Permanent Control Officer / Regulatory Compliance

Aubay; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Mental health platform access

Hybrid work model (2-3 days onsite)

Job summary

Aubay Portugal is seeking a Senior Permanent Control Officer focused on Index risks within Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). You will improve risk governance, deploy oversight across risk identification, control framework, policies and training, and coordinate committees to escalate breaches.

Requirements include 5+ years in GRC, banking experience preferred, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English (minimum B2).

Qualifications

• Senior Permanent Control Officer with a focus on Indexes risks in GRC.
• Minimum of 5 years in GRC, preferably in banking/financial services.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to coordinate regulatory initiatives and act as SPOC for regulatory topics.
• Advanced English (B2 minimum).
• Residency in Portugal.
• Strong customer focus, teamwork and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve the indexes risk governance, ensuring Global Markets' full adherence to all applicable laws.
• Deploy oversight in Risk Identification & Assessment, Control Framework, Policies & Procedures, and Training & Awareness.
• Coordinate all committees, review regulatory-related control results, escalate breaches, and follow up on remedial actions.
• Design regulatory-related 1st level controls plan and analyze regulation changes impact.
• Interact with partners to identify concerns and reinforce the Bank’s setup.
• Maintain meticulous records and audit trails for regulatory governance decisions.

Skills

GRC expertise

Excel proficiency

English fluency

Regulatory coordination

SPOC for regulatory topics

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Aubay Portugal, we work daily with some of the largest organisations across sectors

such as banking, insurance, telecommunications and energy, helping to build and evolve

critical systems that support millions of users. We have been in Portugal since 2007 and

are part of an international group with a presence in several European countries.

More than technology, we build close relationships and deliver real-impact projects.

What will you do?

• Continuously improve the indexes risk governance, ensuring Global Markets' full adherence to all applicable laws.
• Deploy relevant oversight in Risk Identification & Assessment, Control Framework, Policies & Procedures, and Training & Awareness.
• Coordinate all committees, reviewing regulatory-related control results, ensuring escalation of potential breaches, and following up on required remedial actions.
• Participate in the design of any regulatory-related 1st level controls plan and analyze the impact of changes in regulation.
• Interact with all relevant partners and functions to identify potential areas of concern and reinforce the Bank’s setup.
• Ensure meticulous record-keeping and audit trails for all decisions and supporting documentation in relation to the regulatory governances.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a Senior Permanent Control Officer, with a specific focus on Indexes risks within Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in GRC, preferably within a banking or financial services context.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and experience in deploying and enhancing control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting, supporting GRC activities.
• Mandatory fluency in English, both written and spoken, for effective communication in an international environment.
• Ability to coordinate regulatory initiatives, promote awareness, and act as a Single Point of Contact for regulatory topics.
• Advanced English language skills (B2 minimum) for effective communication in a global team.
• Residency in Portugal (if you’re not based in Portugal, we can’t consider your interest).
• Alignment with our corporate culture and a commitment to integrity and ethics are highly valued;
• Strong customer focus, teamwork, task prioritisation, and daily commitment are highly appreciated.

What can we offer?

• Continuous growth through our Training Academy, with technical and soft skills training, mentoring, tech communities, workshops and in-person meetups;
• Close support with regular feedback and a structured career advancement model;
• Comprehensive health insurance, including dental coverage, as well as access to a mental health platform and well-being initiatives;
• Team-oriented environment, including events and initiatives to promote connection and team spirit
• Personal and family life support, from the moment your children are born and throughout their educational path;
• Access to a language platform with conversational classes in multiple languages;
• Project-tailored work model: hybrid (2-3 times per week onsite).

What will you find here?

• A close-knit and informal environment, where direct communication is preferred and people are valued;
• Recognition of your contribution, with initiatives that celebrate important meaningful moments;
• Freedom to be yourself, without any unnecessary formalities;
• Teams where knowledge sharing, collaboration and joint growth are a reality.

The future awaits you, and so do we.