IT Operational Permanent Control
IT Operational Permanent Control
Location: Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we’re part of a global banking group with a simple mission: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that help customers make responsible financial decisions. We partner with leading UK retailers and brands to support their customers finance purchases responsibly.
The Role
Reporting directly to the IT Governance Manager, the IT OPC role is to assist the IT Governance Manager to ensure the ITs operational risk framework is being monitored in accordance with Group's model.
The IT OPC will ensure that issues identified through control testing and incident management are escalated to the IT Governance Manager to be reviewed.
You will support the embedded Governance framework of incident management, control testing and ad hoc audits involving IT.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the quarterly controls have been communicated to the relevant Subject Matter Experts (SME) in a timely manner.
- Regular reminders sent to SMEs ensuring control testing is completed by the deadline set locally.
- Support the review of evidence supplied - highlighting discrepancies to the IT Governance Manager.
- Provide a summary of the control testing throughout the collection of comments/evidence and once completed the control ratings and associated action plans for the IT Governance committee.
- Following control testing results, support the implementation of Action Plans to support the mitigation and remediation of control points marked unsatisfactory or marginally satisfactory.
- Follow up the implementation of the action plans with relevant owners regularly to ensure these are completed by the deadlines set.
The role requires the use of Group Tools (training to be provided by the IT Governance Manager).
Skills and Attributes
- Previous IT operational experience within a similar setting
- A good understanding of operational risk
- Eager to learn
- Can ask questions and challenge
- High level of attention to detail
Could this be you?
Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for people who live by our values, who are positive, brave, and own it. Don’t let confidence hold you back. You don’t need to meet every requirement - if you have around 75% of the skills and the right attitude, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you
As a Top Employer UK, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your lifestyle. Highlights include:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive package, contributory pension, and health cash plan
- Opportunity to buy/sell holiday giving you even more control over your work-life balance
- Flexible benefits including private medical insurance and lifestyle discounts
- A culture that values collaboration, development, and wellbeing
Apply now to join a team that makes a real impact.
Your Application Journey
- Call with our Talent Acquisition team
- Informal chat with the Hiring Manager
Competency-based interview (60 minutes)
We aim to complete the process within 3-4 weeks, depending on availability. If you’re not shortlisted, we’ll still let you know the outcome. Please note that this role may close early once we have enough suitable applicants, so apply soon.
Equal Opportunities
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.