Operational & Permanent Control Analyst

🤔Who are we?

Quanteam, founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, is a consulting firm specialized in Banking and Financial Services. With more than 1200 consultants across 10 countries, we combine business and IT expertise to support leading institutions in transformation projects.

Our core areas:

➡Quantitative Finance

➡Risk & Compliance

➡Operations & Finance

➡Transformation & Organization

➡ Information Systems.

🔎 We are looking for an Operational & Permanent Control Analyst

Main Tasks

• Perform Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) to identify, assess and monitor operational risks and existing control frameworks.
• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of operational risk and permanent control processes.
• Review, update and maintain operational procedures, ensuring compliance with Group standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Define, execute and coordinate permanent control plans, analysing results and monitoring remediation actions.
• Manage operational incidents, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures.
• Monitor audit findings and recommendations, coordinating action plans until successful closure.
• Prepare operational risk reports, dashboards and governance documentation for management committees.
• Collaborate with business teams, internal control functions and stakeholders to strengthen risk awareness and control effectiveness.
• Escalate significant operational risks and recurring control weaknesses when appropriate.
• Promote Operational Risk and Permanent Control best practices through communication and training initiatives.

Main Skills & Requirements

• 5 years of professional experience in Operational Risk, Internal Controls, Permanent Control, Audit or Risk Management.
• Good understanding of Operational Risk frameworks, Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and Internal Control methodologies.
• Experience managing operational incidents, remediation plans and audit recommendations.
• Ability to analyse processes, identify control gaps and propose risk mitigation actions.
• Strong knowledge of governance, compliance and operational risk principles within regulated environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills.
• Fluent English (mandatory).

🎁 WHAT WE OFFER

• This role offers a gross annual salary between 24.500€ to 60.500€ , defined according to the candidate’s experience and competencies.
• Permanent contract (CTI).
• Meal allowance.
• Health Insurance.
• Extra holiday: Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve.
• Access to Quanteam Academy for continuous learning and certifications.
• Elevate Program to support professional development and career growth.
• Career progression plan.
• Ongoing follow-up and technical support provided by a Consultant Expert.

📍 Hybrid position based in Porto

🚀If you feel this opportunity is for you, send your CV and join our team!