In Asia Pacific,BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutionswith an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates,institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailoredto their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services coveringcorporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management,insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategicpartnerships. 

Worldwide, BNPParibas has a presence in 68 markets with more than 193,000 employees. It haskey positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and InternationalFinancial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services arecovered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & InstitutionalBanking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients andinstitutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribasand it continues to develop its franchise in the region.  

* excludingpartnerships

BNP Paribasoffers you an exciting career in an international business environment that isfast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with ourclients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a workingenvironment where you’re valued as part of the team.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/ 

Position Purpose

Senior Analyst/ Junior Associate role within the Loan Capital Markets, to support the origination and execution of loan capital market opportunities. 

LCM originates loans from plain vanilla to complex/ structured transactions (including syndicated corporate loans, corporate acquisition loans, leveraged loans, bridge loans, share financings, etc), for large and mid-cap corporates, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and promoters / high net worth individuals (HNWI) across Asia-Pacific.

Responsibilities

Direct responsibilities:

  • Credit analysis including financial modeling, risk analysis, financial analysis, legal/structure analysis, etc.
  • Draft initial screening memos, credit applications and other internal papers on transactions, running of pricing model under the supervision of a senior team member (and with the assistance of analysts as required) 
  • Support LCM senior originators (VPs, Directors and Managing Directors) in the origination of loans across Asia-Pacific, including idea generation, prospect identification and screening, initial credit/debt capacity analysis, financial spreading, pitch book preparation, etc., including in coordination with M&A, Sector bankers, DCM, ECM etc. 
  • Support LCM senior originators on loan structuring, term sheet drafting/negotiations and financing documentation reviews/negotiations
  • Be responsible for and coordinate all closing and funding related tasks and liaise with other internal teams e.g. CTCM, KYC on boarding, CRC and Coverage/RM’s on completing the internal administrative process for credit application/approval and procedures for funding
  • Prepare annual reviews and process waiver requests on transactions booked by LCM
  • Impeccable conduct and strict individual compliance with all applicable compliance, conduct and other policies
  • Be the first line of defense on Risk/Credit/Compliance
  • Other tasks as required or defined from time to time

Contributing responsibilities:

  • Liaison with clients/external parties and other GCM teams/WM/Corporate Coverage as and when required
  • Support on cross selling other banking services to client
  • Contribute to maintain up to date and accurate data bases, systems, portfolio, pipeline, meeting and other reports as well as financial/income forecasts, budget preparation, etc.
  • Contribute directly/indirectly to the achievement of LCM’s yearly budget
  • Contribute to strict compliance of LCM will all compliance, conduct and other policies

Reporting:

  • Deal by deal reporting to relevant senior team members on specific transactions
  • Permanent non-deal direct reporting to the Managing Director in charge of the LCM Singapore team

Technical Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong analytical skills including credit analysis and financial modelling 
  • Basic understanding of loan documentation
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams 
  • Written and verbal communication skills, conciseness
  • Ability to build relationships and convince internal and external stakeholders
  • Organization skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and senior team members/customer needs
  • Attention to detail
  • Sense of initiative, proactivity and knowledge of when to voice out relevant matters
  • Autonomy and ability to solve problems
  • Strong commitment, ability to work flexible hours and travel
  • Work ethics and Integrity

Specific Qualifications

  • 2 to 5 years of direct experience in a leading financial institution (ideally in structured finance, leveraged finance etc.) (work experience to be commensurate with the eventual title)
  • University educated with strong academic background
  • Deep financial modelling experience
  • Demonstrated financial analysis and risk analysis skills 
  • Mandarin, Bahasa or other Asian language desirable

This role requires excellent analytical skills to help strengthen our ability to prevent money laundering and other financial crime, as well as our broader regulatory reporting obligations. 

The successful candidate will work across numerous data sets to identify trends and improvement opportunities. This will involve learning the key regulatory obligations in relation to payments. It also working with onshore and offshore operational teams, account management teams and local/global IT teams as well as regulatory bodies (eg AUSTRAC). They will learn about the fundamental concepts around what it means to be a bank in Australia and the regulatory environment that underpins day-to-day activity.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate accountability, attention to detail as well as strong problem solving and data analytics capabilities.

 Key responsibilities 
 –  Understand key concepts of regulation around payments in Australia 
 – Analyse data sets to identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention and strengthen straight through processing capability. This will include drafting BRDs and procedures. 
 –  Collaborate with internal teams (such as Operations, Compliance, Operational Risk etc.) to enhance regulatory reporting processes and existing control framework  
 –  Work closely with relevant stakeholders (internal and external) to enhance the quality of reporting data and ensure compliance with reporting standards  

 What is required for you to succeed?  
 –  Strong data analytics capabilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills 
 –  A high level understanding of the financial services, particularly in relation to the role played by global custodians  
 – Ability to demonstrate an awareness of the Australian superannuation market and the key players within it 
 –  An interest in the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing and associated regulatory obligations 
 –  Practical experience with analytics through any of the industry standard tools and an ability to demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management 
 –  Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and VBA and Power BI 

 Desired knowledge, skill, experience 
 –  Technical knowledge of cash payments, including SWIFT message types and ISO20022, HCVS 
 –  Awareness of the local regulatory environment within AML/CTF  and associated IFTI reporting

About BNP PARIBAS

BNP Paribas is a top-tier European and international banking establishment, with an uninterrupted presence in the APAC region since 1860 and in Australia since 1881. Combining global expertise and local know-how, BNP Paribas in Australia and New Zealand delivers solutions to our clients through Corporate and Institutional Banking and Asset Management – a bridge between corporate and institutional clients.

 We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

 * BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community
 * BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization
 * Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness
 * BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

 BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us at [1] bnpp.hrss.recruitment.admin@asia.bnpparibas.com or +61 2 9216 8633 (and ask for the Talent Acquisition Manager in the HR Team).

 [2] https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

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 [3] BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey

 [4] BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

 Award Obtained

 BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

Our cash equity execution Analyst position in Australia provides an opportunity for graduates to develop skills in a real business situation.   As a client focussed role, employees have an opportunity to make an impact on the desk.  The role provides hands on experience working as part of a team of client facing sales trading operatives covering clients trading electronically using BNPP’s leading low touch (DMA, algorithmic trading & program trading) platform. 

Primary Role Responsibilities

  * Provide support to the cash equity execution desk in Australia covering Australian / New Zealand equity execution domestic client business as well as global clients trading into Australia/New Zealand.
  * Learn about equity execution including market operating dynamics and algorithmic trading of stocks and ETF’s as well as compliance and legal obligations of the role and support partners in operations and technology.
* Provide support for daily coverage for Institutional, Hedge Fund, Quant & Systematic execution clients using BNPP’s algorithmic and DMA execution as well as Program Trading offerings.
  * Ultimately aiming to build the skills to become a junior cash execution and client coverage sales trader.

 Other contributions 

Candidates should look to build strong, professional relationships with local Prime Services and broader Global Markets team as well as regional/global cash equity execution teams to understand how clients interact with BNPP to access Global Markets.

What is required to succeed?

  • We look for ambitious, confident individuals looking to make an immediate impact and willing to learn through instruction, asking questions and interact with various internal stakeholders and external clients.
  • Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and client management skills together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills.
  • The work can be fast paced and stimulating so we look for candidates that can multitask and work under tight deadlines as well as work as part of a regional/global team as well as independently when required.
  • Candidates are always expected to operate with excellence and the highest levels of integrity.

 

Specific Qualifications Required 

  • Bachelor Degree in Finance/Mathematics/Engineering.

About BNP Paribas

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance.

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo. 

 

  • BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community
  • BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization
  • Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness
  • BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us at au.nz.recruitment@asia.bnpparibas.com or 9221 3026 

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/ 

 

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What is this position about?

Act as an internal controller under the Operational Permanent Control (OPC) framework for Wealth Management covering both Hong Kong & Singapore, following the control guidelines and methodologies provided by the Group / Head Office / Regional OPC management. 

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

Primary Role Responsibilities

•    Act as an internal controller under the Operational Permanent Control (OPC) framework for Wealth Management covering both Hong Kong & Singapore, following the control guidelines and methodologies provided by the Group / Head Office / Regional OPC management.  

•    Perform Key Surveillance Points (KSP controls) related to the subject matters addressed by his/her Domain in compliance with the Control Plan, under the supervision of the Domain Lead. Note: KSPs are assigned to 5 Domains under Perm Controls and executed by controllers under respective Domains. 

•    Collate raw data & information and gather relevant information from internal stakeholders to perform the preparatory works (i.e. data analysis, sampling selection, test steps conduct the tests and data analysis to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of the internal controls. 

•    When performing KSP controls, assess the quality of the internal processes and procedures in relation to the subject matter covered by the KSPs, adopting a risk-based approach. Ensure the consistency and compliance of operational activities falling under the scope of the KSPs. Analysis work will involve making reference to internal policies, information from various internal sources (including IT systems), previously detected cases / escalated alerts. For cases requiring further clarification, the controller is required to communicate with the relevant internal stakeholders to obtain previsions or justifications. 

•    In case of detection of breaches with internal processes and procedures, investigate the root cause of the deviation and propose relevant remediation actions, in collaboration with the internal stakeholder involved as well as the Domain Lead.  

•    Ensure proper and detailed documentation of the control preparation (including sampling), execution and results.  

•    Provide regular reporting to the Domain Lead, the Head of Permanent Controls WM APAC, the Head of Conduct & Control WM APAC and the management of WM APAC on the overall level of risk and outcome of KSP controls. 

•    Provide subject matter expertise on specified KSP themes and contribute to the management and maintenance of Control Methodology documentations, Coversheets, and other internal guidelines/documents. 

Other contributions

•    Good PC skills, Advanced Excel and Visual Basic (VBA) skills

•    Good understanding of the WM business procedures and policies, product knowledge, related risk of the process and products, Anti Fraud, Corporate Social Responsibility, Credit, Cross Border Activities and the relevant risk mitigation and controls procedures. 

•    Demonstrated ability to streamline review processes.


What is required for you to succeed?

•    SG & HK Regulatory requirements knowledge in the fields covered by the Domain, notably on Fraud, Corporate Social Responsibility, Credit, Cross Border activities, Deposit Protection Scheme (HK). 

•    Team player, mature and independent with good interpersonal skills

•    Meticulous, good analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written)

•    2 to 5 years of experience in Audit or Operational Risk or 1st/2nd lines of defense. Prior experience in a control function.

•    Tertiary education

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

•    BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

•    BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

•    Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

•    BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

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Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

What is this position about?

To manage and support the Business Continuity Management activities for Singapore and South-east Asia sites

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like?

– To work with businesses on their continuity requirements, assist with the Crisis Management Team on any emergencies. The job requires lot of communication with both front and back office staffs, understand their needs and explain the Group and Regulatory requirements clearly to them at the same time.

Primary Role Responsibilities

To be the manager of the BCM team within Organization and Control.

– To implement the Group BCM program for Singapore and SEA following both the BNPP Group and Regulatory BCM policies and guidelines

– To enforce the BC governance through the BC Steering Committee of Singapore Territory

– To assist the Crisis Management Committee in the crisis management process

– To provide advisory services on BCM methodology, implementation, testing and governance to SEA sites

– To assist in supervising the compliance of BCM requirements for the SEA sites

– To act as a point of contact for rollout of BCM tools and methodologies in SEA territory

– To ensure the business recovery solutions are implemented and tested periodically


Other contributions

– To participate in the evaluation, testing and implementation of BCM documentation and crisis management tools

– To contribute to the Permanent Control framework

What is required for you to succeed?

– Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

– Ability to synthetize / simplify

– Ability to deliver / Results driven

– Ability to understand, explain and support change

– Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…

Required education/certification/licenses

– Bachelor Degree or equivalent

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

– BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

– BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

– Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

– BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information

BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey

BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

Main Responsibilities

          lead the team for Financial Reporting, Account Control ,Tax and Regulatory Reporting 

          Responsible for Financial Accounting Closing 

          Responsible for submit FI & FM BOT and local regulatory reports within timelines 

          Responsible for tax matter; CIT and indirect tax 

          Responsible for Pillar 3 and LCR disclosure 

          Responsible for Regional Reporting 

          Responsible for Regulatory /Capital registration subject 

Participate on Finance projects and local/regional projects/products

          Main coordinate with external auditors to complete Statutory Financial Statements on time 

Interact and support information request by internal/external auditors and external tax advisors

          Back up on Standard Control Plan 

          Support Regional team for financial and tax information 

          Assist Head of Department on an ad-hoc assignment 

          Ensure that all work done by team complies with the Operational Permanent Control, Legal and Regulatory framework and  requirement 

          Responsible for review and ensure timely updates of Standard Operating Procedures of the team to ensure that operational risks are addressed and processed are streamlined. 

          Manage and provide backup on tasks performed by the team when necessary 

 Permanent Control 

          Direct contribution to BNP Paribas Operational Permanent Control Framework 

          Ensuring to follow operational permanent control policies and procedures in day to day business activities 

          Ensuring to comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines 

          Monitoring all incidents is reported to management & Incident Management System according to the bank policy 

 ISO 27001 

 Awareness of ISO27001: 2013 information security: An Information Security Management System (ISMS) is an International Standard that specified the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving this ISMS. It is the responsibility of all the staff of BNP Paribas Bangkok Branch to contribute to this common objective

What is this position about?

As part of IT and Operations APAC (ITO), Client Engagement and Protection (ITO CEP) is focusing on:

1.    Client centricity through the KYC onboarding and recertification of CIB clients (corporates and financial institutions) and the management of referential processes (client accounts etc). 

2.    A robust Control framework to protect the Bank and its clients, through due diligence controls and the clearing of AML alerts for CIB APAC clients across business lines: Cash Management, Global Markets, Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking.

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

This position manages all first level of alert management for APAC territories. The analyst provides analysis on alerts generated in Financial Security systems and to determine the classification of the alerts. This is a regional role based in Singapore.

Primary Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will

•    Conducts first level review of automated alerts arising from the regular screening generated within the SUN screening tool for any hits on Sanctions or Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and perform alert closure in the tool with accordance to Group policy and procedure/SOP. 

•    Assess the validity of potential hits in accordance with prevailing Screening policy and guidelines and/or perform escalation to various business functions where necessary as set out in SOP. 

•    Ensure strict adherence to deadlines as stipulated in Group policy and provide timeline updates or perform escalation to all relevant stakeholders involved. 

•    Identify, analyse and provide solutions to potential production, policy and system issues

What is required for you to succeed?

Behavioural and Technical Competencies

•    Strong knowledge in Sanctions, AML/CFT and KYC with high sensitivity to legal, compliance and operational risks. 

•    Able to investigate and assess pieces of information thoroughly, finding linkages from different sources of information. 

•    Ability to handle large volume of data and perform effective analysis. 

•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. 

•    Must be able to work as a team and independently for timely completion of assignments. 

Other qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

•    3-5 years’ analyst’s experience in KYC/Sanction/PEP or AML / CTF in an International Bank or a Big Four preferably in APAC

•    AML certification from an accredited institution (e.g. ICA or ACAMS) is a plus

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

•    BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

•    BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

•    Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

•    BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

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Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

What is this position about?

As a Solution Architect, you will join a team which helps project teams define their Solution Architecture. In addition, you will review the proposed designs with Enterprise Architects as well as Engineering/Production teams and Security teams to ensure that solutions proposed are aligned and compliant with BNPP policies and BNPP Cloud offering.

You will be assigned to a fixed set of IT Divisions/Departments (2 or 3) for which you will manage the solutioning for Cloud migration and BAU evolutions of the applications under their management. In addition, you may be assigned to specific transversal projects for which you will do the solutioning end-to-end.

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

Primary Role Responsibilities

•    Maintain the Division/Department architecture reference documentation all along the changes brought by projects:

o    IT system diagrams (Division level, or per sub-block)

o    Application referential (with the help of Application Owners)

o    Division level principles and related non-conformities and remediation plans

o    Obsolescence KPIs

•    Lead the solution architecture on the projects he/she is assigned to:

o    Supporting the Project Manager/Business Analysts during solution ideation, design, and implementation 

o    Collaborating with application teams and Business Analysts/Tech leads of impacted applications to design the solution

o    Ensuring the alignment of projects with our architecture principles and IT standards

o    Ensuring the solution is optimized for running on our IBM Private Cloud

•    Support project managers and tech leads along the architecture validation process by:

o    Leading the build of a consistent architecture documentation 

o    Presenting his projects in architecture validation committee

o    Being the reference point on a set of applications for support/evolution activities

o    Supporting the architecture process till the go-live

o    Bringing Cloud and architecture awareness to application teams

•    Being the reference architect on a set of applications for support/evolution activities (having low architecture impacts), before and after they are migrated into the Cloud platform.

•    Collaborate with following roles:

o    Project managers/Business analyst of major transversal projects he/she is assigned to

o    Tech leads/Developers, to understand the architecture of the applications/screens and analyze potential issues

o    Application owner, to update the referential information on applications

o    Engineering and Production team, to check the availability/compatibility with infrastructure/Cloud services

o    Enterprise Architects, to facilitate the review and validation process.

•    Ensure the reference documentation is updated all along the changes brought by projects:

o    Application referential 

o    IT architecture diagrams and documents

o    Application non-conformities and remediation plans

o    Architecture principles, checklist, guidelines

Contributing Responsibilities

•    Provide and share specific expertise on our Cloud capabilities and in selected technical areas

o    Participate to studies and proof-of-concepts with the business before a project is launched

What is required for you to succeed?

Specific Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

•    3+ years of experience architecting or developing solutions in a Cloud environment

•    5+ years of experience in IT either as an Enterprise Architect or Solution Architect

•    Architecture certification (TOGAF) or Cloud Architect certification (AWS, IBM Cloud)

•    Cloud Architect certification (AWS, Azure, Google)

•    Architecture certification (TOGAF)

•    Experience in Data Analytics and AI tools (Apache Spark & Airflow, Nifi, Dataiku, Microsoft Power BI, Starburst, Tableau, LLM, RAG)

•    Experience on designing and developing Cloud-native solutions

•    Experience on Cloud migration, integration patterns, high availability patterns, etc. (e.g. REST APIs, Container platforms, Event-driven architecture, etc)

•    Broad technical knowledge and experience across application, development frameworks and technologies

•    Experience with Java/Spring/Angular, Oracle/PostgreSQL DB, Linux, API, Kafka etc. 

•    Functional/Business knowledge (of his current/past companies), ideally on core banking or portfolio management systems. Interest in Financial & Banking industry

•    Experience working on a project or in an architecture team covering a large ecosystem of applications (30+)

•    Experience in modeling activities (application maps, software design models, data modeling, infrastructure diagrams, etc.)

•    Strong analysis skills with problem solving attitude

•    Ability to communicate effectively in written documents and oral presentations, explaining concepts clearly to audiences at various levels of technical knowledge

•    Effective leadership, planning and organization skills

Plus

•    Experience of Enterprise Architecture discipline, processes, concepts, and best practices

•    Experience in Wealth Management, or Financial and Banking Industry

•    Knowledge of a Wealth Management Core Banking System such as Temenos Transact, ERI Olympic or Avaloq

•    SCRUM/Agile experience

•    Experience running Request for Proposal and assessing solutions

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

•    BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

•    BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

•    Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

•    BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information 

BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey

BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

Position Purpose 

 Head of IT is responsible for IT systems, IT projects, IT technical supports, IT assets, ICC), BCP, DRP, Local IT Development (Including Basel 2) 

Key Responsibilities

 The Head of IT has a direct reporting line to COO of BNP Paribas Bangkok Branch and a functional reporting Line to Head of APAC C TO, based in Singapore and Hong Kong. 

 IT Systems 

 Deploy in coordination with the regional teams standard CIB (or Group) Infrastructure and systems 

 Coordinate and work with regional teams or other BNPP IT Teams on projects as well as recurrent tasks 

 Consult with management to analyze computer system needs for management Information and functional operations 

Recommend improvements in technology (hardware and software upgrades) In line with the Groups Norms and Standards ie. Make presentation of regional IT recommendations to COO before any Incorporation in Forecast or Budget

Manage the development, implementation, Installation, and operation of site-specific information and functional systems, in line with the Group’s Norms and Standards.

 Support to end users in the selection, procurement, usage, and maintenance of software programs and hardware. 

 Develop, Implement, and monitor management information systems policies and controls to ensure data accuracy, security, and legal and regulatory compliance. 

 Deploy all relevant IT Security related components e.g. Security patches for Workstation and Servers as well as Anti-Virus signatures. 

 Find, compare (as per the procurement guideline Locally and/or regionalty) select, negotiate and contract with consultants, technical personnel, and vendors for services and products 

 Develop, maintain and test the disaster recovery plan 

 Oversee the organisation’s IT network system (network, servers (Windows Servers and SCCM for NFOS Server), Telephony & Etrall and voice recording system, application, software and hardware, etc) both at 

production site & BCP site. Oversee and manage Telecommunication for Cisco IP Phone and Voice Logger

 Manage user services such as Help Desk and training. 

 Manage Hardware & Software purchasing in coordination with the regional teams and the COD as well as responsible for IT assets. 

 Train, and supervise Information Systems staff 

 Prepare IT budget 

 Evaluate use of technology In the organization 

 Stay abreast of advances in technology.  

 Schedule, control and supervise resources, people, funding and facilities for IT projects 

 Programming and Development 

 Local Basel 2 IT Development 

 Prioritize and assigned development request to the appropriate developer 

 Integrates IT continuity in deployment of B.I.S. projects 

 Proposes solutions to meet IT continulty needs, supported by Production 

 Ensures proper Implementation of IT continulty solutions over project life cycle 

 Produces IT continuity plans where applicable 

 Distributes the IT assets in production and related continuity Information (AIA, statement of requirements etc) 

 Provides to the ICO concerned IT continulty risks for IT assets in production 

 Collaborates in the planning and completion of regular IT continuity exercises 

 Identifies key actors for IT crisis management 

 IT Continuity 

 Manages and organizes IT Continuity Steering Committee 

 Ensures compliance with Group and APAC regulators IT continuity requirements 

 Gather IT continuity needs with Business Continuity Officer (BCO) 

 Consolidates and maintains the list of critical IT assets, jointly with BCO and respective IT asset owner 

 Deploys and maintains appropriate IT continuity framework for existing IT assets and IT projects 

 Raises awareness and organizes IT continuity training 

 Organizes and monitors regular exercise plans 

 Prepares IT continuity reporting Including results from exercises and controls 

 Provides the IT continuity risks for production IT assets 

 Plans and conducts regular IT continuity exercises 

 Manages IT continuity Incidents by following escalation and crisis management procedures 

 Proposes technical solutions and hosting solutions that meet various levels of IT continuity 

 Maintains technical mapping and physical location of hardware 

 Formalizes the failover procedures associated with the IT continulty systems stated in the continuity plans 

 IT Security 

 Ensures Compliance to BNP Paribas Security Policies and Standard 

 Interfacing with regional security team to align with regional security practice and acting as local focal point for security incident 

 Implement and maintain ISO27001 certification 

 Permanent control 

 Direct contribution to BNP Paribas Operational Permanent Control Framework 

 Ensure that the team complies with the Operational Permanent Control, legal and regulatory framework and requirement. 

 Monitor attendance and ensure guidelines are followed (Compliance Leaves, Compliance Training) 

 Other 

 Assist COO on adhoc basis as required 

 Ensure right balancing of workload across IT Officers and portfolios 

 Manage and provide back up on tasks performed by IT Officers when necessary 

 Provide a clear IDs and conduct annual performance reviews of team members 

Work closely with other Head of Departments to identify/suggest performance Improvement to achieve

 team and department goals 

 Ensure smooth cooperation with Regional IT Teams  

 Provide Back up as BCP Manager 

 Competencies (Technical / Behavioral) 

 1. Significant experience in Computer field and IT management preferably in banking operation 

 2. Strong knowledge in computer, network, server software & application software 

 3. Understanding of Information Security and good governance practice 

 4. Understanding of IS027001:2013 Information Security 

 5. Banking Knowledge. 

 6. Recognized leadership. 

 7. Fluent English & Thal both written and spoken 

 8. Good ability in negotiation (with people, suppliers, and vendors etc) 

 9. Quick learner 

 10. Adaptability 

 11. Good stress management 

 12. Logic, common sense skills, and solution oriented 

 13. Good project management skills and strong Interpersonal skill 

 14. Team player and ability to work with peers 

 Specific Qualifications Required 

 MBA/ Graduate in Computer Science 

 At least 12-15 years of relevant experience

What is this position about?

 The Operational Risk Officer is responsible to ensure current and emerging risks are proactively identified and managed through internal control mechanisms and procedures within BNPP SG Territory and Client Engagement and Protection perimeters to ensure compliance with BNPP Group standards and regulatory requirements. This includes local adaptation and execution of OPC methodologies, control plans, incidents investigations, procedures management and reporting to key stakeholders and Committee members.

 What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like?

 A typical day involves preparing and reviewing operational risk reports, coordinating with stakeholders across SEA, and supporting the OPC Head with emerging risk analysis. I also contribute to control testing reviews, incident analysis, and help ensure timely escalation and reporting of operational risk issues.

 Primary Role Responsibilities

  • Execute the OPC control plan and report results in BNPP system. Ensure organized and clear archiving of all evidence for controls’ performances and results.
  • Ensure that control results are reviewed and analysed by the Entity Management and when relevant, operational teams / relevant stakeholders and the remediation action define plans when needed.
  • In line with SEA and APAC Governance for operational risk management, provide a synthetic and clear vision of OPC controls results, as well as on related remediation actions and implementation status to Committee members.
  • Analyse incidents in timely manner and define, jointly with relevant stakeholders, the corrective measures to mitigate risks and follow up on the implementation of remediation actions.
  • Escalate to relevant level of management on operational risk incidents and/or recurring weaknesses.
  • Perform regular risk identification and assessment of transversal controls in liaison with independent control functions when needed, ensuring validation by the relevant management level and consistency with defined risk tolerance.
  • Identify and propose modifications to Operating Entities’ procedure accordingly to the outcome of the risk assessment and other risk events.
  • Define and regularly update the control plan according to the outcome of the risk assessment, regulations and other risk events.
  • Maintain and report to the management regularly on procedure update status.
  • Provide guidance to other SEA OPC teams and provide training when required.
  • Deliver appropriate and effective executive level communication.
  • Other contributions
  • Participate in governance committee meetings and be informed of emerging risks.
  • Contribute to information requests from relevant parties.

What is required for you to succeed?

  • Good analytical skills and control mindset
  • Ability to integrate various information and synthesize
  • Good communication and presentation skills, with ability to interact with operations staff and Senior Management
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Coordination and multi-tasking skill
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for statistical analysis and report production

Required education/certification/licenses

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Internal Control, Operational Risk in banking environment or Internal or External Audit function. Ideally with Experience on Financial Security matters (KYC, AML).

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance.

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

•              BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

•              BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

•              Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

•              BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

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More information 

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BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

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BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year