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Equity Capital Markets – Execution Officer
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking
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Posted Oct 20
About this role
About the job * Capital Markets EMEA is BNP Paribas’ capital markets business within Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), delivering innovative solutions across asset classes and industry-leading services to institutions, corporates, private banks and retail distribution networks. Capital Markets encompasses several business lines, including Equity Capital Markets * Equity Capital Markets (ECM) advises corporate and institutional clients on accessing the capital markets—from going public and raising capital to navigating the market for equity and equity-linked instruments. Our advice combines a thorough understanding of capital structures and funding needs with insight into prevailing economic, business and market conditions Your Main Activities Are * Settlement: Serve as ECM’s senior point of contact for settlement matters, including the KYC status of relevant entities, instrument static data, flow of funds and booking requirements, working closely with Middle Office, Back Office, Tax and Legal; Own or oversee transaction bookings and settlement flows, ensuring complete and accurate information and the smooth, timely settlement of each transaction; and manage the end-to-end settlement process across IPOs, ABBs and Equity-Linked transactions, from initial assignment through to completion, ensuring seamless coordination between all internal and external parties * Client Onboarding & Know Your Customer (KYC) Governance: Lead the initiation and management of KYC requests and client onboarding for primary and secondary transactions, ensuring alignment with ECM business requirements and internal regulatory standards; Monitor the onboarding pipeline and act as a trusted liaison with Due Diligence (DD) teams to manage priorities, timelines and risk; Monitor the onboarding pipeline and act as a trusted liaison with Due Diligence (DD) teams to manage priorities, timelines and risk; and drive timelines proactively to secure full completion ahead of transaction launch. Lead the escalation of high-risk cases and manage the formal KYC Exception process, helping ensure seamless transaction execution * Team Contribution & Continuous Improvement: Support the onboarding and development of new joiners, and assist management in reviewing junior team members’ deliverables to maintain consistently high standards of accuracy;Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and targeted enhancements to processes, tools, procedures and knowledge materials, with a strong focus on execution quality and efficiency and be a key point of contact for resolving complex issues escalated by teams across BNP Paribas Profile and Skills to Success * Master’s Degree Law, Business Administration or a related field, with a strong interest in transaction execution and regulatory topics * Between 2 and 5 years of relevant professional experience * Fluency in English * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to coordinate effectively across seniority levels and with both internal and external stakeholders * Collaborative mindset, with the ability to build trusted working relationships across ECM, Coverage, Due Diligence, Compliance, Middle Office, Back Office, Tax, Legal and other key stakeholder groups * Highly organised, with the ability to perform under demanding deadlines and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) LI-Hybrid Why joining BNP Paribas? BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner: * Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities; * Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses; * Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate. Our presence in Portugal In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 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. 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](https://www.bnpparibas.pt/en/employee-value-proposition/) and our [Career path page](https://www.bnpparibas.pt/en/employee-value-proposition/career-path/). * 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.