Business Management Officer - French speaker

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The CIO Office is a transversal department, working for the IT of the group. This aim of this area is foster a consolidated view of IT, that is split in various business units, enabling enhanced management and communication for the scope.

The CIO Office operates in close connection with the support functions, to promote more efficient channels of communication for management control.

The main areas of scope of the CIO Office are: Project based management, associated with resources, activities and planning control. In addition, it includes control activities associated with KPI implementation and monitoring, financial and Budget control. As well, the CIO Office aims to harmonize the practices and rules, to facilitate a cross-cutting understanding of the challenges and the needs.

Main tasks and goals:

The Business Management officer will work within the CIO Office in close connection with the DSI Corporate business unit, that is responsible for the internal IT of Groupe BPCE. It covers three main functions: CIO Office, covering the development of transversal tooling for activities such as budgeting and resources management, IT Finance, that supports all accounting, regulatory and management reporting and IT Risks, which supports the development and maintenance of tooling used for the trading activities monitorization, as well as the regulatory requirements compliance.

You need a clear understanding of the business, activities, and processes of DSI Corporate. Based on that, you will be capable of traducing their needs, contributing to the CIO global processes, sharing the ways of working, in fitting the needs of the entire IT. You will also work in close connection with the teams in France. As such, you’ll need to be fluent in French.

Some activities described:

• Produces, delivers, and maintains financial/budget reports and indicators for their department and/or team activities either locally or globally.
• Prepares and supports the process related with budget reviews, forecasts, P&L either locally or globally as well as invoice management.
• Preforms gap analysis between defined targets and the targets completed in order to identify discrepancies and propose corrective measures
• Liaises with multiple departments and stakeholders (e.g. Finance, IT, Operations, Compliance, among other) to solve issues and collect/implement requirements related with the team financial related topics.
• Is the main point of contact in their department/team for all finance topics in order to give visibility to local and onshore management about topics at hand when needed.
• Identifies department/team's staffing needs, as well as maintains the staffing data consistently with all joiners, exits, mobilities for the audit trail to ensure an accurate tracking of existing resources and identify future needs.
• Controls cockpit (organizational KPI review and update, project KPI follow-up)

Qualifications

With a higher education background, you have acquired through an experience of 4 to 8 years, an operational understanding of management control, and financial activities, as well as experience in project management.

Only CV´s in english will be considered.

Additional Information

At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where each and every one of our people is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us collectively stronger and are a source of fulfilment, innovation and performance.

In the framework of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, Natixis in Portugal has implemented a Blind CV Screening process, with the purpose of reducing hiring bias. A blind CV excludes any personal details which refer to the applicant’s gender, age or ethnicity. When applying for our positions, please submit a blind CV, that is, with no picture, name, gender, age, nationality, ethnicity and address. Your personal statement, work experience, courses and certifications, education, skills and contact information is what matters to us.

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Early morning. Campo 24 de Agosto. In 4 minutes, you are clocking in at the office. Start your day having breakfast with the Team and grab fresh fruit on the way to your seat, in one of Porto’s most typical neighborhoods. This Purple Day is going to be a busy one: daily meeting ensuring all team members are on the same page regarding work status, priorities and blockers, language class and, just after, a Talent Management meeting with your manager, discussing your career path.

Lunch break. Today, your Team is onboarding newcomers, but also welcoming French colleagues: the perfect excuse to walk downtown and bond over a francesinha. When returning, inhale nature and peace of mind in Natixis Urban Garden (look at the crops; ready to harvest!).

Back inside. Brainstorming session on a new, exciting project in our disruptive and immersive Manaus Village. The afternoon went flying (tasks, meetings, some jokes with your teammates). End it on a high note: celebrating cultural diversity with a Diwali, the Indian festival of lights.

Tomorrow, you attend a conference led by influential speakers in your industry and, the day after, you will work from home, benefitting from some focus time to complete that report and soft skills course on LinkedIn Learning. Once you are done with your work for the day, strike the right note playing with Natixis band or be part of a board games session. If that is too steady for you, meet your colleagues to catch some waves or sail the Douro river during golden hour.