Job Title: Assistant Vice President (AVP) - Operational Risk Officer – RISK ORM Anti-Fraud APAC

Department: RISK ORM APAC

About Business line/Function: 

RISK Operational Risk Management (RISK ORM) belongs to the second line of defence control function at BNP Paribas. It belongs to the Risk Function (RISK) of BNP Paribas and is placed under the responsibility of the Chief Operational Risk Officer (CORO), who reports to the CRO of BNP Paribas. 

The department has responsibility for independently challenging and supervising the Operational Risk management of the whole Group including for the main business domains (also called Poles or Operating divisions) of CIB, CPBS and IPS. Additionally, there is responsibility to cover the Assets Liability Management and Treasury (ALM-T) operations too. This is achieved through: framing operational risk methodology and disseminating of risk management culture across the Group; assessing the adequacy of the operational risk management set-up; controlling effectiveness of Group’s control environment; contributing to the detection, anticipation and response to risks; alerting business and RISK stakeholders on any significant risk issue; providing a consolidated view on Group’s operational risks profile. 

As the second line of defence for Fraud risk management (interchangeably called Anti-Fraud), RISK ORM has the responsibility for oversight and supervision on Fraud risks, ensuring and opining that appropriate Fraud risk management efforts are underway and raise any alerts in case of issues to the stability of the Bank and influencing business, functions and technology partners to take sound risk management decisions.

Position Purpose: 

Located within the RISK Function of BNP Paribas (“BNPP”), the role of Operational Risk Officer Anti-Fraud (AF) APAC is to ensure that they support implementation of operational risk management framework and to provide RISK ORM APAC and business senior management with relevant, synthetic, transparent, exhaustive and consistent information and a front-to-back view of operational risk across AF APAC activities. To achieve this objective, this 2nd line of defense (“LOD2”) role works closely with other RISK ORM regional teams and with BNPP APAC top management and stakeholders. 

Operational Risk Officer in ISPL will be a member of the extended RISK ORM Anti-Fraud APAC team. He / she reports hierarchically to the Head of RISK ORM ISPL CoE and functionally to Head of RISK ORM Anti-Fraud APAC.

Responsibilities:

Contributing Responsibilities

As the 2nd line of defense, Operational Risk Officer – RISK ORM Anti-Fraud APAC has the following general responsibilities for the operational risk processes and activities within the scope of RISK ORM Anti-Fraud APAC:  

Contributing Responsibilities

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Experience in operational risk and controls
• CIB-metier and WM, products and processes knowledge
• Can demonstrate subject matter expertise on Anti-Fraud related topics
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to BNPP entities and AF activities
• All-round IT competence, including but not limited to coding, familiarity and willingness to use AI for improvement of ways of working, etc.
• A strong delivery focus is required as strict deadlines are to be respected and limited time is available to collect and analyse risk information

Behavioral Skills:

• Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct including respect for others
• Demonstrate proactivity, transparency and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks
• Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues, partners and clients before making decisions, and escalate issues to your manager when unsure
• Listens and responds to feedback.  Gives feedback to others.

Soft skills

• Result driven
• Strong Analytical skills & synthesis ability
• Strong interpersonal skills (communication, negotiation, influencing skills, teamwork)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• English: fluent speaking, reading and writing (proficient). (French is an advantage but not a prerequisite)

Specific Qualifications:

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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.