About the job
- Present in Lisbon and Porto the Global Markets Operational and Permanent Control (GM OPC) teams works to safeguard business operations by identifying risks, analyzing past incidents, and strengthening controls. We work closely with traders, managers, and risk teams to build reports, track key risk indicators, and drive continuous improvement—all the while ensuring compliance with global standards
Your Main Activities Are
- Reporting, Analysis & Data Management: produce regular operational‑risk indicator (ORI) reports – weekly, monthly, quarterly – and perform trend analyses against historical data to surface emerging patterns; collect, cleanse, and validate data using a variety of tools; develop and maintain the necessary SQL/BI queries and perform routine data‑quality checks to ensure accurate inputs for all reports; deliver concise, data‑driven presentations and dashboards for governance committees, senior stakeholders, and audit forums; maintain up‑to‑date documentation of controls, processes, procedures, flowcharts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Digital Improvement & Automation: continuously review existing reports and control‑related processes for opportunities to automate or streamline; champion advanced digital solutions (e.g., Large Language Models, data‑visualisation tools) that reduce manual effort, accelerate delivery, and improve data integrity.
- Governance, Communication & Stakeholder Management: prepare, review, and distribute clear, actionable reports and presentations for management, audit committees, and risk‑management forums; respond promptly to ad‑hoc OPC requests – statistical analyses, KPI calculations, special presentations – ensuring consistent, high‑quality output across regions.
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, IT, Computer Science, Statistics or a closely‑related discipline – preferred.
- Minimum 3 years in operational‑risk, data‑analytics, business analysis, control‑framework implementation, or a comparable field.
- Strong quantitative, analytical and data‑driven problem‑solving abilities; comfortable interpreting large data sets and spotting trends.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office – Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables), PowerPoint, Word, Outlook – mandatory.
- Basic‑to‑intermediate competence in Tableau, Power BI (or similar) for creating dashboards and visual reports – mandatory.
- Working knowledge of Python, VBA (or comparable scripting languages) to manipulate data, automate tasks and support digital‑process improvements – mandatory.
- Excellent written and verbal English skills; strong interpersonal capability to build relationships, facilitate workshops, and achieve consensus with senior leaders, auditors and cross‑functional teams.
- Demonstrated leadership (ownership of workstreams, mentoring junior staff) and a collaborative, professional attitude with high accountability.
- Proven ability to juggle competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining systematic documentation (reports, SOPs, flowcharts, control matrices).
- Comfortable thriving in fast‑paced, changing environments; quickly adopts new tools/processes and proactively seeks process‑efficiency or automation opportunities.
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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
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
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.
