Permanent Control officer Lisbon

Consort Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work (50%)

Job summary

Consort Group in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Permanent Control officer to strengthen governance and internal controls within Global Markets. You will lead risk management efforts, coordinate regulatory initiatives, and ensure compliance with evolving rules across the organization.

You will collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Operations, design remediation plans, and promote a culture of regulatory excellence. Hybrid work arrangement and a permanent contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Permanent Control or related fields in Banking/FS.
• Strong understanding of financial markets governance and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and control design.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the regulatory governance framework of Global Markets activities.
• Design and coordinate first-level control plans and remediation actions.
• Coordinate governance bodies and supervise regulatory initiatives.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Risk and Operations to mitigate risks.
• Maintain audit trails and governance documentation.

Skills

Permanent Control

Regulatory governance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Every moment counts. Especially those you live to the fullest. Welcome to Consort Group.

For over 30 years, Consort Group has been helping companies leverage their data and infrastructure. It is backed by two leaders, Consortis and Consortia, and places people and social responsibility at the heart of its values.

This is your future team

Established in 2021, Consort Portugal supports the strategic offshoring choices of our clients, particularly in Europe, and brings our expertise in infrastructure services to the Portuguese market. With a team of around 45 employees, our Service Center based in Porto is developing a dynamic nearshore business, offering the French and European markets an environment of excellence and high potential.

Permanent Control officer

This is your mission

Are you passionate about risk management, regulatory governance, and internal controls within financial markets? Then this position is for you.

As a Permanent Control officer , you will play a key role in strengthening the regulatory governance framework of Global Markets activities, with a particular focus on benchmark and index-related risks. You will contribute to ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, enhancing the control framework, coordinating governance bodies, and supporting the implementation of regulatory initiatives across the organization.

Build side:

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the regulatory governance framework and control environment.
• Participate in the design and enhancement of first-level control plans related to regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of regulatory initiatives, supervisory recommendations, and internal governance requirements.
• Design and coordinate remediation plans addressing identified control weaknesses and regulatory risks.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Promote regulatory awareness and compliance culture across business lines.
• Support mandatory certification and training programs for business stakeholders.

Run side:

• Coordinate governance committees ensuring continuous adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Review regulatory control results, key risk indicators, and performance metrics.
• Monitor potential regulatory breaches and ensure appropriate escalation processes.
• Follow up on remediation actions and ensure timely execution.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on business activities and governance frameworks.
• Act as the main point of contact for regulatory topics within the Permanent Control function.
• Maintain audit trails, governance records, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Operational teams to identify and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of regulatory governance activities.

This is your background

You have at least 5 years of experience in Permanent Control, Internal Control, Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Audit, or Consulting within the Banking and Financial Services sector.

You have a strong understanding of financial markets activities and enjoy working at the intersection of governance, risk management, regulation, and business operations. You are recognized for your ability to coordinate complex initiatives and engage with senior stakeholders.

This is your expertise:

• Permanent Control and Internal Control frameworks.
• Regulatory governance and compliance management.
• Risk Identification and Risk Assessment methodologies.
• Design and implementation of control frameworks.
• Regulatory change management.
• Policies and procedures governance.
• Remediation planning and supervisory recommendations follow-up.
• Financial Markets and Global Markets activities.
• Risk reporting, governance committees, and management presentations.
• Audit preparation and regulatory inspections support.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

This is how you work as part of a team:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.
• Strong organizational and coordination capabilities.
• High level of rigor and attention to detail.
• Autonomous and proactive mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and regulatory excellence.

Language Skills :

• English: Professional proficiency (mandatory).
• French: Strong advantage

This is our commitment

At Consort Group, you are an expert who we support so that every assignment becomes a step that counts.

• Attentive and human onboarding
• A truly hands-on management style
• Continuous training opportunities
• Concrete commitments: inclusion, equality, solidarity
• A comprehensive HR package: health insurance, TR card, CSE
• A culture of feedback and meaningful projects

The recruitment process:

1. An initial phone call with our recruitment team
2. An HR interview and a job interview with a business engineer
3. A test or technical interview with one of our experts
4. A final meeting with your future manager or project manager
5. And if we're a good fit, we'll get started together

Good to know

Location: Lisbon

Contract: Permanent contract

Remote work: Hybrid (50%)

Salary: From 37 K€ to 48 K€ (depending on experience) gross annual salary

Job category: Organization & Finance / Permanent Control / Regulatory Governance / Risk Management

What you will do here, you won't do anywhere else.

This moment is yours.