ITTF FRS - Entities Core Solutions - IR2X Business Analyst

About The Job

• In Lisbon, the team is already responsible for Risk & Finance Analytics (RFA) data warehouse administration & support, for the entity BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions (LS)
• RFA is a data warehouse for Risk, Finance and Asset Liability Management (ALM) data required for internal, regulatory and BNP Paribas Group reporting (ALM, FINREP, liquidity, risk reports, etc.), with reconciliation, controls and archiving / backup functionalities. Moreover, it is part of Business Intelligence applications with evolution projects
• Furthermore, Information Technology Transversal & Functions (ITT&F) team also manages Risk Finance Calculator (RFC), the Risk Finance Calculator linked to RFA and computing the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 9 stage & Risk parameters (Probability of Default (PD), Loss Given Default (LGD), Gross Risk Rate (GRR)) and watch list indicators
• The last part of the LS reporting chain transferred to Lisbon is the administration and monitoring of all the reporting interfaces (International Reporting (IR) 2X), developed through SAS to produce the different dataflow / reports in Group direction or other contributors
• In addition, another part of the activities is the administration and monitoring of the LS referential tables integrated in a dedicated tool at LS level (Master Data Management (MDM) – Reference‑Data Repository (RFR)) and gathering the reporting chains (RFA and IR2 applications). This task includes the follow up of the loading of the data in production for each run but also the management of evolutions at Group level (SQUARE) for LS needs

Your Main Activities Are

• Access rights management
• Closing calendar coordination
• Reference data management
• Data production monitoring and control
• First level of support to end-users
• Documentation management
• Operational permanent controls execution
• Provide support to LS team on project management related tasks
• Test plan definition, execution and validation
• Documentation management (validation statement, release note, data model, etc.)
• Operational permanent controls execution

Profile And Skills To Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Technology (IT), Accounting and/or Finance;
• Relevant professional experience as a business analyst and/or functional analyst (administration & support)
• Relevant professional experience in test plan definition, execution and validation
• Proficiency in SQL and Power BI
• Knowledge of SAS, JIRA and Agile methodology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluent in English, verbal and written
• Teamwork
• Client focused
• Excellent attention to details
• Strong analytical mind, problem solving, planning and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to report (simplify complex information in a clearly organized and visually interesting manner, adapting it to the different stakeholders)
• Proactive attitude with ability to work in a fast changing and demanding environment
• At ease with multi-tasking

About The Team

• IT Transversal & Functions is a large organization within Information Technology Group, in charge of building and delivering solutions and applications for the main functions of the group BNP Paribas. ITT&F covers IT landscape and drives IT strategy for 14 functions, operates in more than 10 locations across 3 regions, embraces a community of 2500 people, and manages a portfolio of more than 350 applications
• ITT&F is aiming to answer to an evolving environment where more topics are transversal and impacting more than one single Function. The set up is enabling to pool common services, clearly align the ambitions of both the Functions and the IT strategies, provide a better coverage of the Functions and deliver a better global service offer
• Entities Core Solutions is in charge of collecting financial data from operational systems and processing it into global platforms to meet local and Group requirements. The systems involved are One Financial System (OFS) (the Group standard) and other local ledgers that will be progressively replaced by OFS. The team aims at reinforcing and expanding controls to a larger scope of data, including finance, risk and ALMT following Filière Unique principles

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe

• International reach

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions:

• Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients
• Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses heard
• Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services
• Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas ´ambition Is To Cultivate An Open And Responsive Environment For All That Encourages Collaboration And Interaction. We Demonstrate Our Commitment By Actively Contributing To The Group’s Diversity And Inclusion Strategy And Goals, In Line With The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As Part Of Our Local Corporate And Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal Is Committed To

• Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees
• Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

• Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.

• Commitment towards work/life balance

Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.

• 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.