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.

 

 

 

 

LOD2 Controls ensure the consistent and documented approach in term of Risk Based definition and Independent check and challenge methodology within the scope covered.

It provides guidance and leadership on key financial risk and associated control framework to Finance management.

It identifies risk areas and provide proactive measures to respond to the risks and implements the EMEA Finance strategy expanding Madrid regional platform capabilities and developing a new Control methodology.

It develops a governance structure adapted to the new organization.

LOD2 Controls provides short-term and medium-term Control 2nd LoD roadmaps in synchronization with Group internal plans, with Industry best practices and regulations.

 

 

 

LOD2 Analyst develops and sustains the Control 2nd LoD framework by:

Performing the independent challenge of the identification and assessment of the accounting and financial information risks and of the mitigation framework of the LoD 1 (including Finance own LoD 1 process)

• Independent challenge of controls,

• Assessment of 1st line of defense control set up quality

• Supervision of the elementary certification from SMS

• Check of the application of Accounting Controls Group procedure

• Closure of External Auditors recommendations based on their Check Challenge

Reporting and participating to the decision-making process through:

• Reporting and quarterly synthesis to the related perimeters and to the Group Finance Management (FORCC Committee notably)

• Provide to entity’s CFO/CFO Office a synthesis of the risk assessment through certification process (all phases)

• Review of entities main certificates

• Controls and independent reviews if and where necessary,

• Participation to the accounting projects

 Steer or participate to remediation programs. To rely on specific control expertise and transversal view, LoD2 can exceptionally take part to the steering of remediation program as observer or as an actor when residual risk us deemed severe. This participation will be framed by specific request/validation to the regional CFO.

 

 

• Studies

• Experience

• Languages

 

 

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.

 

BNP Paribas EMEA Finance employs 500 employees, of which more than 325 are based in Madrid. We manage more than 250 BNP Paribas entities from all over Europe, covering +60% of Group’s balance sheet and all group’s banking activities (Corporate & Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Personal Finance and other financial services activities…).
 
Our mission is to measure, control and explain all the financial indicators required to monitor accounting, tax, regulatory, liquidity, credit risk reporting and management result activities.

About Business line/Function
The Finance & Strategy function (F&S) ensures, for the BNP Paribas Group, the production and publication of accounting and financial management statements necessary for the management of the Group, financial and tax optimization along with the external growth strategy. F&S is, moreover, responsible for sustainability information. It also plays an alert role vis-à-vis of the General Management.

Overview
Are you ready to be part of dynamic team that aims at fortifying the financial control framework within a Global Bank?
As a Second Line of Defense Control Testing Specialist at Madrid, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the BNPP’s control environment on financial information (Capital, Liquidity/Resolution and Performance Management). Operating within the Finance & Strategy Department, you will conduct comprehensive assessments to validate the efficiency of control measures implemented by the first line of defense and report conclusions/findings in the adequate governance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our mission is to uphold Finance & Strategy integrity and resilience through the deployment of meticulous control testing and oversight on Liquidity, Capital and PM streams by performing:
• Employing a risk-based approach to prioritize control testing activities, focusing on areas with the highest potential impact.
• Cultivating a culture of compliance and accountability by promoting awareness of control requirements and fostering open communication across all management levels, achievable through collaborating with all relevant stakeholders, from the process/ control owners, to management, to internal audit.
• Continuously evaluating and enhancing methodologies and techniques to stay ahead of evolving risks and expectations, having objectivity and professionalism on all our interactions and engagements.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training:

 •  University Graduate

Experience:

 •  Previous experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or control testing. Having an experience  within the banking or financial services industry would be a plus.
– Strong understanding of risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
– Proficiency in conducting control testing procedures and assessing control effectiveness.
– Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess control deficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
– Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and findings to diverse audiences.
– Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and precision in documentation and reporting.
– Proven ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders.
– Ability to develop a global view of control framework, produce gap analysis, identify root causes, and suggests remediation and timeline. 
– Accounting and Financial knowledge is mandatory for the role.
– Collaboration skills including the ability to integrate and act upon the diverse perspectives of business unit managers, Finance managers and other function managers. 
– Risk mitigation skills to help eliminate potential roadblocks in the design and control plans.  

Languages:

 •  English:Fluent
 

SKILLS:

Technical:

 •  Skill, Experience & Competencies:
– Previous experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or control testing. Having an experience  within the banking or financial services industry would be a plus.
– Strong understanding of risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
– Proficiency in conducting control testing procedures and assessing control effectiveness.
– Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess control deficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
– Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and findings to diverse audiences.
– Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and precision in documentation and reporting.
– Proven ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders.
– Ability to develop a global view of control framework, produce gap analysis, identify root causes, and suggests remediation and timeline. 
– Accounting and Financial knowledge is mandatory for the role.
– Collaboration skills including the ability to integrate and act upon the diverse perspectives of business unit managers, Finance managers and other function managers. 
– Risk mitigation skills to help eliminate potential roadblocks in the design and control plans.
– Show curiosity
– Excellent Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio.

Are you our Control Testing Specialist?
If you are a dedicated professional with a background in internal or external audit, risk management or control testing experience within the banking or financial services, this is your new role!
Apply now and take the next step in your career by joining our dynamic team at Madrid!

 •  – Previous experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or control testing. Having an experience  within the banking or financial services industry would be a plus.
 •  – Strong understanding of risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.  – Proficiency in conducting control testing procedures and assessing control effectiveness.

Trasversal & Behavioral:

 •  – Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess control deficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
 •  Attention to detail/rigour
 •  Organisational skills

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.