Description
About the job
This Task Force Team is the 1st level of analysis that will work for various BNP Service Partners, to manage the spike of SUN alerts. A SUN alert is trigger when a sanction person/entity name matches a BNP client, should be quickly analysed if they might be the same person/entity.
Given the volatility of the work volume, the main priority of the team is to assist Level 1 teams to reduce backlogs as swiftly as possible, but other tasks within OPTI (Portugal Compliance Hub) might be required, like performing Sanctions & Embargoes analysis (either Level A or B2), AML L2 or Market Abuse investigations.
Your Main Activities Are
- Perform analysis on Sanctions and PEPs Level 1 hits through the bank’s screening tool, according to procedures in place, assuring a good quality of investigation, within the defined timeline and minimizing backlog risk
- Check accuracy of documentation uploaded in the data systems and analyze hits related to Sanctions and PEPs
- Close non suspicious hits or escalate suspicious alerts to Level 2 (Compliance)
- When applicable, report to the Team Leader relevant hits
- When applicable, perform Daily / Weekly / Monthly Activity Reports
- When applicable, provide training to newcomers or to specific target people
- When applicable (and with the proper training), assist teams within the Portugal Compliance Hub on handling alerts (or at least part of a process) that could be related to Sanctions and Embargoes (Level A or B2), AML L2 or Market Abuse
- When applicable, assist on side tasks requested by the Team Leader
Profile and Skills to Success
- Fluency in English - both verbal and written - is mandatory;
- Good communication skills;
- Good judgement calls based on facts
- Rigorous and risk awareness
- Coordination and prioritization skills
- Multi-tasked, flexible and able to adapt to new tasks
- Agility with internal and external KYC and IT tools and servers, and Excel
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
- In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.