What is this position about?

The APAC Head of SUN Screening, AML TM L1, SHINE B1 is a regional position and key in the AML and Sanction 1st line of defense control framework in APAC.  The position is to supervise the quality and risk control of the extended teams in ISPL, and to work in strong collaboration with Business partners and Compliance teams, locally, regionally, and globally.

SUN Screening L1 – handling of alerts generated thru the name screening (PEP & Sanction) of clients and related person/entities.

AML Transaction Monitoring L1 – handling of alerts generated thru the monitoring of client transactions.

SHINE B1 – handling of alerts generated thru the filtering of SWIFT payment messages.

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

Primary Role Responsibilities

Production Management

•    Direct responsibility of regional hub based in Singapore and supervision of ISPL in the BAU delivery of the SUN Screening, AML Transaction Monitoring, and SHINE B1 production through regular KPI and dashboard. 

Change Management / Transformation

•    Lead and drive all projects and support the team to strategize implementation on project linked to the Singapore & ISPL team’s production scope (i.e. any regular screening, Trade Finance AML TM, Global Markets AML TM, CBK AML TM etc.) to strengthen our framework.

•    Partner with AML global teams within LOD1 (AML TM Transformation, ITO FS, AML IT, Metier) and AML regional team (FS Compliance, Businesses) to define target tools and associated operating model, for CIB and APAC, with the aim to improve the relevance of alerts generated on a continuous basis.

•    Monitoring and ensure the standardization of fine-tuning methodology, manage fine-tuning exercise in accordance to roadmap and explore data analysis strategies considering front to back operations process to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the framework.

Risk Management

•    Federate Business Lines (TBA, Corporate Coverage) on FS (AML & Sanction) risks identification and control definition.  In close collaboration with Business and Compliance stakeholders locally, regionally and globally, follow the evolution of Regulator and internal policy and requirement, assess and adapt, to ensure requirement are efficiently managed within framework.

•    Ensure production quality assurance is conducted, secure remediation / rectifying actions are identified and completed where necessary.

Governance

•    Run the CIB APAC AML OPCO, and actively contribute to the CIB APAC AML Steerco (run by Compliance) and other Global AML Committees.

•    Design and manage resources / budget and negotiate with relevant Business Lines on new needs.  Take ownership of the budget and ensure its adherence.

Other contributions

•    Contribute to BNPP Control Framework

•    Collaboration with other teams and department

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Bachelor Degree or equivalent

•    At least 15 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.

•    Ability to lead/coach/train a team of analysts as well as work independently.

•    Ability to write concisely and clearly; and to produce clear constructive advice under pressure and within short timeframes.

•    Must evidence an attention to detail and have an investigative and questioning nature.

•    Design and propose solutions to better manage AML risks.

•    Must have strong interpersonal skills, a flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented approach to problem-solving and an ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, and preferably with some experience of dealing in multiple countries in APAC region.

•    Ideally be familiar with navigating the operational tools which support AML/CFT Compliance controls.

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

The Internship Program is a 6-month program designed to equip graduates and junior sales with the technical skills and individual competencies to embark upon a successful career in the financial industry, particularly in Sales and Trading. This opportunity includes relevant on- the- job training and learning from highly experienced team members. 

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Promote the firm’s brand, products and service to new and existing clients
• Work closely with Senior Marketers to

           – Prepare daily flow report, vol runs, hit ratio, etc.

           – Ensure daily client contributions are accurately captured and recorded

           – Ensure all clients details are accurately entered into management reporting systems      

           – Prepare and update presentation materials for Sales pitch

           – Update call reports into CRM tools (CRM Lite)

           – Prepare market data, research and other factual information for clients 

• Work closely with relevant functions in the bank

          – Coordinate with operational support functions to facilitate/ monitor the settlement process          

          – Coordinate with client on-boarding team to ensure account setup requests are actively followed

          – Coordinate with other teams for clients’ events

• Maintain open communication with team and direct line management to fulfill firm notification requirements and pass on client concerns

Contributing Responsibilities

• Direct contribution to BNPP permanent control aspects as stated in the key results areas
• Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct
• Demonstrate proactivity, transparency, and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks
• Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues

Technical and Behavioral Competencies 

Proactive, driven individuals with the desire and capacity to learn and a willingness to challenge and innovate. Here are some skills we’d like to see from our intern candidates:

• Interest in and knowledge of different type of Sales (Macro/Mast/Solutions) across Corporate and Institutional clients
• Demonstrate methodical, logical, systematic and solution-driven approaches
• Strong drive to exceed expectations and take initiative
• Great multitasking and time management skills
• Strong analysis and judgement
• Meticulous accuracy with a keen eye for detail
• Confident verbal communication and networking skills
• Team player
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and a keen interest in current affairs and finance topics
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Proficiency in Microsoft office MS Office tools, VBA and other coding languages is also preferred
• Additional languages are an advantage

Specific Qualifications

In addition, the following skillsets would be considered a plus 

• Data, Regulatory and Investment Banking knowledge
• Strong Macroeconomics background with a Transversal Financial Markets view
• Transaction processing and data capture

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

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

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

* excluding partnerships

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/ 

Position Purpose

The purpose of this role is to manage and implement business change initiatives within the Fund Accounting department, including new fund launches, mergers, and IT/non-IT changes. The successful candidate will project manage FA set ups, conduct business analysis, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

In addition to these primary responsibilities, the role also includes secondary responsibilities such as supporting the day-to-day operations of fund accounting, ensuring the accuracy of Net Asset Values (NAVs), and providing excellent client service, which are critical to the overall success of the Fund Accounting function.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities – Business Change Management

• Fund Accounting Business Implementation (FA BI) – to manage FA BI events including New Fund Launches, Mergers, Share Class Creations and Fund Closures. This will include project managing the FA set ups with relevant teams and client interaction on Fund Accounting points which may include performance fees, swing pricing, mapping files, reporting, fee budgets etc. This will also include FA legal document review and ensuring relevant flows are in place. 
• Business Analysis (BA) – conducting detailed Business Analysis on FA changes. This will require an ability to analyse all aspects of a change and to detail these impacts and considerations in a clear and concise manner.  
• Ensuring a good working relationship with the FA BI team in the IOC (International Offshore Centre). Utilisation of the FA BI project management tool Combo to raise requests, to manage and control pending FA BI events.  
• Fund Accounting Business Change Management (FA BCM) – IT changes – to manage Client Change Requests and Business Change Requests related to IT changes. This will include writing technical documents such as PIDS, reviewing BRD’s, completing UAT and ensuring successful implementation in Prod.  
• Fund Accounting Business Change Management – Non-IT changes – to manage Client Change Requests and Business Change Requests related to non-IT changes. This may involve PMO related to changes such as organisational changes or reporting changes or FA service changes etc
• Project Management – Conducting PMO related to FA changes. This may include completing project plans, RAID logs, action logs, chairing calls with all stakeholders and coordinating projects. 
• Assist with the implementation of effective and efficient global processes and controls. 
• Ensure good communication with the Head of FA BCM.
• Assisting the Head of FA Singapore to create a standard, scalable and cost-efficient production model.
• Drafting SLD/SLA with other BPSS locations for outsourcing or insourcing of services.
• Oversee and monitoring of activities and tasks stated in SLD/SLA are completed in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Drafting the operating memorandum and SLA/OSL for the new client take on.
• Involve in any new client take-on and migration activities.
• Support the Head of FA Singapore in any global Fund Accounting operating model objectives 
• Other ad-hoc duties may be required from time to time

Secondary responsibilities

• Review daily, weekly and monthly NAV funds in accordance with applicable Industry recommended accounting practices, accounting standard or specific constitutional documents.
• Work with the team of fund accountants and liaise with different support functions to ensure NAVs are delivered in a timely manner to meet the agreed KPIs.
•  Provide accurate statistic data (KPIs etc…) on an as-scheduled basis and establish service excellence.
• Ensure NAV calculations are accurately prepared and in line with the BNPP operational and system procedural manual.
• Oversee and monitoring of operational activity performed by the fund accountants.
• Prepare operational and system procedural manuals to ensure that all operational risks are well under control and adequate for the day-to-day activities.
• Report and escalate operational or major incidents including any breach or error occurrences to the Management.
• Participate in regular operational meetings to review any client and new business requirements.
• Working pro-actively with Clients to resolve queries on action points relating to Fund Admin matters.
• Liaising and working with Fund Accountant to collate responses to Auditors to finalize the audit with the agreed timeframe.
• Participating in transition planning and testing to ensure new processes or system functionalities can meet clients’ needs and requirements.

Contributing Responsibilities

Risk and Compliance:

Ensure the operating model in compliance with regulations, market infrastructure evolution and BNP Paribas internal control rules and meet compliance and regulatory obligations

Conduct:

• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and act accordingly internally, when facing clients and providers

Technical & Behavioural Competencies

• Experience with Multifonds accounting system required
• Thorough knowledge of FA business implementation events such as New Fund Launches. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with external corporate clients and global stakeholders.
• Persistence / perseverance in achieving operational efficiency
• Good operational/technical skills in fund accounting and administration. Knowledge of fund investment type
• Thorough knowledge of performance fee methodologies, swing pricing, fee methodologies and product offerings.
• Knowledge of ETF’s, Multi-manager, Multi-currency, Pooling, FOHF, debt funds / loan instruments and Structured products desirable. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to provide solutions
• Strong documentation skills
• Fluency in Business Mandarin is an added advantage

Specific Qualifications (if required)

• University degree/ post graduate degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Minimum 7 years in experience in Securities Services Fund Accounting or equivalent experiences

About the role

Within the RISK Function, RISK Corporate’s mission statement is to: 

 1.     Ensure the quality of risks taken on Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) corporate activities, 
 2.     Monitor the risk profile of corporate exposures, 
 3.     Lead the Corporate Clients Continuum. 

 Within RISK Corporate, the Senior Credit Officer (SCO) guarantees, for the portfolio that they follow, the independent assessment of the credit risks as well as of the ESG ones throughout the credit process and until the maturity of the credit, in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines. To this effect, they will:  

– Concur or not with the Coverage and/or Business Lines Delegation Holders on files presented to Credit Committee, pursuant to an exchange on relevant items,  
– Guarantee the conformity of the decisions to the credit and ESG policies as well as the monitoring of the credit portfolio under their responsibility by assessing periodically its risk profile.  

 Primary Role Responsibilities 

 In this role, you will: 

On the files under your responsibility, guarantee jointly with Coverage and Business lines teams (and VPG as the case may be):
  * The quality of the commitments taken: these commitments should be in line with the Bank’s risk appetite principles as well as with the Bank’s credit policies and procedures including Compliance and ESG aspects,
  * More specifically on ESG aspects, the compliance of credit decisions with ESG sectorial policies, exclusion and monitoring lists, Equator principles where relevant as well as internal procedures including Group CSR procedures and guidelines; will identify and highlight in credit committees ESG risks & other related matters (by ensuring inter-alia, that ESG Assessments are deployed and performed when applicable and that sustainable finance existing guidelines are applied)
  * The fair valuation of the credit portfolio, specifically through the provisioning process, but also through the identification of non-performing clients and/or forborne exposures.
  * The adequacy of ratings and Loss Given Default (LGD) assigned to corporate clients and exposures, ensuring strong compliance with rating and LGD policies (and ensuring documentation of any deviation).

 Guarantee a satisfactory level of risk anticipation and monitoring by: 
  * Pro-actively identifying deteriorating risks by using external and internal early warning signals and close monitoring of Watchlist files
* Detecting potential threats on the portfolio that falls under your responsibility (sectorial/product/country levels, concentrations),
  * Proposing and performing periodic and targeted portfolio reviews,
  * Contributing to RISK Corporate’s monitoring exposures framework (i.e., Portfolio Committees, Read-Across, Sectorial Forums),
  * Contributing to Risk & Development Policy Committees (RDPC).

 Ensure the drafting of clear minutes for all committees (including WL&DD committees, CDD and portfolio committees), inter-alia clearly stating RISK Corporate opinion as well as the debates with Businesses and/or VPG that might have preceded the file presentation in credit committees. 
Ensure the use of the adequate level of delegation (Delegation Holder and RISK representative),
 Participate to the satisfactory circulation of information and communication between your RISK colleagues, Business and HO and with the relevant sectorial Risk Officer. 

 Other contributions 
 More at large, you will contribute to a continued strengthening of our overall RISK framework: 
* To the setting up of the general and specific credit policies, through ad-hoc contributions, and to the dissemination of information on the Bank’s desired risk profile to RISK and CIB teams,
  * To the determination of country envelopes, to the monitoring of the utilizations of these envelopes, and the possible reallocation of these envelopes between the Business lines covered by RISK Corporate,
  * To help ensuring that Annual Reviews are performed on a yearly basis, in a timely manner, exerting their influence on Coverage and Business Lines and following up on the calendar of reviews with the aim to respect the 0% past-due target,
  * To the validation process for new products or activities covered by RISK Corporate,
  * To the application, adaptation, and continuing improvement of the credit decision process,
  * To RISK Corporate permanent control framework and to Corporate Clients continuum initiatives,
* Support relevant RISK Global Framework teams for stress-testing, modelling, and reporting exercises on corporate perimeter.

 Beyond credit risk and ESG risk, SCOs are also asked to contribute to data quality and to the monitoring of operational risk: 
  * Improving data quality via ensuring the accuracy of key risk parameters in minutes (ratings, LGDs, country of business, business sector, use of the relevant policies) and by prompting Business to follow on corrective actions,
  * Communicating to RISK ORM CIB any operational risk she/he becomes aware of (potential fraud, breach of security package).

 What is required for you to succeed? 
  * Strong credit and analytical skills
  * Critical thinking and sound judgement Transversal approach
  * High degree of ethical standards
  * Resilience and ability to handle a high level of credit delegation
  * Strong communication and negotiation skills
  * Ability to work autonomously, and under own initiative, with immediate line management in different time zone
  * Experience and knowledge of Australia credit and market environment
  * Experience in LBO, Asset and Project Finance fields
  * Experience as credit approver/SCO minimum 5 years; total credit experience minimum 10 years
  * Experience in collaborating with teams and stakeholders across geographies.

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.operations@asia.bnpparibas.com or +61 2 9216 8633 (and ask for the Talent Acquisition Manager in the HR Team).

 [2] https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

 More information 

 [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
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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

In this role, you will

•    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

•    Play a proactive role to continuously review and assessment on the effectiveness and adequacy of the controls. 

•    Identify and drive opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of Bank’s business and Control processes.

•    Effective communication with cross functional groups to facilitate the decision making process relating to Control matters.

•    Take on ad-hoc projects as assigned by Department Head.

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Good understanding of the WM business procedures and policies, product knowledge, related risk of the process and products, and the relevant risk mitigation and controls procedures.

•    SG & HK Regulatory requirements knowledge in the fields covered by the Domain.

•    2 to 5 years of experience in Audit or Operational Risk or 1st or 2nd lines of defense, in the relevant areas 

•    Team player, mature and independent, good interpersonal skills

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

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

Required education/certification/licenses

•    Professional certification in Compliance or Operational Risk, will be an advantage

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

What is this position about?

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Responsible AI (VP/AVP) to join our Digital & AI team at BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia. This is a crucial new role focused on ensuring our AI models and systems are developed with a strong foundation in ethical principles, and are fair, transparent, and compliant with regulatory standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing our Asia AI Center of Excellence (COE) under the leadership of the Chief Digital & AI Officer. In this high-impact position, you will be responsible for designing and implementing processes and technical solutions for AI ethics and governance. You will work hands-on with our data science and AI engineering teams to embed ethical considerations directly into the entire AI lifecycle, ensuring our initiatives align with legal requirements, protect client data, and maintain the trust of our clients and regulators. This is a chance to be part of a transformative journey as we set the foundation for responsible and effective AI in our Wealth Management business, with the following key objectives:

•    Define, prioritize & execute our AI strategy & plan, maximize AI’s value creation 

•    Identify key technologies & partners to design & implement the entity’s AI governance, 

•    Build its workflows, processes & standards for ethical AI development & industrialization

•    Leverage the Group AI ecosystem to optimize synergies & re-use of common, standardized tech stacks

•    Under a “One Bank” approach, develop collaborations with other Group entities (CIB, AM & Retail banks).

•    Promote a “analytics” & “AI everywhere, for everyone” mindset for all BNPP Wealth Management staff

You will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, digital product specialists, model risk management committees, and business stakeholders to deploy AI systems that power smart investment advisory, personalized recommendations, KYC/AML and other AI applications aimed at improving client outcomes and optimizing internal processes.

Primary Role Responsibilities

•    AI Center of Excellence Development:

Partner with senior leadership to build and expand the AI Center of Excellence (COE), setting the strategic direction and driving AI adoption across the bank. 

Translate high-level regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, best practices into technical implementation. This includes developing and enforcing standards and procedures for the responsible development and deployment of AI models and systems throughout their product lifecycle. 

•    Data Quality & Governance: 

Partner with analytics team other data scientists, engineers and senior leadership to ensure high standards of data quality, integrity, and governance throughout the AI lifecycle, including data lineage, privacy, and security.

•    Industrialization of our AI Priorities:

Partner with Data Scientists and senior leadership to drive AI-powered initiatives, ensuring adherence of the end-to-end AI model lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and monitoring, to internal governance and external regulatory requirements. 

Actively participate in the end-to-end AI model lifecycle, from data sourcing to post-deployment monitoring. Build and establish a robust model validation process, including automated performance testing, bias detection, and explainability analysis to ensure models are fair and auditable. 

•    Ethical AI:

Conduct in-depth analysis of datasets and models to identify and quantify potential biases. Develop and implement technical solutions for bias detection and mitigation, using tools and frameworks such as AIF360, Fairlearn, and custom-built algorithms.

Apply and operationalize Explainable AI (XAI) methodologies to make complex models interpretable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Document model logic and decision-making processes to ensure transparency and auditability for internal and external reviews.

•    Regulatory Compliance & Technical Risk:

Act as a subject matter expert on the technical aspects of AI-related regulations from key regulatory bodies in the target regions, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), and European Union (GDPR, AI Act).

Ensure that AI applications comply with regulatory requirements and ethical standards, particularly in the context of Wealth Management, where sensitive client data and privacy concerns are paramount. Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI model outputs.

Perform technical risk assessments and compliance audits on AI models, focusing on data privacy, fairness, and model robustness.

•    Continuous Monitoring & Reporting:

Design and build continuous monitoring systems to track AI model performance and ethical metrics (e.g., fairness, drift) post-deployment. Prepare detailed technical reports and visualizations for leadership and regulatory bodies, providing clear insights into the bank’s AI compliance posture.

•    Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of the latest technical developments in AI and their implications on Ethical and Responsible AI,  AI fairness, privacy-enhancing technologies, and model explainability. Advise on new tools and methodologies that can improve our compliance and risk management capabilities.

•    Collaboration Across Functions:

Work cross-functionally with teams in Front Office, Investment services, Sales Management & Marketing, Credit, Control functions (Risk, Compliance, Operations etc.) to integrate AI solutions into various daily activities. 

Partner with digital product owners, other data scientists, and internal risk management to ensure that AI models are seamlessly embedded into client-facing platforms, mobile applications, and backend systems for a cohesive experience across all touchpoints.

•    Leadership and Mentorship:

Provide mentorship and foster a culture of innovation, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning with peers & colleagues. Bring the entire workforce on the journey of Ethical AI for upskilling/ re-skilling.

•     Innovation & Research:

Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and data science research. Apply cutting-edge techniques to further improve personalization algorithms, fraud detection, and other AI-powered banking solutions.

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Education:

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related field. 

•    Experience:

5 to 7+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer, with at least 2 years focused specifically on developing and deploying scalable AI/ML models with an ethical lens – preferably in the financial services or technology sector.    

Good knowledge to expertise in Generative AI specific skills: prompt/context engineering, various RAG approaches, agentic AI, ability to understand & challenge data pipelines & architecture choices, anticipate key stakes in robustness and automated performance evaluation / prod monitoring. 

•    Technical Skills:

•    Expertise in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Sklearn and relevant libraries like Pandas, Polars, Numpy. 

•    Deep experience in responsible AI toolkits (e.g., IBM AI Fairness 360, Google What-If Tool, SHAP, LIME) for Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, and/or Time-series / Econometric models in following applications:

•    Strong programming skills in Python, SQL and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM). 

•    Experience with MLOps platforms and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Sagemaker) to manage the end-to-end model lifecycle.

•    Familiarity with LLMOps frameworks and platforms for the responsible development and deployment of GenAI applications.

•    Domain Knowledge:

Understanding of Wealth Management and financial services, with experience in areas such as risk management, fraud detection, wealth management, and client analytics is beneficial.

•    Problem-Solving & Innovation:

Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex problems and build innovative machine learning solutions that drive business value. 

•    Collaboration & Communication:

Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts and outcomes to non-technical stakeholders.

Proficiency in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese would be an advantage 

Preferred Skills:

•    Experience in setting up or working within an AI Center of Excellence (CoE)

•    Experience with AI-driven automation for client service (eg chatbots, virtual assistants)

•    Familiarity with AI agent frameworks and tools 

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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BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

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

What is this position about?

Within the Asia Pacific CIB IT & Operations organization, the Regional OPC (Operational Permanent Control) team for Global Banking Operations is under the management of the Head of Conduct & Controls and works in close relationship with the Operations teams. 

His/her main responsibilities is to implement the operational risk management framework and monitor the operational risk related to Global Banking Operations across all 12 Territories in APAC. Hence, he/she will analyse control results (Ops, OPC, LoD2, LoD3) and incidents to identify main operational risks and follow the associated mitigation/remediation actions (including recommendations).

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

As part of the day to day work, you will be responsible for monitoring, analysing and optimising business processes to minimize operational risk and drive continuous improvement. This would include working cross-functionally with internal teams (Trade, Cash, Supply Chain & Credit Operations) to align processes and business objectives. Through your various tasks that you will perform you will be playing a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, risk management and process control within APAC Global Banking Operations (GBO) OPC team.

Primary Role Responsibilities

The Permanent Control Coordinator ensures the following missions under the supervision of the Regional Head of Operations & Permanent Control (OPC) for Global Banking and in close relationship with Operations teams.

Implementation of Operational Risk Management

• Coordinate and perform the Risk and Control Self-Assessment with Operations Managers and Senior Management
• Define and execute the control testing, present the controls result to Senior Management and ensure the implementation of remediation actions
• Provide support with the harmonization of the execution of C5 controls across all 12 Territories in APAC
• Support the Operation teams in the implementation and deployment of C1-C4 controls
• Follow up and review findings and recommendations issued by internal auditors, regulators, and external auditors • Ensure operational risk incidents are properly collected, coordinate the root cause analysis and contribute to the definition of remedial actions
• Perform Deep Dive analysis/ thematic review on specific processes based on identified risk areas
• Monitor regulations and internal policy changes to ensure implementation by Operations Team.

Operational Risk Governance

• Organize and contribute to Team meetings and APAC CBO PCC to ensure proper escalation of operational risk issues.
• Coordinate and prepare the contribution to various committees (e.g.: APAC Operational Risk Management Framework, APAC Internal Control Committees, APAC CCCO, TBA ITO Committee)
• Support Territory OPCs in performing the respective mandates and consolidate the results for management reporting.
• Assist the team manager in transversal tasks like deep dives, trainings, dashboards productions and be proactive in suggesting improvements in the team’s daily work

What is required for you to succeed?

Essential Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of project management main principles
• Knowledge of MsOffice suite with good practical knowledge of MsExcel pivot tables and lookups
• Experience developing in python or using data analytical tools will be a plus
• Knowledge of crisis management and continuity will be a plus

Qualifications and Experience:

Value-Added Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage several initiatives/projects and keep these on-track simultaneously
• Ability to effectively manage your own time and the priorities
• Interpersonal skills, ability to consolidate action plans and report progress status
• Pragmatic, ‘Can do’ attitude & Proactive approach with a strong ability to work on own initiative
• Capable of adapting to a new environment and to work under pressure towards tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Good interpersonal skills
• Big picture awareness

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 

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BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

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

What is this position about?

The AVP, SEA COO Office – Transversal Project Management & Executive Support plays a key role in driving cross-functional (transversal) projects that impact multiple business units within Singapore and SEA. These projects include regulation/ law implementation, finance reporting, non-finance process and control improvement and change initiatives for Singapore and/ or SEA territories.

This position independently manages project planning, execution and delivery to ensure strategic objectives are met efficiently within timelines and budget. In addition, the AVP provides high-level management support to the COO, facilitating governance and effective decision making.

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

A typical day as a Transversal Projects & Management Support staff in SEA COO Office consist of both project management and executive support/ BAU elements:

•    Project management: Plan project lifecycle and work on project documentation. Plan, lead meetings and engage stakeholders, write minutes and follow up on action plans. Provide project updates to manager and COO.

•    Executive support/ BAU tasks: Request for contributions for reporting/ presentation decks, organize governance meetings, write minutes and follow up on action plans. Prepare updates and management dashboard and organization charts. 

Primary Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will

•    Assume full project life cycle ownership successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously.

•    Able to work independently on topics related to assigned projects for relevant tasks, procedures, regulatory survey/submissions/certification or queries.

•    Lead and manage a portfolio of complex initiatives end-to-end, coordinating with multiple stakeholders across business lines and/pr external vendors to ensure alignment and timely delivery within budget.

•    Develop and manage detailed project plans and milestones to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.

•    Provide leadership and clarity to project team and motivating contributors to meet project milestones. 

•    Manage ongoing quality control, able to identify root causes and propose action plans for resolutions.

•    Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment to management.

•    Serve as a reliable partner to COO by providing management support as secretary to governance committees, prepare presentation slides, host meetings and write minutes.

•    Consolidate updates from managers, produce management dashboard and update organization charts. 

•    Deliver appropriate and effective verbal and written executive level communication.

•    Contribute to SEA COO Office BAU tasks.

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Strong leadership, diplomatic, motivational and interpersonal skills include the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations.

•    Experienced in influencing and gaining buy-in from executive sponsors, team members, stakeholders and peers.

•    Strong experience in presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, at all levels of management.

•    Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective.

•    Demonstrate strong professional integrity and work ethics with commitment to excellence and accountability to add value to the Bank.

•    Exhibits high level of discipline and resiliency with ability to manage time effectively and multi-task.

•    Quick adaptability with ability to onboard onto new projects or tasks within short timeframe and minimal supervision. Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.

•    Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.

•    Capacity to work in a stressful environment. 

Required education/certification/licenses

•    Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.

•    7+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects.

•    7+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment.

•    Strong knowledge of risk and control in banking environment.

•    Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Excel, Visio, PowerPoint SharePoint and Power BI with experience presenting to stakeholders, senior management and/or regulators. 

•    Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs.

•    Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective.

•    Must have previous project experience in implementing bank-wide regulatory/law requirements.

•    Proficiency in English language including written, spoken and listening skills with the ability to engage stakeholders in discussions, deliver presentations to executive-level audiences, draft meeting minutes, follow up on action plans and prepare management reports.

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 

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BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

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

What is this position about? 

The Private Capital Loan Solutions Officer plays a critical role in the Private Capital team. The role will require technical expertise in processing and reviewing functions with respect to PC Loan Administration services delivered to the BNP Paribas client base.

The role is responsible for the output and service delivery of the PC team and will include the provision of technical expertise for all middle office and back office activities. This role will focus on the delivery of daily activities for PC assets, but also support onboarding and transitions, as well as business change projects and business improvements, to ensure a consistent and sustainable operating model.

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

Primary Role Responsibilities: 

The operational responsibility will include the review and delivery of the following activities: 

• Review documentation and assess operation structure to understand the purpose of the deal and its related point of attentions
• Review asset documentation to capture relevant data into Loan Administration system
• Review all fee structure for each investment
• Setup the Loan Administration system in accordance with the asset documentation
• Produce and maintain any operational database to fulfil Loan administration duties 
• Provide and assist international offshoring center for data input & static data in Loan Administration system
• Set up in Loan Administration system the relevant report (including via Crystal report) to be sent to third parties such as Fund administrator or Asset Managers

Other contributions 

Manage and follow up existing transaction

• Perform cash & portfolio reconciliation
• Monitor asset restructuration and its impact (on cost, accrual, new entries etc.…)
• Perform maintenance on assets: cash interest, PIK, fee (commitment, arrangement, participation)
• Update Loan Administration system and manage notices
• Produce report (Crystal, Month-end, KRI, etc.…)
• Ensure that the cut off time (operational & contractual) are respected
• Follow up and solve anomalies (Internal & external)
• Follow up payment /receivables
• Update operational Memo
• Participate in procedure implementation – Create procedure to (i) comply with business requirement, (ii) in the scope of streamlining existing process and (iii) describe new activity

What is required for you to succeed? 

Behavioral Skills:

• Ability to collaborate / teamwork
• Brainstorm in group to define the best course of action. 
• Allocate tasks according to the group decision. 

Accuracy

• Implement preventive actions to avoid issues.
• Follow up on to do list for the team.
• Ability to deliver on time / Results driven
• Ensure to meet the agreed deadline.
• Ensure that the outcome is always in line with the agreed expectation. 

Client focus:

• Ensure to achieve internal and external client satisfaction. 
• Understand clients’ issues and propose solutions.

Problem solving skills

• Review and analyze different aspects related to a topic in a critical manner.
• Make appropriate decisions bases on the analysis.

 Proactivity

• Undertake the relevant measures within the best timing.
• Access action to perform ahead any issue 

Transversal Skills:

• Ability to understand, explain and support change
• Ensure timely analyze
• Provide with clear communication to stakeholders

Ability to manage a project

• Set priorities and adapt them when needed.
• Action and methodically monitor progress by coordinating activities and allocate resources efficiently.

Ability to develop and adapt a process

• Modify any operational process to mitigate risk and/or gain efficiency

Technical skills: 

• Advanced Excel knowledge 
• Not mandatory:  Sentry System, E-Front FIA, Hiport 

Required education/certification/licenses: 

• A strong technical background incorporating aspects on fund accounting, and financial reporting
• Related alternative investment experience within the financial services industry preferred
• Ability to foster and maintain strong interpersonal relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well individually, and within a small team environment

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

Business Area/Dept Overview

The RISK Corporate Securitisation (“RCS”) team, part of RISK Securitisation, within RISK Corporates is a transversal team responsible for:

 

Job Purpose

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Core accountabilities of role

Specific responsibilities of a Director, Senior Securitisation Risk Officer:

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Knowledge, Skill and Experience

Technical experience and skills for VP level hire (Level: Proficient to Expert):

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