Python Developer Trainee

About The Job

• The Risk Systems team is part of BNP Paribas’ RISK function, whose mission is to support the definition of the risk appetite and risk decision-making process of the Group
• Your primary focus will be the development of the core framework used for data integration and calculation of market and counterparty risk metrics
• With over 200 members worldwide, RISK Systems works in a fully Scaled Agile setup and you will be part of a team of 8 members following SAFE agile practices, working closely with other locations, in a multicultural environment
• Innovation is also key to RISK Systems and you will have the opportunity to collaborate in cross-team innovation projects and propose initiatives aligned with our top innovation priorities: Artificial Intelligence, Development Languages, Process Efficiency & Automation and Knowledge Sharing
  

Your Main Activities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable and reliable Python code
• Rapidly prototyping solutions to quickly prove/disprove new concepts
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications
• Incrementally deliver applications to meet dynamic customer requirements
• Resolve incidents in a production environment
• Collaborate with different stakeholders in the solution of problems and blockages
  

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Physics / Finance / Statistics / Mathematics or related
• Advanced level of English, both written and oral
• Knowledge in
• Python
• SQL
• Fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Attention to detail / rigor
• Ability to deliver / results driven
• Ability to collaborate / teamwork
• Ability to synthetise / simplify
• Analytical ability
• Communication skills, both written and oral
• Creativity and innovation / problem solving
• Critical thinking
  

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution
  
  

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

• Our presence in Portugal
  
  

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

• International reach
  
  

Thanks To Its International Presence And Regular And Close Collaboration Among Its Different Entities, BNP Paribas Has The Resources To Support All Clients With Financing, Investment, Savings And Protection Solutions That Help Make Their Projects a Success. BNP Paribas Holds Key Positions In Its Three Core Operating Divisions

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.
• Diversity and Inclusion commitment
  
  

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

• Commitment towards work/life balance
  
  

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

• 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 modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

• 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.