Description & Requirements
Job Title: Compliance Associate
Department: India CoE Compliance Hub
About Business Line/Function
The India CoE Compliance Hub safeguards the Group's reputation and mitigates risk across all business lines by delivering global compliance services; it is organized into divisions that support Trade Surveillance, Electronic Communications Monitoring, Transversal Risk Management, Personal Account Dealing, MIS, Project Support, the Group ComplianceCOOTOP function, and other core compliance activities, while collaborating closely with onshore partners in regions.
Position Purpose
The position provides endtoend KYC/AML/CFT support for both Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) and Wealth Management, covering onboarding, recertification and ongoing monitoring activities; it acts as a2LoD liaison between the 1LoD business units (CEFS and Wealth Management relationship teams) and onshore compliance teams, ensuring that all client files meet global and local regulatory standards while enforcing the Wealth Management compliance onboarding and accountrecertification policies and procedures in HongKong and Singapore. By guaranteeing accuracy and strict adherence to compliance standards, the role underpins a robust, reliable compliance framework, safeguards the organization's integrity, and fosters trust with stakeholders across both CIB and Wealth Management.
Responsibilities - Core KYC / AML Operations - Wealth Management
- Review and manage escalation forms, verify completeness of local addon documentation and ensure data consistency across 1LoD submissions.
- Return KYC files to DDT when documentation is missing or data is inconsistent; revalidate DDT analysis where required.
- Complete the Compliance Assessment Form and coordinate CPL decisions with secondary sites.
- Draft CPL opinions based on client data, liaise with onshore teams for validation and present to B&C / CAC committees.
- Update client files in internal systems (Fenergo, GCARS, etc.) with all supporting documentation.
CIBSpecific Duties
- Support onshore CIB compliance teams on escalation handling and KYC recertification.
- Analyse structuredfinance, cashmanagement, correspondentbanking, globalmarkets, shipping, aviation, projectfinance and securities transactions for AML risk.
Wealth ManagementSpecific Duties
- Perform 2LoD reviews of account opening and recertification for Wealth Management portfolios.
- Produce client risk assessments, assign risk ratings and prepare presentations for riskcommittee approvals.
- Screen client transactions, flag suspicious activity, investigate adverse media, sanctioncountry links and PEP exposures.
- Advise business on KYC, FinancialSecurity and AML matters; prepare memoranda, STRs and support internal audits/regulatory inspections.
- Work with onshore compliance on derogations, policy matters and collaborate with the APAC FinancialSecurity AML Advisory team.
CrossFunctional & Operational Tasks
- Participate in regular feedback sessions with panelists and senior compliance leads.
- Conduct followup minidrives and maintain multiple candidatetouchpoint communications to ensure a warm, smooth journey for internal stakeholders.
- Provide administrative support (filestatus tracking, bankruptcylist updates, counterparties reviews, investmentprofile questionnaires).
Skills - Technical & Behavioral Competencies
TechnicalBehavioural
- Solid AML/CFT/KYC experience in financial institutions, covering corporate & investment banking and wealthmanagement activities.
- Strong interpersonal and relationshipmanagement skills; collaborative, teamoriented mindset.
- Good understanding of structured finance, cash management, correspondent banking, global markets, shipping, aviation, project finance, securities, and privatebanking products.
- Ability to work independently under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with international AML standards (FATF, Basel) and local regulations in India, HK and SG.
- Analytical, investigative mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
- Handson experience with KYC screening tools and systems (Fenergo, GCARS, etc.).
- Proactive, alert to emerging AML/CFT/sanctions risks.
- Advanced MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn specialist applications.
- Excellent written and oral English communication; strong presentation skills.
- Research proficiency for validating client information and documentation.
- Organised, methodical and capable of delivering highquality work products.
Required Qualifications
- University degree (any discipline).
- Minimum 5years of KYC/AML/FS compliance experience (combined CIB and WealthManagement exposure preferred).
- Proven track record in handling corporate, investmentbanking and privatebanking client files.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a 24×7 global delivery environment (Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai).
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, corporates 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.
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.
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, colour, 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. 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.
If you are a meticulous, analytical professional with a passion for safeguarding the bank's integrity across both corporate banking and wealthmanagement domains, we invite you to join our dynamic compliance community. 
