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.

Job Title:

Vice President - HR Risk and Controls

Date:

May 2025

Department:

Human Resources

Location:

Mumbai or Chennai

Business Line / Function:

HR Risk and Controls

Reports to:

(Direct)

Director / Head - HR Risk & Compliance

Grade: 

(if applicable)

Vice President

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

NA

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

The primary purpose of the role is to support & lead in executing, maintaining and monitoring HR risk management agenda through execution of control plan, risk framework and related activities aligned to HR functional (Group, Métier, Regional or Territory levels) plans, framework and strategy. Also, the incumbent should be proactively contributing in building a risk mindset and a culture of positive compliance through identifying gaps, risks and, mitigating the same with effective controls, other measures and by spreading awareness and knowledge among stakeholders on risks.

Responsibilities

• Perform control testing in accordance with the Group or APAC or Local HR control plan and. Ensure effective execution of controls and enhance the coverage and depth of the same
• Review operational incidents and coordinate with internal HR, OPC and risk teams to ensure recording of such incidents or process lapse in appropriate platforms. Closure of incidents raised, with regular monitoring and follow up with relevant stakeholders. 
• Ensure third party / vendor risks are managed and governed effectively across all HR functional areas
• Assist in performing RCSA for HR function to identify risks, assess controls and ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements 
• Collaborate with HR teams and suggest process & control improvements and mitigate risks
• Support in data/dashboard requirements during various risk committee meetings
• Assist in cascading/training any group/regional/metier/India updates on risk matters to the local HR teams
• Ensure up-to-date repository of HR policies, procedures, controls and processes
• Constantly review the existing processes, policies and procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen the same
• Ensure effective coordination and support to HR teams, audit teams and other stakeholders during various audits on HR function and processes
• Engage and work closely with internal risk teams such as OPC and ORM to align with the organisation wide controls management framework and procedures

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Understanding of HR processes and procedures
• Strong Process Orientation
• Risk mitigation mind-set
• Eye for details
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Assertive and constructive
• Solution Driven

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Master’s degree or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in HR operations/service delivery or operational risk or audit functions. Having experience in the field of HR Risk and Control Management would be an added advantage.

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Communication skills

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

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Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical ability

Ability to develop and adapt a process

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Education Level: 

Masters Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 10 years