Operational Risk Specialist - Algorithmic Trading, Global Markets

About The Job

• The Operational Risk Specialist contributes to the implementation of all the components of Operational Risk & Permanent Control Framework in BNP Paribas CIB activities, providing supervision over the 1st Line of Defense in terms of Operational Risk with a deep knowledge and expertise of operational processes, risks and the permanent control framework. The department is responsible for independently challenging and supervising the Operational Risk management of CIB activities (Global Banking, Global Markets, Securities Services, Information Technology (IT), Operations and Functions) on a worldwide scope
  
  

Your Main Activities Are

• Participate, contribute and lead the risk community at CIB and/or Group level, sharing and providing guidance to Operational Risk Officers covering other Business Lines
• Participate and provide a risk opinion in TAC/NAC or RAF when requested and provide guidance for the risk opinion of other Senior team members
• Contribute to Operational Risk awareness across BNP Paribas CIB
• Support the team lead and other senior team members by providing them training and guidance
• Propose and support definition and deployment of 2nd line of defense control plan
• Perform the quality review of historical incidents and share results with OPCs and management. Challenge the different aspects of significant incidents. Alert senior management in case of significant historical incidents
• Follow-up on actions plans, recommendations (issued by Regulator, Inspection Generale or RISK ORM)
• Contribute, perform or supervise the execution of 2LoD Controls (independent testing) with the aim of enhancing the control framework
• Develop strong relationships with 1LoD (CCCO, OPC teams, Business & Operations, Front Office) allowing to reach agreements when necessary
• Contribute and supervise the check and challenge process of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) provided by the 1LoD, by challenging the Intrinsic Risk and the Control Framework rating, agreeing on the Residual Risk and Action plan to mitigate the identified residual risks
  
  

Profile and Skills to Success

• Master’s Degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting / Business Management or related
• At least 7 years of experience in Banking and Financial Operations or similar
• At least 5 years of experience in Risk and Controls or similar
• Advanced level of English, both written and oral
• Knowledge in MS Office Pack (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to share / pass on knowledge
• Ability to synthetise / simplify
• Communication skills, both written and oral
• Critical thinking
• Proactivity
  
  

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.