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BNP Paribas

Oct 4, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
    Banking & Finance
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You need a master’s or relevant bachelor’s degree, basic compliance knowledge, fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, and strong analytical, communication, proactivity, and adaptability skills.
  • You will manage compliance interactions, promote a strong culture, assess risks, implement policies and training, advise business teams, and represent compliance in governance meetings. Frequent travel required.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree combined with relevant professional experience
  • Minimal basic knowledge of the compliance risks & policies and/or of the organization of a control function within BNP Paribas; Knowledge of factoring and/or trade finance and/or working capital products adds value to your candidature.
  • Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English
  • Compliance (Business Skills)
  • Analytical Ability
  • Communication Skills – Oral & Written
  • Proactivity
  • Adaptability

Responsibilities

  • Organize the Compliance function and be the compliance contact person for the management, business representatives and internal stakeholders within Factoring Entities in Portugal and Spain
  • Undertaking actions to develop a strong Compliance culture
  • Acting as the Money Laundering Reporting officer (with the help of Compliance Territory where needed)
  • Assisting and guiding the Company to
  • perform a coherent compliance risk assessment
  • organize a consistent and coherent roll-out of Compliance policies, processes, controls and projects across the Company
  • roll-out compliance related trainings
  • implement an effective control set-up (incl implementation of corrective actions)
  • Issuing binding or non-binding advices to the local business teams on escalated files (compliance incidentes, alerts, new activities, personal notifications, ...)
  • Representing compliance in local governance committees
  • Even though you will be based in Porto or Madrid, the assignment will include regular visits to Factoring entities in Porto and Madrid and to Compliance Territory teams in Lisbon and Madrid
  • You will report to the Head of Compliance Factoring, based in Brussels

FAQs

What is the main mission of the General Compliance Officer at BNP Paribas Factoring?

The mission is to provide reasonable assurance to management that compliance, regulatory, and reputational risks are monitored, controlled, and mitigated through independent oversight and second-level controls.

Where will the General Compliance Officer be based?

The position can be based in either Porto or Madrid.

What languages are required for this position?

Fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, and English is required.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Candidates should have a Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree combined with relevant professional experience.

Is knowledge of factoring and trade finance beneficial for this role?

Yes, knowledge of factoring, trade finance, and working capital products adds value to the candidate's application.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying for this job?

Candidates should have minimal basic knowledge of compliance risks and policies and/or experience in a control function within BNP Paribas.

What are some key responsibilities of the General Compliance Officer?

Key responsibilities include organizing the Compliance function, developing a Compliance culture, acting as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, guiding the company in compliance risk assessments, and issuing guidance on compliance incidents.

How does BNP Paribas promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

BNP Paribas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and has various initiatives, such as employee communities and a Diversity and Inclusion Committee, to foster an inclusive work environment.

What benefits are offered to employees in this position?

Benefits include training programs, career plans, flexible compensation, a hybrid telecommuting model, 28 vacation days, and opportunities for corporate volunteering.

Will the General Compliance Officer have to travel for work?

Yes, the role will include regular visits to Factoring entities in Porto and Madrid, as well as to Compliance Territory teams in Lisbon and Madrid.

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BNP Paribas

The bank for a changing world

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1848
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.