Sanctions and Embargoes B2 Officer

**About the job** - The Sanctions and Embargoes B2 Officer performs an independent review of sanctions alerts that have been escalated by Level A and investigated by Level B1. B2 Officers can make a decision either to release, reject/block or escalate to the third level of the framework based on the investigation and supporting documents prepared by Level B1. The S&E B2 Officer performs an independent review of sanctions alerts that have been escalated by Level A and investigated by Level B1. B2 Officers can make a decision either to release, reject/block or escalate to the third level of the framework based on the investigation and supporting documents prepared by Level **Your Main Activities Are** - Deliver a timely and efficient delivery of analysis by ensuring alerts are correctly prioritised by order of date or risk category and by handling the alerts efficiently, escalating blocking points or uncertainties - Communicate to the onshore team all cases where local action is required (escalation, rejection, throw back) and follow-up if there is any question on the decision that has been taken - Keep updated on developments on sanctions, embargoes and related KYC / AML / CFT / Sanctions laws and regulations and exchange with onshore teams (Compliance B2, back office and B1, GFS, among others) - Contribute to the team’s organisation and coherence by facilitating discussions within the team (e.g. at morning meetings) - Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and tools by identifying and measuring process inefficiencies or tool deficiencies, escalating these so that proposed changes can be assessed and sharing best practice with other Compliance Hub Teams **Profile and Skills to Success** - Academic background in Business, Finance, Management, Law or similar area - A good understanding of financial markets and operational processes and flows (overall payments activities, securities and cash) - Fluent in English and Italian (oral and written communication) - Good communication skills (capacity to explain decisions) - Risk oriented profile with strong analytical and investigation skills, strong attention to details - Rigorous, well-organized with a structured and logical approach **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 65 countries, with around 190 000 Employees - including more than 145 000 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 7.100 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: - **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** - **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. - In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process. - Primary Location - PT-13-Porto- Job Type - Standard / Permanent- Job - COMPLIANCE- Education Level - Bachelor Degree or equivalent (>= 3 years)- Experience Level - At least 2 years- Schedule - Full-time- Reference - 2211CLHUB13072