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 Businessline/Function :

CIB Client Engagement and Protection IT having focus on applications servicing Client Lifecycle management, Due Diligence /KYC , Customer Relation Management,  Service Request Management, Referential, Transaction monitoring (AML), Data & Document Platform.  

Landscape includes projects that are a mix of established and some under transition to new platforms, custom developed as well as commercial products. Teams are in EUR, NA, India working in a distributed mode following Agile practices, CI-CD DevSecOps Practices with focus on Automation Testing coverage, monitoring tools, observability. 

Job Title:

Data & Technical Architect

Date:

01-May-25

Department:

CEP IT

Location:

Mumbai 

Business Line / Function:

Transaction Monitoring - AML

Reports to:

(Direct)

Grade: 

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

N/A

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

The CE&P – AML IT team is in charge of AML Monitoring tools for CIB and all regions. AML Monitoring tools are mainly used by Financial Security Compliance and CIB ITO LoD1.

The purpose of the role is to seek a highly skilled and experienced AML Functional, Technical, and Data Architect with expertise in Actimize models and rules. The candidate will have a strong background in developing and optimizing database models on the AML Data Lake architecture, specifically focusing on Actimize. They will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data architecture solutions that effectively support our AML and compliance activities, with a specific emphasis on Actimize models and rules. Working closely with stakeholders, including AML analysts, data scientists, and IT teams, the candidate will ensure that the data architecture solutions align with business requirements and adhere to relevant regulations and policies, while also optimizing Actimize models and rules for enhanced detection and prevention of financial crimes. Key responsibilities will include analyzing system requirements, devising data migration strategies, and ensuring the efficient and secure storage of company information, with a focus on Actimize models and rules.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand AML functional requirements and translate them into Actimize solution design and architecture and Data requirements and translate them into data architecture solutions that support AML and compliance activities.
• Design and implement Technical and data architecture solutions on the AML Products and  Data Lake architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and data integrity.
• Able to work independently with the Program Manager to understand business requirements and translate them to technical solutions in the application
• Configure Actimize modules and components to meet specific AML use cases and workflows.
• Integrate Actimize with other systems and data sources to ensure seamless data flow and information exchange.
• Develop and optimize database models to effectively store and retrieve AML-related data, considering data volume, complexity, and reporting needs.
• Establish and enforce data quality and data governance processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of AML data.
• Implement data security and access control processes to protect sensitive AML information and ensure compliance with security standards and privacy regulations.
• Evaluate and propose the integration of new technologies and innovative solutions to enhance AML data management processes, such as advanced analytics, machine learning, or automation.

Contributing Responsibilities

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Functional, Technical, and Data Architect, with a strong focus on AML and compliance, demonstrating a deep understanding of industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Extensive expertise in Actimize technical and functional architecture, with a proven track record of successfully implementing Actimize models and rules that align with specific line of business needs.
• Able to work independently with the Program Manager to understand business requirements and translate them to technical solutions in the application • Demonstrated proficiency in developing and optimizing Actimize functional models and rules, as well as designing and optimizing database models on the AML Data Lake architecture.
• Strong experience in Data-Warehouse architectural design, providing efficient and effective solutions in the Compliance AML data domains.
• In-depth knowledge of AML and compliance regulations and policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex issues related to AML and compliance architecture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute projects within defined timelines and budgets.
• Good experience in technical analysis of n-tier applications with multiple integrations using object oriented, APIs & Microservices approaches.
• Very good understanding of principle behind various DevSecOps practices and working experience of industry standard tools
• Experience with Agile methodology is a plus, showcasing adaptability and flexibility in project delivery.
• Good knowledge on front-end technologies preferably Angular.
• Knowledge on Software methodology practice – Agile Methodology & SCRUM practices 

·       Business Skills 

·       IT / Business relation (Expert) 

·       Compliance Financial Security (Proficient)

·       IT Skills: database  

·       Transversal Skills

·       Ability to manage a project (Expert)

·       Analytical ability (expert)

·       Ability to understand, explain and support change (Expert)

·       Behaviors Skills

·       Ability to Deliver/Results driven(Expert)

·       Ability to collaborate (Expert)

·       Adaptability (Expert)

·       Personal Impact/Ability to influence (Proficient)

o   o   Resilience (Proficient)

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Adaptability

Personal Impact / Ability to influence

Resilience

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to manage a project

Analytical Ability

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

Choose an item.

Education Level: 

 Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 10 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)