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 specialised 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

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.

About Business line/Function:

The Group RISK ORM Network Operational Risk Officer is part of the Group RISK Function within BNP Paribas. The department has responsibility for steering and reporting on the Group’s Operational Risk Management framework and status. It is the independent second line of defense on operational risk management activities of the Group, including on Information and Communication Technology risk management activities.

Job Title:

Operational Risk Officer- ICT Controls Testing

Date:

11-Mar -2025

Department:

Group RISK ORM

Location:

ISPL, Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

Group RISK ORM Network

Reports to:

(Direct)

Head of CICEP (Common ICT LoD2 Controls Execution Platform), India CoE

Grade: 

(if applicable)

Sr. Associate/Asst. Manager

(Functional)

Group Head of ICT Controls Testing 

Number of Direct Reports:

N/A

Directorship / Registration:

N/A

Position Purpose

RISK Operational Risk Management (RISK ORM), created early 2021 to oversee operational risks within the mandate of the RISK function, is organised, under the responsibility of the Group Chief Operational Risk Officer (Group CORO), around 3 Poles: RISK ORM Framework, RISK ORM Technology & Transversal Risks and RISK ORM Network.

Under the authority of the Pole’s Manager, RISK ORM Network is made up of all the Operational Risk Officers (OROs) acting as the second line of defence (LoD2) within the Group’s operational entities (Poles, Business Lines, Functions, Transversal Activities).

The below requirement is for Operational Risk Officer- ICT Controls Testing role which part of the Common ICT LoD2 Controls Execution Platform (CICEP) under Group RISK ORM Network team. The candidate will be part of The Bank’s 2^nd line of defense function, and they will be responsible for testing the deployment, and effectiveness of the IT and Cyber controls globally.

The position is based in India Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (ISPL), Mumbai and reports to the Head of CICEP (India CoE), plus functionally to Group Head of ICT Controls Testing.

Key success of the CICEP relies on building trusted partnerships with stakeholders and particularly with the ORM Network community and globally, with all entities of the Group.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

·     Perform the independent testing of ICT controls (ITGC controls testing) to determine the design effectiveness, and operating effectiveness of IT and Cyber controls.

·     Contribute to the industrialization and automation of RISK ORM ICT control testing services by development of methodologies / tools for the achievement of assignments.

·     Draft high-quality reports containing the assessor’s opinion on the ICT control gaps, and recommendations for improvement, post completion of an assignment.

·     Review and assist with the evaluation of control deficiencies and provide practical recommendations for remediation.

·     Identify areas of improvement for ICT control testing and assist with the enhancement of the methodologies / tools for carrying out the ICT controls testing assignments.

·     Ensure completion of the testing and adherence to the internal timelines.

·     Provide IT and cyber risk management consultancy (specific to ICT controls) to business and IT stakeholders.

·     Work in collaboration with other stakeholders from business and RISK ORM teams to contribute towards influencing the ICT risk culture of The Bank.

Improve the effectiveness of the Internal Controls programme by reviewing the control environment, risk assessment process, control activities, information and communication and monitoring activities

Contributing Responsibilities

·       Collaboration at the India CoE level with Head of India CoE, including but not limited to the CoE level reporting requirements

·       Effectively contribute to the CoE, RISK India Hub and ISPL on Group mandates, Objectives and priorities 

·       Help and contribute to build the CoE as a positive place to work

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Skills Required

• 3-6 years of experience in IT audit / ITGC controls testing / technical assessments, preferably in the areas of Cyber and Technology domains in a financial institution.
• Must be able to interface and coordinate work efficiently, and effectively with business partners.
• Excellent analytical skills – being able to come to a thoughtful and business focused conclusion quickly.
• Good communication, listening and influencing skills, including ability to articulate complex issues and incorporate feedback.
• Ability to manage their workload independently to meet their targets, and priorities set in conjunction with management.
• Demonstrating a calm professional approach, with a good understanding of delivery within time constraints and the need to escalate/inform departmental management as appropriate.
• Adapting personal approach to suit situations, individuals, groups and cultures. Is flexible in relation to getting the job done.
• Being rigorous and thorough – especially when logging and tracking issues through to conclusion.
• Demonstrating a high-level of commitment and self-motivation, combined with enthusiasm and a genuine interest in the role of Risk Assessment in business.
• Ability to express views clearly and fluently, both orally and in writing. Considers the audience, avoiding technical jargon wherever necessary and appropriate.
• Works iteratively, delivering quickly and frequently to produce high quality documents and outputs which require little to no rework.
• Team player – focus on the success of the whole team. Working well both with others, as well as individually.
• Ability to work under strict timelines and at pressure situations to manage the delivery.
• Open to work under global time zones as required for workshops or stakeholder discussions.

Skills Preferred

• Has the proven ability to think outside of the box, challenge industry norms and adapt quickly to evolving requirements.
• Is self-aware, anticipates problems, adapts and meets them head on.
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship building, influencing, facilitating and presenting skills.
• Is solutions focused – measures their output on whether issues, problems or challenges are resolved as a criteria for success.

Competencies:

• University degree (technical), and/or certification such as ISO27001, CISA.
• Professional qualifications/trainings relevant to technology and/or cyber risk (e.g. change management, outsourcing, vulnerability management, cloud security etc.).

Conduct:

• Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues, partners and clients before making decisions, and escalate issues to your manager when unsure.

Specific Qualifications (if required)

University degree (technical), and/or certification on Risk Management 

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Attention to detail / rigor

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Ability to synthetize / simplify

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Ability to develop and adapt a process 

Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

Analytical Ability

Ability to develop and leverage networks

Education Level: 

 Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 3 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)

• Professional qualifications/trainings relevant to Information Security, Risk Management (ISO 27001, ISO 3100, CISA) preferred