OPC Expert

For our office in Budapest, we are looking for you to join us in a full-time

 fix-term position as

OPC Expert

in BNP PARIBAS Hungary Branch

BNP Paribas is the leading bank in the European Union, as measured by balance sheet assets, with a footprint in 63 countries and territories and 183,000 employees. Endowed with worldwide support capacities, the Group possesses platforms and leading business lines in Europe, as well as a strong presence in the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. 

BNP Paribas organizes its businesses into three main operating divisions: Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) and Investment & Protection Services (IPS). 

Our Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) division serves two types of clients: corporate clients and institutional investors (banks, insurance companies, asset managers, etc.) by offering tailor-made solutions in terms of capital markets, securities services, investment banking, financing, risk management, cash management and financial advisory.

Its strategy of positioning itself as a bridge between corporate and institutional clients makes it possible to connect the financing needs of corporate clients with institutional clients seeking investment opportunities.

With a presence in three major regions - Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), the Americas and Asia Pacific (APAC) - CIB's business lines work as closely as possible to support our customers' needs and accompany them in their transition to a more sustainable economy.

What is the role?

In order to mitigate operational risks within BNP Paribas’ branches operating in CE (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania), we are looking for a Regional OPC expert physically present in Hungary, Budapest. The role would be reporting to Team Leader of Function or Business Controls Team and CE Head of Operational Permanent Control.

OPC CE team is responsible for mitigation of operational risks within the 1st line of defence (LOD1) by the following activities:

• design and maintenance of functions and business related Local Control Plan
• monitoring of control execution of the entire Local Control Plan
• Following the Group methodologies, performing annual Risk Control Self Assessment exercise
• In cooperation with OPC teams, LOD2 and other functions, prepare and steer the branches’ Internal Control Committees
• Provide support in external and internal audit missions, follow-up of recommendations
• Cascade group policies into local practices. 

What qualities do we look for?

• 5+ years of of professional experience in banking / financial industry sector. 
• Fluent in English and Hungarian.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics. 
• Experience or good oversight in Asset-Liability Management processes, Custody Business (Security Services), or internal audit is a very strong advantage 
• Advanced knowledge and command of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Data analysis skills are an advantage.
• Good approach in investigating the details, and ability to have overall view of matters at hand. 
• Ability to handle complexity, work in a team and individually.  

Key Responsibilities of the role

With the support and supervision of the Functions controls team leader, the regional OPC expert will be responsible for:  

• Perform and document controls related to functions of BNPP CE branches, – following Group methodologies 
• Contribute to perform the monitoring of control execution of operations and Shared Service Teams
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports designated for operations and regional management teams
• Active support of the preparation of Internal Control Committees of the region
• Actively participate in the Group driven Risk Control Self Assessment exercise for the functions of the branch
• Contribute to the maintenance of the branches Local Control Plans
• Management of policies and procedures
• Liaise actively with OPC team members, BNP Paribas branches’ stakeholders and Head Office colleagues, subject matter experts. 

What we offer?

• Inspiring networking opportunities regionally in Central Europe and internationally within a global BNPP Group;
• Being part of a prestigious, ethical and sustainable global company;
• Market leading trainings, on-the-job training program;
• Working with a diverse team and belonging to an inclusive community; 
• A stimulating multinational environment in a top quality office, based in Budapest, at the heart of the new downtown;
• A competitive remuneration package and flexible social benefit package with:

• • Large yearly cafeteria package
  • Extensive Private Health Insurance program
  • Language training support
  • Company Social events
  • Parking place
  • Free fruits in the office;
  • Flexible working environment, with partial home-office opportunity;