Financial Control Team Leader (French Speaker) | SG

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas - Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management - as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.

With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Financial Permanent Control (FPC) acts as a second line of defense (LOD2) covering Finance activities.

Our mission is to ensure consistency and reliability of financial information and data quality control (BCBS 239) by deploying a relevant and robust control framework.

FPC performs controls on the financial data produced by the teams of the Finance Departments across Group BPCE.

The candidate will be part of an extended team based in Lisbon which will work closely with the teams in Paris and other locations of the Groupe BPCE.

Our main activities consist in conducting quarterly closing monitoring controls and ad hoc assignments which cover the scope of finance, regulatory & prudential information.

The candidate is expected to perform complex tasks and to have an active role in managing the work performed by the members of the team. It is also expected that the candidate could make his/her contribution to the improvement of the control framework, mainly via developing automatizations in the processes performed.

Frequent interactions in French will be necessary with Paris colleagues.

The position may involve travelling to Paris to facilitate the training and meet with the other colleagues.

Finally, as a Team Leader, the candidate is expected to have the following responsibilities:

• Team Operations & Performance

Ensures alignment with company objectives, plans and coordinates team activities, monitors results, proposes corrections, ensures compliance with standards, contributes expertise, reports to management, and supports continuous improvement.

• People Management & Development

Leads, motivates and coaches the team, manages performance, talent and training processes, participates in salary review, and handles day-to-day HR matters (vacations, absences, etc.).

• Recruitment, Onboarding & Representation

Manages recruitment and internal mobility (with Manager approval), oversees onboarding and integration of new hires, and represents the area in internal/external meetings, maintaining stakeholder relationships.

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit or equivalent with bank accounting knowledge;
• Fluent in English and French.
• Financial Audit (5+ years) or similar functions
• Experience in managing teams
• Experience in accounting consolidation
• Experience in controlling or production of regulatory reporting, particularly in the area of liquidity, including the following topics:
  • COREP (LCR, NSFR, ALMM)
  • Asset Encumbrance ratio (AER)
  • ILAAP
  • ALM Indicators for Liquidity and Interest Rate Risks
  • Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB)
  • Single Supervisory Mechanism Liquidity Exercise
  • Funding Plan

Soft Skills:

• Autonomy
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Persuasiveness
• Alternating Reasoning Modes / Ability to Switch Reasoning Approaches
• Tenacity
• Analyze & Solve
• Relationship Building / Maintaining Relationships

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.