Controls and actions plan

• Define and regularly update Investment control plans according to the outcome of the risk assessment, regulations, other risk events (control results, external events, Audit missions, …)
• Perform and/or coordinate controls according to this control plan
• Ensure that control results are reviewed and analysed by the CIOs and when relevant by operational teams / relevant stakeholders and that remediation action plans are defined if and when needed
• Input in Group tools the control results and major action plans
• Follow-up the implementation of remediation actions

Findings, recommendations and permanent control actions

• Upon notification/receipt of reports, organise the follow-up of the findings and recommendations, either issued internally (e.g. IG supervision) or externally (external auditors, supervisors) and ensure that they are closed within due date

Management of breaches

• Work alongside Risk, Compliance and Portfolio Managers to ensure a smooth resolution of investment breaches

Management of potential incidents

• Conduct and/or coordinate the assessment, quantification and update of potential incidents in liaison with the concerned independent control functions
• Provide information on major / emerging risks in order to promote risk awareness within management decision
• Follow-up and / or Initiate action plans consistent with the entity's risk appetite / tolerance

Key Internal / External Relationships

Internal: BNP Paribas Group, Transversal Functions (Risk, Compliance), Portfolio Managers, Internal Audit (IG), Operational teams.

External: External auditors/ supervisors

Role Requirements

Essential Skills/Competencies (Technical / Behavioural / Leadership)

• Good knowledge of Asset Management activity and investment knowledge to translate Group and audit requirements into appropriate controls, and to challenge them when needed.
• A strong understanding of how Portfolio Managers operate in order to define and implement a control plan tailored to Investment activities
• Extensive knowledge of control environment
• Comfortable with change management in complex organisation, notably involving information systems
• Executive communication and exposure to senior management
• Demonstrates a good knowledge of risk and fundamental risk concepts and their major processes. Always considers risk in his/her daily activities
• High ethical standards
• Tact and ability to interact with partners, functions and Management
• Inclusive, demonstrates strong relationship-building skills
• Able to influence key stakeholders
• Articulate with strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team will also be expected to prove autonomy, determination and capacity for initiative to achieve objectives set by Management
• Determination in delivering on objectives, favouring simplicity
• High organizational skills to set priorities, plans actions and monitor their progress
• Systematically look for solutions by mobilising resources at every level of the organisation
• When faced with complexity, demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude. Constructive
• Able to respond to situations using rational decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence by being aware of one’s own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and how these may impact personal performance and/or those around us
• Reflects on and learns from mistakes and setbacks

Conduct

• Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct
• Demonstrate proactivity, transparency and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks
• Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues, partners and clients before making decisions and escalate issues to your manager when unsure

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Substantial experience in Asset Management across all Asset Classes preferred
• Degree level education or equivalent
• Fluent in both French and English (written and spoken)
• Excel/Word/PowerPoint: Advanced
• Experience using an Operational Management System (OMS) is preferable

Equal Opportunities: BNP Paribas promotes equality of opportunity and is 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.