Prime Brokerage Risk Analyst - Late Shift

About The Job Within Prime Services, our Risk Management team plays a critical role in managing portfolio risk and determining the amount of leverage we can offer clients. We work closely with other areas within the business, including sales, securities lending, and client management, as well as with transversal teams such as Credit Risk Management and Exposure Management Group. Our team in Lisbon provides critical support to the desk in managing client financing risk for the business.

Your Main Activities Are

• Assess and review portfolio risk, identifying changes in client strategies and asset mixes to determine if margining methodologies need updates
• Conduct scenario analysis to assess the impact of changes in client portfolios, cost of funding, business mix, interest rates, and currency mix on risk and pricing
• Analyze and report on major swings in client portfolios, escalating concerns to management
• Assist in developing margin and pricing proposals for new and existing clients
• Develop automation tools to monitor and analyze client performance metrics across various dimensions, including internal and external metrics
• Generate accurate risk summaries at the position, client account, regional and global levels
• Manage and execute ad hoc projects for the desks

Profile And Skills To Success

• Master’s degree in Economics/ Finance/ Applied Mathematics / Engineering, or a CFA/RFM Level I certification, or relevant risk experience in banking
• Fluency in English is mandatory (only applications in English will be considered)
• Excellent communication skills and initiative to engage with teams spread across regions
• Excellent Excel skills; Python/SQL knowledge is highly valued
• Confident and able to deal with senior managers & cross cultural teams
• Willingness to work flexible/ late hours, i.e., New York based schedule
• Ability and agility to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Consider risk in daily activities and abide by the Key Front Officer Responsibilities and GM Principles and Guidelines

About The Team BNP Paribas Global Markets' Prime Services business unit is one of three main sub-business units within the Global Equities division. Our team combines the strengths of traditional Prime Brokerage services with the innovative spirit of the Equity Derivative franchise. This unique combination enables us to anticipate client needs and develop effective solutions to the challenges they face. Global Markets, the capital markets division of BNP Paribas' Corporate & Institutional Banking, is a powerhouse delivering top-tier solutions across asset classes. Our Portugal Platform (Porto and Lisbon) stands as a major European HUB and a unique player in the country, boasting a wide range of Front Office roles and services – Trading, Sales, Research, Structuring, Quants & Engineering, Business Dev and Support, Marketing & Client Support, Risk Management, Data Analytics and Machine Learning. With rapid growth and ambitions to make a global impact, we offer numerous short and long-term opportunitiesGet a glimpse into our world- Check out our Global Markets Portugal webpage

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
• 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 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

• 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 employee’s 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 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.