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Analyst | Risk Control and Governance

On-site in Lisbon·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Santander

13 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Lisbon
Contract
Full-time
Languages
Portuguese
Experience
3+ years

Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Portuguese.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the banking sector (preferred);

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Management, Economics or an equivalent area;

Nice to have

  • Experience interacting with internal and external audit teams (preferred);

  • Experience in activities related to risk management, control, or governance will be valued.

  • Complementary training in Risk Management, Audit or Internal Control will be valued.

  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office, namely Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI (preferred);

  • Knowledge of SAS Enterprise Guide (preferred);

Languages

  • Portuguese (Fluent)

  • English (Fluent)

  • Spanish (Fluent)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Your contribution matters and will be recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.

But we know that rewards go far beyond numbers.

  • We offer more than a salary. Our benefits were designed to support your life, your goals, and your well-being, now and in the future.

  • Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global well-being program, we promote holistic well-being.

  • We know that family is everything. Therefore, we offer parental leave, childcare support, and programs adapted to each stage of life.

  • We empower our teams through global opportunities and diversified career paths.

  • We believe in the power of helping. You may dedicate part of your working time to volunteering activities.

We are here to keep you motivated, help you achieve your goals, and celebrate your progress at every step of the way.

The role

Analyst | Risk Control and GovernanceCountry: Portugal

START HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a high-impact global brand to a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the center of this journey.

Together, we are leading a customer-centric transformation, which values critical thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what is possible.

This is more than a strategic change. It is an opportunity for motivated people to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to help more people and businesses prosper. We have adopted a strong risk culture, and all of our people, at every level, play an active and responsible role in risk management.

What you'll do

To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Consolidate and analyze, in a cross-functional manner, the main risks to which the Bank is subject, ensuring the preparation and availability of periodic information that allows governing bodies an integrated and holistic view of them;

  • Develop Risk Oversight activities, ensuring the monitoring, updating, and challenge of the main types of risk defined by the Santander Group, in alignment with the Bank's Risk Appetite Statement;

  • Monitor the Bank's Risk Regulations, participating in the preparation and updating of local policies in accordance with the Group's corporate guidelines;

  • Contribute to the implementation of the Risk Communication and Culture Plan, promoting awareness actions and initiatives that reinforce the organization's risk culture;

  • Participate in the definition and implementation of corrective measures and improvement actions resulting from assessments carried out within the scope of risk management.

Hard Skills

  • Knowledge of risk management and control in the banking context;

  • Ability to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative information.

Soft Skills

  • Strong dynamism, dedication, resilience, and results orientation;

  • Analytical profile, with a critical and constructive spirit and problem-solving ability;

  • High sense of responsibility, rigor, and attention to detail;

  • Ability for organization, planning, autonomy, and proactivity;

  • Clear, empathetic, and effective communication with different stakeholders;

  • Ability to influence and build collaborative relationships;

  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary and collaborative environments

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If you consider this role to be of interest to you, apply.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Application

  2. CV screening · With recruitment team

  3. Phone call

    With People & Culture team · Phone call · 20 min

    A short call about your motivation and the details of the role.

  4. Interviews

    Virtual or in-person conversations about your experience, expectations and the value you could bring.

  5. Background check

  6. Offer

  • Santander suggests exploring the company on its website and LinkedIn before applying.
  • The Spanish version of the page lists the same eight steps.

About Santander

Industry
Banking and Fintech
Founded
1857
Employees
100,000–500,000
Headquarters
Boadilla del Monte, Spain

In their own words

About the company & team

YOUR IMPACT

Santander Portugal is looking for a Risk Control and Governance Analyst | Enterprise Risk Management for Lisbon.

We are redefining the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration, and the freedom to explore new ideas.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

Our people are our greatest strength. Each individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization.

We empower teams to go further, valuing who they are and enhancing what they bring.

The following requirements represent the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to allow people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional information

Santander prides itself on being an organization that promotes equal opportunity, regardless of age, gender, disability, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to offering an inclusive and accessible application process to all people

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