease with reading, negotiating and managing contracts
- Ability for negotiation
- Customer orientation skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Rigor and attention to details
- Organisational skills
- Dynamic and proactive attitude
About the Team
- Within Procurement & Performance, you will join the Procurement Operations Team
#LI-Hybrid
Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* 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.
About the job
- As a Group Lead Buyer, your mission is to operate on the internal clients’ behalf, the purchase of Information Technology (IT) Services, ensuring the respect of regulation and BNP Paribas’ standards and achieving savings target
Your Main Activities Are
- Support and challenge your clients (BNP Paribas entities) in their purchasing requests, ensure client satisfaction (quality, costs, processing time)
- Define IT Services strategies and action plans for your internal clients
- Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) or Direct Negotiation processes and analyse suppliers’ offers for fixed price projects
- Negotiate the best price and contractual conditions with the providers and achieve savings target
- Prepare General Conditions and Application contracts. Ensure compliance with regulation, BNP Paribas’ standards and framework contracts
- Contribute to the improvement of procurement processes and tools
Profile and Skills to Success
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or Law
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement related activities (purchasing, finance or operations) ideally within a digital, technology or innovation-focused environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of IT Services (Fixed price) procurement
- Being at ease with reading, negotiating and managing contracts
- Ability for negotiation
- Customer orientation skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, develop a solid network, and act as a trusted point of contact
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Rigor and attention to details
- Organisational skills
- Dynamic and proactive attitude
About the Team
- Within Procurement & Performance, you will join the Procurement Operations Team
#LI-Hybrid
Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* 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.
About the job
- As a Group Lead Buyer, your mission is to operate on the internal clients’ behalf, the purchase of Information Technology (IT) Services, ensuring the respect of regulation and BNP Paribas’ standards and achieving savings target
Your Main Activities Are
- Support and challenge your clients (BNP Paribas entities) in their purchasing requests, ensure client satisfaction (quality, costs, processing time)
- Define IT Services strategies and action plans for your internal clients
- Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) or Direct Negotiation processes and analyse suppliers’ offers for fixed price projects
- Negotiate the best price and contractual conditions with the providers and achieve savings target
- Prepare General Conditions and Application contracts. Ensure compliance with regulation, BNP Paribas’ standards and framework contracts
- Contribute to the improvement of procurement processes and tools
Profile and Skills to Success
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or Law
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement related activities (purchasing, finance or operations) ideally within a digital, technology or innovation-focused environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Fluent in English and French
- Knowledge of IT Services (Fixed price) procurement
- Being at ease with reading, negotiating and managing contracts
- Ability for negotiation
- Customer orientation skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, develop a solid network, and act as a trusted point of contact
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Rigor and attention to details
- Organisational skills
- Dynamic and proactive attitude
About the Team
- Within Procurement & Performance, you will join the Procurement Operations Team
#LI-Hybrid
Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* 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.
About the job
- The Group lead Buyer is part of a Group Category team where he/she is responsible for optimising the Spend bases across the purchasing segments under his/her responsibility, for all BNP Paribas entities, in accordance with the Group’s rules of conduct applicable to supplier relationships. A purchasing segment may correspond either to a sub-category within a procurement category or to a portfolio of key suppliers
- Reports to a Group Category Team Leader
- To achieve these objectives, the Group Lead Buyer:
- Defines a procurement strategy and action plan for his/her segment(s)
- Oversees the implementation of the purchasing action plan within his/her segment(s) with BNP Paribas entities
- Manages the supplier relationship within his/her segment(s)
- Ensures the satisfaction of internal customers in terms of supplier costs, quality, deadlines and service level
- Contributes to cross-functional purchasing actions across the categories or actions relating to the improvement of purchasing processes or tools within the group
- Manages an expenses budget of up to several hundred million euros with a global geographical scope
- Ensures his/her actions and strategy are in compliance with the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy
- Acts as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) within Procurement & Performance for certain internal customers for whom the team manages procurement activities; and, as such, is responsible on their behalf for monitoring regularly their external spend and other procurement indicators, defining appropriate procurement strategies, and preparing and chairing the procurement committees
Your Main Activities Are
- With the support of the Group Category Manager and/or the Group Category Team Leader, heads up multi-functional teams (internal customers or stakeholders), define the procurement action plans for his/her segments and ensures their validation by the Purchasing Management Team
- Ensures the implementation of the purchasing action plan within his/her segment(s) through BNP Paribas entities, in accordance with the Group’s rules of conduct applicable to relationships with suppliers:
- Primarily by being personally in charge of major procurement projects
- And by coaching/coordinating the actions of the Entity Buyers, in conjunction with the Entity CPOs
- Supervises and monitors the supplier selection process within his/her segment(s)
- For global procurement activities:
- Communicates the results of his/her actions to the entities’ Purchasing teams (calls for tender, negotiations, process changes, etc.) and spends time with the entities’ Purchasing teams to facilitate the effective implementation of global supplier actions and contracts
- Ensures and monitors the achievement and reporting of savings, in accordance with the rules of the Procurement Function within the Group relating to the calculation and reporting of procurement savings
- Contributes to the development of the purchasing community within his/her segments
- Contributes to cross-functional actions or projects across the categories or actions relating to the improvement of procurement processes or tools
- Manages the supplier relationships in his/her segment(s):
- Ensures the supplier relationship within his/her segment(s) in accordance with the Group’s rules of conduct
- Acts as Key Supplier Manager for major key suppliers
- Organises the delegation of local supplier relationship management to the Entity Purchasing teams, in accordance with the Group Purchasing Norms and Standards
- Ensures the satisfaction of internal customers in terms of costs, quality, deadlines and service level, and implements corrective actions if needed
- Monitors supplier risk, in accordance with the Applicable Procedures
- Contributes to the Responsible Procurement
Profile and Skills to Success
- Academic background in Business Management
- From 3 to 4 years of experience in Procurement and Facilities Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Pack (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Fluent in English and French
- Ability to conduct a negotiation
- Skills in Purchase/Supply
- Skills in Strategy
- Ability to deliver/Results driven
- Client focused
- Ability to collaborate/Teamwork
#LI-Hybrid #careerboost
Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* 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.
MACRO QUANT & DERIVATIVES STRATEGY GRADUATES’ PROGRAMME 2026
About the Graduates’ Programme :
The BNP Paribas Graduates’ Programme is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates who are eager to start a career in the dynamic world of Banking and Finance. At BNP Paribas, we believe in nurturing and empowering the next generation of leaders to drive innovation and success in the global financial industry.
The Macro Quant & Derivatives Strategy Graduates’ Programme 2026 starts on 17 August.
BNP Paribas Graduates’ Programme highlights:
- Permanent contracts with BNP Paribas, with access to several benefits
- During the first 6 months, the Graduates will complete different professional development assignments across 2 different teams, within the same Business Area
We are recruiting one Macro Quant & Derivatives Strategy Graduate to integrate the Global Markets Front Office Business Area.
About the Business Area:
Global Markets is BNP Paribas’ capital markets business within Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), delivering solutions across asset classes, and industry-leading services for clients including Institutional, corporate, private banks and retail distribution networks. Our Portugal Platform (Porto and Lisbon) is a major HUB in Europe and certainly unique in the country by its size and its scope of activity, with all Front Office roles present (Trading, Sales, Research, Structuring, Quant & Engineering, Business Dev and Support, Marketing & Client Support, Risk Management, Data Analytics and Machine Learning…). We are growing fast with the ambition to become even more relevant for the worldwide activity, which presents many short and long-term opportunities.
About the Team:
The Macro Quant & Derivatives Strategy team is part of Markets 360 and is responsible for quantitative and evidence-based research on macroeconomics and major asset classes. The team is composed of macro quant analysts and strategists who collaborate to develop and maintain models and processes that can be used to generate trade ideas and market analysis for inclusion in thematic publications. The team is client facing and works closely with sales, trading, structuring and other quantitative research teams within BNP Paribas Global Markets.
The QIS Transversal team is part of EMEA Structuring team responsible for the creation and maintenance of indices used for AMC and structured products. The team works closely with all stakeholders internally (Sales, Trading, Legal and Technology) as well as clients to ensure a smooth running of our QIS Index business.
Role Responsabilities
- Develop leading quant indicators for asset prices and economic variables.
- This entails:Reviewing academic research to identify new modelling approaches
- Maintaining existing libraries and developing new modules
- Running data analytics
- Exploring use of new data science techniques
- Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to economic and financial market data, producing pattern recognition, relationship identification and time-series model projections
- Maintain and update models, including creating visual representations of outputs, compiling of dashboards, presentations and publications.
- Work with other teams for the improvement of digitalization, automation and distribution of contents
Profile and Skills
- Ability to write robust code in Python.
- Ability to write Python libraries and modular code
- Ability to demonstrate elementary knowledge of financial markets relationships / drivers and statistics, including econometrics
- Strong interest in data analysis and solid analytical skills
- Master’s degree in a numeric subject (with understanding of economics and markets being plus) (eg.: Economics with a speciality in Econometrics, Finance, Computer Science, Applied Maths, Engineering, Physics)
- High attention to detail / rigor
- Autonomy, proactiveness, reliability and results driven
- Critical thinking, creative approach to problem solving
- Strong communication skills (both spoken and written)
- Fluency in English
*Kindly note that candidates that do not meet the requirements will not be considered for this Programme.
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 64 countries, with around 178 000 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 9.200 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.
About the job
- The Corporate Credit Analyst trainee’s main mission is to produce high-quality Credit Proposals in a timely and efficient manner to enable BNP Paribas Corporate Coverage to do new business with clients, such as gaining credit committee approval for new business, manage exposure to credit risk and meet its regulatory requirements through Annual Reviews
Your Main Activities Are
- Assess Counterparty and Credit Risk
- Collect and monitor key information on clients, such as annual reports, financial statements, web site information, requesting and analysing internal inputs for business line memos
- Liase with Relationship Managers to gain in-depth knowledge of client environment, strategy management, resources and financials
- Analyse and summarise the counterparty and credit risk on clients and prospects
- Prepare Credit Proposals
- Complete Credit Proposals compliant with guidelines, quality standards and policies
- Participate in the continuous improvement of credit process efficiency
- Monitor Credit Risk
- Ensure the follow-up of client exposure and monitor global credit risks by alerting on any change in ratings, any major event or material evolution
- Monitor client’s covenants, strategy implementation and risk profile
- Maintain portfolio reports and use proactively the internal credit tools
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or any related fields
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel
- Attention to detail and an analytical approach
- Ability to collaborate with others
#LI-Hybrid
Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* 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.
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH GRADUATES’ PROGRAMME 2026
About the Graduates’ Programme :
The BNP Paribas Graduates’ Programme is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates who are eager to start a career in the dynamic world of Banking and Finance. At BNP Paribas, we believe in nurturing and empowering the next generation of leaders to drive innovation and success in the global financial industry.
The Quantitative Research Graduates’ Programme 2026 starts on 17 August.
BNP Paribas Graduates’ Programme highlights:
- Permanent contracts with BNP Paribas, with access to several benefits
- During the first 12 months, the Graduates will complete different professional development assignments across 2 different teams, within the same Business Area
We are recruiting one Graduate to integrate the GM Quantitative Research Team, within the Global Markets Front Office Business Area.
About the Business Area:
Global Markets is BNP Paribas’ capital markets business within Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), delivering solutions across asset classes, and industry-leading services for clients including Institutional, corporate, private banks and retail distribution networks. Our Portugal Platform (Porto and Lisbon) is a major HUB in Europe and certainly unique in the country by its size and its scope of activity, with all Front Office roles present (Trading, Sales, Research, Structuring, Quant & Engineering, Business Dev and Support, Marketing & Client Support, Risk Management, Data Analytics and Machine Learning…). We are growing fast with the ambition to become even more relevant for the worldwide activity, which presents many short and long-term opportunities.
About the Team:
GM Quantitative Research team is responsible for research and implementation of innovative financial models and tools for Global Markets, and works closely with Trading and Risk on a day-to-day basis to manage the valuation and risks of their portfolios.
About the Quantitative Research Graduate’s Role:
During the first 6 montsh, the Graduate will complete one 6-month rotation in the QR Team Architecture Team, followed by a second 3-month rotation in the LAB Data Science. Both Teams belong to QRE – Quantitative Research and Engineering. After completing the 2 rotations the Graduate will integrate one Team within QR Team Architecture
GM Quantitative Research Team Responsibilities:
- Maintain and enhance pricing libraries as well as build and support tools based on these libraries
- Continuously improve existing models, design and implement new models based on business requirements and regulations
- Perform quantitative engineering to help trading manage the valuation and risks of their books
- Provide support to Trading, Sales, IT and Operations teams
Profile and Skills
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Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Physics or Engineering
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Experience in programming
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Knowledge of Mathematics, preferably Financial Mathematics/Stochastic Calculus
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Good understanding of Computer Science: algorithms, complexity, among others
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Research mindset with attention to detail
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Excellent fluency in English
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Availability for a full-time permanent position from 17 August 2026
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Maximum of 2 years of working experience (including internships)
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Availability for a 3 week trip to London starting on the 24th of August
*Kindly note that candidates that do not meet the requirements will not be considered for this Programme.
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 64 countries, with around 178 000 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 9.200 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.
About the job
- The Credit Portfolio Analysis (CPA) team is in charge of analysing the quality and dynamics of the credit portfolio, including among others: cost of risk, portfolios under Risk Appetite Statement envelope, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), and sensitivity analysis
- The team is working in close coordination with the RISK practitioners and businesses, and coordinates credit-related committees/forums such as the CIB Credit Portfolio Committee
- The scope of analysis is global, covering the entire Group BNP Paribas portfolio (corporate, financial institutions, sovereign, retail)
- The Credit Portfolio Senior Analyst contributes to an enhanced level of understanding of BNP Paribas credit risk profile in closed interactions with clients
Your Main Activities Are
- Analyse and explain key metrics, trends, axes of analysis, with a business and risk view perspectives
- Give a forward-looking view on the portfolio, considering the economic and financial environment
- Present analyses to ease decision making: select and summarise strategic information and present conclusions during committees/forums
- Follow up portfolio in a proactive and regular mode
- Contribute to the transformation of the team’s processes by playing an active role in the context of the new digitalised business model
- Ensure a robust permanent control framework to deliver in a timely manner, reliable, and consistent analysis
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor Degree in Economics, Finance, and accounting / Business Management or related
- At least 3 years of experience in Banking and Financial Operations / Risk and Controls / Accounting and Finance or similar
- Advanced level of English, both written and oral
- Knowledge in MS Office Pack (Excel, Powerpoint)
- Proficiency in Data Viz Blending Analytics (Tableau / Power BI)
- Attention to detail / rigour
- Ability to deliver / results driven
- Analytical ability
- Communication skills, both written and oral
#LI-Hybrid
Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* 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.
About the job
- Credit Portfolio Analysis (CPA) team is in charge of analyzing the quality and dynamics of the credit portfolio, including among others: cost of risk, portfolios under Risk Appetite Statement envelope, ESG and sensitivity analysis
- The team is working in close coordination with the RISK practitioners and businesses, and coordinates credit-related committees/forums such as the CIB Credit Portfolio Committee
- The scope of analysis is global, covering the entire Group BNP Paribas portfolio (corporate, financial institutions, sovereign, retail)
- The Credit Portfolio Senior Analyst contributes to an enhanced level of understanding of BNP Paribas credit risk profile in closed interactions with clients
Your Main Activities Are
- Analyse and explain key metrics, trends, axes of analysis, with a business and risk view perspectives
- Give a forward-looking view on the portfolio, considering the economic and financial environment
- Present analyses to ease decision making: select and summarize strategic information and present conclusions during committees / forums
- Follow up portfolio in a proactive and regular mode
- Contribute to the transformation of the team´s processes by playing an active role in the context of the new digitalized business model
- Ensure a robust permanent control framework to deliver in a timely manner, reliable and consistent analysis
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor Degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting / Business Management or related
- At least 3 years of experience in Banking and Financial Operations / Risk and Controls / Accounting and Finance or similar
- Advanced level of English, both written and oral
- Knowledge in MS Office Pack (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Attention to detail / rigor
- Ability to deliver / results driven
- Analytical ability
- Communication skills, both written and oral
#LI-Hybrid
Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* 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.
About the job
- Cash Account Manager is the privileged interlocutor of clients to follow-up their cash accounts. This follow-up is taking into consideration client needs to optimise their treasury and ensuring the correct processing of their cash transactions
- To be part of a team working towards a common goal, following procedures and work organization, Cash Account managers will have to deal with several departments and interact with different activities, providing the possibility to expand the knowledge of all team members
Your Main Activities Are
- Process client instructions by analysing, validating and implementing those instructions
- Check and monitor failed instructions and provide the correct update to clients, including follow-up on client’s instructions blocked by teams working in Credit Risk
- Identify and advise on any exceptional or irregular situations, and put in place corrective measures in line with management validation
- Manage email inboxes, phone calls and follow-up of requests from clients or internal teams
- Extract the relevant information from systems and perform proper reconciliation of all details, while verifying documentation received and forwarding to relevant processing team (when applicable)
- Follow-up on set-ups and fill in the corresponding files/systems with relevant data
- Management and monitoring of client or counterparty claims via internal workflow tools (value date adjustment, return of funds, etc.)
- Client testing follow-up – ensure that swift messages are properly integrated into systems when new clients are onboarded, or when new services are being introduced
- Confirm that the checklist tasks are done and updated in accordance with the client’s specificities
- Perform tasks and/or participate in projects needed for the efficient achievement of BNP Paribas objectives
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bsc in Economics, Finance or Accounting
- Fluent (C1) level of English
- Ability to collaborate/teamwork
- Client focused
- Attention to detail/rigor
- Analytical ability, namely Excel
#LI-Hybrid
Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
* 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.