Senior Consultant

**About RISK Consulting & Transformation**

RISK is an independent control function within BNP Paribas Group, serving as the second line of defence in risk management. It oversees credit, counterparty, market, funding, liquidity, interest rate, foreign exchange, insurance, operational, and environmental risks. RISK partners with businesses to support sustainable development while ensuring compatibility with the Group’s Risk Appetite and strategy.

**RISK Consulting & Transformation** supports RISK through strategic projects and transformation efforts, focusing on:
Transformation

Supervisory Support

Credit & Regulatory Risk

Market, Counterparty & Liquidity Risk

Operational Risk

The Iberia team, based in Madrid and Lisbon, operates as an extension of the head office, collaborating on projects across various regions.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
BNP Paribas is seeking a **Senior Consultant** to join the **RISK Consulting & Transformation (RISK C&T)** team in Iberia. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of **risk management** and **strategic transformation**, contributing to high-impact projects across the BNP Paribas Group.

As a senior member of the team, you will bring **deep technical expertise in risk management** (credit, market, counterparty, liquidity, operational, or regulatory risk) and **strong consulting capabilities** to drive transformation initiatives, support strategic decision-making, and enhance risk frameworks and processes.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Lead and contribute to **strategic transformation projects** for internal RISK customers and stakeholders, including project framing and deliverable planning.

Design and implement **target operating models**, process improvements, and digital solutions to enhance risk management capabilities.

**Identify and mitigate project risks**, design **project governance**, and ensure project delivery through issue escalation and mitigation actions.

Monitor project progress, propose adjustments, measure performance, and report achievements to the head of mission and stakeholders.

Contribute to team development through participation in internal projects and promoting internal consulting within the Group.

Act as a **trusted advisor** to RISK and business stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations aligned with the Group’s Risk Appetite and strategy.

**PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Must-Have**:
Higher education: Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Law

7+ years of experience in **risk management** and/or **consulting** (Big 4, financial services advisory, or internal transformation teams).

Strong knowledge of one or more risk domains**:credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, or regulatory frameworks** (e.g., Basel III/IV, CRR/CRD, EBA guidelines).

Proven experience in **leading or managing transformation projects** in a complex, matrixed environment.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Fluent in English (French, Spanish or Portuguese is a plus).

**Nice-to-Have**:
Experience with **data analytics**, **risk modelling**, or **digital tools** (e.g., Python, Power BI, Tableau).

Familiarity with **banking products**, **risk systems**, and **governance frameworks**.

Ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced international environment.

**Why Join Us?**

Be part of a **highly skilled, collaborative, and diverse team** at the heart of BNP Paribas’ RISK transformation.

Work on **strategic, cross-border projects** with visibility across senior management.

Enjoy a **flexible, hybrid work environment** and opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.

**BENEFITS**:
Training programs, career plans and internal mobility opportunities, national and international thanks to our presence in different countries.

Diversity and Inclusion Committee that ensures an inclusive work environment. In recent years, several employee communities have been created to organize diversity and inclusion awareness actions (PRIDE, We Generations and MixCity).

Corporate volunteering program (1 Million Hours 2 Help) in which employees can dedicate time out of their working hours to volunteer activities.

Flexible compensation plan.

Hybrid telecommuting model (50%).

31 vacation days.

**Diversity and inclusion commitment