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Senior Controller on Capital

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BNP Paribas

Jan 23, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Lisbon

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master’s, 4+ years in banking/finance, knowledge of solvency, strong analytical skills, fluency in English, and proficiency in MS Office. Be proactive, innovative, and a team player.
  • You will analyze control processes, implement risk-based testing, prepare reports for stakeholders, coordinate with teams, and support management in addressing control deficiencies.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent
  • At least 4 years of professional experience in the banking industry (bank, audit firm) and/or financial control
  • Knowledge of solvency processes and capital requirements reporting
  • Proficient Knowledge of Audit Trail and Steering, Rules and Norms, and Internal Audit
  • You are rigorous in your analyses, you communicate fluently, and you are able to draft control plans and to steer their implementation
  • You are a team player, you like to network and transcend borders, and you quickly adapt to change
  • Proficiency in MS Office Pack Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
  • Fluent in English, written and verbal.
  • Ability to embody Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the Group
  • Able to develop and adapt a process
  • Capable of managing and facilitating a meeting, seminar, committee, training…
  • Ability to manage a project
  • Ability to develop and leverage networks
  • Able to synthetise and simplify
  • Proactive
  • Creative and innovative with good problem solving skills
  • Able to influence and create personal impact

Responsibilities

  • Understand 1LoD teams’ production and control processes
  • Be knowledgeable about the Capital Generic Control Library and related procedures
  • Follow up recommendations issued by internal or external control bodies to address deficiencies identified in 1LoD team’s processes
  • Implement the risk-based approach and 2LoD testing program defined with the Stream Leader to report the results and evidence of the performance of 2LoD controls in Group tools
  • Prepare the synthesis and required document to communicate the controls results to the relevant stakeholders/committees (Group and Business lines level)
  • Organize the interaction with the 2LoD teams of the Regions involved in the Capital reporting production/control process to gather information on the results of their controls and issues identified impacting the quality of the data used by the 1LoD teams and challenge it
  • Coordinate with OPC teams of the 1LoD teams and OPC Watchtower team for all topics related to the tools used to report controls results
  • Actively support the Stream Leader in any other task, among which the review of the certificates received at Group level

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Senior Controller on Capital position?

The primary purpose of this position is to actively support the Capital Stream Leader in supervising the permanent control framework on accounting and financial information related to prudential requirements.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Master’s degree or equivalent is required, along with at least 4 years of professional experience in the banking industry, audit firm, and/or financial control.

What specific skills are necessary for success in this role?

Necessary skills include knowledge of solvency processes, capital requirements reporting, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to synthesize and simplify complex information.

Is experience in banking or auditing necessary for this role?

Yes, at least 4 years of professional experience in the banking industry or audit firm is required.

Will I be involved in the testing of controls as a part of my responsibilities?

Yes, you will be responsible for implementing a risk-based approach and executing the 2LoD testing program for controls performed by central teams.

What language proficiency is expected for applicants?

Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required for applicants.

How is the team structured?

The team is part of the F&S department, which includes over 1800 employees specialized in various finance areas, with a focus on regional and global services across different platforms.

Are there opportunities for career development in this position?

Yes, BNP Paribas promotes internal mobility and the development of skills through training and exposure to various finance activities within the organization.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

BNP Paribas is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job seekers and fostering an environment that reflects the society we live in.

What does the Smart Working framework entail at BNP Paribas?

The Smart Working framework is based on trust, autonomy, and collaboration, allowing eligible employees to benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to a hybrid working environment.

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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.