Assets & Liabilities Operations Accounting Control Expert (Openbank)

Assets & Liabilities Operations Accounting Control Expert (Openbank)

Assets & Liabilities Operations Accounting Control Expert – Banking Operations (Openbank)

We are the 100% digital bank of the Santander Group and we are currently undergoing a technological transformation and international expansion process. In 2017, we kicked off our relaunch plans and have been continuously expanding and growing ever since, especially when it comes to technology. We work in a start-up format, using agile methodologies to take our customers' experience to the next level. In 2019, we launched in the Netherlands, Germany and Portugal, recently followed by Argentina, with other countries currently in the pipeline.

Our culture sets us apart from the rest; social and diversity clubs are part of our essence and day-to-day culture.

We are a flexible and fast adapting team currently working remotely most of the time using all kinds of communication tools – we’ve barely noticed the change!

Mission and responsibilities:

• Definition and certification of accounting schemas for Assets and Liabilities products related to a new Core Banking for Model Bank and new branches related to our international growth strategy.
• Analysis, definition, implementation, and validation of the controls needed to ensure the correct accounting end to end behavior of the Openbank’s Cores.
• Design and validate new control tools linked to the accounting control (queries, reports, dashboards, etc.).
• Define and implement new procedures, together with local Banking Operations and corporate units, in order to execute and report the results of the control model.
• Guarantee the accounting control during migration and coexistences between our current and future Cores.
• Ensure control model execution and its efficiency once in production.
• BAUs monitorization/execution, ongoing search for efficiency.

To be successful in the role you must have

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree related to Business Administration or Engineering.
• Advanced English and Spanish. International working experience would be an asset.
• More than 7 years of proven experience in banking sector, preferable in operations area and/or accounting control.
• Expert knowledge and experience of the different products of Assets (Loans and Mortgages) and Liabilities (Current Accounts, Saving Accounts and Deposits). It is also needed to understand the accounting flows related to these products and the way of keeping them controlled. Knowledge of any other products/services would be an asset.
• Experience creating accounting controls within the banking sector and knowledge of regulatory reporting and accounting in banks.
• Team spirit, great organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in leading teams, internal teams and/or external providers.
• Proactive, used to work in dynamic environments and tight deadlines, with multitasking skills, great adaptation skills and interest in learning and gaining new abilities.
• Motivated by and interested in innovation and technology advances in banking sector.
• It would be appreciated a consultant experience or being involved in IT transformation and accounting migrations projects.
• It would be an asset to know: T24, JIRA, Confluence, Partenón, Microstrategy, Clarity or reconciliations tools.
• It would be also valued: SQL or experience in working with data bases.

What do we offer?

• Joining a dynamic and agile company undergoing international expansion.
• Working in start-up mode with the support of the Santander Group.
• Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
• Possibility of growth within the company and the Group.
• Collaborating on international projects in different countries.
• Excellent work environment, social clubs and frequent events (virtual at present).

Would you like to grow with us? Join our team!

Openbank is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.

We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.

If you´re not currently living in Madrid or Valencia and you are open to relocate yourself, we would still love to consider your application

The personal data you provide as well as any data generated during the selection process are confidential and will be processed by Open Bank, S.A./ Open Digital Services, S.L. with registered office at Plaza de Santa Bárbara 2, 28004 (Madrid), for the sole purpose of managing your participation in the selection processes and, where appropriate, to formalise your recruitment. 
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