Associate L1/sr. Associate- Bangalore

About BNP Paribas Group: BNP Paribas is a top-ranking bank in Europe with an international profile. It operates in 71 countries and has almost 199 000 employees. The Group ranks highly in its three core areas of activity: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail banking networks and financial services are grouped together under Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, centred on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all of its clients (retail, associations, businesses, SMEs, large corporates and institutional) to implement their projects by providing them with services in financing, investment, savings and protection. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas enjoys leading positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and has a solid and fast-growing network in the Asia/Pacific region. About BNP Paribas India Solutions: Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, a leading bank in Europe 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 6000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions. About Business line/Function: Client Management Operations team is leveraging an integrated model; the Client Management Operations Team delivers a comprehensive range of solutions to various business lines of the Group across the globe. The services include referential data management, Know Your Customer (KYC), Due Diligence preparation (client recertification and onboarding), credit administration and post-trade client services, AML transaction monitoring and support Job Title: Associate L1/Sr. Associate Date: 1st June 22 Department: Client Management Operations **Location**: Mumbai Business Line / Function: AML L1 Transaction Monitoring Reports to: (Direct) Manager Grade: (if applicable) (Functional) Number of Direct Reports: Directorship / Registration: NA **POSITION PURPOSE**: Direct contribution to the Bank’s operational permanent control framework. **Responsibilities** **DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES**: **1. **Perform ongoing AML/CTF risk monitoring on clients and account transactions covered by APAC AML Activity and Transaction Ongoing Monitoring ("ATOM") tool. 2. Review, analyze and dispose of ATOM alerts in accordance with predefined rules and relevant procedures. 3. Obtain and upload alert analysis results and relevant material for record keeping purposes. 4. Prioritize ATOM alerts and conclude the alerts as quickly as possible and within the indicative target timelines without compromising the quality and completeness of the analysis. 5. Ensure escalation of ATOM alerts to Country Compliance is proper, in a timely manner and supported by relevant information and due diligence search results. 6. Support the Head of APAC ATOM Hub to implement and execute APAC ATOM procedure and other relevant policies and procedures of BNPP. 7. Assist in ATOM projects and user testing assessments as and when required. 8. Comply with APAC ATOM procedure and other relevant policies and procedures of BNPP as well as relevant AML/CFT/Sanctions laws and regulations; and keep updated on latest trends of AML/CFT/Sanctions laws and regulations, and industry best practice. 9. Collaborate and work in tandem with team members of APAC ATOM Hub and relevant stakeholders. 10. Be supportive and adoptive to changes of procedures and scope of works. 11. Meet the QA requirements and the expected daily alert disposal volume. Notify the Head of APAC ATOM Hub in a timely manner when backlog is foreseeable. **CONTRIBUTING RESPONSIBILITIES**: 1. OPC: Contribute to the Operations Permanent Control framework 2. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Monitor turnaround times and operational efficiency. Resolve customer complaints and queries. 3. CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Support MO to address ultimate client needs and resolve customer complaints if any. 4. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Preparation and submission of MIS and reports to management as required and disseminate information to the Team **TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES**: At least 5 years’ experience in banking /financial industry or handling AML transaction monitoring and investigation. - A good understanding of corporate banking and trade finance transactions. - Familiar with international AML regulations and sanctions. - Good communication skills and eager to learn. - Proactive and alert to AML risks. Analytical and with an investigative eye for accurate details and red-flag situations. - Ability to work in a team as well as independently. - Ability to write conc