Senior Back Officer

Job Description

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

Generic Responsibilities

1. Performs all the loan administration tasks and manage the associated refinancing activity of all financing activity of the relevant EMEA branch.
2. Ensures day-to-day support across all business lines, both for new and existing credit facilities, implementing credit in the system following instructions of the Middle Office.
3. Manages payments strict time constraints to ensure a high-level of servicing whilst limiting any potential Operational Risk issues.
4. Facilitates new loan utilizations, rollovers, repayments, prepayments, fees, interest rate and margin management.
5. Checks and executes clients’ instructions and reconciliation checks, and carries out investigations where necessary;
6. Monitors the receipt of all interest, principal sums and fees due;
7.  Ensures processing and management of financing deals are in compliance with regulations and processing times.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Validates transactions, making sure that all operations are correctly recorded and processed in management and accounting systems before the monthly closing, detecting and correcting any existing errors;
2. Supports more junior Officers by sharing knowledge, providing technical guidance, and providing constructive feedback to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes learning and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Economics/Management;

• Relevant cash payment and reconciliation systems experience (Kalypson, Plasnet, Sesame, Picasso, IMS, etc.);

• Microsoft 365 knowledge and ability to use web-based technology effectively;

• Knowledge with Methods and Processing Payments;

• Mastery of English;

• Ability to ensure compliance with productions constraints (costs, deadlines and quality);

• Experience with areas Tools: LoanIQ; Toge (FR), Sysco (FR), Vermeer (FR), Calypso (EMEA), Plasnet, SDD Mandats (FR), Sesame, Flora (FR), Sword, Skylab, RefTaux, Picasso (EMEA).

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 committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.