Legal Analyst, Structured Securities – Analyst

ABOUT THE JOB

Structured Securities Legal at BNP Paribas

Structured Securities Legal is an organisation within LEGAL comprising legal professionals providing legal support to business lines throughout the BNP Paribas Group in relation to structured securities. The organisation is headed by the Global Head of Structured Securities Legal. The team is part of the LEGAL Securities Platform.

The role involves the documentation of flow structured securities. This role would suit a recent law graduate or a paralegal seeking to start or continue a career in financial markets / investment banking to gain experience in this discipline.  Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, negotiating and maintaining legal documentation for structured securities, which are linked to an underlying such as a share, index or rate. This role will support the Synergy issuances.
• Maintaining meticulous records, ensuring regulatory compliance and carefully following defined processes.
• Learning structured securities products, applicable legal rules and processes with a view to expanding responsibilities over time.
• Working collaboratively with other team members to manage workload.
• Assisting in growing and developing the Glasgow Structured Securities team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafts, negotiates and maintains legal documentation for Synergy securities issuance documentation.
• Takes an active role in supporting and managing the development of local team legal policy within Structured Securities.
• Responds to business issues and queries relating to Structured Securities in order to provide quality and timely advice to the business.
• Manages and supports relationships with key stakeholders across the business to ensure that a service of high-quality legal advice is provided.
• Identifies and participates in process improvement projects to increase efficiency e.g. process simplification, automation, and reducing non-legal tasks/ low added value legal tasks undertaken by LEGAL.
• We aim for optimal work/life balance (depending on role, this includes hybrid working, flexible working and agile) 

PROFILE & SKILLS

• An interest in financial markets and a desire to build a career in the in-house legal team of a global investment bank
• Knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• An interest in using technology to create efficiencies, particularly in relation to processes
• Clear, concise and effective communicator (both written and oral)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise work
• A desire to build familiarity with the underlying legal documentation and associated workstreams
• And of course, we expect all our colleagues to embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethic, integrity and Code of Conduct). 

WHY JOIN BNP PARIBAS?

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and a key player in international banking. We operate in 65 countries and employ 190,000 people, including nearly 145,000 in Europe. Our Group holds key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services; Investment & Protection Services; and Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) for corporate and institutional clients. 

BNP Paribas’ CIB UK Legal department is a dynamic and integral part of the bank’s activities, providing expert legal advice and support across a wide range of activities. Our teams work closely with the business on transactional, advisory and governance matters and on disputes. It is led by dedicated professionals who ensure that the bank’s interests are protected while adhering to the highest legal, regulatory and ethical standards. The department is involved in various initiatives, including work experience programs, diversity and inclusion efforts, and legal technology advancements, reflecting its commitment to excellence, innovation and efficiency in the legal field. 

Our company purpose is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising clients according to the highest ethical standards. 

Our employer promise is built around three pillars: 

• Being a great place to work 
• Committed to sustainability and having a positive impact 
• Being dedicated to the development of our people 

We are proud of our award-winning flexible benefits and health & wellbeing strategy. Our flexible benefits include: 

• Generous holiday allowance of at least 26 days (plus bank holidays) – with option to buy and sell holidays. 
• Valuable financial plans – a 12% non-contributory pension which has been moved to sustainable investments*, life assurance*, income protection and personal accident insurance. 
• Extensive wellbeing and mental health offering – one of the most advanced private medical schemes in the UK, dental cover, wellbeing app, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy support, subsidised gym memberships, bespoke health assessments including genetic testing, Private GP (including digital GP services to parents of employees), Employee Assistance Programme, menopause & fertility support (we are an accredited Menopause Friendly Employer), neurodiversity assessment and support. 
• Key onsite services and facilities in Scotland – include free monthly massage and yoga, mental health first aiders and seasonal flu vouchers. 
• Plus, emergency back-up care for dependants, green car leasing, season ticket loan, and a range of other benefits. 
  * Subject to relevant caps 

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

As the eurozone’s largest bank, we are committed to having a positive impact in the world.   

For example, we are committed to Net Zero in all of our financing and investment portfolios by 2050. By 2030, 80% of our energy production financing will be low carbon. 

But impact for us means more than climate. It means empowering our people every day. Everyone gets four volunteering days each year – in 2023, we achieved over 18,000 hours of volunteering across the UK and reaching over 4,500 young people. 

We believe in our people
 

We support our people to develop skills to adapt to the ever-evolving world of work and to prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We do this through a comprehensive training offering, talent programmes, mentoring, career days and inhouse career tools. 

We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally. In fact, in 2023, nearly half of our positions in UK CIB were filled internally.  

Investing in our people also means we have a collaborative and inclusive culture: 

• Direct feedback from our people shows that our internal culture sets us apart from our industry peers. 
• Each year, nearly 30,000 employees globally are involved in professional networks that play an active role in promoting Diversity and Inclusion within the Group. These include our: 
  • Pride Network, Ability Network (which supports disabled employees), MixCity (gender equality network), Women in Global Markets, Women in Global Banking, Women in IT, Diversity Equity & Inclusion in Technology, Early Careers Network, Multicultural Network and Parents & Carers Network.

Recruitment Process

We do not use artificial intelligence for CV screening; all applications are reviewed manually by our hiring team. The recruitment process may include video or in person interviews, and any relevant assessments deemed necessary.

Equal Opportunities  

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. 

Adjustments
 

We don’t want anyone to be disadvantaged in our recruitment processes, so if you have a disability or health condition which may mean that you’d benefit from some adjustments or additional support, please let us know as early in the process as possible. 

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