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).
What is the role?
In order to mitigate operational risks within BNP Paribas’ branches operating in CE (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania), within the newly established „Functions controls team” we are looking for a Regional OPC expert physically present in Romania, in BNP Paribas Romanian Branch (in its Bucharest Office). The role would be reporting to Team Leader of Function Controls Team and CE Head of Operational Permanent Control.
The Functions Control team is responsible for mitigation of operational risks within the 1st line of defence (LOD1) by the following activities:
- design and maintenance of functions 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 Business Controls OPC team, 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.
Key Responsibilities of 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, such as ALMT (treasury), HR, Procurement – 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 qualities do we look for?
- 5+ years of of professional experience in banking / financial industry sector.
- Fluent in Romanian and English.
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
- Experience or good oversight in Asset-Liability Management processes, 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
What we offer?
- Multinational business environment and a good place to work.
- BNP Paribas group career development programs.
- Competitive remuneration package and benefits package.
- Being part of a prestigious, ethical and sustainable global company.
- Working with a diverse team and belonging to an inclusive community.
- Flexible working environment, with hybrid working mode.
