• Securitised Products Group (SPG) covers Asset Backed Securities (ABS), Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) and Private Debt Financing. SPG advises corporate and institutional clients providing them with financing, risk transfer and capital markets access, through securitisation transactions across a range of asset classes
• The Client Adverse Information Analyst is responsible for proactively identifying, researching, and analysing adverse information related to existing and prospective clients (both natural persons in their capacity as directors or UBOs, and legal entities). The goal is to support the bank’s risk-based approach, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigate reputational, legal, and financial exposure when making decisions to approve new transactions, renew or monitor existing ones

• Adverse Information Screening:
• Conduct systematic screening of clients against internal watch lists, public databases, media sources, sanction lists, and adverse news feeds
• Perform name matching, entity matching, and fuzzy logic checks using internal and / or external tools to capture variations and typographical errors
• Produce periodic monitoring reports (number/materiality of alerts)
• Investigation / Analysis:
• Gather, verify, and evaluate the reliability of source documents (e.g., court rulings, regulatory filings, press articles, discussion forums)
• Assess the materiality and relevance of adverse findings
• Ensure all adverse news screening activities comply with applicable regulations and internal policies
• Reporting / Escalation:
• Produce clear, concise risk assessments and recommendations (no issue identified, escalation to Origination, Coverage and Non-Financial Risk teams, Delegation Holders for further analysis)
• Document investigative steps, evidence sources, and conclusions
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory examinations, and control testing related to adverse information processes

• Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Management,Economics or similar
• Up to 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Interest in Compliance / KYC / Client on boarding in a banking or financial services environment.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills
• Proficient use of Excel
• Investigative mindset
• Attention to detail with an analytical approach and ability to synthesise complex information

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe 

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions: 

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

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:

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.

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. 

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.