About the job
- The Cost Office Team supports the Global Markets business by providing accurate cost information, budgeting support and savings monitoring
- The team works closely with senior Cost Office leaders in other locations and onshore business units
- It drives cost transparency; controls spending and identifies efficiency opportunities across the platform
Your Main Activities Are
- Keep databases up‑to‑date in close collaboration with managers and data‑owners
- Produce and circulate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports / dashboards
- Contribute to the annual budgeting cycle and to intra‑year reshuffling analyses
- Coordinate governance meetings to align forecasts, budgets and savings commitments
- Plan, monitor and report headcount, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates
- Act as the single point of contact for invoicing processes for the Portugal platform
- Support project‑management activities under the supervision of the Cost Office Team Leader
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Management or related field
- 1 to 3 years of professional experience in Banking, Consulting, Finance, Operations, Strategy, Project Management or a comparable environment
- Expertise with Excel, and exposure to data visualisation tools for reporting
- Working knowledge of PowerPoint, with ability to prepare clear and structured presentations
- Basic/intermediate Python for data manipulation, automation of routine reporting, and ad‑hoc analysis
- Fluency in English with the ability to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to analyse raw data and turn it into actionable insights
- Ability to structure tasks, adhere to defined processes and deliver high‑quality outputs
Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 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.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
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:
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
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.
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 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.
Commitment towards work/life balance
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.