Accounting Control Officer - Data Analytics & Thematic Review

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.

Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, where it applies technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – and, transversally, for the entities of Groupe BPCE.

The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, currently has more than 2,400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organised in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. These teams work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting and creating value for all the business lines and platforms of the group. The project in Porto is one of the biggest investments in Human Resources ever made by Groupe BPCE worldwide.

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.

In 2024, Top Employers Institute has awarded Natixis in Portugal the Top Employer Portugal accreditation for the second time. This certification recognizes excellence in people practices, following the example of our head office, in France, who was certified Top Employer France for the eight year in a row.

Team presentation and main goal:

Within the Finance Department, Financial Data Integrity division is in charge of the production and the justification of accounts for CIB activities of Natixis. The tasks of the FDI department offer an understanding of CIB's activities from an accounting perspective.

Within this team, Data Analytics & Thematic Review, analyses and controls as part of the monthly and quarterly closings:  

In a first step:  

• Drilling, analysis and labelling of granular data for ad hoc purposes (notices, STEBA and data collection, Risk Appetite Framework contributions, ….);
• Assessment of accounting controls of the first level of defense (LoD 1.1) and carrying out additional controls of second level of defense (LoD 1.2).

In a second step: 

• Progressive extension of the scope to international CIB entities;
• Development of new controls of the of second level of defense (LoD 1.2) on Hub activities.

You will be in contact with the Risk and the Valuation teams (in charge of the controls on economic P&L and of the valuation processes), the Support departments (middle and back offices), the other Finance departments (Financial Permanent Control LoD 2, Norms, Statutory and Social Accounting) and of course all the services of the division. 

Main tasks and goals:

Within this department, you will be part of the team in charge of monitoring  Data Analytics and Thematic Controls. Your scope will be Natixis SA, London Market branch & SPV CIB, in a first step, and in a second step international branches CIB.

Key Responsibilities:

Controls Level of Defense (LoD) 1.2:  

• Accounting with Inventories reconciliation of outstanding and off-balance sheet commitments;
• Justification of the discrepancies between IFRS/French gaap result;
• Valuation of unrealized gains and losses control;
• Offsetting;
• Future Admin Costs;
• Securities controls related to the different IFRS classification (JVR, Amortized Cost);
• Etc… 

Analysis & Reporting Task: 

• Manual entries;
• Internal transactions; 
• Audit trials production for some notices.  

Restoration of accounting keys (interim mission). 

• Degree in Bank Accounting, Audit, IFRS Standards;
• Good knowledge of financial products (shares, equity, loans, bonds, commodities, listed derivatives, repos, ...);
• Office tools (Excel);
• Data visualization tools (Power BI, Easymorph);
• Audit method;
• IFRS Standards;
• CIB products and activities;
• Operational management;
• Experience in audit is mandatory;
• Fluent English.

Soft Skills: 

• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 

We will only consider English CV's.

Early morning. Campo 24 de Agosto. In 4 minutes, you are clocking in at the office. After grabbing a cup of coffee and fresh fruit, pick up your laptop and choose your spot for the day. It's going to be a busy one: French class before lunch and, just after, quick medical appointment at Natixis doctor's office. Lunch break. Outside in the big terrace (look at your crops at the Urban Garden; ready to harvest!) or, if you feel like stretching your legs, walk downtown to grab lunch. 

Back inside. Quick sprint review (working together anywhere means virtual happy birthday to that colleague in Paris that just turned 35). The afternoon went flying (tasks, reports, calls, some jokes with your teammates). End it on a high note: just one PlayStation game or the final match for that ping-pong tournament. 

Tomorrow, you complete that certified technical training and the day after, you will work from home, taking advantage to finally do that online course on Udemy. Once you are done with your tasks for the day, you can visit the office for a board games session or show up at the rehearsal of one of Natixis bands. If that is too steady for you, meet your colleagues to surf some waves or join them in a football match.