Job Title: Compliance Manager – CIB KYC (VP)

Department: India CoE Compliance Hub

About Business line/Function: 

India CoE Compliance Hub enables safeguarding the Group’s reputation and mitigating the risks across all business lines by supporting the Compliance functions globally. Currently, the India CoE Hub is structured into divisions aligned with the areas they serve, offering services for Group Compliance COO TOP, trade surveillance, electronic communications monitoring, transversal risk management, personal account dealing, MIS, and project support. The team collaborates closely with business partners worldwide.

Position Purpose: 

To support onshore Compliance CIB Teams located in EMEA, AMER and APAC regions in their KYC onboarding/recertification following escalation made by the business. The position will consist in working closely with 1LOD business teams (CEFS) and Compliance KYC onshore teams.

Responsibilities

With support from senior management, the Compliance Manager is accountable for the overall performance, risk‑control framework and strategic delivery of the Compliance function across the CIB KYC team. The role balances operational governance, people‑leadership and stakeholder‑management to ensure the KYC team meets its regulatory and service‑level commitments.

·       Define portfolio-level KPIs (lead-time, reject-rate, escalation rate) and produce a consolidated performance dashboard for senior management.

·       Deliver a concise weekly status report that summarises workload, sanity check completion rates, bounced back trends and any red-flag items that require escalation to onshore or senior management; Highlight emerging patterns and recommended corrective actions.

·       Capture recurring pain points, prioritise enhancements opportunities and lead the implementation of approved improvements in partnership with the team leaders, management, and onshore teams.

·       Act as the primary escalation point for any regulatory-impact or high-severity issues; coordinate any remediation plan if needed with Group functions

·       Produce head-count forecasts, manage the KYC budget and optimise resource allocation to meet SLA commitments while supporting the onshore decision-making cadence

·       Promote a risk-aware culture within your teams and acts as the visible advocate for high-quality KYC standards across the organisation

·       Contribute to any additional tasks, steering committee work or special projects delegated by senior management, leveraging the collective expertise of the team.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·       5+ years of compliance experience, with 3+ years in a senior leadership role managing multiple teams (15+ professionals) in a Global Banking, Securities Services, or CIB environment.

·       Proven ability to lead through direct reports (Team Leaders), including performance management, talent development, and succession planning.

·       Deep expertise in AML/KYC regulatory frameworks (FATF, EU AMLD, US CFT) and risk-based compliance methodologies, with experience translating regulations into operational policies

·       Strong stakeholder-influence skills, with the ability to align priorities across 1LOD, On-shore Compliance Advisory, Senior Management, and Governance Committees

·       Analytical and data-driven mindset, with experience designing KPI dashboards, conducting root-cause analysis, and driving process improvements

·       Fluent English (written/oral) with the ability to draft policies, SOPs, and executive reports

·       Computer literacy and a good knowledge of standard computer software e.g. Microsoft Office and able to learn and utilise specialist applications.

Specific Qualifications:

·       15+ years of KYC/FS/AML Compliance experience in a managerial role.

·       University graduate

·       Microsoft Outlook, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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.