Head of Assignment

at  BNP Paribas

EXPERIENCE

• In depth product knowledge related to Corporate Investment Banking or Security Services / Fund administration is a plus.
• Past experience from an audit/ consultancy department, corporate credit risk department organisation, quality assurance, project management, or credit risk department is an advantage.

Behavioural skills

• Ability to collaborate / teamwork
• Communication skills -oral & written
• Adaptability
• Organizational skills
• Ability to synthetize/simplify
• Attention to detail/rigour

Transversal skills

• Analytical Ability
• Ability to develop and leverage networks
• Ability to inspire others and generate people’s commitment
• Ability to develop others and improve their skills

Business skills

• BNPP Organization knowledge
• Risk Analysis
• Internal Audit knowledge
• Structure and conduct an Internal audit
• Audit trail/Steering
• Audit planning
• Control

ROLE:

Inspection Générale:
Inspection Générale of BNP Paribas is an Integrated Function, international, independent and in charge of the Internal Audit Third line of defense of the Group, Inspection Générale carries out the function of internal audit in France and abroad according to a pluriannual plan, which covers all banking activities Its objectives are to ensure the quality of risk control, the respect of regulatory requirements and the effectiveness of governance management Inspection Générale supports Group strategy and its transformation.
As an Auditor within Inspection Générale, you will take part in various audit assignments covering different themes and various topics for a dedicated scope (business line and/or geographical hub). You will therefore reinforce your knowledge and skills related to the audited scope. You will work on preparation, investigations, analysis and recommendations design. You will also participate in reporting sessions to the management of audited entities
Hub Paris CIB, Ireland and MEA:
You will operate as a member of a highly qualified Audit Hub of approximately 40 auditors. The Hub Paris CIB, Ireland and MEA remit is to provide audit services to the Businesses, Operations and Functions in France, Ireland, Middle-East and South Africa in close liaison with Senior Management and Head Office entities. The main focus is to help the organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

As a member of the Ireland Audit team, you will be based in Dublin have responsibility for undertaking audit reviews across all the activities in the territory:

• CIB, including BP2S
• Investment & Protection Services (Cardif, Real Estate)
• Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (Arval/ Greenval)
• Integrated Functions (Finance, Compliance, Legal, Risk).

To complement the existing skillset within the team by means of contributing product knowledge grounded in practical business experience. The Head of Assignment will play an active role in the Hub Paris CIB, Ireland and MEA, managing and organising risk-based audit assignments, ensuring audit budgets are adhered to, reviewing auditors work to ensure a high quality of deliverables, communicate and manage auditee relationships and write high quality audit reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Audit assignments management

• Organize tasks (audit approach, respect deadlines, and team organization
• Identify issues and challenges of the entrusted subjects.
• Deliver high quality written submissions (diagnosis notes, investigation memos, WUM, synthesis note, final report)
• Put forward findings and recommendations adapted to observed issues
• Ensure the respect of data protection and security rules
• Ensure the quality of the audit trail

Transversal management

• Define clearly the team members missions
• Maintains good relationships and share information within the team
• Accompany, validate deliverables quality and reliability and participate in the training of the team
• Evaluate the performance of the team