Internal Auditor

About the job

• The Iberian Peninsula Internal Audit Hub is part of BNP Paribas Inspection Générale (IG), and carries out audit assignments on all the activities of the Group both in Spain and in Portugal
• IG is a key part of the Bank’s internal control framework as it helps local organisations accomplish their objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to improve their risk assessment, control and governance processes. Discover the unexpected function, Inspection Générale - Echonet mobile: https://echonet.bnpparibas/en/discover-the-unexpected-function-inspection-generale
• The Audit Department located in Portugal (Lisbon – Colombo) is currently recruiting Auditors to join its fast-growing team. Meet the team by watching our introduction video
• The assignments carried out by the Department can target any BNP Paribas activity present in Portugal  and are normally organised in teams of 3-4 Auditors along with a Head of Assignment. Audit assignments usually last between 2-4 months each. For Auditors willing to travel, there will be several opportunities to participate in missions jointly with the Spanish team or with other foreign Audit Hubs including IG Central teams
• Added value:
  - For the right candidate, an experience within Inspection Générale could be a career booster and a fast-track towards roles with higher responsibilities within BNP Paribas. Indeed, in just 3 years, your participation to multiple assignments in contact with the Group’s Top Management will quickly provide you with a wide-reaching and critical understanding of the Group’s activities, how they are interconnected and the challenges they encompass. This will also allow you to rapidly grow your network within the Bank
  - Our work schedule is flexible, with a 60/40 work-from-home/work-from-office monthly repartition

Your Main Activities Are

• Guarantee compliance with the Group’s strategy and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate the risk control framework
• Assess the quality of the governance in place
• Issue findings and recommendations to mitigate the risks, enhance performance and achieve the Group’s objectives

Profile and Skills to Success

• Master’s degree or Post-graduation in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Audit or Law
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a business line or risk activity with demonstrated high performance within BNP Paribas or competitor and/or at least 2 years of relevant experience in Consultancy or Big 4
• Fluent (C1-C2) level of English
• Ability to collaborate / teamwork
• Adaptability
• Autonomy
• Attention to detail / rigor
• Analytical ability
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to lead an interview
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Skills in Office pack (namely Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Skills in Data Analytics

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

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 

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

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.

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:

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.

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. 

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.