AVP - Senior KYC Compliance Officer, CIB

Job Title: Senior KYC Compliance Officer, CIB

Department: India CoE Compliance Hub

About Business Line/Function

India CoE Compliance Hub enables safeguarding the Group’s reputation and mitigating the risks across all business lines by supporting the Compliance functions globally. Currently, the India CoE Hub is structured into divisions aligned with the areas they serve, offering services for Group Compliance COO TOP, trade surveillance, electronic communications monitoring, transversal risk management, personal account dealing, MIS, and project support. The team collaborates closely with business partners worldwide.

Position Purpose

To support onshore Compliance CIB Teams located worldwide in their KYC onboarding/recertification following escalation made by the business. The position will consist in working closely with 1LOD business teams (CEFS) and Compliance KYC onshore teams.

Responsibilities

With support from management, the Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day execution of team members, ensuring high‑quality work, timely delivery and full compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Manage and review escalation form, completeness of local add-on collection, consistency of data submitted by 1LOD.
• Bounce back any KYC file to DDT when documents are missing or data inconsistent.
• Analyse the Escalation form and double check analysis performed by DDT.
• Fill out the Compliance Assessment Form to coordinate Compliance decisions with secondary sites.
• Based on client data and analysis performed, create a proposal of Compliance opinion and liaise with onshore teams for validation and presentation in B&C and CAC.
• Update KYC file in internal tools such as Fenergo and GCARS with all supporting documentation
• Track key performance indicators (lead-time, reject rates, quality scores) for the team; provide regular coaching, conduct one-to-ones and identify development needs.
• Produce a weekly status report summarising workload, issues escalated, and any red-flag” items; highlight trends and propose corrective actions.
• Capture recurring pain points, propose enhancements to workflows, templates or automation opportunities and drive their implementation in partnership with management.
• Contribute to other tasks and projects as directed by the India CoE management, leveraging the team’s capacity and expertise.
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Proven people-management experience (5+ years) leading a team of 5+ compliance professionals
• Demonstrable ability to coach, give feedback and develop talent
• Ability to influence and communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders within the bank such as 1LOD, On-shore Compliance Advisory teams, Senior Management
• Solid experience in AML/CFT/KYC in financial institutions with a particular focus on corporate and investment banking activities
• A good understanding of corporate & investment banking activities including but not limited to structured finance, cash management, correspondent banking, global markets, shipping, aviation, project finance and securities businesses
• Good general knowledge of international AML standards and principles, with strong familiarity with local AML regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills, a flexible and collaborative team-oriented approach to problem-solving and an ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Attention to detail and an investigative and questioning nature
• Hands-on work style, with the ability to work independently to carry out projects
• Possess extensive research skills to aid in establishing and/or validating required information and documentation
• Ideally be familiar with use of KYC screening tools
• Proactive and alert to AML/CFT/sanctions risks
• Analytical mindset and with an eye for accurate details
• Good written and oral English skills.
• Computer literacy and a good knowledge of standard computer software e.g. Microsoft Office and able to learn and utilise specialist applications.
  
  

Specific Qualifications

• University graduate
• 10+ years of KYC/FS/AML Compliance experience in a managerial role.
• Microsoft Outlook, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  
  

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 specialized 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.

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.

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, colour, 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. 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.