About the job

The Procurement activity at Group Strategic Sourcing (at Group and Entity level) supports the Entities of BNP Paribas Group in the process of buying goods and services to get the best combination of quality, cost, risks and delivery time. Its mandate covers all the Group external expenses.

As part of the reorganization of provider risks processes, the Group has implemented a KYS (Know Your Supplier) policy. Its objective is to better frame risks regarding our partners and suppliers, be they in terms of financial security and corporate and social responsibility risks, or others.

Your Main Activities Are

• Verify Provider identity and determine the relevant and up to date Generic Due Diligences (risk analysis based on TPRM components: General Data Protection Regulation, IT/Cyber-security risk, Operational risk, Dependency, Financial Failure, Financial Security, Corporate Social Responsibility)
• Process Generic Due Diligences for new providers (onboarding activity) and existing providers (monitoring activity depending on the frequency recertification, trigger events and action plans). Both of these activities are performed with the support of buyers and suppliers.
• Provide risk analysis results in coordination with buyers and remediation plan by sharing GDD analysis and recommendations with the buyer in the frame of a Supplier?s onboarding; or, in the context of a remediation plan, challenging Supplier information/profile, in collaboration with SMEs (CSR, IT, Compliance, Operational risk), under TPRMO direction
• Prepare materials for Outsourcing and Purchasing Committees (gathering Group Strategic Sourcing, heads of Entities Procurement team, Compliance, Legal and Risk departments)

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor?s degree, or equivalent by experience, in Finance, Business Management, Law, or other relevant fields of expertise
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Risk, Compliance (KYC/KYS in particular) or IT/Cyber related activities
• Overall knowledge of banking activities and the financial industry is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of the various risks related to provider relationships is a strong plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, and Word) is mandatory
• Analytical skills
• Rigor and accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Fluency in English (minimum B2 Level, CECRL certificate) is mandatory, and domain of French is a strong plus

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is a leader in the Eurozone, and a prominent international banking institution with strong roots in Europe's banking history. It has a presence in 72 countries, with around 200 000 Employees ? including more than 150 000 in Europe.

• Our presence in Portugal Present in Portugal

Since 1985, BNP Paribas was one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today, the Group has around 6.500 employees across several entities operating directly in the territory, offering a wide range of integrated financial solutions to support its clients and their businesses.

• International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services for retail banking and specialised financial services, and Corporate & Institutional Banking for corporate and institutional clients.

In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial 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.

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas 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, 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.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

• Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.

• In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.