Senior Collateral Management Officer | GMO

Company Description

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. 
As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. 
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.  
A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Job Description

Team presentation and main goal: 

You will join the Collateral Management area as a counterparty risk management operator. Within a team of 10 people based between Paris & Lisbon, you will ensure the daily coverage of exposures between Natixis and its counterparties for the FO desks of Global Securities Financing.

Main tasks and goals:
You will join the team responsible for the daily control and monitoring of accounting production for a range of evolving products (commodities, listed derivatives, equity derivatives, etc.):
Key Responsibilities:

•    Calculation of margin calls, sending and receiving notifications, exchanges with counterparties, ensure settlement of cash and securities flows.
•    Reconciliation of portfolios with counterparties, including analysis and monitoring of discrepancies in collaboration with the Settlement / Front-Office / Middle-Office / Risk teams.
•    Management of various requests from your counterparties and other internal departments related to FO,  Global Securities Financing, Risk and Global Capital Market Advisory activities, 
•    You will monitor and resolve cash suspense items within your scope, and you will also respond to requests from various internal departments, particularly by email or by producing files.

Qualifications

•    You have a higher education degree in financial markets or finance.
•    You have professional experience (at least 5 years) in the financial world, particularly in collateral management,
•    You are proficient with AI tools and the Office suite,
•    You have a good understanding of market activities and products,
•    You have good knowledge of the F/O to B/O processing chain,
•    You have excellent interpersonal skills, very good listening abilities, 
•    Good knowledge of English and French, both written and verbal.

Additional Information

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are commit to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.