Senior Financial Control Officer

Company Description

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. 

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. 

With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group. 

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Job Description

Generic Responsibilities:

• Conducts thorough analyses and audit activities in designated areas of the organization to assess and monitor their control systems as well as identify, solve, and/or recommend solutions to any problems or issues or non-compliance with the organizations framework.
• Tests the effectiveness of existing controls and risk management activities to identify areas of weakness or non-compliance, including assessing the design and implementation of controls, and the accuracy and completeness of reporting and documentation.
• Assesses risks in designated areas, that could impact the achievement of strategic and operational objectives, using this information to prioritize areas of focus for monitoring and control activities.
• Monitores the designated areas compliance with specific laws and regulations, such as regulatory and prudential requirements and statutory accounting, or ensuring that the organization is following established internal controls and risk management practices.
• Prepares reports and documentation in accordance with the organization's standards and procedures, ensures that they are followed, and sharing them with senior management.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, data management and risk management practices, proposing changes and monitoring the effectiveness of those changes over time.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Acts as a mentor to less experienced staff, explaining relevant procedures and providing technical skills development and spread best practices.
• May support the team leader or team manager coordinating resources effectively to ensure successful project execution, alignment with organizational goals, and timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

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

Soft Skills:

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

Only CV´s in English will be considered.

Additional Information

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.