Operational risks and permanent Control Officer BNP Paribas CIB Nordics

BNP Paribas Norway Branch, Corporate & Institutional Banking is seeking to recruit a temporary Operational risks and Permanent Control Officer for the Nordic region, based in Oslo or Stockholm ( 1-year contract, starting 1st of January 2024)

About BNPP 

BNP Paribas is the largest bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. The group has close to 184,000 employees in 64 countries, and holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions : Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), Commercial, Personal Banking & Services, and Investment & Protection Services.

CIB offers corporates, institutions and public-sector clients, a wide range of services from daily banking, to value-added products and sophisticated investment banking solutions.

BNP Paribas’s solid, diversified and integrated model ensures close cooperation between its business lines. Strengthened by these advantages and in accordance with its company purpose, BNP Paribas plays its roles in full as a financier of the economy, a responsible investor, and an accelerator in the necessary transition towards a sustainable economy. 

About BNPP in the Nordics

BNP Paribas is the global bank with the strongest presence on the ground in the Nordic region. Today the group has close to 1000 employees based locally in the Nordics across its business units; BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking, Arval (car fleet and mobility services),  BNP Paribas Asset Management and Alfred Berg (asset management), BNP Paribas Cardif (insurance), BNP Paribas Factor (factoring services and payment of invoices), BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions (equipment finance), and BNP Paribas Personal Finance (personal consumer finance).

About your job

Part of a 5-members team, you will report to the Head of OPC Nordics.

Working hand in hand with the Business and other specialized independent control functions, you will be responsible in managing operational risks (all risks including Fraud, Third Party, Conduct, Compliance, Regulatory, ICT risks, and others risk types) of a business or function front-to-back, from the risk identification to the implementation of the appropriate control framework to ensure that they are properly mitigated.

To achieve this, you will support the Business in reporting their incidents and defining action plans to continuously improve processes. You will drive risks assessment exercise, perform or coordinate control plans and regularly report the outcome to the top management.

To build up and spread awareness of the operational risk framework, you will provide training, and regular tailored communication to the staff. You will participate and/or organize relevant governance meetings such as the Internal Control Committee to help top management getting the overview of the entity’s operation risk management.

Who are we looking for?

You are a positive and energetic person with previous successful experience in operational risks management. Background in an Investment Bank or financial services would be an advantage. You are fluent in English, speaking a Nordic language would be a plus.

You can demonstrate strong analytical skills as well as the ability to work with a risk-based approach. 

You are curious, eager to learn and enjoy working in a team. You show strong communication skills both orally and written and you are comfortable in engaging with various counterparts.

You are a self-starter, rigorous and can work in autonomy.

What we offer?

–        Multinational business environment and a friendly atmosphere

–        On-the-job training and networking opportunities

–        Competitive remuneration and social benefit package