About the job
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The OPC Analyst operates
the Control framework relating to all operational risks, including Fraud,
Third Party, Conduct, Compliance, Regulatory, Information &
Communication Technology risks, and others risks types. OPC is responsible
for the deployment of internal policies and procedures issued by
specialize independent control functions part of Risk teams (2nd Line of
Defence), and for the compliance with external regulatory and supervisory
requirements
Your Main Activities Are
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Identify and
assess risks and controls (Risk and Control Self-Assessment) by ensuring that
key operational units and processes, material risks and risk mitigants are
identified -
Perform/drive the
risk identification and assessment in liaison with independent control
Functions when needed, ensuring validation by the relevant management level and
consistency with the defined risk tolerance. Contribute to the definition and
follow-up of remediation plan if needed -
Manage Procedures
by ensuring that Group procedures requirements are implemented locally,
complemented with local specificities (regulations, tools, organizations …).
Ensure that the procedures designed by the businesses and functions are
identified, updated, properly stored and communicated to the relevant
stakeholders within the Operating Entity. Identify and propose calibration of
procedures according to the outcome of the risk assessment and other risk
events (HI, control results, external events, Audit missions) -
Implement Controls
and action plans: by defining and regularly updating the control plans
according to the outcome of the risk assessment, regulations, other risk events
(Historical Incidents, control results, external events, Audits). Perform
and/or coordinate controls according to this control plan. Ensure that control
results are reviewed and analysed by the Management and when relevant by
operational teams / relevant stakeholders and that remediation action plans are
defined if and when needed. Input in Group tools the control results and major
action plans. Follow-up the implementation of remediation actions -
Document findings,
recommendations and permanent control actions: Upon notification/receipt of
reports, organise the follow-up of the findings and recommendations, either
issued internally (e.g. IG supervision) or externally (external auditors, supervisors)
and ensure that they are closed within due date -
Manage historical
incidents by alerting the management and the independent control functions if
needed on key incidents. Collect incidents (including impacts measurement),
report and update in the incidents database, including suspected and attempted
fraud cases. Analyse incidents in a timely manner and define, jointly with the
relevant stakeholders, the correctives measures be implemented to mitigate
risks. Follow-up and /or initiate the implementation of remediation actions and
the unfolding of long term incidents. Perform controls on the incident
collection process, in particular the cross-check with other databases
(accounting or other when existing) and the half-yearly attestation by the local
management -
Provide Management
support and governance by active contribution (or organization) to any
committee on Operational risks and Permanent Control committees. Alert and
escalate to the relevant level of management any operational risk incident and/or
any recurring weakness. Perform periodic and ad-hoc reporting to the appropriate
level of management as well as to independent control functions. Ensure an
appropriate training on Operational risks and Permanent Control framework is
provided to employees, notably newcomers. Show ability to take ownership of
specific OPC activity streams/topics, and be able to deliver the full and
exhaustive actions taken on the assigned process(es) to the management
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Bsc in Business
Management, Economics, Finance or Accounting -
Up to 2 years of relevant
experience in Risk and Controls, Compliance or Project Management and Consulting -
Fluent (C1) level of
English -
Ability
to collaborate / teamwork -
Ability to deliever /
results driven -
Attention
to detail / rigor -
Organisational
skills -
Ability to develop and adapt
to a process -
Skills in Risk Management
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Good communication skills
(both oral & written) -
Skills in Office pack
(namely Excel) - Skills in Power BI
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Why joining BNP Paribas?
· Leading banking institution
prominent international banking institution with strong roots in Europe’s
banking history. It has a presence in 65 countries, with around 190 000
Employees – including more than 145 000 in Europe.
· Our presence in Portugal
Since 1985, BNP
Paribas was one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today,
the Group has around 7.100 employees across several entities operating directly
in the territory, offering a wide range of integrated financial solutions to
support its clients and their businesses.
· 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.