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RISK ESG Analyst & Methodology (Risk Analysis) BNP Paribas

Job type
Permanent
Schedule
Full time
Job Function
Risk Digital transformation and data
Brand
BNP Paribas
Location
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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Last update 22.07.2024

GROUP BNP PARIBAS

BNP Paribas Group is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. It has close to 185,000 employees in 65 countries. In Spain we are more than 5,100 employees within 13 business lines.

Risk HUB

RISK is an integrated and independent control function of the BNP Paribas Group. It is the second line of defense on the risk management activities of the Group which are under its direct responsibilities, including credit and counterparty risk, market risk, funding and liquidity risk, interest rate and foreign exchange risks in the banking book, insurance risk, operational risk, and environmental and social risks.

RISK aims at being a partner of the businesses by contributing to their sustainable development, but also a gatekeeper to ensure risks taken remain compatible with the Group’s Risk Appetite and its strategy. 

RISK Iberian Hub Madrid is a transversal platform servicing the RISK Function by covering added-value activities around credit risk, market risk, operational risk and data protection. Offering a wide range of services to RISK teams, from consulting to cyber security going through data analysis, modelling or artificial intelligence.

MISSION

Whilst the role is primarily Madrid based, the role covers all BNPP Group activities and functions and requires strong collaboration with the RISK ESG Team based in London and Paris.

The purpose of the role is to support the incorporation of ESG matters within the Group’s existing processes and its risk management framework. Whilst it will necessarily entail risk analysis, it primarily involves supporting the Sustainable Finance programme, a large-scale transformation Group-wide programme launched by the Bank to meet the increasing demand for the adoption and insertion of ESG and climate risk management practises at all levels, under the supervision of more senior team members.

The RISK ESG Analyst & Methodology (risk analysis) will report to the RISK ESG Physical Risk Lead in the UK with a local reporting line to the RISK ESG Team Lead in Madrid.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Contribution to the definition and implementation of the ESG Perform ad-hoc risk analysis in relation to physical risks either at portfolio or counterparty-level; contribute to relevant disclosures as and when needed (e.g. Pillar 3, Climate Report) under the supervision of senior team members. Running climate models and analysing outputs
  • Assist the team towards meeting supervisory expectations (through the ECB Thematic Review) and complying with regulatory requirements; contributing to the follow-up of defined actions;
  • Perform benchmarking and market watch analysis gathering best practices in relation to ESG risk management through banking industry benchmarking exercises.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

  • 2-5 years minimum of experience

Languages

  • English (Advanced)
  • French  (Plus)

SKILLS

Essential

  • Knowledge of ESG-related topics and risk management: the role will suit an entry level risk professional with a knowledge or experience of ESG-related and risk management topics;
  • Ability to contribute to the delivery of risk analysis and evaluation and structure information for presentations and reporting of management;
  • Ability to contribute to reporting processes, programs, initiatives and activities and their implementation.
  • Ability to show autonomy and initiative;
  • Good verbal and written communication skills (English language) are an absolute requirement, due to the need to foster strong relationships with a broad base of stakeholders across the Bank and to present often within and outside of the team;
  • All-round IT competence, with specific data analysis skills such as being highly proficient in excel or Power BI and capable of liaising with technical resources; coding skills (R, Python) would be a distinct advantage;
  • The position requires a good analytical background across the main categories of risk and the ability to synthesize large amounts of diverse information at any one time;
  • A strong delivery focus is required as strict deadlines are to be respected and limited time is available to collect and analyse risk information;
  • Languages: English (French is an advantage but not a prerequisite).

Conduct:

  • Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct including respect for others.
  • Demonstrate proactivity, transparency and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks.
  • Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues, partners and clients before making decisions, and escalate issues to your manager when unsure.
  • Listens and responds to feedback.

BENEFITS

  • Training programs, career plans and internal mobility opportunities, national and international thanks to our presence in different countries.
  • Diversity and Inclusion Committee that ensures an inclusive work environment. In recent years, several employee communities have been created to organize diversity and inclusion awareness actions (PRIDE, We Generations and MixCity).
  • Corporate volunteering program (1 Million Hours 2 Help) in which employees can dedicate time out of their working hours to volunteer activities.
  • Flexible compensation plan. 
  • Hybrid telecommuting model (50%).
  • 31 vacation days.

Diversity and inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas Group in Spain is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

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