About the job

The mission of RISK Market & Financial Institutions (“RISK MFI”) is to provide the Senior Management of the Group, of the RISK Function and of Global Markets (“GM”) and of Securities and Services with full transparency and dynamic analysis and monitoring of market, counterparty, valuation and liquidity risks originated and managed by CIB and of credit risks on Financial Institutions in order to assist them in their risk decision making and monitoring. 

As part of RISK Markets & Financial Institutions, the Management and Supervisory Information team sits at the heart of a network of technical and subject matter experts in the fields of market/counterparty risk to turn data into management information. 

For the MSI analyst the challenge is therefore to be able to engage with market and counterparty risks analyst on complex financial aspects and to then distribute the resulting information into a format that will be presented directly to the CIB senior management, the Group CRO or even the ECB to name a few consumers of MSI’s product.

The Management & Supervisory Information Counterparty Risk Team (MSI CCR) is responsible for the identification, measurement and analysis of main credit counterparty risks across asset classes, and the continuing evolution of the MI framework to deliver this. This includes Counterparty Risk Main Positions MI and Meetings, Counterparty Risk sections of the Financial Markets Risk Committee (FMRC), and various contributions to Board-level Risk Committee (CCIRC), MI and regulatory reports for supervisors and other audiences as required. 

The role is ideal for collaborative individuals with data analysis skills, financial risk interest and attention to detail. It gives the opportunity to gain a holistic and transversal view of counterparty risk originated from different activities while engaging with multiple teams inside and outside RISK.

Your main activities are:

• Risk analysis and report compilation to support the MI Credit Counterparty Risk team in an accurate and timely manner, performing tasks as delegated, and going beyond core task requirements where opportunities are identified to add further value.
• Contribute to production of Credit and Counterparty elements of the monthly FMRC documentation, including key highlights or focus papers in order to meet management needs, identifying key risks for advance discussion, and performing assigned sections with guidance / roadmaps if needed.
• Contribute to delivery of CCR Main Positions MI and meetings. Attendance and presentation for meetings, commenting exposures, and identifying key / emerging risks or concentrations, encouraging valuable discussion, including secretarial responsibilities.
• Contribute to regulatory demands, such as ad-hoc or periodic regulatory demands (e.g. Datagaps I-I or NFA) and related data quality tasks.
• Contribute to production of other relevant / on demand reports to the Board and to Group, Businesses and RISK Management, as well as requests from ratings agencies, regulators and auditors with guidance if needed.
• Identify important metrics or topics, which would be of interest to senior management, contributing to the analysis on specific points of attention. 
• Improve existing processes in order to optimize efficiency through automation, improve transparency, enhance functionality and ensure optimal quality of reporting. 
• Adhere to procedures, performing and enhancing controls, data quality processes.

Profile and Skills to Succeed:

• Master degree in Economics, Science or Finance.
• 2+ years of experience at least in Risk and Controls / Data Analytics or similar 
• Risk Management - Risk Analysis
• Analytical Ability
• Attention to detail / rigor
• MS Office Pack Microsoft Excel (Proficient)
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Critical Thinking
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
• Ability to develop and leverage networks
• Communication skills, both written and oral

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 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.

· 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: 

· 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.