About the job

The main objectives of Oxygen OPC are:

• Ensure that operational risk management and permanent control framework are built on a risk-based approach


• Support Finance management team, by providing the main KPI?s, risks and control environment


• Maintain the consistency of the Permanent Control framework, supporting Group Financial Controls team


• Support implementation of the operational risk monitoring guidelines issued by the second line of defense (Finance, Compliance, RISK, ?) based on the instructions provided by Group


• Monitor the level of deployment of Finance's permanent operational control activities

As Operational Permanent Control Officer of Oxygen, you are responsible for ensuring the respect and implementation of the key internal control principles of BNP Paribas Group, performing the main responsibilities for all the teams of Oxygen, FRESH and GDO (in both locations: Madrid and Lisbon).

Your Main Activities Are

As Senior Officer, the main responsibilities are focussed on helping management of the team, leading independently the areas assigned and support junior team members on:

• Risk and Control Self-Assessment:
  
  • Ensure that Process / Risk / controls exists and are performed by teams
  
  
  • Coordinate the identification of processes, and associate the risks with these processes
  
  
  • Guarantee the effective implementation and maintenance of the Risk Control and Self Assessment framework at the appropriate level
  
  
• Operational Incidents Monitoring:
  
  • Identification of operational risks
  
  
  • Ensure that all potential incidents are regularly updated
  
  
  • Monitor and follow-up on operational incidents and their resolution
  
  
  • Coordinate the assessment, quantification and update
  
  
  • Follow-up and/ or Initiate action plans consistent with Risk Self-Assessment
  
  
• Support Group Policies implementation


• Ensure the correct monitoring of Permanent Documentation


• Control Environment:
  
  • Coordinate the adaptation of generic control plans functions at operational level
  
  
  • Coordinate the implementation of operational controls, analysis of control results and formalization of analyses
  
  
  • Follow-up on Action Plans
  
  
• Recommendations follow-up


• IT controls (access rights management follow-up)


• Follow of Nearshoring / Offshoring process and SLA?s management


• Data Quality Controls


• Support organization in all initiatives needed to strengthen the control environment in the Hub


• Monitoring of Business Continuity Management processes


• BCP Correspondent role


• Update the BCP documentation, at least on an annual basis and promptly, following a significant change (scope, activities, BCP staff, BCP requirements, etc):
  
  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA): quantitative and qualitative evaluation of an activity disruption
  
  
  • BCP Procedure: detail of all resources required to resume the activity
  
  
• Raise awareness and be the interface with BCM team


• Coordinate the teams in the recovery site, in case of BCP activation or exercises


• Participate in the mandatory training session organised at least once in the year

Profile and Skills to Success

• Training and occupational experience
  
  • Required level of education: Master?s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is a plus
  
  
  • Required years of professional experience: Between 3 to 5 years of experience in external or internal audit, control, or risk department. Previous experience in Finance or banking is a plus
  
  
  • Knowledge of Business Process modelling
  
  
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  
  
  • Experience in leading small teams 2-3 members or leading small projects
  
  
  • Experience of working in an international environment would be a plus
  
  
  • Knowledge of BNPP organization and business lines will also be appreciated
  
  
• Essential specific requirements
  
  • Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills (spoken and written)
  
  
  • Analytical skills and critical thinking
  
  
  • Goal oriented
  
  
  • Strong planning and organizational skills: autonomy, capacity to manage several tasks in parallel and to prioritize to meet deadlines
  
  
  • Advanced English is mandatory; must be capable to maintain fluent conversation. French is a plus
  
  
  • Client focus
  
  
  • Ability to work with international locations and different stakeholders
  
  

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 68 countries, with around 193 000 Employees ? including more than 148 000 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.