About The JobThe Senior Analyst in the Loan Trading Middle Office is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the trade support function for syndicated loan products.
This role acts as a key liaison between Sales and Trading desks, external clients, and internal operations teams.
The Senior Analyst is fundamental in driving process improvements, strengthening controls, and developing team expertiseYour Main Activities AreProviding mentorship, strategic guidance, and support to junior team members to enhance overall team efficiency and ensure strict adherence to compliance and standards and proceduresProactively identifying training needs within the team and designing or delivering targeted training sessions to address knowledge gaps and promote continuous professional growthRemaining current with all LMA documentation updates and industry developments and communicating relevant changes or innovations to the wider team promptly and effectivelyLeading knowledge-sharing initiatives by presenting specialized topics such as CLOs, warehousing solutions, and any new concept relevant to the syndicated loan trading industry — during monthly team meetings to elevate the collective expertise and performance of the group.
In addition to proactively share best practices with team membersProactively suggest, participate in, and lead projects aimed at improving processes through technological advancements or operational changesProvide high-level operational support to Sales and Trading desks, ensuring accurate trade booking and front-to-back process integrityAct as a senior escalation point for production issues, managing risk across operationsManage transactions across multiple platforms, and ensure accurate trade allocation, validation, reconciliation and confirmationTake an active role in process reviews and strategic initiatives enhancing trade support functions and driving continuous improvementProfile And Skills To SuccessBachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance or AccountingFrom 3 to 4 years of experience in Banking and Financial OperationsFluency in EnglishProficiency in Microsoft Pack Tools, namely ExcelKnowledge of Middle Office OperationsAnalytical ability, resilience and client focusedAbility to deliver and collaboratecareerboostWhy joining BNP Paribas?
Leading banking institutionBNP 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 PortugalIn Portugal since ****, BNP Paribas today has more than ***** 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.International reachThanks 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 DivisionsRetail Banking, a division that brings together all 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 commitmentBNP 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 balanceAt 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 ConditionsAt 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 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.