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Join BNP Paribas as Finance Capital Markets Products Controller within the Global Equity Capital Derivatives business to ensure the reliability and integrity of upstream accounting across Front to Back operations. You will own the accounting control per perimeter, perform reconciliations, analyze breaks and risks, and collaborate with partners to improve processes and close cycles. The role includes formalizing procedures, training, and contributing to major projects such as the transition from CODA to OFS, and other regulatory initiatives. Requires a Bachelor's in Economics/Finance/Accounting and at least 3 years of experience in Accounting/Finance; strong Excel, Matisse, and Oracle Essbase skills; English fluency; and a team-oriented, results-driven mindset.
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- Country
- Portugal
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Full Job Description
About the job
- The Finance Capital Markets Products Controller mission is to ensure the reliability, sincerity, integrity and the exhaustiveness of the accounting delivered by the upstream chains (Front to Back) and organisation (Operations Back and Middle Office)
- This position works within the BNP Paribas' Global Equity Capital Derivatives (GECD) business that encompasses research, structuring, trading and sales of equity, index and fund derivatives
Your Main Activities Are
- Ensure the accounting control level one on a dedicated perimeter of products within your team and ensure proper justification on all accounting control, among which is reconciliation with operations data inventory and reconciliation of sensitives accounts
- Analyse breaks and operational or financial risks, as well as monitoring and follow-up of discrepancies resolution and manage escalations to the management if needed
- Ensure a good collaboration with all partners and animate the relation by anticipating any know issues (pre-closing), as well as ensure fluid communication during closing period and formalize issues and present them in order to avoid them next time (post-closing)
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the control set-up and ensure permanent evolutions are realized in order to avoid manual adjustment
- Formalization of team procedures and operating guides, which include participation of training and coaching for new joiners, formalization of on-boarding materials, and active participation in management and department staff meetings
- Contribute or lead projects related to the efficiency of the processes and systems, as well as propose new developments or improvements in the existing chain, in order to secure the processes and reduce the operational risk
- Contribute to the Finance Arbitrage major project: replacement of the current General Ledger Computerised Operations Data Accounting (CODA) with the Group Ledger Oracle Financial Services (OFS) and assist on other Business & regulatory projects, which include: contribute to OFS project during the different phases (requirements/testing/shadow production/controls); participate to the training on the new tools and processes with OFS; and assist and control on Other Business & Regulatory projects in collaboration with the project team (participation to requirements/testing/specific control post migration or go-live)
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelors Degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting
- At least 3 years of professional experience in Accounting and Finance
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office pack Microsoft Excel
- Proficient knowledge in Matisse
- Proficient knowledge of Business intelligence Oracle Essbase
- Fluent in English, verbal and written
- Good communication skills
- Team player and able to collaborate
- Results driven and able to deliver
- Analytical ability
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Why joining BNP Paribas?
- Leading banking institution
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
- International reach
The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses heard
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services
- Our presence in Portugal
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.
- 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 Groups 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 employees 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.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition(Opens in a new tab) and our Career path page(Opens in a new tab).
* 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.
