Head of RISK ESG Madrid

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BNP Paribas

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What they offer

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

Have the right to work in Spain
BNP Paribas doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 15+ years of experience
Senior-level role.

About the job

GROUP BNP PARIBAS

BNP Paribas Group is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. It has close to 185,000 employees in 65 countries. In Spain we are more than 5,100 employees within 13 business lines.

RISK HUB

RISK is an integrated and independent control function of the BNP Paribas Group. It is the second line of defense on the risk management activities of the Group which are under its direct responsibilities, including credit and counterparty risk, market risk, funding and liquidity risk, interest rate and foreign exchange risks in the banking book, insurance risk, operational risk, and environmental and social risks.

RISK aims at being a partner of the businesses by contributing to their sustainable development, but also a gatekeeper to ensure risks taken remain compatible with the Group's Risk Appetite and its strategy.

RISK Iberian Hub Madrid is a transversal platform servicing the RISK Function by covering added-value activities around credit risk, market risk, operational risk and data protection. Offering a wide range of services to RISK teams, from consulting to cyber security going through data analysis, modelling or artificial intelligence.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

RISK ESG steers the integration of ESG risk drivers into BNP Paribas' risk management framework across risk types and geographies. We are an international team (~30 experts) sitting in Paris, London and Madrid.

This role reports to the Head of RISK ESG and sits on the RISK ESG Management Committee.

This role offers a unique position at the heart of the Group's ESG risk agenda, combining leadership, strategy, regulatory dialogue and transversal exposure.

It is ideally suited for a senior profile eager to shape the future of ESG risk management while building and leading a strong international team from Madrid.

YOUR MISSION IS TWOFOLD

Lead the RISK ESG Madrid Hub: set the tone, build capabilities, and deliver with excellence in a multi‑manager / multi‑location setup.
Drive and contribute to high‑impact strategic work: deliver cross‑risk analyses and forward‑looking insights, to inform Top Management and shape the ESG risk agenda, in close coordination with the RISK ESG Team heads.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead & grow the Madrid hub

Onboard coach and develop the Madrid team; ensure high‑quality delivery in close coordination with RISK ESG managers based in Paris and London.
Optimize topic coverage and staffing dynamically when priorities shift in close coordination with RISK ESG managers based in Paris and London.
Run catch ups with Madrid team members and represent the Madrid team in the RISK ESG ManCo.

Shape transversal & strategic delivery

Given the fast‑evolving ESG agenda and supervisory priorities, the exact scope of may evolve over time. Responsibilities below are representative examples of transversal and strategic delivery expected in the role.

Contribute to Board related presentations content and coordination across relevant teams/streams within RISK and the Group.
Produce sharp strategic notes on emerging themes, performance signals and strategic risks hand‑in‑hand with RISK teams, for the Head of RISK ESG and Group CRO.
Support RISK ESG Teams on ongoing and future topics (BAU or projects) when needed, e.g. ESG-A questionnaires & portfolio analysis (Credit Risk), deep dives & operational frameworks (Operational Risk), and nature risk embedding into the risk management framework.
Contribute to the Supervisory On-Site Inspection recommendations, coordination, and closure.

WHAT YOU BRING

15+ years of experience in Risk Management, Audit, IG, or equivalent. ESG experience is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to navigate demanding contexts and drive transversal workstreams, combined with a genuine interest in people management, team development and resource planning.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex topics clearly for senior management and define clear priorities.
Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
Fluency in English and French; Spanish is a plus.

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%).

• 32 vacation days.

Diversity and inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas Group in Spain is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.