Quality Assurance Officer

Your Main Activities Are

• Provide support in improving Know your Client (KYC) file quality, oversight and governess to deliver quality targets expected by the senior management and GCP controls
• Perform monthly Quality Assurance (QA) on the sample of files allocated by EMEA KYC QA Team Manager and ensure monthly QA result is reviewed with local Due Diligence Team (DDT) management and results finalized before month end
• Identify root causes impacting KYC quality, agree on fail points with stakeholders and define an action plan for quality recovery and continuous improvement measures
• Ensure KYC quality recovery action plan is in-place and on-track to address quality weaknesses identified in both Compliance Hub and QA
• Track remediation of failed files during QA testing
• Collect KYC misalignment issues from the respective Due Diligence team and add in action log on EMEA KYC QA SharePoint
• Issue Policy/SOP related guidance and engage with Compliance or GCS Team to find solutions on any complex topics
• Increase alignment on KYC and financial security processes to harmonize the operational process and thus improve KYC quality
• Organize and lead monthly meeting with local financial security manager and discuss KYC quality related topics
• Drive awareness of regulatory requirements and boost expertise of NL KYC Team by working closely with EMA KYC QA Team, CLM Academy, GCS Team and Compliance functions
• Organize and lead regular TEA (training, education and advisory) meetings with the dedicated Due Diligence Team (on-shore and off-shore)

Profile and Skills to Success

• Experience in Client Management, Compliance or Audit
• Knowledge of KYC procedures
• Fluency in English, both oral and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly with Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage or facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee or training
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Strong attentiveness to detail

About the Team

• EMEA KYC Quality Assurance Team is responsible for undertaking quality controls and provide support to the EMEA Due Diligence teams by providing KYC training, guidance and feedback based on Compliance and Regulatory expectations
• The team acts as liaison where necessary between the Compliance functions to clarify policy points that need clarification and ensures governance of any gaps in the KYC quality targets, providing action plans to relevant local or regional CLM management to increase the quality

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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 centers 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.