Business Management Officer

About The Job

Within Global Markets, integrated in the Cost Office team, the Transversal Business Manager supports the Transversal team in the coordination of strategic initiatives, project‑management activities and business analysis.

The role provides exposure to Global Markets governance, performance monitoring and transversal processes in an international environment, while working hand‑in‑hand with the Cost Office team to assure cost‑accuracy, budgeting discipline and savings tracking.

Your Main Activities Are

• Support the coordination and follow‑up of transversal and strategic initiatives within Global Markets
• Contribute to project management activities, including planning, monitoring of milestones, action items and deliverables
• Contribute to the preparation of management materials, presentations and standard reporting
• Support business and performance analysis to assist management decision making
• Support transversal requests from control and support functions (Risk, Compliance, Audit, Finance, HR and Cost Office) and work in close collaboration with the Cost Office team to ensure accurate cost allocation, budget monitoring and expense control reporting
• Contribute to the preparation of management meetings and forums, including agendas, minutes and follow‑up of actions
• Support the monitoring of KPIs and action plans related to transversal initiatives
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of initiatives

Profile And Skills To Success

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Management or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in Banking, Consulting, Finance, Operations, Strategy, Project Management or similar environments
• Ability to analyse quantitative data and synthesise it into clear structured outputs
• Ability to work autonomously within a defined framework
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of professionalism with high attention to detail and quality deliverables
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to maintain rigour
• Fluency in English with the ability to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders
• Expertise with Excel and exposure to Power BI for data visualisation and reporting
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare clear and structured presentations
• Basic/intermediate Python for data manipulation, automation of routine reporting, and ad‑hoc analysis

About The Team

Global Markets, the capital markets division of BNP Paribas' Corporate & Institutional Banking, is a powerhouse delivering top-tier solutions across asset classes. Our Portugal Platform (Porto and Lisbon) stands as a major European HUB and a unique player in the country, boasting a wide range of Front Office roles and services – Trading, Sales, Research, Structuring, Quants & Engineering, Business Dev and Support, Marketing & Client Support, Risk Management, Data Analytics and Machine Learning. With rapid growth and ambitions to make a global impact, we offer numerous short and long-term opportunities.

Get a glimpse into our world- Check out our Global Markets Portugal webpage.

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.