Senior Financial Control Officer Porto

Overview

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. It is part of the Global Financial Services division, applying technology for financial expertise in Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management, and for Groupe BPCE entities transversally. The Porto centre has more than 2, 400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organized in Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. The project in Porto represents a significant investment in human resources by Groupe BPCE. Natixis in Portugal promotes a disruptive mindset, proximity and agility to transform traditional banking globally, within the Portuguese ecosystem. In 2024, Natixis in Portugal received the Top Employer Portugal accreditation for the second time.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Generic Responsibilities:

• Conducts analyses and audit activities in designated areas to assess and monitor control systems; identify, solve and/or recommend solutions to problems or issues and ensure compliance with the organization’s framework.
• Tests the effectiveness of existing controls and risk management activities to identify weaknesses; assess design and implementation of controls and the accuracy and completeness of reporting and documentation.
• Assesses risks in designated areas that could impact strategic and operational objectives, prioritizing areas for monitoring and control activities.
• Monitors designated areas for compliance with laws, regulations (regulatory and prudential requirements, statutory accounting) and internal controls and risk management practices.
• Prepares reports and documentation in accordance with organizational standards and shares them with senior management.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, data management and risk management practices, proposes changes and monitors their effectiveness over time.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Acts as a mentor to less experienced staff, explaining procedures and providing technical skills development.
• Supports the team leader or team manager in coordinating resources to ensure successful project execution, alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery of quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Audit or equivalent with bank accounting knowledge.
• Audit; Accounting; Data management; IFRS9; Power BI; MS Office;
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Result oriented; Proactivity & critical thinking; Analytical & organizational skills.

Only CVs in English will be considered.

Additional Information

Natixis is committed to fostering a working environment where every person is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences strengthen us and drive fulfilment, innovation and performance.

As part of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, Natixis in Portugal employs a Blind CV Screening process to reduce hiring bias. A blind CV excludes personal details referring to gender, age or ethnicity. When applying, please submit a blind CV (no picture, name, gender, age, nationality, ethnicity or address). Your personal statement, work experience, courses and certifications, education, skills and contact information are what matter.

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