About The Job

• Our mission is to measure, control and explain all the financial indicators required to monitor accounting, tax, regulatory, liquidity, credit risk reporting and management result activities
• As a Second Line of Defence Control Testing Specialist at Lisbon, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the BNP Paribas' control environment on financial information (Capital, Liquidity/Resolution and Performance Management). Operating within the Finance & Strategy Department, you will conduct comprehensive assessments to validate the efficiency of control measures implemented by the first line of defence and report conclusions/findings in the adequate governance

Your Main Activities Are

• Employing a risk-based approach to prioritize control testing activities, focusing on areas with the highest potential impact
• Cultivating a culture of compliance and accountability by promoting awareness of control requirements and fostering open communication across all management levels, achievable through collaborating with all relevant stakeholders, from the process/ control owners, to management, to internal audit
• Continuously evaluating and enhancing methodologies and techniques to stay ahead of evolving risks and expectations, having objectivity and professionalism on all our interactions and engagements

Profile And Skills To Success

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Previous experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or control testing
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Accounting and Financial knowledge
• Excellent Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio
• Fluent in English, verbal and written
• Proficiency in conducting control testing procedures and assessing control effectiveness
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess control deficiencies and recommend practical solutions
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and findings to diverse audiences
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and precision in documentation and reporting
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders
• Ability to develop a global view of control framework, produce gap analysis, identify root causes, and suggests remediation and timeline
• Collaboration skills including the ability to integrate and act upon the diverse perspectives of business unit managers, Finance managers and other function managers
• Risk mitigation skills to help eliminate potential roadblocks in the design and control plans
• Show curiosity

About The Team

• The Finance & Strategy (F&S) function ensures, for the BNP Paribas Group, the production and publication of accounting and financial management statements necessary for the management of the Group, financial and tax optimization along with the external growth strategy. F&S is, moreover, responsible for sustainability information. It also plays an alert role vis-à-vis of the General Management

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe

• International reach

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions:

• Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients
• Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses heard
• Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services
• Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise 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.

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

• 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.