Surveillance Officer
BNP Paribas CIB
- BNP Paribas has established a First Line of Defence Surveillance function within Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), Global Markets (GM) and Global Banking (GB) Front Office, under the remit of CIB GM/GB Chief Conduct and Control Officer (CCCO).This function, the Front Office Conduct Surveillance (FOCS) Officer, monitors today both Global Banking, Global Markets and Financial Institutions Coverage (FIC) Business Lines (GBLs) electronic communications of our clients and competitors with the objective of deterring, detecting and preventing Market Abuse and Conduct Risk breaches.This position allows development of skills in monitoring and risk management. The scope will be to monitor electronic communications of GB staff to ensure compliance with appropriate rules, regulations, company policies and procedures, while being compliant at all times with internal rules and regulations applicable to surveillance activities.
- Monitor the electronic communications of GM staff in scope of surveillance
- Escalate potential breaches to the relevant Business Lines, Conduct Representatives, Compliance, or others in line with the FOCS Escalation Procedure
- Ensure escalation results are documented, recorded and reported to the relevant stakeholders and Management
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the FOCS surveillance set-up, including but not limited to: suggestions to help refine keywords / expressions to ensure effective monitoring; collaborate and maintain a good relationship with the rest of the FOCS team, Compliance, the Business and others
- Act professionally at all times and comply with the ethical standards and conduct expected by BNP Paribas and other relevant regulatory authorities
- Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and Group's internal compliance requirements as well as Code of Conduct including, especially, Financial
- Security, Fight against Corruption, Know Your Customer, Due Diligence, Client Interest Protection, Market Integrity, Professional Ethics and Respect for colleagues
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, in economics, banking, finance or related studies
- Experience and good knowledge of Financial Markets, Capital Markets, Debt Markets, Risk, Compliance or Control Functions
- Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
- Fluency in English and another European language
- Good team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates a good awareness of risk and fundamental risk concepts
- Understanding of Market Abuse and Conduct risks is considered a plus
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.
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 to 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.
- 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.