Operational Risk Senior Officer – Anti Fraud

About the job

The Operational Risk Senior 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.

The ORM department is responsible for independently challenging and supervising the Operational Risk management of CIB activities (Global Banking, Global Markets, Securities Services, Information Technology (IT), Operations and Functions) on a worldwide scope.

Your Main Activities Are

• Participate and contribute to the risk community at CIB and/or Group level, sharing with other Operational Risk Officers covering other Business Lines.
• Contribute to Operational Risk awareness across BNP Paribas CIB.
• Support junior team members by providing them with training and guidance.
• Perform the quality review of historical incidents and share results with OPCs and management. Challenge the different aspects of significant incidents. Alert senior management in case of significant historical incidents.
• Follow-up on actions plans, recommendations (issued by Regulator, Inspection Generale or RISK ORM).
• Contribute and/or perform of 2LoD Controls (independent testing) with the aim of enhancing the control framework.
• Interact with 1LoD (CCCO, OPC teams, Business & Operations, Front Office) to develop trust and confidence allowing to reach agreements when necessary.
• Check and challenge the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) provided by the 1LoD, by challenging the Intrinsic Risk and the Control Framework rating, agreeing on the Residual Risk and Action plan to mitigate the identified residual risks.▪ Contribute to the Risk Opinion and to the reporting to CIB and RISK ORM management through relevant governance and committees, and in the ICCs at their leve

Profile and Skills to Success

• Masters in Economics, Finance and Accounting
• Banking and Financial Operations ([5 – 7] years)
• Risk and Controls ([3 – 4] years)
• MS OFFICE PACK MICROSOFT EXCEL (Proficient)
• MS OFFICE PACK MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (Proficient)
• Ability to synthetize/simplify
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills – oral & written
• Ability to develop and leverage networks
• Ability to manage/facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training
• Operations and Processes – Transaction processing and data capture

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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.