Assistant Manager

Job Description 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 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, corporate 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 Within the Asia Pacific CIB IT & Operations organization, the Regional OPC (Operational Permanent Control) correspondent for the GMO perimeter is under the management of the Head of Conduct & Controls and works in close relationship with the GMO teams in Singapore, Hong Kong and other territories. Job Title Assistant Manager Date Department: Project Team - APAC Transversal CCCO Location: Mumbai Reports To Business Line / Function: (Direct) Grade (if applicable) (Functional) Number Of Direct Reports Nil Directorship / Registration NA Position Purpose The Transversal Operations Permanent Controller is part of the Regional non-financial risk management framework (LOD1) and works directly with regional management to deliver, monitor and provide reports about key non[1]financial risks elements in line with the governance. It is a pivotal role which allows to oversee different Corporate Banking & Advisory activities (Front to Back) in 12 APAC territories. The position also covers the identification, management or supporting of transformation projects in support of non-financial risk management excellence in alignment with the Group's ambition to be a trusted and reliable partner for our clients and stakeholders. The mandate further extends to the maintenance and support of BAU transversal operational risk management (TORM) framework. Responsibilities Monitoring The monitoring role aims at defining, analyzing and maintaining oversight on different key performance and risks indicators. It fully supports the first line of defense and regional management in identifying dynamically areas of risks where efforts need to be prioritized, while maintaining a transversal view of the robustness and sustainability of our control framework for a large scope of activities and territories. Monitoring tasks can include (but are not limited to) : - Weekly Recommendations & Permanent Control Actions monitoring - Dynamic Residual Risk monitoring - Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and/or Control Plan deployment monitoring - Procedure update monitoring To support further progress in delivering the remediation project to the new GCL for 1LOD and notably - To support the execution of ex-post testing on some controls as necessary - To support the manual aggregation of the rating of controls - To support the manual consolidation of the results, the building/monitoring of dashboards (including exchanges with central teams), and the reporting Reporting The reporting role aims at producing clear reports to regional management following the performance of monitoring actions. It is also in the transversal officer responsibility to analyze the monitoring actions results and, on that basis, identify risks that may require escalation or close follow-up from regional management. Governance The transversal officer is a key contributor to the Regional non-financial risk governance in place. Indeed, reports produced following execution of monitoring tasks by the officer are then presented in regular committees including local and Regional management. Also, transversal OPC plays a key coordination role in the consolidation and preparation of different committees. Note that on an ad-hoc basis, transversal OPC role can be extended to other transversal tasks under the remit of APAC Conduct & Control Officer (for instance participation to projects may be required in the context of remediation or transformation program). Technical & Behavioral Competencies - Good understanding of Operational Risks Management Framework - Well-structured analytical skills - Apply analytical and critical thinking to a problem in order to find a solution - Confident enough to propose elements part of building a solution - Show a continuous improvement & problem-solving mindset, taking the initiative to propose ideas to the management to solve problems identified - Strong team player - Ability to drive a discussion with regional management. - Very strong reporting skills both orally and in written (previous experience with designing reporting solutions required) - With strong Excel skills to support the necessary analysis and reporting efforts - Able to organize agenda and meeting - Able to coordinate and lead meetings - Able to write minutes and follow-up - Comfortable with working within tight deadlines - Act with transparency, integrity and responsibility] - Client focused - Provide excellence in term of quality of deliveries and quality of service Specific Qualifications (if Required) - With consulting experience in banking and project management capabilities - Bachelor's degree or master's Degree - At least 7 years of experience in the banking industry - Experience in multi-cultural environment - Fluent in English is a must, speaking one Asian language is a plus Skills Referential Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills) Ability to collaborate / Teamwork Attention to detail / rigor Ability to deliver / Results driven Communication skills - oral & written Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills) Analytical Ability Ability to understand, explain and support change Key Performance Indicators Setting Ability to develop and adapt a process