About the job

To meet regulatory requirements in terms of ethical behaviour (conduct), in particular concerning the detection and prevention of breaches related to market integrity, client interests and professional ethics, Global Markets has set up a team surveillance within its first line of defence (1LOD): the Front Office Conduct Surveillance (FOCS).
The team, growing and expanding its activities reports to the Chief Conduct and Control Officer (CCCO) of CIB Global Markets and is currently looking for a Front Office Conduct Surveillance Officer.
This is a position with high exposure that allows development of skills in monitoring and risk management and progression in the Front Office surveillance positions within other BNP Paribas entities and also specialization in a compliance function.

Your Main Activities Are

• Monitor the electronic communications of the Front Officers of Global Markets, by processing alerts generated by the monitoring tools and escalating suspicious activities.
• Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, particularly the GDPR and procedures applicable to market activities.
• Document and appropriately communicate to business line managers, trading or sales managers and to Compliance the results of the monitoring and controls.
• Work on continuous improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the surveillance system and be proactive in order to improve analyses and implementation of additional types of surveillance or even the drafting of new rules or procedures.
• Work closely with the Global Business Lines (GBLs) to respond to their possible requests and proactively report to them behaviours or facts that could affect their control environment.
• Work with the 2nd line of defence, in order to communicate or obtain any additional information that could allow an in-depth study of potential violations of the rules of ethical behaviour.
• Provide business expertise and specialist advice when required by the 2nd line of defence for their investigations and analyses of real cases.

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor?s degree or higher, in economics, banking, finance or related studies
• Knowledge of financial markets, trading and financial products
• Experience ? at least 3 years of front office and/or compliance experience
• Communication ? Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Fluent in English and French
• Capacity to analyse issues, synthesise findings and communicate them in an effective manner
• Good team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills ? ability to liaise in a professional manner with all levels of staff / management
• Ability to adapt quickly to new complex environments
• Analytical skills and results-oriented
• Able to define relevant performance indicators and to develop and adapt processes
• MS office proficiency

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

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