Graduate School of Business

About the job

• Providing CIB Management with a diagnosis of the operational risk and control structure of its organization
• Advising CIB management on how to strengthen its operational permanent control environment, notably through pro-active actions, working actively in particular with the Business Lines and Coverage management to identify and reduce potential operational risks, putting new controls in place or improving existing controls
• On case by case basis, contribution to / management of projects aiming at strengthening the operational set-up of Global Banking EMEA and/or reducing operational and compliance risks
• Capitalizing on Operational Risk knowledge to contribute to the Operational Permanent Control CIB and Group methodology

Your Main Activities Are

• Performing Risk Self-Assessment 
• Analysis of processes / Organisation (for instance, segregation of duties)
• Risks and controls mapping
• Description and quantification of Potential Incident (PI) for AMA countries
• Contribution to the setting up of corrective actions and formalisation of the control plan
• Monitoring and analysis of historical incidents (HI) and related control plans
• Supervision and quality review: analysis of the incident, action plans and follow-up of the implementation
• Management Reporting
• Back-testing IP/IH and validation of allocation keys used in all PI impacting CTTS & CCFA capital computation
• Permanent Control
• Participation to the definition and implementation of control plans
• Providing CIB management with analyses and reports F/O to End, based on the results of controls performed by the various controls and process owners operating and supporting the Business & Coverage Lines, and countries
• Upon request of CIB Management, executes ad-hoc one-off controls in identified or potential critical risk area through specific control assignments
•  “Procedures Correspondent”: follow up of the procedures updating process monitored by the relevant managers on a regular basis or when required
•  Audit and Regulatory Recommendation follow-up
• Definition and implementation of an appropriate governance and process to implement an effective follow-up of recommendations assigned to auditees
• Advising, supporting auditees in order to accelerate the closure of these recommendations
• Management reporting
• Operational risk and permanent control awareness-raising actions
• Conducting of awareness, risk sensitization & knowledge sharing sessions on risks and controls
• Building and maintenance of the best practice, guidelines, policies and related material
• Co-ordination of Exceptional Transaction & New Activities Committees
• Single point of contact and advisory to the business during the preparation phase (risks identification, adequate participation of functions)
• Secretariat of the Committees
• Performing of preliminary risk assessment of the operational risk incurred by the new activity
• Ensure adherence to the applicable policies and procedures
• Co-ordination and Secretariat of Business Lines Internal Control Committees
• Co-ordination with / single point of contact of 2OPC
• Contribution to 2OPC methodology standards and tools, according to Business/Coverage lines specificities, supporting the implementation of 2OPC tools (including user acceptance tests)
• Entry point for all 2OPC requests: reporting, incidents, control plans
• Definition of a common action plan
• Co-ordination with the OPCs based in EMEA sites
• Definition and implementation of processes to ensure consistency of approaches / policies and procedures across the EMEA zone
• Identification and definition of appropriate and relevant reporting
• Visit on-site on a regular basis
•  Co-ordination with ITO operations, and CIB Functions, in coordination with Regulatory Affairs, to establish and maintain a cross-functional and front-to-end vision of risks
• Definition and implementation of processes to ensure consistency of approaches / policies and procedures
• Identification and definition of appropriate and relevant reporting

Profile and Skills to Success

• BAC +3/4 years or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in Corporate banking (front and / or Middle)
• Knowledge on Operational Risk and / or Permanent control
• Ability to work on Project Mode in a complex environment
• IT skills: MS Office
• English – fluent
• Results-driven, team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to bring about consensus and key decisions
• Ability to inspire others and generate people’s commitment
• Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

About the Team

• Global Banking EMEA brings together all the commercial forces present at CIB : Coverage, flow, financing and consulting activities serving corporate clients (Corporate Coverage, Industry Groups, Corporate Finance, Financing Solutions, Transaction Banking, Country Management) as well as the transversal teams in support of these activities ( COO, Human Resources, Marketing & Communication, Digital Office) and Global Credit & Insurance Solutions (GCIS). Global Banking EMEA is present in forty countries, with more than 2,000 employees

Why joining BNP Paribas?

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is a leader in the Eurozone, and a prominent international banking institution with strong roots in Europe's banking history. It has a presence in 65 countries, with around 190 000 Employees – including more than 145 000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

Since 1985, BNP Paribas was one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today, the Group has around 7.100 employees across several entities operating directly in the territory, offering a wide range of integrated financial solutions to support its clients and their businesses.

· 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.

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