Referential SSI

BNP Paribas CIB; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

BNP Paribas Portugal is seeking a Referential SSI Officer to maintain Standard Settlement Instructions data and support setup requests across settlement systems. You will engage with teams and clients via phone and email, contribute to automation projects, and monitor KPIs to improve data quality and processing efficiency.

Ideal candidates have a 2–4 year banking Operations background, a degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting, fluent English, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Economics, Finance or Accounting.
• 2–4 years of banking/financial operations experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Strong teamwork and knowledge-sharing mindset.
• Analytical approach and process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SSI data in systems within team scope.
• Handle SSI setup requests via phone and email with complete, compliant info.
• Contribute to automation and efficiency projects.
• Track and report KPIs daily, weekly, monthly.
• Foster proactive relationships with stakeholders and implement new processes.

Skills

English fluency

Team spirit

Process analysis

Knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Job

The Referential SSI Officer’s main mission is to perform Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI) data maintenance in the systems within the team scope

Your Main Activities Are

• Manage and support Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI) setup requests sent by the several teams within Settlement Systems Departments, including client reach out by phone and email, ensuring the information provided is complete and in accordance with the client details and with defined procedures and Compliance rules
• Contribute and participate to any automation and efficiency project within the team
• Contribute to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Ensure smooth and proactive relationship with all stakeholders involved in the processes
• Ensure smooth implementation of new processes, controls and policies within the team in order to reduce the risk of incidents and improve the quality of the settlement instruction stock added into each system

Profile And Skills To Success

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or Accounting
• From 2 to 4 years of experience in Banking and Financial Operations
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, particularly Excel
• Great team spirit with the ability to pass on knowledge
• Ability to develop and adapt a process with a result driven mindset and an analytical approach

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 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.