GROUP BNP PARIBAS BNP Paribas Group is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. In Spain we are more than 5,100 employees within 13 business lines.

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.

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

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.

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.





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.

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.

15+ years of experience in Risk Management, Audit, IG, or equivalent. 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.
- Fluency in English and French; Spanish is a plus.

Training programs, career plans and internal mobility opportunities, national and international thanks to our presence in different countries.

- Hybrid telecommuting model (50%).
- 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.

📌 Head of Risk Management | Hybrid (Madrid)
🏢 BNP PARIBAS España
📍 Madrid