Entity:
Finance
Job Family Group:
Finance Group
Job Description:
The Operational Risk Advisor supports bp’s Supply, Trading & Shipping (ST&S) business by helping strengthen risk management practices across global operations. This role contributes to informed decision-making through data, insights, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while fostering an inclusive, transparent, and proactive risk culture.
Job Summary
Operational Risk Management
Contribute to risk management activities through analysis, reviews, and partner collaboration.
Maintain high-quality data and support improvements to risk management processes and tools.
Support the enhancement of operational risk frameworks, controls, and governance practices.
Contribute to initiatives that strengthen business resilience and operational effectiveness.
Risk Analytics & Reporting
Develop analysis, dashboards, and reports that support business decision-making.
Use data and insights to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Present complex information in a clear and accessible way to diverse audiences.
Support the continuous enhancement of risk metrics, reporting, and visualization tools.
Collaboration, Learning & Engagement
Develop and deliver guidance, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Partner with colleagues across regions, functions, and business teams to support shared objectives.
Promote an environment of transparency, inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning.
Support change and improvement initiatives that enhance risk management capabilities.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, professional experience, and transferable skills will also be considered.
Professional Background
Relevant experience in areas such as risk, compliance, audit, controls, analytics, governance, operations, consulting, process improvement, or other related subject areas.
Experience working with data, reporting, visualization, or business insights.
Familiarity with tools such as Power BI or similar analytics and reporting platforms is beneficial.
Exposure to GRC, enterprise risk management systems, or similar technologies is advantageous but not required.
Skills & Competencies
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to collaborate across diverse teams, functions, and geographies.
Interest in data, insights, reporting, and business improvement.
Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
Ability to influence positive outcomes through collaboration and partner engagement.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
English proficiency sufficient to collaborate in a global business environment.
Work Location & Shift Pattern
São Paulo, Brazil.
Hybrid model: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote.
No travel required.
Relocation assistance not available.
Why join us
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and high-reaching environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits (https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role
Relocation…