Position Purpose

Within the RISK Function, RISK MFI CCR’s main responsibility is the risk management oversight and control of credit and counterparty risks within the remit of RISK MFI’s authority for all activities within the Bank. 

RISK MFI CCR CREDIT, as part of the Bank’s second line of defence (LOD2), is responsible for managing the credit decision process and evolution of the counterparty and credit risks on the Institutional clients (excluding hedge funds). The team comprises of Credit Officers (COs) and Senior Credit Officers (SCOs), who exercise the credit delegation alongside with FIC/business lines delegation holders. The RISK MFI CCR CREDIT GREATER CHINA team covers institutional groups (excl. hedge funds) of Greater China. 

*MFI: market and financial institutions; CCR: credit and counterparty risk

Responsibilities

-Act as expert and credit delegation holder within the scope of a defined portfolio of counterparties (Greater China). 

-As part of its second line of defence role, perform an independent review of the credit file submitted to credit decision, based on the documents provided by the credit analyst as well as any alternative source of available information. 

-Represent RISK in credit committees; Approve credit review/requests (incl. annual review, adhoc request, limit excess, etc.) within the granted delegation and within the Bank’s risk appetite framework; Refer to higher delegation holder when required. 

-Adapt to one RISK voice through internal RISK discussion and be ready to deliver the RISK message to the business with confidence, able to elaborate and explain the RISK justification. 

-Prepare minutes of credit committees 

-Ensure high quality and concise risk assessment with transparent decisions and escalate with clear recommendations to Head. Ensure key issues and deals are escalated to line manager. 

-Monitor and manage the portfolio evolution, jointly with CCR counterparty risk team and LOD1 (incl. business lines, Coverage, Credit Analyst), ensuring prompt review and/or credit action (incl. watch-listing) upon signs of rising CCRs. 

-Close collaboration with other RISK expert teams for risk analysis, incl. counterparty credit risks, collateral risks, new products/activities, as well as to integrate risk assessments in the broader sense of holistic risk management within RISK APAC. 

-Ensure department compliance with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines, escalating if needed

-Attend due diligence meetings with RM Pilot and the credit analysts on counterparties when required. 

-Be familiar with Bank’s credit policies and procedures; Support the diffusion of risk awareness, disseminate the risk and rating policies of the Bank into the Coverage; Guarantee the application of Bank’s procedures and policies and the consistency of Bank’s ratings.

-Be familiar with legal document and key credit terms, leveraging which for the credit and counterparty risk management.  

Contributing Responsibilities:

-Share risk expertise, knowledge, best practices through relevant risk forums and regular interactions with stakeholders. Communicate and explain market intelligence, external and internal analysis, conclusions and decisions taken by RISK and other forums in which they participate. 

-Contribute to the definition of the Bank’s ratings and credit policies in liaison with other RISK Functions and business teams.

-Contribute to the development and update of policies, reports and risk tools

-Contribute to Credit Process optimization and fluidity, forums, projects (transformation, regulations, IT, etc.) with RISK streams and other departments

Permanent Control Aspects:

-Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.

-Contribute to the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan

-Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines

-Contribute to the reporting of all incidents according to the Incident Management System

-Ensure audit recommendations are implemented within the specific timeline.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies:

-Solid knowledge on the credit and counterparty risks and capability for sound credit decision-making. 

-Solid knowledge and understanding of banking and financial markets and Corporate Banking and Capital Markets products.

-Critical thinking and Strong communication skills with ability to influence (verbal and written)

-Adaptability and proactivity, Self-driven and organized

-Proficiency in both written as well as spoken English and Chinese/Mandarin

-Advanced user of Microsoft Office (incl. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

-Team spirit

Specific Qualifications (if required):

-Degree holder in business or related disciplines

-A least 8-10 years working experience in related credit topics

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/

Award Obtained

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

What is this position about?

RISK Operational Risk & Control GM (RISK ORC GM) belongs to the second line of defence of BNP Paribas. It belongs to the Risk Function (RISK) of BNP Paribas and is placed under the responsibility of the Chief Risk Officer. 

RISK ORM APAC mission is to provide RISK and APAC Management with a front to back consolidated view on operational risks of APAC activities in order to contribute to the reduction of operational risk and to better respond to Regulator’s expectations. RISK ORM APAC mandate is to challenge and supervise the Operational Risk management of APAC activities. 

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

The role of RISK ORM GM Operational Risk Officers is to ensure that the operational risk management framework is implemented and operating effectively across GM APAC activities. 

As the 2nd line of defense, you will be responsible for

Governance & Framework

  • To ensure proper implementation and application of RISK Governance which to be inline with Group & APAC governance
  • To assist and support the 1st Line of Defense on the extension of the Operational Risk management (ORM) framework, and to ensure its compliance with guidelines, as well as its appropriate calibration to manage key risk areas
  • To independently challenge and supervise the 1st Line of Defense (LoD1) on Operational Risk matters in liaison with relevant teams
  • To contribute to the operational risk governance bodies, such as local and regional Internal Control Committees (and other operational risk forums) or projects.

Risk Identification & Assessment: 

  • Independent challenge of the operational risk profile (actual, potential or emerging) and of the risk mitigation framework, which includes: Regular review such as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), 
  • Perform independent testing reviews (including specifically regulatory reporting reviews) to assess the risks and formulate actions plans to improve the control framework
  • Participating to validation process (TAC/NAC), granting of exemptions or the definition of a remediation plan.
  • Establish the generic 2nd level control plan for the responsible scope by following up of KRIs to take proper mitigation actions 
  • Alerting on attention points resulting from 1st & 2nd level controls ;
  • Proposing and coordinating thematic controls, local assessments and oversights. 
  • ensuring effective implementation of risk mitigation strategies, framework , follow up action plan with LoD1 and independent challenge of controls

Awareness / Training

  • Contributing to operational risk awareness and training on the risk mitigation framework, and development of a strong partnership with LoD1 key stakeholders, APAC stakeholders and functions

What is required for you to succeed?

  • University graduate with at least 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in risk management, control function. Preferably, with relevant experience in consulting or audit background is preferable.
  • Prior experience or practical understanding may include but not limited to Front/Middle/Back Office, Operations or Functional role(s).
  • Preferred candidates should possess robust knowledge of front to back of Global Market and Global Markets Operations activities.
  • Good understanding of control framework
  • Excellent communications skills
  • People oriented and team player is essential

Specific Qualifications Required

  • Knowledge of key applicable regulatory requirements would be an advantage.
  • Strong understanding of operational risk concepts (RCSA, TAC/NAC and incident management)
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and recommend mitigation strategies

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 Overview:

ALM Treasury is a Transversal Activity within BNP Paribas Group. ALM Treasury has three operational responsibilities and two prudential mandates. The three operational responsibilities are the management of the Group’s liquidity position, the management of the interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB) and the management of the foreign exchange risks. The prudential mandates refer to the liquidity risks linked to the Group’s profile and geographical presence, for which ALM Treasury exercises a responsibility similar to a Group function. ALM Treasury’s mandates consist in assessing the liquidity risks of the Group and protecting the Group’s signature.

ALM Treasury APAC overviews 12 Territories  (Hong-Kong, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, India)

Candidate Success Factors:

  • Results and Impact
    • Able to influence peers and team
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work
    • Responsible for driving outcomes
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and various bank’s departments
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs
  • Compliance Culture and Conduct: 
    • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts
    • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards

Responsibilities: 

  • Design, propose and maintain tactical solutions for the production of various ALM Treasury risk metrics for all APAC entities – as per Group guidelines and local regulation/policies
  • Fully document all the processes and tools used by the team
  • Further analyze the various metrics and share the conclusions with local ALMT and local ALCO.  
  • In collaboration with various stakeholders (RISK, Finance, …), contribute to various projects and impact studies on local regulatory reporting
  • In collaboration with Local ALMT in each APAC entity, contribute to answer requests from local supervisors pertaining to ALM Treasury risks
  • Ensure compliance with both ALM Treasury policies, guidelines and standards and local regulatory requirements
  • Support ALM Treasury Head Office in its initiatives related to liquidity and IRRBB/FXRBB regulations or supervision

  

Qualifications:

  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in financial services

Previous experience within ALM Treasury would be a plus

  • Fluent in English
  • Ability to work with large and complex set of data from various data sources, with a strong interest on data analysis improvement and automationKnowledge of any platform such as PowerBi, Alteryx, Python and pandas, SQL etc. would be a plus
  • A creative mind to propose and design effective and efficient solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well with others in an evolving environment
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/
Award Obtained
BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year
Position Purpose
– Executions and pre/post transactions processing
– Client marketing support
– Change management support
– Relationship Manager Support in Client Relationship Management 
– Administrative support
Responsibilities
1) Execution and Transactions Processing
– Receive orders and instructions directly from clients
– For certain products types, quote prices to clients
– Ensure pre-trade due diligence checks
– Ensure orders are properly executed and proceeded including but not limited to proper voice log, suitability & credit limit check
– Capture executed deals in systems by cut-off time
– Ensure accuracy of capture to avoid incidents and dealing errors
– Train Marketing Associate (“MA”) / Administration Assistants (“AA”) to ensure that they have sufficient level of awareness of procedures and controls.
2) Client Marketing Support
– Appropriate understanding of client portfolio, background and investment needs
– Coordinate and follow-up with invitees for marketing events organized by BNP Paribas (“the Bank”)
– Organize client meetings with RMs
– Prepare documentations for client portfolio reviews and valuations
– Assist RMs to prepare meeting and presentation materials
3) Relationship Manager Support in Client Relationship Management
– Support Relationship Manager in providing investment advisory to clients, which is to be in line with Bank’s views on each class of assets and within client’s suitability profile
– Assist Relationship Manager to meet bank’s target in terms of product placement (especially when there is a product promotion), new accounts (particularly for existing relationship) and loan utilization
– Whenever possible, to identify opportunities to expand client assets. 
4) Change Management Support
– Provide feedback to relevant parties to meet front office needs
– Ensure RMs are informed on a need-to-know basis of any changes impacting the work processes
– Back up other MAs
5) Administrative Support
– Answer clients’ phone calls in a professional manner
– Take care of queries from internal/ external parties 
– Assist managers in completing call reports
– Assist managers in account opening and onboarding process
– Assist in processing credit approvals, CAF review, credit review, investments and deposit transactions
– Assist RMs to prepare internal and external meetings materials
6) Control Aspect
– Direct contribution to the Bank’s operational permanent control framework
– Responsible for the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan 
– Comply with regulatory requirements. Most importantly, to observe FAA and SFA requirements in the discharge of duty as Senior MA and as an employee of the Bank.
– Comply with internal guidelines
– Responsible for reporting all incidents according to the Incident Management System
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
– University degree
– Minimum 4 years’ relevant working experience in finance and banking industry
– Must fulfill the fit and proper criteria of relevant regulators
– Client-focused with good communication skills
– A team player with good initiative and team spirit
– Good report writing skills
– Familiar with Word Processing, Excel and PowerPoint
– Familiar with Wealth Management systems
– Relevant language skills

About BNP Paribas in Asia Pacific (www.apac.bnpparibas)

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 15,000 employees* and a presence in 14 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 74 countries with more than 190,000 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.  

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business environment characterized by high pace and diversity with focus on creating valuable relations with our customers. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package and also an excellent work environment where you’re valued as part of our team!

 Position Purpose

  • Identify, originate, develop and maintain Wealth Management client relationships for clients on an advisory basis
  • Manage existing and new client relationships in a thoroughly professional manner with the full support management and in line with the professional ethics and guidelines established by BNP Paribas (” the Bank”) from time to time

Key Responsibilities

  • Meet annual goals / budgets set by manager for self
  • Develop existing and new relationships
  • Adhere to client coverage framework to involve line management in regular client engagement
  • Execute pricing discipline as per minimum pricing guidelines
  • Market a full range of Wealth Management products and services in a diversified manner to existing and new clients
  • Maintain communications with clients to assess their needs and risk profile, advise on appropriate investment mix
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with other areas of BNP Paribas to ensure to promote cross selling
  • Ensure product documentation including credit facilities is at all times correct and appropriate
  • Maintain good level of knowledge of the Bank’s systems and regulatory environment
 

Financial Security

Ensure compliance with Bank’s policies/procedures and regulatory requirements, in particular with regards to the KYC responsibilities and duties, as per relevant policies and procedures, and the summary of responsibilities list below:

  

The RM, when acting as SBO/SCBO:

  • must initiate the KYC on boarding process and is responsible to collect the KYC data (with support of the appropriate teams in charge of due diligence)
  • is primarily responsible for ensuring that customer due diligence has been completed to a satisfactory standard, and is kept up-to-date;
  • makes an assessment whether starting a new relationship or maintaining an existing relationship with a customer is appropriate, in respect of the reputation and the money laundering/terrorist financing/sanctions risks, irrespective of the possible type of business the customer is currently doing or intends to do with the bank. This assessment must be formalized in writing in the KYC package (qualitative SBO opinion describing the risks and their mitigants is mandatory in all cases);
  • uses the KYC scoring grid and his/her judgment to determine the sensitivity, assisted by the teams in charge of due diligence.  He/she provides the teams in charge of due diligence with the knowledge/details they need when contacts with customers is required;
  • submits the customer’s KYC file to the CAC (Customer Acceptance Committee), as may be required, and provides the CAC with all information and documentation it may require;
  • contributes to assess the relevance and appropriateness of offering and/or maintaining certain products and services of the Bank in view of the risk profile of the customer; 
  • contributes to the detection of any unusual and/or suspicious transactions by his/her customer with due reporting to a Compliance Officer;
  • and employs his/her best efforts to maintain a thorough knowledge of his/her customer from available documentary sources and regular direct contacts with them;
  • finally, he/she must keep the KYC up-to date in accordance with the Bank’s standards. In particular, he/she must trigger an ad-hoc review as soon as necessary, notably in case of becoming aware of any material adverse information in connection with any of their customers in the field of AML-CTF, in accordance with the relevant KYC policies and procedures.

Control Aspect

  • Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework
  • Responsible for the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Responsible for ensuring team members comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Responsible for reporting all incidents according to the Incident Management System

Essential Technical Knowledge/Skills

  • Previous private banking experience is a must
  • Client-focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to discuss and have the knowledge of the full range of PBA products
  • Ability to expand client network
  • Familiar with procedures and documentation requirements
  • A team player with good initiative and team spirit
  • Good PC and English writing skills

Qualifications and Experience :

  • University degree
  • At least 7 years private banking experience including credit and marketing
  • Must fulfil the fit and proper criteria for SFC & HKMA

Competencies :

  • Familiar with activities in world’s bourses (foreign exchange market activities, stock exchange market activities)
About BNP Paribas in Asia Pacific (www.apac.bnpparibas)

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 15,000 employees* and a presence in 14 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 74 countries with more than 190,000 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. 

 

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business environment characterized by high pace and diversity with focus on creating valuable relations with our customers. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package and also an excellent work environment where you’re valued as part of our team!

Position Purpose

  • Contribute and responsible for the team performance, achieving efficiency, risk control and promoting team spirit and professionalism
  • Identify, originate, develop and maintain Wealth Management client relationships for clients on an advisory basis
  • Manage existing and new client relationships in a thoroughly professional manner with the full support management and in line with the professional ethics and guidelines established by BNP Paribas (“the Bank”) from time to time

Key Responsibilities

  • Meet annual goals / budgets set by manager for the team and self (if applicable)
  • Develop existing and new relationships
  • Adhere to client coverage framework.  Know all clients in the team, as well as to engage all their clients on a regular basis
  • Execute pricing discipline as per minimum pricing guidelines
  • Market a full range of Wealth Management products and services in a diversified manner to existing and new clients
  • Maintain communications with clients to assess their needs and risk profile, advise on appropriate investment mix
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with other areas of the Bank to promote cross-selling
  • Ensure product documentation including credit facilities is at all times correct and appropriate
  • Maintain good level of knowledge of the Bank’s systems and regulatory environment
  • Contribute to the definition and implementation of WM Asia’s strategies and goals
  • Contribute to the recruitment, performance management and career development of the team

 

Financial Security

Ensure compliance with Bank’s policies/procedures and regulatory requirements, in particular with regards to the KYC responsibilities and duties, as per relevant policies and procedures, and the summary of responsibilities list below:

The RM, when acting as SBO/SCBO:

  • must initiate the KYC on boarding process and is responsible to collect the KYC data (with support of the appropriate teams in charge of due diligence);
  • makes an assessment whether starting a new relationship or maintaining an existing relationship with a customer is appropriate, in respect of the reputation and the money laundering/terrorist financing/sanctions risks, irrespective of the possible type of business the customer is currently doing or intends to do with the bank. This assessment must be formalized in writing in the KYC package (qualitative SBO opinion describing the risks and their mitigants is mandatory in all cases);
  • uses the KYC scoring grid and his/her judgment to determine the sensitivity, assisted by the teams in charge of due diligence.  He/she provides the teams in charge of due diligence with the knowledge/details they need when contacts with customers is required;
  • submits the customer’s KYC file to the CAC (Customer Acceptance Committee), as may be required, and provides the CAC with all information and documentation it may require;
  • contributes to assess the relevance and appropriateness of offering and/or maintaining certain products and services of the Bank in view of the risk profile of the customer; 
  • contributes to the detection of any unusual and/or suspicious transactions by his/her customer with due reporting to a Compliance Officer;
  • and employs his/her best efforts to maintain a thorough knowledge of his/her customer from available documentary sources and regular direct contacts with them;
  • finally, he/she must keep the KYC up-to date in accordance with the Bank’s standards. In particular, he/she must trigger an ad-hoc review as soon as necessary, notably in case of becoming aware of any material adverse information in connection with any of their customers in the field of AML-CTF, in accordance with the relevant KYC policies and procedures.

Control Aspect

  • Direct contribution to the Bank’s operational permanent control framework
  • Responsible for the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Responsible for ensuring direct reports comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Responsible for ensuring direct reports comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Responsible for reporting all incidents according to the Incident Management System

Qualifications

Competencies (Technical / Behavioral) 

  • Client-focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good leadership skills
  • Lead by example
  • A team player with good initiative and team spirit
  • Relevant language skills

Qualifications and Experience :

  • University degree
  • Relevant banking experience
  • Team management experience is preferred
  • Must fulfill the fit and proper criteria of relevant regulators
  • Must fulfill the BNP Paribas Private Banker Certification requirements (if applicable)

Position Purpose

The Chief Conduct and Control Office (“GM CCCO”) is a transversal team within Global Markets (“GM”) that is responsible for overseeing the main risks and controls, while ensuring the integrity and the sustainable development in GM’s portfolio of activities. GM CCCO has a global mandate across all platforms, with teams located in Americas, EMEA and APAC. 

 Within the CCCO department, the GM Operational Permanent Control & TAC/NAC[1] Coordination team (“GM OPC”) serves as subject matter expert on the Front Office (‘FO’) supervision structure, operational risks’ assessment, controls and governance. Sitting with the business and acting as the first line of defense (“1LOD”), GM OPC partners closely with FO senior management, COO, Compliance, IT & Operations and other control functions to strengthen GM operational processes. In particular, GM OPC in APAC is aiming to deliver:

  1. Protection: continuous advisory to FO as well as ad-hoc awareness & training sessions dedicated to 1LoD 
  2. Prevention & Risk Assessment: assessment, monitoring of the front-to-end control plan as well as definition of risk mitigation’s action plan in collaboration with the support functions
  3. Supervision: Governance structure with regular supervision forums with heads of business lines

 *TAC/NAC refers to “exceptional Transaction Approval Committee / New Activity Committee”
 

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will advise the business lines on Operational Risk Management, promote best practices, contribute to the delivery of an effective & efficient internal control framework, and support business development initiatives while ensuring adequate governance as required by Regulators. The GM OPC Officer will contribute to the three following permanent control streams: 

Protection 

  • Strengthen FO to End control set up through the declaration, investigation, analysis of operational risk incidents 
  • Contribute to determine risk reduction actions & coordinate ad-hoc global remediation plans
  • Drive the Métier in the answer, follow  up and closure of any internal or external recommendation
  • Materialize, maintain & improve the FO control plan 

Prevention / Risk Assessment 

  • Develop and manage operational risk monitoring measures and reporting (e.g. KRI, Risk Control Self-Assessment (‘RCSA’) including Conduct.
  • Contribution to the rationalization, cleaning, efficiency of controls while reducing risks
  • Conduct training and awareness sessions aiming to strengthen a risk mitigation culture. 

Supervision

  • Validation process: Coordinate the internal validation of exceptional transactions, new activities, proprietary custom index or automated trading strategies; Provide advisory to FO and Functions on operational risk assessment throughout the validation process. Ensure adherence to the relevant policies & proper implementation of actions points.
  • Coordinate and contribute to the internal control Governance forums and provide advisory on operational risk governance. 

Governance 

  • Ensure qualitative & prompt deliverable for Global Equities for (i)/ (ii)/ (iii). 
  • Coordinate and perform the relevant reporting 
  • Ensure good interaction within GM OPC & stakeholders (GM Business, other teams from LoD1 and LoD2.
  • The GM OPC Officer makes sure he/she complies with BNP Paribas Group and CIB methodologies, tools, standards, and Code of Conduct

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

  • Proven relevant operational risk methodology, internal control, business risk, internal audit or Front Office experience 
  • Good general knowledge of trading activities and Front-to-Back processes is a must and supporting processes.
  • Strong communication skills in written and spoken English (additional language skills is appreciated) 
  • Demonstrate ability to identify key risk and contribute to the control framework for a wide variety of situations with the ability to act autonomously;
  • Demonstrate ability to form and articulate an informed position through structured thinking, problem solving and prioritisation;
  • Stakeholder management and influencing skills 
  • Familiarity with the regulatory landscape in APAC
  • High Ethical standard

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

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/
Award Obtained
BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year
Key Responsibilities:
-Provide Financial Security advisory support to the business lines and functions in accordance with 
prevailing laws and regulations as well as group policies and guidelines. 
-Ensure timely and consistent review, implementation and application of AML/CFT/Sanctions laws, 
regulations and group policies and guidelines. 
-Perform 2nd level controls of compliance generic control plans in accordance with group policies and 
guidelines. 
-Identify, investigate and report suspicious activity and transaction, and escalate any material risk with 
relevant information to the Head of Financial Security and KYC Compliance of Greater China and Hong 
Kong. 
-Familiar with and keep abreast of changes in local regulatory requirements and Group 
AML/CFT/Sanctions policies and procedures, and disseminate any changes to affected businesses. 
-Participate in AML/CFT/Sanctions processes requiring Compliance involvement in accordance with 
laws/regulations and group policies/procedures. 
-Supporting the métiers on assessing and advising on AML/CFT/Sanctions analysis for high/sensitive 
clients (e.g. oil and gas, PEP accounts, gaming and casino establishments, charities and non-profitable 
organisations, embassies, money services businesses etc) as well as clients in sensitive industries (e.g. 
oil & gas, nuclear, mining, etc.) and where time allows other business. 
-Prepare, provide support and coordinate all required reports, updates and dashboard. 
-Acting as Level 3 Non-SHINE control in respect of sanctions violation alert management. 
-Coordinating, implementing and enhancing AML/CFT/Sanctions related systems (e.g. ATOM, REGLISS, 
SHINE, etc.), controls/objectives as well as, risk assessments in various current control framework. 
-Coordinate and participate in ad hoc projects, review/investigations, risk assessments, and 
audit/regulatory inspections. 
-Supporting the AML/CFT/Sanctions training efforts in Hong Kong, as well as initiatives to enhance risk 
awareness in Financial Security related issues. 
-Generally provide support to and perform tasks assigned by the Head of Financial Security and KYC 
Compliance of Greater China and Hong Kong.
Competencies (Technical / Behavioural):
-Preferably some legal or regulatory experience. 
-Excellent writing skills (English) and analytical skills. 
-Excellent communication skills and preferably with some experience of dealing in multiple countries in 
Asia Pacific. 
-Good general knowledge of the International Sanctions regimes in place and some experience in 
dealing with sanctions issues as they affect financial institutions. Experience in a sanctions role in a 
financial institution in Asia Pacific is preferred. 
-Good general knowledge and interest in international political affairs particularly the evolving sanctions 
landscape. 
-Knowledge of debt capital markets, corporate finance and structured finance transactions preferred. 
-A working knowledge of how AML/CFT/Sanctions risks are manage, and clients and products are risk 
scored and monitored is essential. 
-Experience in advising numerous staff across Compliance, front line and Operations. 
-An understanding of the fundamental AML/CFT/Sanctions laws, regulations and suspicious reporting 
standards in Hong Kong. 
-Preferred applicant must have at least X years’ experience in AML/CFT/Sanctions exposures with a 
primary focus on corporate and investment banking Compliance work. 
-Must evidence an attention to detail and have an investigative and questioning nature. 
-Evidence strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and consult at all levels. 
-Ability to work independently to carry out projects. 
-Ideally be familiar with navigating the operational tools which support AML/CFT/Sanctions Compliance 
controls. 
-Subject position will be 80% focusing on sanctions compliance and 20% on transaction monitoring
Specific Qualifications Required: 
-University graduate with relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ICA Diploma of Compliance or Anti 
Money Laundering, and/or other industry AML memberships/certifications, e.g. AAMLP or CAMLP, 
ACAMS). Preferably a Legal Degree and/or Degree in AML.
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/
Award Obtained
BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year
Position Purpose
Within the Governance and Transversal RISK ORM APAC team, the ORO for Tax Processes is in charge of supervising the tax processes included in RISK ORM supervision perimeter (tax watch, tax advice, back-office chains treatment, audit and litigations and tax returns and payments). This role covers mainly tax processes transversal to the CIB entities of the Region. It also includes interactions with the different stakeholders, notably with the Tax Department, the other control Functions (Compliance, Finance, Legal), and the RISK ORM network.
This position contributes to the reinforcement of the setup of the Group’s second level of defense. The ORO for Tax Processes acquires and maintains a complete and operational view of the tax processes of the APAC entities included in the scope. He/she interacts with business management, LoD1 stakeholders and the RISK ORM network.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities:
-As second line of defense and in line with the Operational Risk Officer mission statement, the ORO for Tax Processes ensures the robustness of the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) and its alignment to Group standards. In particular, in liaison with the local Operational Risk Officers (OROs) and the regional RISK ORM teams in charge of the oversight of the business lines and functions, he/she ensures the global coverage of tax processes by the ORMF system (cartography, deployment, follow-up, consolidation and reporting of the set-up and the risks…).
-He/she advises the business and function management on the operational risk assessment on tax processes within his/her oversight scope, specifically for the purpose of decision making or reporting to governance bodies (new activities approvals, derogations validation, contributions to Internal Control Committees or equivalent).
-The ORO for Tax Processes supervises and controls APAC Tax Department for the processes falling under RISK ORM purview. As part of the LoD2 supervisory role, he/she performs the tasks of an ORO: check and challenge of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) performed by first level of defense teams, planning and execution of second level of defense controls, review of Historical Incidents (HI), check and challenge of the quantification of Potential Incidents (PI) and the follow-up of findings, recommendations, and action plans.
-He/she is responsible to report actual or expected issues or concerns to the appropriate management level (within RISK and within the concerned entity) and raise any alert in a timely manner.
-He/she will provide methodological support and share best practices on the tax processes to the RISK ORM teams in charge of Business Lines, Functions or Territories, and coordinate the works performed by these teams in relation to tax processes. 
Contributing Responsibilities:
-The ORO for Tax Processes contributes to the global and consistent deployment of the second level of defense controls throughout the Group on the tax processes perimeter.
-He/she contributes to the aggregation/consolidation of the operational risk reporting (incidents, risk assessment, control results…) to provide a transversal view of operational risks on the tax processes for their perimeter.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies:
– Professional experience of minimum 5 years in an equivalent position or as internal control actor (Operational Permanent Controller in a Business Line or a Function, Audit / General Inspection). 
– Good understanding of Finance and/or Tax specifics.
– Fluent English.
– Excellent interpersonal and stakeholders’ management skills. 
– Good communication – both verbal and written. 
– Rigor and organizational skills.
– Independence and orientation to results.
– Commitment and client focus.

About BNP Paribas in Asia Pacific (www.apac.bnpparibas)

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 15,000 employees* and a presence in 14 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 74 countries with more than 190,000 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. 

 

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business environment characterized by high pace and diversity with focus on creating valuable relations with our customers. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package and also an excellent work environment where you’re valued as part of our team!

 

* excluding partnerships

Position Purpose

  • Contribute and responsible for the team performance, achieving efficiency, risk control and promoting team spirit and professionalism
  • Identify, originate, develop and maintain Wealth Management client relationships for clients on an advisory basis
  • Manage existing and new client relationships in a thoroughly professional manner with the full support management and in line with the professional ethics and guidelines established by BNP Paribas (“the Bank”) from time to time

Key Responsibilities

  • Meet annual goals / budgets set by manager for the team and self (if applicable)
  • Develop existing and new relationships
  • Adhere to client coverage framework.  Know all clients in the team, as well as to engage all their clients on a regular basis
  • Execute pricing discipline as per minimum pricing guidelines
  • Market a full range of Wealth Management products and services in a diversified manner to existing and new clients
  • Maintain communications with clients to assess their needs and risk profile, advise on appropriate investment mix
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with other areas of the Bank to promote cross-selling
  • Ensure product documentation including credit facilities is at all times correct and appropriate
  • Maintain good level of knowledge of the Bank’s systems and regulatory environment
  • Contribute to the definition and implementation of WM Asia’s strategies and goals
  • Contribute to the recruitment, performance management and career development of the team

 

Financial Security

Ensure compliance with Bank’s policies/procedures and regulatory requirements, in particular with regards to the KYC responsibilities and duties, as per relevant policies and procedures, and the summary of responsibilities list below:

Summary of SBO/SCBO Responsibilities pertaining to

Know Your Customer and AML/Sanctions Policies

The RM, when acting as SBO/SCBO:

  • must initiate the KYC on boarding process and is responsible to collect the KYC data (with support of the appropriate teams in charge of due diligence);
  • makes an assessment whether starting a new relationship or maintaining an existing relationship with a customer is appropriate, in respect of the reputation and the money laundering/terrorist financing/sanctions risks, irrespective of the possible type of business the customer is currently doing or intends to do with the bank. This assessment must be formalized in writing in the KYC package (qualitative SBO opinion describing the risks and their mitigants is mandatory in all cases);
  • uses the KYC scoring grid and his/her judgment to determine the sensitivity, assisted by the teams in charge of due diligence.  He/she provides the teams in charge of due diligence with the knowledge/details they need when contacts with customers is required;
  • submits the customer’s KYC file to the CAC (Customer Acceptance Committee), as may be required, and provides the CAC with all information and documentation it may require;
  • contributes to assess the relevance and appropriateness of offering and/or maintaining certain products and services of the Bank in view of the risk profile of the customer; 
  • contributes to the detection of any unusual and/or suspicious transactions by his/her customer with due reporting to a Compliance Officer;
  • and employs his/her best efforts to maintain a thorough knowledge of his/her customer from available documentary sources and regular direct contacts with them;
  • finally, he/she must keep the KYC up-to date in accordance with the Bank’s standards. In particular, he/she must trigger an ad-hoc review as soon as necessary, notably in case of becoming aware of any material adverse information in connection with any of their customers in the field of AML-CTF, in accordance with the relevant KYC policies and procedures.

Control Aspect

  • Direct contribution to the Bank’s operational permanent control framework
  • Responsible for the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Responsible for ensuring direct reports comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Responsible for ensuring direct reports comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Responsible for reporting all incidents according to the Incident Management System
Qualifications

Competencies (Technical / Behavioral) 

  • Client-focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good leadership skills
  • Lead by example
  • A team player with good initiative and team spirit
  • Relevant language skills

Qualifications and Experience :

  • University degree
  • Relevant banking experience
  • Team management experience is preferred
  • Must fulfill the fit and proper criteria of relevant regulators
  • Must fulfill the BNP Paribas Private Banker Certification requirements (if applicable)