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Join BNP Paribas as US Flow Trade Support in Lisbon – hybrid role focusing on equities OTC booking, risk management and client service.
Be part of a global team supporting equity derivatives trading across London, New York, and Asia with innovative technology and regulatory compliance.
About the job
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 team supports the execution of Equities based Over-The-Counter (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. Responsability of monitoring and proactively resolving trade breaks on Trade Date, performing Present Value (PV) checks to ensure all economic details are in line, ensure all positions and Proft and Loss (PNL) match between deal capture systems and settlement systems, resolve all issues raised by Front Office and Back Office, and address any ad-hoc requests
Your Main Activities Are
- Work with Front-Office, PNL, 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 Front-Office 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, PNL 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
University degree (financial background)
Fluent (C1) level of English
Ability to collaborate / teamwork
Desire to learn products and processes
Good communication skills (both oral and written)
Resilience
Sense of risk and critical thinking
Good organisational skills
Attention to detail / rigor
Knowledge of equity derivative markets and products, including Equity Swaps, Variance products.
Skills in 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.
Additional Information
* 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.