Due Diligence Officer

DUE DILIGENCE OFFICER (JOB NUMBER: 2304CHM14745) **About the job** - The RMA Due Diligence Officer is responsible for performing due diligence in counterparties from all Group entities in order to contribute to protect the Bank against reputational, Anti-Money Laundering (AML/CFT) and Fraud risks **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 Finance / Legal and/or Economics - At least 4 years of experience in Due Diligence / Baking / Legal and/or Compliance - Advanced level of English, both written and oral - Knowledge in - MS Office Pack - Web Tools - Decision Making - Abillity to collaborate / teamwork - Organisational skills LI-Hybrid **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 client. - ** 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-11-Lisbon **Job Type**: Standard / Permanent **Job**: OPERATION PROCESSING **Education Level***: Bachelor Degree or equivalent (>= 3 years) **Experience Level***: At least 3 years **Schedule**: Full-time **Entity***: PRT - CIB