Corporate Coverage Trainee

BNP Paribas CIB

About The Job

The Corporate Coverage Trainee will work with the Coverage Portugal and Local Business to actively develop the franchise with an objective to increase the Business Line Revenues

Your Main Activities Are

Support of Coverage Portugal and Local Business, namely Cash Management and Trade
Reports and statistics to Head of Team and members
Support in the management of the clients’ portfolio, including but not limited to assist in client relationship ensuring commercial follow-up on initiatives launched
Mailing and check on quick responses to clients
Take an active role in preparing Know Your Client (KYC) procedures in cooperation with Relationship Manager (RM)
Initiation and preparation of onboarding and recertification KYC processes, understanding the purpose of each client onboarding or recertification request and, if need be, explains BNP Paribas KYC process to the client liaising with the Due Diligence Team (DDT)
Take an active role in preparing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assessments and Clients Action Plans in cooperation with the banker
Organize and ensure minutes for the regular meetings and action plans with other business lines
Ensure invites and follow-ups on internal initiatives, such as In-person or virtual conferences
Data Intelligence by helping cleaning client lists, contacts, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) lists, keeping archive of selected clients, following up on credit approvals and contracts
Help respond to Request for Proposal (RFP) questions or proposals related to Portugal and pricing validation
Attend, if necessary, meeting with clients and accompany them with their daily cash management business
Prepare client pitches and commercial material and take the responsibility for following up on action points until completion
Perform data input such as reporting and pricing
Constantly evaluate and understand customer banking practices and trends in the market

Profile And Skills To Success

Master’s degree in Management, Finance, Economics or Accounting
Fluency in English, both oral and written
Knowledge of Finance
Client relationship and communication skills
Critical thinking and analytical ability
Ability to collaborate with others and to work with strict deadlines

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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
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.