
Junior Specialist – Ownership verification in OTC Derivatives Middle Office
BNP Paribas CIB • Warszawa, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
**Role & seniority: ** Junior Specialist (reconciliations / securities services support), operations-focused
**Location & work type: ** Hybrid (≈50% WFH within a month) in Poland (Warsaw or Krakow); full-time, fixed-term at start (later possible permanent)
**Stack / tools: **
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Automated reconciliation platforms (client/broker holdings)
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Manual reconciliation
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Email for daily requests/coordination
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Reporting for reconciliation outcomes
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(Specific product/tool names not provided)
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Reconcile/verify client & broker positions in listed and OTC derivatives; resolve discrepancies
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Investigate mismatches across BNP Paribas teams and coordinate issue remediation (including contacting internal clients)
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Manage end-to-end depositary certification workflow (final files/justifications for audits) + maintain onboarding compliance support
**Must-have skills: **
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Fluent English (speaking & writing)
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Financial services experience
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Strong analytical skills + excellent numeracy
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Attention to detail; ability to work autonomously and in a team
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Ability to qualify mismatches and route to relevant teams
**Nice-to-haves: **
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OTC derivatives product knowledge
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Experience with client onboarding/compliance support and audit documentation (implied)
Full Description
About The Job
The junior specialist role is responsible for performing detailed reconciliations of client positions and driving the resolution of any identified discrepancies. The position involves managing the end-to-end process of depositary certification, including the preparation of final files and justifications required for audit purposes. Key responsibilities also include supporting new client and product onboarding to ensure regulatory compliance, as well as monitoring email requests to maintain high service standards. Very good level of English is essential as this is the primary language used for daily communication within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Reconciling and verifying Client/broker holdings of listed and OTC derivatives via automated platforms and/or manual reconciliation. Investigating discrepancies with teams across BNP Paribas group. Contacting internal clients in case of issues. Updating and setting up clients’ funds in reconciliation platforms. Analyzing and qualifying mismatches and dispatching them to the relevant teams. Answering all incoming requests from internal teams or clients. Actively participating in regular performance and group meetings. Prepare regular reporting based on the reconciliations performed.
Profile & Skills
Fluent English speaking & writing. Experience in financial services. Good analytical skills. Strong attention to details. Excellent numeracy and analytical skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. OTC Derivatives product knowledge would be considered an advantage
What We Offer
Hybrid work mode, 50% working from home within a month Equivalent for remote work expenses (120 PLN per month) Stable employment in the international company Fully paid private medical care for employee Pre-paid lunch card Employee Pension Plan Co-financed Multisport Card MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform Life insurance Car parking availability in the office building Trainings and development opportunities Starts on a fixed‑term contract; later possibility to change to permanent.
WHY JOIN BNP PARIBAS?
We are BNP Paribas S.A. (Branch in Poland), a part of BNP Paribas Group with 200years of experience in banking. Since 2008, we are at the heart of Warsaw, and now we are also in Krakow. As Corporate and Institutional Banking(CIB), we offer financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients in a number of locations globally. Our Securities Services business line is a multi-asset servicing specialist. We are an exciting, dynamic, and growing operations centre; therefore, we are looking for candidates who are willing to be a vital part of the expansion of BNP Paribas’ operational scope in Poland. It’s our values that drive us forward and are a cornerstone of our business. We rely on our strengths, which include stability, responsibility, expertise, and being a good place to work.
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
HR screening call – 15 min + Speed and Accuracy Test Business interview / Technical interview / case study interview – with the hiring manager + future teammates Final interview with HR Offer & onboarding
Recruitment process may differ depending on the position.
If the offer sounds interesting to you - please be invited to apply with your resume in English.