About the job

• The Operational Risk Officer contributes to the implementation of all the components of Operational Risk & Permanent Control Framework in BNP Paribas Securities Services Portugal, providing supervision over the 1st Line of Defense in terms of Operational Risk

Your Main Activities Are

• For the COO activities: Contribution to the coordination and execution of ICT and non-ICT controls; Contribution to preparation and coordination of contributions to quarterly risk committees; Monitoring the capture of risks, control results and action plans in the Group tool; Monitoring the deployment and execution of procedures within the Department; Collection, analysis of data to meet Cyber program indicators; Contribution to the Department's Cyber Awareness
• For cross-functional IT Group Central activities: Analysis and deployment of non-ICT controls in Group tools for all departments; Contribution to the coordination of the implementation of non-ICT controls by ITG departments; Supporting the ICT OPC in their approach on non-ICT controls and risks; Contribution to collection and consolidation of non-ICT risks; Consolidation at IT Group level of the ICT and non-ICT risks group for all ITG departments; Coordination of the dissemination of control results and maintenance of the correct articulation of ICT and non-ICT risks; Contribution to preparation and coordination of contributions to quarterly risk committees; Twice-yearly reconciliation of accounting data and historical incidents; Contribution to the analysis and deployment of Group procedures
• Contribution to Operational Permanent Control activities for the COO 
• Contribution to the implementation and the coordination of OPC non-ICT activities for ITG 
• Contribution to the execution of CISO activities for the COO

Profile and Skills to Success

• Masters in Economics, Finance and Accounting
• Fluency in English
• Ability to synthetize
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills - oral & written 
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Internal Audit and Risk Management

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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 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.