RMA Due Diligence Officer

About the job

Your Main Activities Are

Performing Due Diligences on counterparties upon request for opening of RMA Keys (Onboarding)
Performing Due Diligences on counterparties with a pre-existent RMA Key according to the Recertification plan
Collection documentation for both Onboarding and Recertification scenarios (upon request, retrieving from licensed tools or online investigation) in order to identify the counterparties based on the proofs of existence and to identify the items to screen (related entities and individuals). Also, ensure data and documents are received (this may include a follow up) and archived properly
Screening of counterparties and the related entities/individuals, on internal and licensed tools, for both Onboarding and Recertification scenarios, in order to identify eventual sanctions, PEPs and adverse media. The screening process also includes the analysis of the results
Filling of a Due Diligence Form in order to present a decision to Compliance and other stakeholders (if required) and make the final decision regarding the acceptance of the counterparty from a Due Diligence perspective. This decision will determine if the RMA key will be open, maintained or closed
Contribute to the continual improvement of the team, while ensuring that all new requests are logged accordingly, and escalating concerns or issues as needed
Abide by operational risk and control procedures and escalate incidents where necessary
Contribute to other projects, as needed

Profile and Skills to Success

Bachelor Degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting / Law or related
At least 3 years of experience Legal / Compliance or similar
Advanced level of English, both written and oral
Attention to detail / rigor
Ability to collaborate / teamwork
Critical thinking
Organisational skills

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Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

• Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

• 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:

Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;
Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

• 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/paternity, 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.

• Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

• 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 modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

• 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.