About the job
- Under guidance from the Senior Analyst, the Data Quality Trainee’s mission is to support day‑to‑day data‑quality activities, learn the full data‑governance lifecycle, and develop technical and analytical skills in a regulated banking environment
- As a Data Quality Trainee, you will join this international, best‑in‑class data‑management team in Lisbon. The role is designed as a learning pathway towards a full fledged Data Quality Analyst position
Your Main Activities Are
- To assist in identifying and escalating data‑quality anomalies under senior supervision
- To support periodic data‑quality controls: Pre‑close – help run early‑detection scripts and flag potential issues; Post‑close – contribute to residual‑issue analysis and remediation tracking
- To help prepare methodological documentation and disseminate best‑practice guidelines
- To collaborate with the Credit Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Risk Analysis teams to provide status updates on data‑quality actions
- To participate in the monitoring of action plans for structural data‑quality issues, coordinating with Finance, RISK, IT, and Data Office contacts
- To contribute to impact analyses of ongoing projects on data quality (for example, new data sources, system upgrades)
- To provide regular progress updates to the department’s management team
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics / Finance / Data Science or related
- Advanced level of English, both written and oral
- Knowledge in Data-Analysis tools (exploratory data analysis, visualisation) / MS Office Pack (Excel) / Dataiku / Python / Database fundamentals (SQL) / “Test and Learn” methodology
- Attention to detail / rigour
- Adaptability
- Ability to synthetise / simplify
- Communication skills, both written and oral
- Proactivity
- Basic project-management awareness
- Early-stage data-intelligence curiosity (data profiling, validation)
About the Team
- The BNP Paribas Group RISK function, through the RISK Strategic Governance and Credit Platform (SGCP) team, maintains the Group Risk Appetite Framework, delivers management information on the credit portfolio, and coordinates with supervisors (for example, the European Central Bank)
- Within RISK SGCP, the Data Management team designs agile data‑processing, automation, and visualisation solutions, supports complex regulatory requests, anticipates new data needs, and contributes to the Group data‑quality framework (BCBS239, policies, standards)
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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 centers 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.