Job Title: Financial Control & Performance Management Analyst

Business Unit: Finance

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Sandyford, Dublin (Hybrid)

About BNP Paribas

At BNP Paribas, we center our values on what drives the company forward. Our driving forces are Agility, Client Satisfaction, Compliance Culture and Openness.

• Agility: we want to behave more simply to embrace useful innovation and digital transformation. 
• Client Satisfaction: we believe that our success lies in being the customers’ and clients’ preferred choice.
• Compliance Culture: we believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics 
• Openness: we promote open-minded attitudes towards our stakeholders. We aim for everyone in Group to feel included, to have their say and be empowered

Role

The role of Financial Control & Performance Management Analyst is to act as an effective strategic partner in delivering quick, reliable transparent financial performance information and analysis to our stakeholders, while still maintaining our role of independent control. A key criteria for the role:

• Reliable and pertinent financial information based on adopting appropriate accounting policies and standards, utilising the Group’s management reporting principles and standards. 
• Value added analysis with contributions from other key partners.  
• Creating stakeholders’ affinity by anticipating their needs, creating space for pro-activity and anticipation of client future needs.
• Satisfy the needs of financial information of internal stakeholders, ensuring quality in the information and providing a full understanding of profitability and on how revenues and expenses are calculated and attributed to each business line and function.
• Delivering and presentation of performance management reports with particular emphasis to be focused on accuracy, completeness, integrity, and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Collaboration correspondence with the Infinity EMEA hub (Regional Finance EMEA) on performance management, accounting control environment and regional and local projects.
• Complete Financial Statements oversight for accuracy, consistency, and data integrity thus ensuring a high standard of presentation is maintained.
• Oversight and management of both the revenues, expenses and volumes.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance Management: Design and development of high-quality performance management reports to Management, transforming the accounting data into management accounting (profitability and cost allocation by Business Line) following the MARP (Management Accounting Rules and Principles, all of them at different split levels (entity, cost centre, business line, client, product, etc). Report production is advised and outsourced to Infinity while the value-added analysis and reconciliation to Business as Usual remains the responsibility of the F&BA team which facilitates business and analytical insights to be advised to Snr Management 
• Budget Process: Participate in the delivery of the budget following BNP Paribas policies and procedures. Monitor the budgets for revenues and expenses as part of the upload process to the relevant financial systems. Liaise with budget holders on the budget versioning ensuring functions and business lines are aware of the process and receive insights on the information received
• Statutory Statements: Contribute to the preparation of all financial statements and disclosures for statutory statements purposes. Ensure the audit engagement team requests are collated ensuring the provision of accurate information necessary to complete the process in addition to timely delivery. Ensure planning of and delivery of audits are withing agreed timeframes.
• Information for Board of Directors and Committees: Prepare and provide analysis and insights supporting the financial information necessary for the various committees and boards of directors. Provide support to all Business Lines or functions in any review of their business / activity
• Risk & Control: Contribute periodical information (minimum monthly) of performance, risk and control indicators of the area under responsibility (KPI, KRI and KCI), following the standard defined for the Finance & Tax Department. Recommend and seek to implement procedures and processes that improve the overall performance of the Financial and Business Analysis function. Ensure appropriate documented files are maintained and filed for later review by Internal and/or External Auditors
• Connectivity with the Production Teams and MCE (Measure, Control and Explain) Missional Teams in Regional Platforms: Foster close interaction and implementation of efficient communication tools ensuring full connectivity with the Infinity EMEA services platform in a collaborative organizational set-up, for all processes under direct responsibility or accountability.   Ensure that clear split of responsibilities exist in the process, fostering efficient working avoiding duplication
• Communication: Foster open communication promoting people care, staff engagement and fluent communication within the B&FA Area and other Finance & Tax Areas in the spirit of a Global Finance community collaborative approach. 

Qualifications & Experience required for this role

• Educational Background in Finance and Accounting
• Previous experience in the financial services industry (banking, capital markets, custody, fund administration)
• Capacity to use several of the following office tools in a proficient manner (MS Office, Power BI experience an advantage)
• Teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, self-management and critical thinking

Why work with us?

• We are a bank for a changing world and aim to build positive change together with our employees. 
• We are a team of passionate people who genuinely care about what we do and the impact our work delivers to our clients. We operate in a highly collaborative, open-minded environment that embraces innovation and creativity. 
• Our remuneration and benefits packages are generous, with competitive salaries, a discretionary bonus scheme, company pension contribution, comprehensive private healthcare packages, and numerous other benefits.
• We have a genuine commitment to work-life balance throughout the whole organisation. We are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively promote equal opportunities. 
• Development and mobility is actively encouraged. We are a learning company – there is real opportunity to grow, develop and expand your skills, experience and career path. 
• We are a global company operating in over 60 countries with over 190,000 employees from over 150 nationalities. In Ireland we have approximately 500 employees across Dublin and Galway working in Corporate Institutional Banking (CIB) and BNP Paribas Security Services (BP2S) and Greenval.

Compliance Culture

We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics.  We would expect any incoming member of staff to respect all financial security related legislation, including: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.  BNP Paribas have clear policies on these topics which all staff are expected to familiarise themselves with upon successful entry to the Group.

Equality and Diversity

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applcations from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.

By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a back

Job Title: Head of Recruitment and L&D (1 year fixed-term contract)

Business Unit: Human Resources

Contract Type: 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Location: Sandyford, Dublin / Hybrid

Role

BNP Paribas Ireland is currently searching for a seasoned HR professional to provide a maternity cover for the role of Head of Recruitment and Learning and Development.

The role is responsible for managing and implementing effective recruitment processes and learning and development activity for BNP Paribas in Ireland, reporting in the of Head of Human Resources Ireland. 

The role requires someone who is passionate about all aspects of recruitment and learning and development activity.  The position is also a management position overseeing one team member.

Roles, Responsibilities & Deliverables include but are not limited to:

• Managing the end-to end recruitment flow for BNP Paribas CIB and Greenval, including:
  1. Ensuring that headcount validation is duly achieved to prior to recruitment commencement
  2. Performing quality reviews of job descriptions
  3. Posting roles 
  4. Actively sourcing candidates and reducing dependency on external agencies where possible
  5. Acting as the link with partner agencies where required, and reviewing and managing the service provision of partner firms
  6. Screening and interviewing candidates
  7. Acting as a source of counsel and reasoning with the business to make sure objective decisions are made to foster the future success of the business
  8. Ensuring that data driven decisions are made and audit trails (inc. pre-screening, interview notes and recruitment approvals) are captured prior to extending candidate offers
  9. Forming an effective link with the HR Operations team to help manage candidate pre-screening and onboarding
  10. Produce MI on the recruitment topic as required by the Head of HR

• Managing and implement the learning and development strategy for BNP Paribas in Ireland:
  1. Help ensure BNP Paribas offers a competitive, relevant and robust training offering to employees
  2. Responsible for all aspects of L&D procurement and vendor management
  3. Assist with sourcing and exceptional training requests for individual employees and business areas in line with business requirements
  4. Own the Bank’s talent programme locally, as well as other talent initiatives such as the local Expert’s Programme and Female leadership programme.  Responsibilities include managing the nomination and selection processes for these cohorts, as well as the planning and implementing the development offering to foster staff development and engagement
  5. Own and run key campaigns for the Bank including its annual campaign dedicated to career growth and internal mobility, and its annual diversity and inclusion week in alignment with the Bank’s global campaigns
  6. Be a key point of contact for, and ensure good cohesion between, the Bank’s various employee resource groups in Ireland

• Managing the recruitment and HR Project Analyst within the team
  1. Lead, manage and develop any team members in scope to deliver a high-quality service and continually improve the employee experience

• Collaboration and co-ordination with the wider HR team.
• Support ‘One HR’ culture, mutual accountability and respect within HR team
• Act as a role model & brand ambassador for the BNP Paribas culture.

Competencies and skill requirements:

• Knowledge of financial services and the funds industry.   Prior experience working in financial / professional services environments would be beneficial.
• Proven track record managing recruitment activity, a recruitment team and/or learning and development for an organisation.   Prior people management experience is beneficial but not essential
• Strong communication, interpersonal and active listening skills.  The proven ability to influence and interact effectively with senior stakeholders is key, and people care is important for us
• Up to date knowledge of Irish employment market trends
• Culture fit with HR (collaborative spirit, interest in people issues, operating with discretion…).
• Out of the box thinking to propose and apply innovative solutions to the business
• Adaptability – every day is different at BNP Paribas, and we need someone who, like the rest of the team, is not afraid to ‘roll their sleeves up’ to help-out the wider team as required
• Work experience in a multicultural environment, partnering in a collaborative manner
• Strong attention to detail and situational judgement skills
• Organisation skills and the ability to manage priorities & projects through to successful delivery in a timely manner, and within budget

About BNP Paribas

At BNP Paribas, we center our values on what drives the company forward. Our driving forces are Agility, Client Satisfaction, Compliance Culture and Openness.

• Agility: we want to behave more simply to embrace useful innovation and digital transformation.
• Client Satisfaction: we believe that our success lies in being the customers’ and clients’ preferred choice. We seek to listen carefully to them and work closely with them.
• Compliance Culture: We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics.
• Openness: We promote open-minded attitudes towards our stakeholders. We aim for everyone in Group to feel included, to have their say and be empowered. 

Our strengths are based off four key areas of Stability, Expertise, Responsibility and Good Place to Work.

• Stability: we build upon our solid, long-term oriented management, our diversified and integrated business model and our international footprint.
• Expertise: We build upon our recognized and expanding knowledge of our teams.
• Responsibility: We build upon our culture of responsibility and integrity to ever better serve the interest of our customers.
• Good Place to Work: We foster a stimulating workplace where people are treated fairly and with respect. 

Why Work with Us?

• We are the bank for a changing world and aim to build positive change together with our employees. 
• We are a team of passionate people who genuinely care about what we do and the impact our work delivers to our clients. We operate in a highly collaborative, open-minded environment that embraces innovation and creativity. 
• Our remuneration and benefits packages are generous, with competitive salaries, a discretionary bonus scheme, company pension contribution, comprehensive private healthcare packages, and numerous other benefits.
• We have a genuine commitment to work-life balance throughout the whole organisation. We are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively promote equal opportunities. 
• Development and mobility is actively encouraged. We are a learning company – there is real opportunity to grow, develop and expand your skills, experience and career path. 
• We are a global company operating in over 60 countries with over 180,000 employees from over 150 nationalities. In Ireland we have approximately 600 employees across Dublin and Galway working in Corporate Institutional Banking (CIB) and BNP Paribas Security Services (BP2S) and Greenval.

Compliance Culture: We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics.  We would expect any incoming member of staff to respect all financial security related legislation, including: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.  BNP Paribas have clear policies on these topics which all staff are expected to familiarise themselves with upon successful entry to the Group.

Equality and Diversity 

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applications from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.

By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a background check and screening in advance of any potential offer being made

Job Title: Claims Coordinator

Business Unit: Insurance – Greenval 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Location: The Anchorage Sir John Rogerson Quay Dublin 2 (Hybrid)

About BNP Paribas

At BNP Paribas, we center our values on what drives the company forward. Our driving forces are Agility, Client Satisfaction, Compliance Culture and Openness.

• Agility: we want to behave more simply to embrace useful innovation and digital transformation. 
• Client Satisfaction: we believe that our success lies in being the customers’ and clients’ preferred choice.
• Compliance Culture: we believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics 
• Openness: we promote open-minded attitudes towards our stakeholders. We aim for everyone in Group to feel included, to have their say and be empowered

Role

The claims team are responsible for all outsourced claim handling, covering outsourced Third-Party Liable claim handling, and oversight of repairs of insured vehicles.

Due to continued growth across Europe, we are looking for a candidate with considerable experience in large loss and bodily injury claims to join our claims team.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight

• Dedicated contact for certain high importance jurisdiction, being the point of contact in Greenval for all claims related activities in these jurisdictions.
• Oversight of third-party administrators, including reviewing monthly claims reports, chairing quarterly reviews, reporting on performance to Greenval management
• Continuously monitoring and looking for areas to optimise the performance of Third-party claims administrators.
• Implementing best practice in each jurisdiction to help to reduce claims costs and optimise efficiency in the claims process.
• This role requires regular travel to European cities

Audits

Account Management support

Qualifications & Experience required for this role

• Insurance professional
• 3 years’ experience in a non-life insurance environment
• Minimum CIP qualification      
• Knowledge of motor insurance industry in Europe
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Flexible attitude and proactive approach
• Strong results and client driven approach; and
• Willingness to regular travel across Europe.
• Ability to work well in a team and on own inititative
• Excellent use of Excel
• Ability to streamline and automate processes
• Willingness to contribute to multiple projects
• Strong capacity to adapt in a multicultural environment 
• Knowledge of European Languages is an asset

Why work with us?

• We are a bank for a changing world and aim to build positive change together with our employees. 
• We are a team of passionate people who genuinely care about what we do and the impact our work delivers to our clients. We operate in a highly collaborative, open-minded environment that embraces innovation and creativity. 
• Our remuneration and benefits packages are generous, with competitive salaries, a discretionary bonus scheme, company pension contribution, comprehensive private healthcare packages, and numerous other benefits.
• We have a genuine commitment to work-life balance throughout the whole organisation. We are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively promote equal opportunities. 
• Development and mobility is actively encouraged. We are a learning company – there is real opportunity to grow, develop and expand your skills, experience and career path. 
• We are a global company operating in over 60 countries with over 190,000 employees from over 150 nationalities. In Ireland we have approximately 500 employees across Dublin and Galway working in Corporate Institutional Banking (CIB) and BNP Paribas Security Services (BP2S) and Greenval.

Compliance Culture

We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics.  We would expect any incoming member of staff to respect all financial security related legislation, including: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.  BNP Paribas have clear policies on these topics which all staff are expected to familiarise themselves with upon successful entry to the Group.

Equality and Diversity

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applications from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.

By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a background check and screening in advance of any potential offer being made

Job Title: Investor Services Senior Analyst – Dealing and Investor Services

Business Unit: AM Transfer Agency

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Location: Sandyford, Dublin/Parkmore, Galway (Hybrid)

About BNP Paribas

At BNP Paribas, we center our values on what drives the company forward. Our driving forces are Agility, Client Satisfaction, Compliance Culture and Openness:

• Agility: we want to behave more simply to embrace useful innovation and digital transformation
• Client Satisfaction: we believe that our success lies in being the customers’ and clients’ preferred choice. We seek to listen carefully to them and work closely with them
• Compliance Culture: We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics
• Openness: We promote open-minded attitudes towards our stakeholders. We aim for everyone in Group to feel included, to have their say and be empowered

Our strengths are based off four key areas of Stability, Expertise, Responsibility and Good Place to Work:

• Stability: we build upon our solid, long-term oriented management, our diversified and integrated business model and our international footprint
• Expertise: We build upon our recognized and expanding knowledge of our teams
• Responsibility: We build upon our culture of responsibility and integrity to ever better serve the interest of our customers
• Good Place to Work: We foster a stimulating workplace where people are treated fairly and with respect

Role

This is a client facing position, reporting to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of the department that requires a technically strong, bright and ambitious individual who has a proven history of building valuable relationships and leading teams within a busy operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all investor deals are processed in accordance with the Fund parameters
• Review all deals for accuracy and liaise with offshore colleagues to ensure all processes are completed by the respective cutoffs
• Liaise with Investors to ensure that all documentation and relevant trade instructions provided are complete and in line with company procedures
• Liaise with the cash team and BNP Paribas Banking Division where required with respect to the daily reconciliation and processing of investor’s subscription monies, and the remittance of investor’s redemption proceeds
• Reporting to Investors and Investment Managers at various intervals throughout the life of the transactions
• Liaise with internal teams such as Accounting and Valuations and BNP Paribas Banking Division

Qualifications & Experience required for this role

• Third Level Qualification – Financial Services related qualification/Business Degree desirable
• 2-3 years’ experience in Fund Administration or Alternative Transfer Agency Operations required
• Proficient in another European language – beneficial
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of MFTA – beneficial
• Experience with mutual funds, ETF, NSCC and distribution platforms
• Rudimentary knowledge of accounting, finance and investment concepts
• Hard working team player who likes to work within and contribute to an organizational team structure 
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability – ability to adapt to and work within a dynamic professional environment 
• Strong communication skills
• Keen awareness of Client Service standards and Relationship Management skills

Why Work with Us?

• We are the bank for a changing world and aim to build positive change together with our employees
• We are a team of passionate people who genuinely care about what we do and the impact our work delivers to our clients. We operate in a highly collaborative, open-minded environment that embraces innovation and creativity 
• Our remuneration and benefits packages are generous, with competitive salaries, a discretionary bonus scheme, company pension contribution, comprehensive private healthcare packages, and numerous other benefits
• We have a genuine commitment to work-life balance throughout the whole organisation. We are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively promote equal opportunities. 
• Development and mobility is actively encouraged. We are a learning company – there is real opportunity to grow, develop and expand your skills, experience and career path. 
• We are a global company operating in over 60 countries with over 180,000 employees from over 150 nationalities. In Ireland we have approximately 550 employees across Dublin and Galway working in Corporate Institutional Banking (CIB) and BNP Paribas Security Services (BP2S) and Greenval.

Compliance Culture

We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics.  We would expect any incoming member of staff to respect all financial security related legislation, including anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.  BNP Paribas have clear policies on these topics which all staff are expected to familiarise themselves with upon successful entry to the Group.

Equality and Diversity

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applications from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.

By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a background check and screening in advance of any potential offer being made.

By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a background check and screening in advance of any potential offer being made

Within BNP Paribas Real Estate, the OPC is responsible for the local implementation of the framework of operational permanent control, as well  as of the local identification, measurement and management of operational risks. The OPC Officer performs the first line of defense (LOD1) in relation to business and operational controls and related compliance controls. These controls relate to the prevention of money laundering, corruption, terrorist financing and compliance with international sanctions. The OPC is involved in all BNP Real Estate Business Lines in order to ensure that activities are conducted in accordance with internal procedures and the laws and regulations in force.

The OPC Officer supports the business from front-to-back in the development of risk assessments, risk mitigation, and controls as well as incident investigation/mitigation and procedure management. This includes the implementation and performance of Yearly Risk Control Self Assessments, Investigation Generic Control Plans (GCP’s), performance of assigned OPC controls and Key Surveillance Points (KSP’s), incident analysis and reporting  as well as an active role regarding implementation of applicable policies and procedures.

The OPC Officer shall contribute to the various Governance committees, playing a key co-ordination role assuring that risks are identified, recorded, prioritized, action-plans drawn and followed. 

Main responsibilities: 

Controls:

• Implementation and performance of the controls required by the Compliance LOD1 generic control plans on Financial Security topics (AML-CFT, Sanctions and Embargos), Protection of Interest of Clients, Professional Ethics, Data Protection
• Performance of OPC controls and Financial Security Key Surveillance Points (KSP’s).

Reporting of 1st level Compliance Controls:

• Consolidation of the results of the LOD1 Compliance controls and completion of the reports to the Real Estate Management and the BNP Paribas Group including preparation of presentations for governance committees. 
• These activities require regular exchanges with the Métiers and the Compliance Function.

OPC framework:

• On an international level, the OPC coordinates the implementation, facilitation and reporting of the permanent control system in all its components.
• The permanent control system in order to:
  • Participate in the operational implementation of BNPP Real Estate’s permanent control standards and methodologies (Risk mappings, control plans and procedures) and their adaptation if necessary.
  • Coordinate the updating of procedures, risk mappings and completion of quarterly control.
  • ICC (Internal Control Committee)– chair and coordinate meeting.
  • information, reporting, monitoring and closing) and ensures that relevant action plans aredrawn and timely closed.
  • Any other commensurate duties that fall within the employee’s capabilities.

Business Continuity: 

• Roll-out and maintenance of business continuity solutions and crisis management in accordance with regulatory requirements defined by BNPP RE.  

Procedure Management :

• The OPC Officer ensures that the Group/BL/Function policies and procedures, when applicable/relevant, are duly implemented by the Business.
• Implementation of the data protection framework (application of the General Data Protection Regulation),including:
  • Maintenance of the Register of Processing Activities
  • Performance of privacy assessments on activities/projects
  • Management of data subjects’ requests 
  • Participation in control plans execution 
• Contribution and participation in committees on the data protection framework
• Compilation of data protection indicators
• 1st line of support on data protection topics for local inquiries 
• Referral of topics to the Real Estate Data Office if necessary

Qualifications, experience and soft skills required:

• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years’ experience in an Operations or Controls role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of KYC procedures is required.
• Knowledge of Data Protection& Real Estate Businesses is desirable.
• Proven ability to engage with colleagues at all levels across an organisation.
• Previous experience of performing and monitoring controls is essential.
• Experience in Risk Assessment is required.
• Good Microsoft Office skills is necessary.
• Must be legally entitled to work full time in Ireland for any employer at the time of appointment.

Job Title: Registration and Control Administrator

Business Unit: CIB – ITO

Contract Type: Permanent 

Location: Sandyford, Dublin (Hybrid)

About BNP Paribas

At BNP Paribas, we center our values on what drives the company forward. Our driving forces are Agility, Client Satisfaction, Compliance Culture and Openness.

• Agility: we want to behave more simply to embrace useful innovation and digital transformation. 
• Client Satisfaction: we believe that our success lies in being the customers’ and clients’ preferred choice.
• Compliance Culture: we believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics 
• Openness: we promote open-minded attitudes towards our stakeholders. We aim for everyone in Group to feel included, to have their say and be empowered

Why work with us?

• We are a bank for a changing world and aim to build positive change together with our employees. 
• We are a team of passionate people who genuinely care about what we do and the impact our work delivers to our clients. We operate in a highly collaborative, open-minded environment that embraces innovation and creativity. 
• Our remuneration and benefits packages are generous, with competitive salaries, a discretionary bonus scheme, company pension contribution, comprehensive private healthcare packages, and numerous other benefits.
• We have a genuine commitment to work-life balance throughout the whole organisation. We are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively promote equal opportunities. 
• Development and mobility is actively encouraged. We are a learning company – there is real opportunity to grow, develop and expand your skills, experience and career path. 
• We are a global company operating in over 60 countries with over 190,000 employees from over 150 nationalities. In Ireland we have approximately 500 employees across Dublin and Galway working in Corporate Institutional Banking (CIB) and BNP Paribas Security Services (BP2S) and Greenval.

Compliance Culture

We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics.  We would expect any incoming member of staff to respect all financial security related legislation, including: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.  BNP Paribas have clear policies on these topics which all staff are expected to familiarise themselves with upon successful entry to the Group.

Equality and Diversity

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applcations from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.

By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a background check and screening in advance of any potential offer being made

Job Title: Head of Tax

Business Unit: ITO – Finance

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Sandyford, Dublin

About BNP Paribas

At BNP Paribas, we center our values on what drives the company forward. Our driving forces are Agility, Client Satisfaction, Compliance Culture and Openness.

• Agility: we want to behave more simply to embrace useful innovation and digital transformation. 
• Client Satisfaction: we believe that our success lies in being the customers’ and clients’ preferred choice.
• Compliance Culture: we believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics 
• Openness: we promote open-minded attitudes towards our stakeholders. We aim for everyone in Group to feel included, to have their say and be empowered

Role:

The Head of Tax (Head of Tax) is responsible for oversight of all Tax matters related to BNPP Group Entities operating in Ireland (1). The Head of Tax, in coordination with the CFO, ensures a strong integration with Group Tax Department (GTD, in Paris) and adherence to Group Tax Policies. The position is a key strategic position ensuring compliance with Tax regulations & protection of the Group’s Reputation. The role reports functionally to Central Head of Group Tax, per the mission letter and hierarchically to the CFO CIB Ireland.

Responsibilities of the role are split in Tax Compliance and Tax Advisory, both with the purpose of being accountable for the administration of the Tax risk of the entities in the territory and ensuring that all tax commitments before the Tax Authorities of BNP Paribas Irish legal entities are met in Ireland or abroad, as necessary.

The role is highly supported with a) External Tax Advisors engaged in both advisory and compliance activities, hired by BNP Paribas as part of the external consulting policies and b) Territory entity level Heads of Tax despite the latter don’t have a hierarchical report to the Territory Head of Tax. The Territory Head of Tax must ensure that external tax consulting follow internal policies and delegations, including approval from central management.

This mandate covers all entities of BNP Paribas in Ireland except for Human Resources (HR) related taxation which is under direct responsibility of the Head of HR due to confidentiality purposes, still the Head of Tax is engaged in advisory activities for HR to the extent that confidentiality of individual employees information is maintained. 

Key criteria of the role: 

• Organization & Team: Ensure that the Tax Team is appropriately organized and staffed with the correct profiles according to the business needs of the Bank and Entities under responsibility. Directly oversee the Staff Development, Training and Succession planning. 
• Finance & Tax Projects & Systems: Within the scope of responsibilities, support the CFO in rolling out of the new systems, change of organizational setup, maintenance and enhancement of Finance & Tax systems, etc. in strict liaison with the Infinity EMEA services platform  Projects & Systems Team, located in MFSC or Central Tax Projects Teams. 
• Procedures & Controls: Ensure that the Area’s procedures and controls are up to date including BCP.
• Jointly accountable with the CFO in maintaining contact with external authorities and stakeholders
  • Accountable for correct reporting to tax authorities
  • Maintains normative watch of Tax matters of potential impact to Entities under scope
  • All interactions with auditors, including follow up of recommendations, within the scope of its responsibilities.
• Performance: Contribute periodical information (minimum monthly) of performance, risk and control indicators of the area under responsibility (KPI, KRI and KCI), following the standard defined for the Finance & Tax Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the Group in all contacts with the Irish Tax Authority, and ensure that a strong and collaborative working relationship is maintained with the Irish Tax Authority at all times.
• Interact proactively with all areas of the business to optimise the profile of the tax function in Ireland and beyond. 

Qualifications & Experience required for this role:

• Language skills: Fluent in English
• Educational background:  Finance and accounting, certified.
• 10+ years experience in the financial services industry (banking, capital markets, custody, fund administration), o/w 5+ years managing teams
• Big4 experience is desirable
• IT skills: capacity to use several of the following office tools in a proficient manner => MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Soft Skills:  Organizational capacity; decision making; critical thinking; ability to synthesize/simplify; ability to inspire others and generate commitment

Why Work with Us?

• We are the bank for a changing world and aim to build positive change together with our employees
• We are a team of passionate people who genuinely care about what we do and the impact our work delivers to our clients. We operate in a highly collaborative, open-minded environment that embraces innovation and creativity 
• Our remuneration and benefits packages are generous, with competitive salaries, a discretionary bonus scheme, company pension contribution, comprehensive private healthcare packages, and numerous other benefits
• We have a genuine commitment to work-life balance throughout the whole organisation. We are also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively promote equal opportunities. 
• Development and mobility is actively encouraged. We are a learning company – there is real opportunity to grow, develop and expand your skills, experience and career path. 
• We are a global company operating in over 60 countries with over 190,000 employees from over 150 nationalities. In Ireland we have approximately 500 employees across Dublin and Galway working in Corporate Institutional Banking (CIB) and BNP Paribas Security Services (BP2S) and Greenval.

Compliance Culture: We believe in promoting clear rules to foster a strong culture of compliance and ethics.  We would expect any incoming member of staff to respect all financial security related legislation, including: anti-money laundering (AML); countering the financing of terrorism (CFT); international financial sanctions and embargoes (IFS); anti-bribery and corruption (ABC); KYC; ongoing client related data screening; and transaction monitoring.  BNP Paribas have clear policies on these topics which all staff are expected to familiarise themselves with upon successful entry to the Group.

Equality and Diversity

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunities employer and proudly cultivates a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience enhances our service offering to clients and leads to a better working environment. We encourage applications from the best candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religious belief.

By submitting your application, you agree to BNP Paribas completing a background check and screening in advance of any potential offer being made