Operational Risk Project Manager

About the job

• The Operational Risk Project Manager will lead and contribute to projects and initiatives seeking to reinforce Global Banking Front-to-Operations permanent control framework, liaising with multiple relevant stakeholders within Global Banking (Front Office, IT, Operations, OPC) as well as with Group Control functions, to ensure coordination and alignment of program approach and priorities
• The Operational Risk Project Manager will serve as the PMO for the Operational Risk Transformation stream within the Global Banking industrialization program, which is a transformative initiative that is key to the Bank’s vision for its future control framework
• The Operational Risk Project Manager will have the opportunity to work directly on strategic Global Banking operational risk management topics (AI use cases, regulatory excellence or anticipation, digital industrialization), with visibility to senior Global Banking Management

Your Main Activities Are

• Design controls coming from Group Functions, requiring deep dives into operational processes of the Bank
• Develop local control plans into CIB’s control monitoring tool
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of ORMF tooling strategy for CIB (control reporting, control monitoring, interface with other systems)
• Contribute to key Global Banking governance instances, while interacting with senior managers and stakeholders in the organization
• Lead ad hoc projects and initiatives on behalf of the Heaf of Operational Risk Framework & Conduct on all the components of Global Banking Front-to-Operations permanent control framework

Profile and Skills to Success

• At least 5 years of experience in Operational Risk, Permanent Control or Risk Analysis in Corporate Banking, Inspection Générale, Consultancy or Group Control functions
• Expertise in Project Management
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Expertise in slide production and storytelling, with the ability to visually represent ideas by simplifying complex matters while conveying key project goals
• Ability to understand, explain and support change and to anticipate business and strategic developments
• Ability to generate people’s commitment through collaboration and effective communication

About the Team

 

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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.