Trade Surveillance Senior Analyst

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.

Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, where it applies technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – and, transversally, for the entities of Groupe BPCE.

The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, currently has more than 2,400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organised in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. These teams work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting and creating value for all the business lines and platforms of the group. The project in Porto is one of the biggest investments in Human Resources ever made by Groupe BPCE worldwide.

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.

In 2024, Top Employers Institute has awarded Natixis in Portugal the Top Employer Portugal accreditation for the second time. This certification recognizes excellence in people practices, following the example of our head office, in France, who was certified Top Employer France for the eight year in a row.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an effective trading compliance program through risk management, monitoring and surveillance of trading activities.
• Review and analyze exception reports relating to order/transaction/market information.
• Reviews manipulation (e.g. marking the open and close, wash, insider dealing etc.) as well as quality of markets (e.g. best execution, limit order display, locked/crossed markets, trading ahead, short sales, etc.)
• Taking part in strategic and/or regulatory projects, process improvements, policy writing and driving the compliance agenda.
• Monitoring and testing the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and internal controls which are designed to assess the company's compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Leading all aspects of compliance and audit activities for regulatory examinations.
• Responding to any business queries that are related to regulatory or policy matters with accurate and value advice.
• Leading positively in the management of relationships with regulators in all relevant jurisdictions, fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of compliance related changes and developments in the securities industry through review of publications, seminars, employee training, etc.
• Other duties and projects as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Finance, Management, Law or similar degree
• Strong financial markets experience or Financial Markets Surveillance within a broad range of markets and wholesale banking products. (Fixed Income & Currency (FIC), Foreign Exchange (FX) and Commodities
• Good understanding of compliance and/or risk management frameworks and testing programs 
• Regulatory knowledge (Market Abuse Regulation, MiFID II)  
• Strong data analytics skills
• Prior experience working in financial markets, compliance, sales/trading, risk, control
• Fluent English, Level C1 (written, spoken)
• Ability to analyze, summarize and succinctly communicate assessments and key takeaways 
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders 
• Ability to think outside of the box

Only English Cv's will be consider.

Additional Information

At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where each and every one of our people is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us collectively stronger and are a source of fulfilment, innovation and performance.

In the framework of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, Natixis in Portugal has implemented a Blind CV Screening process, with the purpose of reducing hiring bias. A blind CV excludes any personal details which refer to the applicant’s gender, age or ethnicity. When applying for our positions, please submit a blind CV, that is, with no picture, name, gender, age, nationality, ethnicity and address. Your personal statement, work experience, courses and certifications, education, skills and contact information is what matters to us.

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