About the job
- In a constant and evolving environment, financial institutions and Regulators are increasingly concerned about Cyber Security
- In this context, clients regularly check on our Cyber security best practices, sending us detailed questionnaires and requesting relevant evidence
- To maintain client’s confidence and avoid sanctions from regulators, the CIB Due Diligence Officer will be responsible for giving a relevant and comprehensive response to these solicitations
- The CIB Due Diligence Officer will support businesses in their outgoing requests for proposals when seeking potential partnerships or new service providers. Using standard BNPP assessment questionnaires, they will provide Business stakeholders with a level of confidence regarding ability of potential candidates to fulfil BNPPARIBAS requirements (that will be typically subsequently assessed via CIB Architecture, Third party and Cloud governance)
- In addition, this role will support the vendor due diligence program by reviewing assessments completed in Spanish and Portuguese for appropriate language and completeness of work product
Your Main Activities Are
- Manage the completion of client due diligence questionnaires in native language (English, Portuguese, or Spanish), championing consistency and standardization across all regions and platforms
- Act as primary point of contact for incoming clients, prospects, and regulatory requests from Regional CISO (and/or delegates)
- Respond to client inquiries, including RFP, client questionnaires, and client audits, and ensure timely and accurate follow-up in native language (English, Portuguese, or Spanish) sent from Regional CISO (and/or delegates)
- Build a standard client response package, and maintain it over time, in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
- Respond to Regional CISO (and/or delegates) for points raised during client/regulatory visits and/or through RFP processes in native language (English, Portuguese, or Spanish)
- Respond to Regional CISO (and/or delegates) questions related to clients and providers contract clauses related to cyber security
- Provide expert security advisory to IT and business stakeholders, notably for their outgoing RFPs in native language (English, Portuguese, or Spanish)
- Provide monthly and quarterly metrics/trend analysis reports to various levels of leadership based upon the trends observed over the review period
- Provide support as needed to vendor due diligence program by reviewing vendor due diligence services, workpapers, executive summary and control deviations in Spanish or Portuguese for completeness and appropriate language. Provide approval or communicate deficiencies back to assessment team
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor Degree in Information Technology and Computer Science or related
- At least 2 years of experience in Cybersecurity / IT Risk / IT audits / IT security risk assessments / IT domains: development, production, security, architecture or similar
- Advanced level of English, both written and oral
- Preferred language: Spanish
- Knowledge of several IT Governance standards (COBIT, ITIL, CMMI) and Security standards (ISO, NIST Cyber)
- Knowledge of cloud-based architecture
- Knowledge of audit principles (COSO, ISACA)
- Knowledge in MS Office Pack (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to deliver / results driven
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, handle multiple assignments, and adhere to strict deadlines
- Communication skills, both written and oral
- Client focused
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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 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.
