BNP Paribas
Website:
bnpp.lk
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bnp-paribas
Seniority: Not Applicable
Industries: Banking
Job details:
About BNP Paribas India Solutions:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.
About BNP Paribas Group:
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.
About Business Line/Function:
The mission of Risk Systems is to provide Senior Management of the Group, of the Operating Divisions, and of RISK with full transparency and dynamic analysis of the risks and clients managed by Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) and Investment Solutions (IS) Business Units, as per the scope detailed below.
On Market & Liquidity risks: it is Group-wide. Risk Systems comprehensively covers the CIB capital markets activities, ALM Treasury as well as the IS Business Units,
On Counterparty risks: it is Group-wide. Risk Systems covers all counterparty risks arising from derivative and repo transactions,
Depending on mandates given, Risk Systems also assumes, directly or indirectly, responsibilities on the above risk categories in specific areas of the Retail Business Units.
To provide a fully integrated market and counterparty risk management system, combining flexibility with industrial reliability, operating at the heart of the bank’s risk management framework helping to protect shareholder value and the integrity of investment banking activities.
Job Title:
ASSOCIATE
Date:
Department:
RISK IT
Location:
Bangalore
Business Line / Function:
RISK
Reports To:
(Direct)
Grade:
(Functional)
Number Of Direct Reports:
None
Directorship / Registration:
NA
Position Purpose
Expected Role:
Operations team oversees both functional and technical support on market and counterparty risk systems of the bank. Among the key priorities are the quality aspects of the data that feeds those systems: ensuring data quality issues are resolved, putting in place meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) about data quality, reviewing and improving existing processes and KPIs, and assisting on the preparation of material for committees where those KPIs are discussed.
The Mission Of Operations Team Is Met By:
- Delivering high quality client services to Risk Systems users by combining industrial operational processes with sound risk knowledge.
- Ensuring clients and Senior management have a clear vision of the quality of the services provided by Operation teams, thanks to the production of meaningful KPIs about our main services.
- Resolution of incidents related to data quality, what regularly involves investigation and coordination with other teams.
- Running, streamlining, documenting existing processes and improving them once we detect any opportunities to do so
- Analyzing all available sources of information, as well as liaising with colleagues to obtain technical & business knowledge to ensure quick resolution to run the business functions.
The role is for a position within the Operations team in Bangalore primarily focused on Market Risk intraday limits and stress testing.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
The Successful Candidate Will Join As a
RACS Analyst, Playing a Critical Role In
data Quality Management, Risk Reporting, And Process Optimization For Market Risk Stress Test. Core Responsibilities Include:
- Business knowledge
- Understand the flow & overall business in corporate & investment banking
- Provide a first level of explanation on level and the movements of the risk metrics displayed and computed within RISK Systems: Risk Sensitivities, Capital Charges, Reserves, Stress Tests, Limits, and Exposure.
- Have at least a basic knowledge of financial products across asset classes
- Data Quality & KPI Governance
- Design, implement, and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor data quality (e.g., timeliness, accuracy of daily risk indicators).
- Track trends, identify anomalies, and ensure alignment with internal standards.
- Ensure the timely provision of metrics such as stress testing impact and Greeks required by users for limit monitoring, analysis and reporting.
- Sign off the data integrity within the system.
- Research, diagnose, troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve functional/data issues/queries
- Incident Management & Remediation
- Extract, analyze, and report on system incidents, including:
- Statistical deep dives to pinpoint inefficiencies or recurring issues.
- Collaboration with subject-matter experts to diagnose root causes.
- Synthesis of findings for leadership reviews.
- Process Improvement & Innovation
- Critically assess existing workflows (e.g., Market Risk Stress Test indicators) to identify bottlenecks and propose scalable solutions.
- Industrialize processes: Automate repetitive tasks, enhance documentation, and provide daily user support (e.g., troubleshooting, ad-hoc queries).
- Champion innovative changes aligned with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
- Financial Data Analysis & Visualization
- Analyze complex risk/financial datasets, deriving actionable insights for management.
- Develop clear, impactful visualizations (dashboards, reports) to facilitate decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a bridge between Risk Analysts, IT teams, and business stakeholders:
- Test and document new system features (e.g., for Agile/Scrum development squads).
- Address ad-hoc requests from product owners and risk teams with precision.
- Foster strong partnerships with internal RISK Systems clients to ensure alignment with operational needs.
- Committee Support & Stakeholder Reporting
- Prepare materials and actively participate in monthly governance committees (e.g., Data Management, Operations) to present KPI analyses, insights, and actionable recommendations.
- Translate technical data into clear, executive-level narratives for senior management.
Successful candidate is expected to perform the above tasks in collaboration and agreement with the team leaders, project leads and other development staff, and where necessary with the Business Analysts, Ops Leads, FO, A & D teams, Methodology teams
Background
- Strong Functional / Data / Risk Analysis experience
- Market, counterparty and Credit risk awareness
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
- Education:
- Preferred: B.E / B. tech or equivalent
We believe candidates deserve a chance regardless of their background, if you are confident, you have the right skills, are motivated and curious, do not hesitate to submit your resume.
- Languages:
- English, essential and used for documentation. An advanced level is required
- Skills:
- Solid IT background (Python mainly) preferably with good knowledge of financial products
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Strong technical skills with Excel or PowerBI is appreciated.
- Problem solving approach and good intuition in risk measurement
- Pragmatic approach to handle the production process and to deal with exceptions
- Good hands-on experience in SQL.
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Nice To Have:
Good hands-on experience in Unix/Linux systems and Shell
- Competencies:
- Teamwork: Know how to work in a team and across teams
- Accuracy: Attention to details and quality of deliverables.
- Client focus: Understanding of customer service and provide client with appropriate solution.
- Ability to work in an Agile setup
- Experience with working in an ITIL environment
- Conduct:
- 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, partners and clients before making decisions, and escalate issues to your manager when unsure
- Positive attitude and forward thinking
Preferred Certifications / Affiliations:
FRM certification would be a plus.
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills:
- Attention to detail / rigor
- Adaptability
- Communication skills - oral & written
- Ability to share / pass on knowledge
Transversal Skills:
- Ability to understand, explain and support change
- Analytical Ability
- Ability to develop and leverage networks
- Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution
- Ability to develop and leverage networks
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
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