About the job

• Integrated within the RISK ORM Iberian Centre of Excellence (ibCoE), this position contributes to the reinforcement of the BNPP 2LoD set-up and you will have a complete and operational vision of the Group Tax processes. You will interact with the team direct stakeholders and more globally with the TAX and RISK ORM global network. 
• You will report hierarchically to ibCoE and functionally to the RISK ORM Tax team, with a strong coordination/link with the Operational Risk Officers (OROs) of the Group Operational Units, Business Lines and Entities in your perimeter.

Your Main Activities Are

• Main tasks to perform include, but are not limited to:
• In coordination with Operational Risk Officers (OROs) of the Territory’s Entities and Business Lines and in line with the Operational Risk Specialist mission statement you will ensure, on your direct supervision perimeter, the robustness of the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) and its alignment with Group standards (cartography, deployment, follow-up, consolidation, reporting of the set-up and the risks…).
• You will advise the management in Tax operational risk assessments (new activities approvals, derogations validation, contributions to Internal Control Committees or equivalent).
• You will supervise and oversight review and challenge of the Group Operational Units, Business Lines and Entities Risk & Control Self-Assessment, the definition and the execution of second level controls, the review/challenge of Historical Incidents (HI), the follow-up of findings, recommendations, and action plans, etc.
• You will provide a methodological support, coordination and share best practices on Tax process to the Teams of the Group Operational Units, Business Lines and Entities in your perimeter.
• You will contribute to the global and consistent implementation of the second level controls throughout the Group on the tax processes perimeter.
• You will provide/contribute to the report and a transversal view of operational risks on the tax processes for your perimeter (incidents, risk assessment, control results…).

Profile and Skills to Success

• 5 years’ relevant experience in an internal control role (operational permanent controller, internal audit, etc.), ideally in the financial sector or as consultant (risk advisor, auditor, internal control, etc.).
• Good vision and relevant experience on Tax and/or Finance risk matters.
• Good interpersonal skills, you are recognized as being a good communicator. Besides, your rigor and organizational skills will allow you to carry out your mission.
• Flexibility combined with your sense of coordination, fast adaptability to change and client focus will be all assets for success in this position.
• Skills on project management and follow-up are recognized, including the use of the communication tools (Teams, SharePoint, …).
• Required skills and competences:
• Risk analysis, risk monitoring and risk decision
• Good analytical skills, rigor, reactivity, and capacity to deliver
• Capacity to anticipate business / strategic evolutions 
• Critical ming and good synthesis/simplification skills
• Communication skills, both oral and in writing, with ideally previous experience on creation and animation of communities
• Ability to understand, explain and conduct changes
• Advanced level of English, both oral and in writing, is mandatory
• Strong level of French, both oral and writing, is highly desirable

About the Team 

• As part RISK Operational Risk Management (RISK ORM) department of Group BNP Paribas (BNPP) and acting as the Second Line of Defense (2LoD), the RISK ORM Tax team is monitoring and managing the operational BNPP risks for Tax matters and Tax processes (Tax watch, Tax advice, Tax back-office chains treatment, Tax audits/litigations, Tax returns/payments and Tax processes related to Business activities). 
• The RISK ORM Tax Team also works in close collaboration with the BNPP Tax Function and the other related control Functions (e.g. Compliance, Finance & Strategy) to consolidate the Tax risks at Group level, coordinating the RISK ORM Tax internal network across Group Operational Units, Functions, Business Lines and Entities

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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 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.