WM Operational Permanent Control Analyst - English & Arabic speaker

BNP Paribas Wealth Management; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Equipment allowance

Smart Working framework

Resumo da oferta

BNP Paribas Wealth Management is seeking an OPC Analyst to reinforce the control framework across operational risks including fraud, third party, conduct, and compliance. You will deploy internal policies, coordinate risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance with 2nd line risk teams.

The role emphasizes governance, training, and remediation tracking. You will work in a hybrid setup in Portugal, collaborating with risk functions and business units to implement robust control plans,

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics or accounting.
• Experience in risk and controls, compliance and project management.
• Strong collaboration, organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data tools (Excel/Power BI).
• Fluent English and Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and assess risks and controls via risk assessments.
• Drive risk identification and remediation planning with control functions.
• Ensure procedures are implemented locally and documented with updates.
• Define and monitor control plans; coordinate controls and remediation.
• Document findings, recommendations and post-incident actions.
• Support governance, reporting, and training on operational risks.

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Excel

MS Power BI

Process design

Risk awareness

Fluent English

Arabic language

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Business Management

Bachelor's in Economics/Finance/Accounting

Ferramentas

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Power BI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• The Operational and Permanent Control (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

About The Job

• The Operational and Permanent Control (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

• 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 ( historical incidents, 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. Inspection General 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 elevate 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

Profile And Skills To Success

• Bachelor's (3-5 years) in Business Management
• Bachelor's (3-5 years) in Economics, Finance and Accounting
• Risk and Controls ([0 - 2] years)
• Compliance ([0 - 2] years)
• Project Management and Consulting ([0 - 2] years)
• Ability to collaborate/Teamwork: Proficient
• Organisational skills: Proficient
• Ability to deliver/Results driven: Proficient
• Communication skills - oral & written: Proficient
• Analytical skills - usage of MS Office Excel and Power Bi (Proficient)
• Ability to develop and adapt a process: Proficient
• Risk Management - Risk knowledge & awareness: Proficient
• MS Office Pack Microsoft Excel (Proficient)
• MS Office Pack Microsoft Word (Proficient)
• MS Office Pack Microsoft Powerpoint (Proficient)
• English & Arabic (Fluent)

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 across 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.

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.