Job Description –Transversal Risk Management (TRM) – Associate

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union's leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group

BNP Paribas is the European Union's leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group's commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporate and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business Line/Function

ISPL Compliance Hub as a department was established in November 2013 at ISPL in Mumbai, India with the hire of a department head. The ISPL team provides support on compliance administrative level tasks to BNPP compliance teams globally. The scope of work includes offshoring administrative and Level I support to functions such as:

Training Support
Capital Markets Surveillance
Electronic Communications Surveillance
Professional Ethics
Offshoring/Outsourcing Coordination
Projects & System Support
AML Post transaction monitoring Support
Compliance Independent Testing of Financial Security (AML/SAN/KYC), Protection of Client Interest and Professional Ethics

Job Title

Compliance Officer

Date

Department:

ISPL Compliance Hub

Location:

Mumbai

Functions

Business Line / Function:

Reports To

(Direct)

Grade

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Assistant Vice President

Number Of Direct Reports

NA

Directorship / Registration

NA

Position Purpose

ISPL Compliance Hub is focused to protect the reputation of the Group and effectively manage risk across all business areas by providing support to various Compliance functions. At present the department is broadly organized into divisions which embed into the areas they support to provide services for Global Compliance Training, Capital Markets Surveillance, Electronic Communication Surveillance, Transversal Risk Management (TRM), Compliance Migrations Co-Ordination, Personal Account Dealing, MIS and Projects support. The team works closely with business partners in CIB and the wider group.

The role is related to Transversal Risk Management (TRM) within ISPL Compliance Hub

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

Perform end-to-end testing of AML/SAN/KYC controls defined in the Group Generic control library and Compliance Control Library across all territories
Verify that each control is designed effectively and operating as intended against the latest AML/CTF statutes, regulatory guidance and international sanctions regimes
Develop detailed test plans, scripts and work‑papers for each control, referencing relevant policy documents and risk assessments
Identify control gaps, deviations, or failures; perform root cause analysis and draft clear, risk based remediation recommendations.
Collaborate with Country/Regional Compliance covering Financial Security to help ensure consistency in interpretation and application of existing and new regulatory requirements.
Co-ordinate for timely closure of action plans recommended in response to adverse audit observations and regulatory examinations.
Escalate issues and exceptions noted during control testing.
Ensure close collaboration with domain Leads within TRM team who are responsible for the definition of the control methodology and accountable for the adequate execution of the controls.
Assist in adhoc projects or activities as and as needed.

Contributing Responsibilities

Comply with procedure and other relevant policies/ procedures of BNP Paribas group and regulations, and industry best practice.
Collaborate and work in tandem with team members and relevant stakeholders
Be supportive and adoptive to changes of procedures and scope of work

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Extensive AML/Sanctions/KYC experience and should be a subject matter expert (SME)
Sound understanding of AML/Sanctions/KYC guidelines for APAC/ EU jurisdictions.
Preferably, at least 4/5 years of AML/Sanctions/KYC Compliance experience. Prior work exposure in Audit team will be an added advantage.
Hands‑on experience with Transaction Monitoring Systems (e.g., Actimize) and Customer Screening / List‑Matching tools
Understanding of international sanctions frameworks (OFAC, UN, EU, UK, Australian DFAT).
Must have strong interpersonal skills, a flexible, collaborative and team-oriented approach to problem-solving and an ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, and preferably with some experience of dealing in multiple countries in Asia Pacific.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
An ability to write concisely and clearly; and to produce clear constructive advice under pressure and within short timeframes.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.

Specific Qualifications (if Required)

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
o Audit experience or qualifications in finance

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills:

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Attention to detail / rigor

Decision Making

Communication skills - oral & written

Transversal Skills

Analytical Ability

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Ability To Develop Others & Improve Their Skills

Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

Ability to develop and leverage networks

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 5 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if Required)

Professional certification (CAMS or equivalent) would be beneficial

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