About the job

Level B is responsible for reviewing all alerts escalated by Level A and is composed of two sub-levels, which collectively carry out a 4-eyes review of escalated alerts. Level B2 is located within the Compliance Departments and is the first level of Compliance Control.

Your Main Activities Are

• Based on the information and documentation provided by B1, B2 will assess the transaction, conduct further investigation as needed and make a decision to whether release, reject/return, block/freeze or escalate to Level C based on the escalation matrix.

  
  

• Ensure a follow-up on the alerts that have been assigned and ensure the treatment with taking into consideration existing cut-offs, prioritisation rules and advise in case the transaction cannot be handled in a timely manner

  
  

• In case of doubt on the disposition of the alert, seek guidance from the team or other Corporate Compliance teams

  
  

• Report any issue (technical, process, among others) or make proactive suggestions to improve processes and tools

  
  

• Keep a communication flow with other Compliance teams involved where either an action is required (escalation, rejection, requests for information)

  
  

• Follow up on developments on sanctions, embargoes and related KYC / AML / CFT / Sanctions laws and regulations and exchange with onshore teams (Compliance B2, back office and B1, GFS, among others)

  
  

• Contribute to handle transactions according to procedures

  
  

• Actively participate in the controls and reporting tasks, as well as providing feedback and improvements

  
  

Profile and Skills to Success

• Experience in banking industry in the area of Financial Sanctions and alert analysis process and related issues (either in Operations / Back Office or in Compliance) is a plus


• A good understanding of financial markets and operational processes and flows (overall payments activities, securities and cash) is a plus


• English and French fluency (mandatory, both oral and written communication)


• Knowledge of other languages such as Italian, Ukrainian, Russian, Dutch will always be considered a distinguishing factor


• Excellent communication skills (e.g. ability to provide arguments for a decision in a clear and synthetic manner, present case studies?)


• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality


• Able to work with remote teams across multiple locations


• Excellent team spirit and with a cooperative sense ? Risk oriented profile with strong analytical and investigation skills, strong attention to details


• Rigorous, well-organized with a structured and logical approach


• Be able to adapt himself to work in different work environments (office, remote...)


• Attentive to details and with a good critical mind-set


• Flexibility and adaptability ? be able to adapt to new working contexts and able to react in a fast way to new challenges (changing between markets or provide task force)


• Excellent team work skills

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 72 countries, with around 200 000 Employees ? including more than 150 000 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 6.500 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: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services for retail banking and specialised financial services, and Corporate & Institutional Banking for corporate and institutional clients.

In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.

• 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, 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.

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.