We are currently hiring for a prestigious Global Banking Institution with strong European roots and active operations in Portugal, for the position of Capital Markets Middle Office in Lisbon (permanent position).
Mission of the Role
* Sets up and monitors financing transactions working closely with the Front Office to confirm that deals are operationally feasible.
* Ensures all transaction details are accurately entered into the bank's systems and reflected in official reports, up to final reimbursement.
* The Middle Officer guarantees that every structured‑credit transaction complies with the companies' internal rules and regulatory requirements.
Main Tasks of the Role
* The Middle Officer monitors the portfolio by coordinating with many stakeholders, working with the front office before documents are signed, and provide technical and legal support during negotiations regarding the documentation.
* Participates in KYC and customer‑base verification.
* Understands deal‑specific nuances and, when needed, finds solutions or agreements.
* Pulls key information from financing contracts and forwards it to the Back Office for system entry (risk, accounting) and file creation.
* Confirms that Conditions Precedents (CPs) and initial drawdowns are satisfied, especially for bilateral transactions.
* Tracks subsequent drawdowns, facility renewals, early repayments, insurance, sub‑participations, and all events throughout the deal's life‑cycle.
* Applies booking rules, sharing charters, and Transfer Pricing Agreements (TPA).
* Reviews upfront commissions to ensure alignment with accounting standards before accounting instructions.
* Analyzes received guarantees together with internal lawyers and the business.
* Issues recording instructions and monitors borrower‑lender obligations (static data) via the Covenant Manager tool.
* Oversees profitability metrics, focusing on liquidity costs and their relation to ALM.
Requirements
Education
: (mandatory) Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or Business Management
Experience
: (mandatory) Up to 2 years of professional experience in Banking and Financial Operations
Technical Skills
:
* Knowledge of:
* Data Capture
* Credit Facilities
* Transaction processing
* Proficient use of MS Office Pack Microsoft Excel
Languages
: Fluency in English (spoken and written).
Soft Skills
:
* Team player and able to collaborate
* Organisational skills
* Attention to detail and rigor
* Analytical ability
Disclaimer
: Please consider only applications submitted in English will be considered.