• With strong roots anchored in Europe’s banking history, BNP Paribas supports its clients and employees in today’s changing world.  It has positioned itself as a leading bank in the Eurozone and a prominent international banking institution. Employing over 188,000 people across 75 countries and 5 continents
• Since 2015, BNP Paribas Wealth Management has a competence center in Lisbon (PIMH = Portugal International Markets Hub) to manage activities for the Head Office and several locations (Switzerland, Luxembourg, France, among others). Within this competence center, Portugal HO Investment Services Office team counts 4 people. We are currently reinforcing this team and are looking for a: WM HO Investment Services Operational Risk Officer
• Regulation becoming tougher for banks, there is an increasing demand for controlling and mastering a robust control and risk management setup
• The Wealth Management Investment Services Office team is looking to reinforce its operational control team in Portugal to support the Paris HO team. This is an interesting opportunity to join the growing PIMH family in close connection with Wealth Management business and controlling teams in Paris
  
• Support and assist the Responsible of Investment Services Head Office (HO) Operational Permanent Control (OPC) in his main tasks. 70% of the assignment will be oriented on controls topics and 30% on transversal tasks
• The day-to-day work will require regular collaboration with WM HO teams, among which Investment Services, Risk, Compliance and Legal representatives. The candidate may target to serve as backup of the responsible of Investment Services HO OPC when necessary
• It is a unique opportunity to 
  1. Reinforce knowledge linked to financial instruments and risk management
  2. Build a professional network within Wealth Management business line experts, as well in Paris as in Lisbon

• Execution operational controls
  • Document gathering
  • Interview with stakeholders
  • Execute the controls accordingly to the control plan
  • Write summaries of the controls results and present them to the heads of respective asset classes
  • Input control documentation and results in appropriate risk tools (eg: Risk 360)
  • Input controls exemption in the “Exemption tool” (CET tool)
  • Follow-up “action plans” with stakeholders to close them according to deadlines
• Reinforce Control documentation and framework
  • Create and update controls with asset classes sponsors
  • Update and monitor controls exemption accordingly
• Risk management for WM Investment Services
  • Contribute to the activity mapping for Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
  • Perform the yearly RCSA analysis for IS (HO IS and BNP Property) according to Group calendar and requirements
• HO Investment Services Procedures (rules) documents
  • Support and contribute on drafting of investment services’ procedures (asset classes and activities)
  • Update procedures periodically when necessary

• Master’s Degree in Finance or Economics 
• Up to 5 years of Experience in Management Control, Audit, Operational risk management
• Knowledge in Controls, Audit, Inspection or Organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word)
• Fluency in English
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills, rigor and accuracy, dynamism
• Autonomy (as manager is in Paris), organization and responsibility
• Capacity to commit to deadlines
• Interpersonal working relationships, team spirit (follow-up / feedback)
• Able to adapt to a fast pace and multi-cultural environment

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe 

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions: 

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

BNP Paribas ´ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices. 

Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.

* 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.