Business Overview:

The Management of the BNP Paribas has committed to ensure compliance with AML / Embargo & Sanctions rules within the entire Group. In this context, Group Compliance has decided to establish a strong and permanent set-up within the US: Group Financial Security U.S. (“GFS U.S.”).

The objectives of this unit include:

  • Having the responsibility for the BNP Paribas Group framework in relation to Compliance with US Sanctions;
  • Ensuring a legal watch in relation to US Sanctions in liaison with Legal Affairs
  • Issuing norms, policies and procedures in relation to Sanctions and applicable across the BNP Paribas Group 
  • Providing advice on situations linked to US Sanctions across the Group
  • Acting as the ultimate level of management of the US Sanctions – related alerts,
  • Acting as the sponsor of tools used to filter flows against embargo / sanctions lists
  • Risk assessing the Group’s branches & affiliates regarding non-compliance issues through a permanent risk oversight
  • Performing on-site controls within BNP Paribas Group to verify that BNP Paribas entities comply with norms issued by GFS-NY.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Results and Impact
    • Able to influence peers and team.
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
    • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Creates trust with colleagues.
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
  • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
    • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
    • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
  • 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: 

The OFAC Sanctions Advisory team, composed of 8 staff, is one of the six departments composing Group Financial Security in the U.S.

The OFAC Sanctions Advisory team is mainly responsible to:

  • Provide decisions, as the ultimate level within BNPP Group, in relation to US Sanctions on business initiatives, prospective or existing relationships or deals
  • Manage and maintain required documentation to satisfy the audit trail requirements
  • Contribute to the Norms (procedures, trainings and sanctions derogations requests) in relation to Sanctions
  • Partner closely with businesses and Compliance counterparts worldwide to understand issues, to process accordingly and provide opinions towards resolution
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve:
    • Maintain a deep understanding of evolving U.S. sanctions regulations and help develop our Sanctions Advisory procedures and guidelines to respond to these changes effectively. 
  • Own Your Cases:
    • Manage Sanctions Advisory cases end-to-end, including conducting thorough analyses, assessing regulatory permissibility, evaluating mitigants, and issuing documented recommendations to decision-makers.
  • Review and Decide:
    • Review proposed decisions from other Advisory Specialists (you will be appointed Delegation Holder) and make final determinations on client relationships and deals within your delegated authority. These decisions entail significant responsibility and impact for the Client and Local Compliance, and therefore, we expect accountable and conscientious individuals to fill this role.
  • Present and Collaborate:
    • Present your cases and recommendations to the Case Management Committee; Team KPIs and projects to Sanctions Committee, GFS Board … or any other peers or senior management committees.
  • Uphold Our Standards:
    • Ensure that your cases and those of your team are handled meticulously, with a focus on completeness, audit trail, timeliness, and follow-up, through the performance of LOD1 controls.
  • Engage and Influence:
    • Participate in and present at GFS-managed committees (such as the Advisory or Screening Forum) as the Advisory representative, shaping our approach to sanctions compliance. 
  • Drive Special Projects:
    • Contribute to ad-hoc projects, pushing our initiatives (including AI) forward in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Mentor and Develop:
    • Enhance the sanctions expertise of the overall team, especially junior team members, through training, knowledge sharing, and guidance, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Lead and Manage:
    • As your role evolves, you may take on management duties for a small team, providing guidance, support, and leadership to help them achieve their goals and contribute to our collective successYou will help shape the team’s strategic direction and handle the processes for budget proposal and management.
  • Build Strong Partnerships
    • Collaborate closely with other members of the Advisory team, GFS US teams, and compliance officers based in Paris and throughout the BNPP Group’s global network (spanning over 60 countries).

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Hold an undergraduate degree in Compliance, Criminal Law, International Relations, Finance, or a related field.
  • Bring 8 to 10 years of experience in Compliance and/or the banking environment to the table.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical, investigative, and research abilities, leveraging available information, documentation, and open sources.
  • Possess strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Have proven management skills to lead and support a team effectively.
  • Exhibit excellent written communication skills and reporting abilities.
  • Prove your ability to:
    • Manage multiple investigations and inquiries concurrently and meet tight deadlines.
    • Collaborate effectively with others in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with corporate and retail banking products & services.
  • Understanding of OFAC sanctions.
    • Knowledge of BNP Paribas Group activities and organization is a plus.
  • Proficiency in French is an asset.
  • Very good command of the Microsoft suite.

FINRA Registrations Required:  

  • Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

  • Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

  • Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $185,000 to $240,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.


Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.  

Business Overview:

BNP Paribas’ Global Markets franchise offers a broad range of products and services across markets to our global client base, helping them to find effective ways to raise and invest capital as well as manage their exposure to risk.  Our institutional clients covered by Solutions team include Insurance Companies, Pension Funds, Asset Managers, and Banks, working in close partnership with various public side and private side coverage teams.  The Solutions team in North America is a growing team that develops, promotes and executes solutions for Clients in the broad areas of investments, risk management and liquidity provision.  

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Results and Impact
    • Able to influence peers and team.
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
    • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Creates trust with colleagues.
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
  • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
    • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
    • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
  • 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: 

  • Coverage of US and CAD insurance and pension clients for their solutions needs 
  • Collaborate with structuring and trading teams to create and promote new products
  • Identify new opportunities for clients arising from market and regulatory changes 
  • Work through internal transaction approval frameworks and processes 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of markets-related experience in derivatives coverage or structuring with focus on liquidity structures, risk management and yield enhancement strategies
  • Product experience with rates and credit derivatives (modeling, pricing, and structuring capabilities) to help identify and originate incremental client opportunities
  • Insurance sector experience – understanding of insurance companies, market themes and relevant regulatory aspects 
  • Knowledge of pension sector a plus – understanding of pension portfolio and leverage needs and related solutions for solving client constraint 
  • Results oriented with transaction negotiation experience, track record of client management skills, and business planning to deliver against performance metrics

Preferred Qualifications: 

–      Masters or advanced degree preferred

FINRA Registrations Required: 

  • Series 7 & 63

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

  • Yes

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

  • Yes 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $225,000 to $245,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

 

About BNP Paribas:

 

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.  

Business Overview:

The Management of the BNP Paribas has committed to ensure compliance with AML/Embargo & Sanctions rules within the entire Group. In this context, Group Compliance has decided to have a strong and permanent set-up within the US: Group Financial Security US (“GFS US”). 

  • Established in 2014 and based in New York, GFS US is a Group Compliance Domain tasked with developing and implementing an industry-leading Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) Compliance Program. 
  • GFS US is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of BNP Paribas’ effort to comply with U.S. and other international sanctions and embargoes. In performing this function, GFS US works with other relevant functions responsible for risk assessments and controls, sanctions filtering and screening systems, and sanctions’ violation monitoring and reporting. 
  • GFS US is the main point of contact for the Group with U.S. Regulators regarding Sanctions Compliance. The Bank’s OFAC Compliance Program was the basis for the creation of the department, the organization of its teams, and their roles and responsibilities.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Results and Impact
    • Able to influence peers and team.
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
    • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Creates trust with colleagues.
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
  • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
    • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
    • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
  • 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: 

  • Assist and support Compliance Perimeters in their responsibility for complying with all relevant Laws, Rules, Regulations and Group policies related to Sanctions.
  • Assist and support the Group Financial Security U.S. Department.
  • More specifically, The Norms team is responsible for:
    1. Producing, reviewing and maintaining norms, procedures and guidelines relating to international financial sanctions for implementation across BNPP entities.
    2. Advising on the implementation of GFS Sanctions norms and processes based on inquiries from stakeholders (Compliance, Business, IG etc.).
    3. Reviewing and taking decisions on Derogations requests against Group Sanctions norms, in coordination with multiple stakeholders, including the Legal team.
    4. Playing a key role in group projects related to the normative framework rationalization.
    5. Contributing to the continuous enhancements of the GFS operating model for the review of sanctions derogations and the monitoring of the Sanctions Corpus activities.

Position overview:

The successful candidate for the position of Vice President will report directly to the Deputy Head of GFS US Norms and support the Norms Team by contributing to a smooth and effective functioning of all document creation, editing and implementing. They will review existing Group policies and procedures and be asked to draft new procedures in order to address emerging sanctions process issues. They will also be tasked with being Group Financial Security’s primary liaison with Local Compliance and Business contacts for (i) advisory purposes with regards to the GFS Sanctions Corpus and (ii) all Sanctions Derogations Requests (“SDR”) related questions and risk acceptance reviews. Finally, they will assist the Head of GFS US Norms in responding to all policy-application requests received from Inspection Generale, external regulators and other GFS teams. This position requires up to 5-10% international travel.

The Norms VP Lead primary duties and responsibilities include:

  • Manage 1-3 team members, ensure transversal oversight of their deliverables and daily tasks, and contribute to the strategic evolution of the Norms team’s mandates.
  • Contribute to the 3 workstreams dedicated to the management of the Sanctions Corpus, Sanctions Derogations and Transversal Activities.
    • Draft/review sanctions-related policies, procedures and guidelines in collaboration with other GFS teams, LFS and key stakeholders within the 5 Compliance Perimeters (Compliance and Business).
    • Review/ manage sanctions derogations related to GFS norms, policies and procedures (out of scope notifications, sanctions derogations requests) and ensure follow-up of remedial action plans.
    • Contribute to the transversal activities and projects, including ensuring process efficiency, production of metrics and monitoring of norms activities, execution and review of quality assurance checks and 1LoD controls, management of findings and recommendations, creation and update of documents framing the Norms team activities (operational procedure, control plan, guidelines, user guides, checklists) and the design/delivery of Trainings in coordination with the GFS U.S. Learning team.
  • Ensure an advisory role on the implementation of GFS Sanctions norms and processes based on inquiries from various stakeholders (Compliance, Business, Legal, Internal Audit, Supervisors etc.), including in the context of an entity acquisition / portfolio acquisition / or in case of new activity starting from scratch.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate/Graduate degree: legal background, international/business law studies
  • 8-12 years’ experience in a legal, compliance, audit and banking environment (including working knowledge of banking products & services).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively to a wide spectrum of external and internal audiences, including senior executives
  • Experienced at analyzing/interpreting regulation and applying regulation to Group standards for policies and procedures
  • Experienced at distilling bank policies and procedures and producing training materials
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to drive multiple initiatives to completion simultaneously
  • Strong analytical and evaluative skills with ability to perform complex analyses, express opinion through clear and decisive argumentation.
  • Proactivity, sense of initiative and rigor.
  • Ability to work independently, conduct projects with global scale and embody firm values.
  • Ability to embody firm values 
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Fluent in both English and French language
  • Knowledge of BNP Paribas Group activities and organization a plus

FINRA Registrations Required:  

  • Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

  • Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

  • Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $130000 to $170000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never  send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.

Business Overview:

The Management of BNP Paribas has committed to ensure compliance with AML / Embargo & Sanctions rules within the entire Group. In this context, Group Compliance has decided to have a strong and permanent set-up within the U.S.: Group Financial Security US (“GFS U.S.”). 

The objectives of this unit include:

  • Having the responsibility for the BNP Paribas Group framework in relation to Compliance with U.S. Sanctions;
  • Ensuring a legal watch in relation to U.S. Sanctions in liaison with Legal Affairs;
  • Issuing norms, policies and procedures in relation to Sanctions and applicable across the BNP Paribas Group; 
  • Providing advice on situations linked to U.S. Sanctions across the Group;
  • Acting as the ultimate level of management of the U.S. Sanctions – related alerts;
  • Acting as the sponsor of tools used to filter flows against embargo / sanctions lists;
  • Risk assessing the Group’s branches & affiliates regarding non-compliance issues through a permanent risk oversight;
  • Performing on-site controls within BNP Paribas Group to verify that BNP Paribas entities comply with norms issued by GFS U.S.

The mission of GFS U.S. OSC is to review the adequacy and effectiveness of the normative financial sanctions framework, particularly as to the specific requirements of US, EU and France sanctions laws for all currencies within the Financial Security Perimeter of the BNP Paribas Group[1].  More specifically, GFS U.S. OSC contributes to the effective implementation of the normative financial sanctions framework.

GFS U.S. OSC holds authority to examine any transaction and the overall compliance efforts by any Financial Security Perimeter Assessment Unit[2].

GFS U.S. OSC comprises experienced examiners who travel internationally as needed to execute a risk-based annual review plan.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Results and Impact
    • Able to influence peers and team.
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
    • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Creates trust with colleagues.
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
  • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
    • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
    • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
  • 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.

Position overview:

The OSC Analyst as part of a team, will undertake review assignments in accordance with an approved plan; provide assistance in conducting the reviews; and contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of stakeholder relationships. 

The OSC Analyst will report to a GFS U.S. OSC Director, and may be supervised during reviews by an OSC Vice President (“VP”) and/or Assistant Vice President (“AVP”).

Responsibilities: 

In this role, your primary responsibilities include:

  • Performing assigned review scoping and test work, under the supervision and guidance of the OSC VP and/or AVP; ; adaptability to changing “coverage” of Operating Divisions (CIB, CPBS, and IPS) based on OSC organizational changes and needs, with potential to conduct reviews across all three (3) BNPP Operating Divisions as required.
  • Assisting in the drafting of findings, Remedial Action Plans (“RAPs”) and review reports. 
  • Participate in review assignments that adhere to methodology and quality standards.
  • Demonstrating strong and effective time management.
  • Participating in the enhancement of OSC’s professional practices (methodologies, test plans, RAPs and Review Quality Assurance etc.)
  • Supporting OSC U.S. in executing special and ad-hoc projects

This role requires adherence to the Bank’s hybrid working policy, which includes being present in the office three days per week.

This position requires at least 25-30% international travel to countries where BNPP has offices, operations, or business interests which may include developing countries. Extended stay up to five (5) weeks may be required. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a Group-wide function in a highly visible position.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Excellent verbal, analytical and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects. 
  • Comfortable in a dynamic environment.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Undergraduate degree, finance or business related majors.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 2 + years’ experience in a global financial services organization
  • Experience in Compliance, Risk or Internal Controls with knowledge of OFAC requirements.
  • Working knowledge of banking products and services.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Foreign language skills a plus in particular French.  

FINRA Registrations Required:  

  • Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

  • Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

  • Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $75,000 to $105,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.  

[1] The Financial Security Perimeter comprises certain entities that are part of the internal control perimeter of BNPP and that conduct activities that may implicate United States sanctions laws, as well as entities that are not part of BNPP’s internal control perimeter, but that may have touchpoints to the U.S. financial system (such as a USD clearing account with the BNPP NY branch, or access to the SWIFT payment messaging framework). The Financial Security Perimeter is periodically reviewed and adjusted.

[2] Assessment Units (“AUs”) are defined in the Bank’s Annual Group OFAC Risk Assessment (“AGORA”).

Business Overview:

The Management of the BNP Paribas has committed to ensure compliance with AML/Embargo & Sanctions rules within the entire Group. In this context, Group Compliance has decided to have a strong and permanent set-up within the US: Group Financial Security US (“GFS US”). 

  • Established in 2014 and based in New York, GFS US is a Group Compliance Domain tasked with developing and implementing an industry-leading Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) Compliance Program. 
  • GFS US is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of BNP Paribas’ effort to comply with U.S. and other international sanctions and embargoes. In performing this function, GFS US works with other relevant functions responsible for risk assessments and controls, sanctions filtering and screening systems, and sanctions’ violation monitoring and reporting. 
  • GFS US is the main point of contact for the Group with U.S. Regulators regarding Sanctions Compliance. The Bank’s OFAC Compliance Program was the basis for the creation of the department, the organization of its teams, and their roles and responsibilities.

The Learning team is tasked with the creation and delivery of global and targeted training against those policies and procedures to ensure a robust control framework and coherence among the different levels of controls for the Group.

Training:

  • Global and Targeted Training: Develops and update Group-wide and Compliance Staff-oriented training content in collaboration with Compliance HR L&C (Conduct Journey, Financial Security…).
  • Internal certification program for Compliance Officers (“IFSCOs”): The International Financial Sanctions Compliance Officer (“IFSCO”) program is an intensive Sanctions training and internal certification initiative launched in 2015 with the goal of having its graduates achieve a technical Sanctions expertise in addition to fostering a strong Group-wide Compliance culture.
  • Reviews and validates locally produced training materials discussing US Sanctions.
  • GFS US Learning reviews the exposition to sanctions risks of job positions and determines whether it is exposed or less exposed, in order to make sure the right training is given to the employees who need it.
  • Ad-hoc initiatives: GFS US Learning organizes or facilitates forum/ events on ad-hoc basis.

Communication:

  • GFS US Learning communicates US Sanctions Notices and Guidance memos for clarification of regulatory developments and other Sanctions topics.
  • The GFS Learning teams handles the GFS Newsletter and GFS Flash Bulletins which are publications incorporating information from GFS US for the benefit of the Financial Security (FS) community.
  • GFS US Learning ensures the maintenance and update of the Worldwide ISFCO Networking Group (WING) Blog.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Results and Impact
    • Able to influence peers and team.
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
    • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Creates trust with colleagues.
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
  • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
    • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
    • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
  • 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: 

The GFS US Learning team – Sanctions Training Support Officer will report to the Deputy Head of GFS US Learning to ensure a smooth and effective functioning of training projects. The successful applicant will design, coordinate and conduct small- and large-scale training programs, and she / he will be expected to deliver high-quality training content. This position may eventually require limited international travel. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a Group-wide function in a highly visible position.

  • Support the development of a Group-wide Training curriculum
  • Administer training through remote (digital) and in-person delivery
  • Design and enhance training programs
  • Develop in-house training materials
  • Produce educational aids and materials
  • Serve as a liaison with stakeholders from NY, Paris and other primary regions of the bank
  • Maintain website and SharePoint content and engage in Website Project management
  • Partner with Compliance in their responsibility for complying with all relevant Laws, Rules, Regulations and Group policies related to Sanctions
  • Stay abreast of both E.U. and US Sanctions policy
  • Provide periodic support to / collaborate as needed with staff from other work streams
  • Assist and support the Group Financial Security US Team in ad hoc capacities

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree, finance or business-related majors
  • 3 – 5 years’ experience in a banking environment
  • Working knowledge of banking products & services
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively to a wide spectrum of external and internal audiences, including senior executives
  • Experienced at distilling bank policies and procedures to produce training materials
  • Familiarity with web-based content creation and project management
  • Awareness of traditional and modern training methods and techniques a plus
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with proven ability to be proactive and drive multiple initiatives to completion simultaneously
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite
  • Adept at synthesizing and simplifying information · 
  • Attention to detail / rigor
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite
  • Ability to work independently, conduct projects with global scale and embody firm values.
  • Ability to embody firm values 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Graduate degree a plus
  • Experience in Compliance with in depth knowledge of Sanctions & Embargoes and AML regimes is highly desirable
  • French language skills a plus
  • Knowledge of BNP Paribas Group activities and organization a plus

FINRA Registrations Required:  

  • Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

  • Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

  • Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $110,000 to $140,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.  

Business Overview:

Business management / COO office in Global Banking Americas is a team, whose mission is to support Global Capital Markets Americas decision-makers in achieving their strategic goals via meaningful content and excellent execution.

The role’s perimeter is Asset Finance and Securitization Americas which is one of the businesses within Global Capital Markets Americas. Under the supervision of the AFS Business manager, the senior associate / Vice president will be supporting Co-Heads of Asset Finance and Securitization Americas and their ExCo in the management and development of their activities with a strong focus on anticipation and ability to provide action-oriented recommendations. On a day-to day basis, the Senior Associate / Vice President will deliver or contribute to the delivery of business data, analyses/dashboards and initiatives benefiting the business. He/She will focus on supporting the industrialization of data and process in his/her respective scope but also benefiting Global Capital Markets businesses in general. 

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Results and Impact
    • Able to influence peers and team.
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
    • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Creates trust with colleagues.
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
  • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
    • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
    • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
  • 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: 

The COO Organization/Business Management team contributes directly to the business development and its sound operation. They also facilitate and optimize the interaction between the Front Office and its Business Partners. The Asset Finance & Securitization (AFS) Business Manager will be part of this COO Organization. He/she will report directly to the Head of AFS Business Management/COO in Americas, and be part of the Global Banking Business Management team.

The role is to cover all COO-related aspects required to support directly the Co-Heads of Asset Finance & Securitization, as well as Global Capital Markets management.

His/her key responsibilities include:

  1. Support the Co-Heads of Asset Finance and Securitization in their strategies and internal governance:
  • Develop a thorough understanding of market trends and competitive landscape. Prepare ad-hoc or recurring competitive benchmarking dashboards and client profiles. Build supporting analysis for strategic orientations based on internal and external data
  • Contribute to the development and execution of business development projects partnering with senior team member and internal clients
  • Build and maintain trust-based relationships with internal clients
  1. Identify, lead and/or contribute to business projects for Asset Finance & Securitization:
  • Assist management and project sponsors, help them to drive business projects and ensure that all the necessary actors are involved when required.
  • Follow up and coordinate the AFS initiatives.
  • Assist in the NAC/TAC process for new AFS activity and transaction approvals; coordinate the preparation of the documentation with the business, ITO and functions to ensure that all necessary aspects are addressed.
  • In coordination with other teams, identify improvement areas within the Global Credit Markets Americas (GCMA) organization/setup, define and implement solutions to streamline the relevant processes.
  • Promote when relevant the standardization of practices across GCMA and play an active role in sharing Best Practices within Global Banking.
  1. Ensure AFS and GCMA Management has the required performance and management indicators:
  • Develop a good understanding of performance metrics and prepare ad-hoc or recurring management dashboards and activity reports (e.g pipelines, Revenue, Head Count and balance sheet). Strong focus on providing takeaways-oriented analyses vs. only data
  • Continue to leverage tools to simplify and industrialize the production of reports
  • Innovate new reporting metrics and analysis to help platform and unit heads better understand the activities and trends within their business
  1. Support Heads of AFS on day-to-day business issues and crisis management
  • Assist in troubleshooting major/crisis situations and leverage on the organization to solve issues.
  • Support AFS management on business issues including operations, IT, Finance, Tax, Regulatory framework, Legal or compliance, etc.
  1. Contribute to a robust GM Hispanic LATAM Control and Compliance framework
  • Work with Compliance, CCCO and Risk ORC teams to ensure GM Hispanic LATAM activities are fully compliant at all times.
  • Active contribution to remediation tasks where applicable.
  • Active involvement in Regulators and/or Internal Audit inquiries related to GM Hispanic LATAM activities.
  • Contributor in adapting GM Hispanic LATAM activities to new regulations.
  1. Active contribution to GM Hispanic LATAM Digitalization
  • Keep up-to-date on key industry-wide Fintech/Digital innovation, including participation in relevant seminar/conferences/events.
  • Contribute regionally to digitalization initiatives that could benefit the GM Hispanic LATAM business.
  1. Ensure strong relationship with Business Partners: Quantitative Research, CCCO, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Credit, IT, Operations, Drive and Finance
  • Design, implement and run relevant governance routines between Front Office and its Business Partners, so as to ensure seamless functioning, accountability and control across the value chain.
  • Keep Business Partners up-to-date on the GM Hispanic LATAM organization and business evolutions
    1. Ensure that organization changes are communicated and explained to all Partners.
    2. Update our Partners on all major new activities or initiatives
  • Serve as an entry point to the Business Partners when necessary
    1. Help them understand Front Office business priorities and requirements (Budget process, development priorities, clients’ sensitivity…).
    2. Help partners conduct the “change management” to business processes when required.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a large bank or similar organization, of which min. 2 years in a COO/Business Management capacity and/or min. 2 years in Business Development/Project Management environment.
  • Undergraduate degree required
  • Project management skills with an outstanding track record of achievement.
  • Experience in business strategy implementation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in control framework implementation and remediation.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish strong relationship with Front Office senior management 
  • Good MS Excel and PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of Alteryx Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python is a plus 

Essential Skills & Competencies:

  • Displays strong self-organization and multi-tasking capacity.
  • Client-focus attitude with stakeholders and end-clients (internal and external).
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Strong judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to find creative solutions.
  • Very hands-on attitude and approach.
  • Strong sense of personal accountability, drive for results and delivers high-quality work.
  • Motivated and demonstrating a self-starting/entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Ability to lead and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Communication: active listener and clear communicator (both verbally and in writing).
  • Ability to work well under pressure and always with a professional attitude.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Team player & cross cultural awareness: work effectively in a team, collaborate and share information and solutions with colleagues, with other teams and stakeholders.
  • Always act with the highest ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Some experience in a Control Department (1st or 2nd Line of Defense) would be an advantage.
  • Data analytics experience would be an advantage.

FINRA Registrations Required:  

  • Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

  • Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

  • Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $165,000 to $175,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.  

Business Overview:

The Management of BNP Paribas has committed to ensure compliance with AML / Embargo & Sanctions rules within the entire Group. In this context, Group Compliance has decided to have a strong and permanent set-up within the U.S.: Group Financial Security US (“GFS U.S.”). 

The objectives of this unit include:

  • Having the responsibility for the BNP Paribas Group framework in relation to Compliance with U.S. Sanctions.
  • Ensuring a legal watch in relation to U.S. Sanctions in liaison with Legal Affairs.
  • Issuing norms, policies and procedures in relation to Sanctions and applicable across the BNP Paribas Group. 
  • Providing advice on situations linked to U.S. Sanctions across the Group.
  • Acting as the ultimate level of management of the U.S. Sanctions – related alerts.
  • Acting as the sponsor of tools used to filter flows against embargo / Sanctions lists.
  • Risk assessing the Group’s branches & affiliates regarding non-compliance issues through permanent risk oversight.
  • Performing on-site controls within BNP Paribas Group to verify that BNP Paribas entities comply with norms issued by GFS U.S.

The mission of GFS U.S. OSC is to review the adequacy and effectiveness of the normative financial sanctions’ framework, particularly as to the specific requirements of US, EU and France sanctions laws for all currencies within the Financial Security Perimeter of the BNP Paribas Group.  More specifically, GFS U.S. OSC contributes to the effective implementation of the normative financial sanctions’ framework.

GFS U.S. OSC holds authority to examine any transaction and the overall compliance efforts by any Financial Security Perimeter Assessment Unit.

GFS U.S. OSC comprises experienced examiners who travel internationally as needed to execute a risk-based annual review plan. 

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Results and Impact
    • Able to influence peers and team.
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
    • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Creates trust with colleagues.
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
  • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
    • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
    • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
  • 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.

Position overview:

The OSC AVP will report to a GFS U.S. OSC Director.

The OSC AVP as part of a team, will undertake review assignments in accordance with an approved plan; provide a high level of assistance in the conduct of reviews; and contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of stakeholder relationships. 

Responsibilities: 

In this role, your primary responsibilities include:

  • Performing assigned review scoping and test work, under the supervision and guidance of the OSC Vice President/Team Lead (or when necessary, under the OSC Director); adaptability to changing “coverage” of Operating Divisions (CIB, CPBS, and IPS) based on OSC organizational changes and needs, with potential to conduct reviews across all three (3) BNPP Operating Divisions as required.
  • Assisting in the drafting of findings, Remedial Action Plans (“RAPs”) and review reports. 
  • Delivering review assignments that adhere to methodology and quality standards.
  • Demonstrating strong and effective time management.
  • Participating in the enhancement of OSC’s professional practices (methodologies, test plans, RAPs and Review Quality Assurance etc.)
  • Supporting OSC U.S. in executing special and ad-hoc projects.

This role requires adherence to the Bank’s hybrid working policy, which includes being present in the office three days per week.

This position requires at least 25-30% international travel to countries where BNPP has offices, operations, or business interests which may include developing countries. Extended stay up to five (5) weeks may be required. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a Group-wide function in a highly visible position.

Minimum Required Qualifications/Skills:

  • 3+ years’ experience in General Inspection/Audit role to ensure compliance, mitigate risks and improve efficiency with proven success in identifying gaps and implementing solutions.
  • 4-7 years in a complex global financial services organizations ensuring process improvements and strategic insights.
  • Experience in Compliance with a strong knowledge of OFAC requirements.
  • High ethical standards. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills.
  • High level of detail orientation and organization.
  • Flexibility to adapt to new changing environment.
  • Team player with demonstrated track record in self-initiative and time management.
  • Undergraduate degree, finance or business-related majors.

 

Preferred Qualifications/Skills: 

  • Professional certifications : CIA, CISA, CAMS, CFE, CFA, etc. 
  • Knowledge of BNP Paribas Group activities and organization.
  • Working knowledge of automated auditing techniques.
  • Foreign language skills a plus in particular French. 
  • Graduate degree.

FINRA Registrations Required:  

  • Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

  • Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

  • Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $105,000 to $140,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.  

Business Overview:

As part of the Global Banking organization the Asset Finance & Securitization (AFS) business straddles both Global Banking (GB) & Global Markets (GM) business lines. The activity is organized by specialized teams within the Securitized Products Group (SPG) and Real Assets. Financing activity for both SPG & Real Assets is supported via GB platforms & teams while when the SPG deals result in distribution of asset-based securities to investors, primary trades are booked leveraging GM booking platforms & teams; This role will focus on the SPG activity which comprises of products: CLO, ABS, RMBS and CRE.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Results and Impact
    • Able to influence peers and team.
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
    • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Creates trust with colleagues.
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
  • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
    • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
    • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
  • 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: 

The lead IT Business analyst/Project Manager drives the Requirement Analysis, Coordinate the Development of the initiatives together with the Global and Regional IT Development teams. Lead studies and facilitate the evolution of business processes, IT application systems and processes.  Facilitate the definition of Functional architecture, optimization of the workflows to increase efficiency and productivity for Global Banking AFS Front Office Business and Operational platforms.

The individual collaborates closely with AFS business stakeholders, Global Banking Operations ensuring active alignment with Global Banking Global IT teams in development of Americas AFS requirements and provide extensive functional support.

  • Conduct project meetings / discussions with project sponsor and stakeholders
  • Define project scope, budget, resources, deliverables, and timeline.
  • Ensure timely completion of quality deliverables, identify, and manage dependencies / critical path, monitor progress, and report project status to the various project committee meetings.
  • Devise contingency plans for risks and issues identified / escalated by the project team.
  • Set, communicate, and continually manage project expectations / success criteria with team members and stakeholders.
  • Analyze and Challenge both business and IT requirements to ensure they are consistent, relevant, and robust in line with Global Organization strategy and alignment.
  • Scrutinize Business Requirements and prepare Functional Specifications to facilitate development. 
  • Give Walkthrough to product management for functional specification. 
  • Explain the functional specification to the development team and provide support to functional doubts.
  • Draft test cases and test the IT deliveries before users, to verify conformity to the specifications as well as, non-regression.
  • Manage qualification of releases by conducting robust System Integrated testing and coordination of User Acceptance Testing
  • Work closely with Global GB IT development teams to clarify and guide development teams on functional requirements.
  • Prepare User guides, Business Cases, Training Material, Production Support procedures.
  • Provide functional support (Level 3 support) during User Acceptance Testing and post go-live.
  • Maintain up-to-date functional documentation of AFS and Loan Servicing products and systems for production support and projects.
  • Aid IT support teams in the investigation of production issues and coordinate their resolution with software suppliers when necessary.
  • Participate to Internal Audits and remediation of the Audit findings.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • 5 to 10 years of work experience and strong knowledge of AFS and Loan Servicing product and processes
  • Extensive functional knowledge of the Asset Finance Business 
  • Strong knowledge of at least two of the following products – CLO (Collateral Loan Obligations), RBMS (Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities), CRE (Commercial Real Estate) and ABS (Asset Backed Securities)
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of the AFS Origination & booking applications 
  • Extensive experience as an IT business analyst

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Effective Project Management skills
  • Experience with Business Information systems
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and good time management skills.
  • Elevated verbal and written communication in English
  • Experienced with the documentation of business processes and interfaces.
  • Proficient in the design of the Functional architecture of new applications or services
  • MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • JIRA

FINRA Registrations Required:  

  • Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

  • Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

  • Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $120k to $200k annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.  

Business Overview:

The North American Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Coverage platform is responsible for advising and delivering the Bank’s full solutions to mid-to-mega cap, market-leading corporates.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Results and Impact
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
    • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
    • Able to educate and influence peers and team.
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
    • Partner with colleagues across various sectors and product teams to achieve a team-first approach.
  • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
    • Able to build relationships with clients as part of deal execution.
    • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
  • 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: 

  • Support the execution and origination of investment banking transactions 
  • Lead and/or support M&A, ECM and Leveraged Finance transactions, including coordinating across all parties involved
  • Help prepare and contribute to deal pitches, including idea generation, research and analyze companies and industries
  • Prepare and review complex financial models, including valuation and merger consequences analysis
  • Provide industry intelligence and competitive analysis for potential opportunities, and assist in scoping potential deals 
  • Work in close partnership with various Managing Directors, Directors and Vice Presidents to manage client relationships and deliverables 
  • Oversee analysts in the preparation and analysis of pitch and transaction materials
  • Establish effective working relationships and build credibility with internal constituents throughout the organization

Responsibilities: 

Sector Expertise / Content Creation

  • Maintain sectorial expertise and serve as internal resource for BNP Paribas globally
  • Develop product understanding and expertise with product specialists
  • Prepare content, focus on idea generation and own the pitch book process in close coordination with product teams
  • Be engaged with product partners / internal & external stakeholders to drive the process (especially on live deals and pitches)
  • Maintain databases of client and industry-wide financial information, including internal Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) system
  • Create strategic sector and/or client presentation materials, with Senior Banker (“SB”) guidance, for both domestic and international review
  • Regularly assess and update the TMT prospect list
  • Contribute to the initial credit assessment to determine the opportunities worth pursuing. This should entail:
  1. discussing the proposed facility with the SB and relevant product specialists
  2. working in close co-operation with the SB, credit analyst, and Risk Officer to contribute to the process
  3. running and presenting of a return on capital output model to SB

Senior Banker Support

  • Actively monitor client developments and relevant news to share with Senior Bankers, Product Partners, Risk, Management, etc. (e.g. acquisition announcements, earnings releases, Board changes, ratings downgrades, peer news, sector developments, etc.)
  • Arrange for all scheduled earnings releases and Investor Days to be in the calendar and follow up to deliver material to SBs (presentations and equity research reports)
  • Provide timely summaries of client earnings calls/Investor Day presentations
  • Provide brief package of above + relevant recent news to Senior Bankers in advance of client meeting
  • Provide support to the SB in their regular marketing/calling program
  • Input all client meetings and opportunities in CRM;  Promptly prepare and input client meeting call memos 

Internal Process Ownership

  • Prepare and facilitate the internal approval of capital allocation via the Resource Allocation Committee process
  • Develop & maintain client/prospect fact sheets (ratings, exposure, opportunities, deals, etc.), pipeline reports, product heat map, and weekly/monthly activity summaries
  • Prepare and maintain annual client budget in coordination with the SB, Corporate Platform, and various product areas
  • Work on ad hoc projects and deals as needed
  • Serve as a Lead and coordinator among the junior coverage team on various internal and external projects
  • Train, mentor and coach analyst and associate colleagues across their covered portfolios alongside one’s own
  • Take complete ownership of all internal processes relating to client portfolio.
  • Review credit submissions, including annual reviews ahead of SB’s own review

Know Your Client (KYC) & Operations

  • Manage all client matters related to KYC, due diligence, Compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requirements, etc.
  • Coordinate onboarding and re-certifications for corporate clients in the US
  • Cultivate relationships with Due Diligence and Compliance teams domestically and abroad 
  • Act as a liaison for the SB between Corporate Client Implementation team, Due Diligence, CARD/Recertification, Compliance and CSR to enhance the level of execution for our Corporate clients

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years’ experience in Corporate or Investment Banking
  • 5+ years’ experience of knowledge in Americas markets 
  • Prior TMT sector experience preferred
  • Strong ethics and integrity 
  • Proactive and self-motivated 
  • Work transversally across the organization and maintain high standards of professionalism in all dealings with team members and external clients 
  • Modeling and valuation skills 
  • Credit Skills 
  • Analytical skills 
  • Negotiation Skills 
  • Innovative and problem solver 
  • Organized; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a challenging environment 
  • Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Strong Microsoft OS (Word, Excel, Power Point) 
  • Bloomberg

FINRA Registrations Required:  

•         Series 79, 63 (take and pass tests within 3 months if not licensed yet)

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

  • Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

  • Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $225,000 to $235,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.  

Business Overview:

Global Markets is BNP Paribas’ capital markets business within the Corporate & Institutional Bank (CIB), delivering solutions across asset classes, and industry-leading services for clients including Institutional, corporates, private banks and retail distribution networks. It encompasses Equity, Fixed Income & Commodities global business lines.

Global Markets is made up of over 3,700 staff globally based in EMEA, the Americas and Asia Pacific, with the main trading floors located in London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo. GM Americas has approximately 700 staff.

The Conduct & Operational Risks Business Specialists team is part of the Global Markets Americas Chief Conduct and Controls Office (GMA CCCO). The team’s mission is to partner with each of the business lines in Global Markets Americas to anticipate, identify, measure and control non-financial risks.

The team is a key pillar of the wider CCCO which is designed to ensure ownership and continuous improvement of each step in that value chain between our external stakeholders & our employees. CCCO contains both transversal control specialists and business specialists; the business specialists will partner with GMA senior management & CIB stakeholders to strengthen our business, process and execution processes in order to meet our growth ambitions.

 

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

  • Results and Impact
    • Able to influence peers and team.
    • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
    • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
    • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Creates trust with colleagues.
    • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
  • Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
    • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
    • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
  • 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: 

  • Front Office SPOC on operational and conduct investigations and associated remediation.
  • Support senior management, capital markets local and global stakeholders, and risks management teams in the identification and remediation of non-financial risks (conduct & operational).
  • Perform qualitative review and read across on incidents and business processes followed by Sales, Structuring, Trading, or support teams.
  • Provide advisory to senior management on adequate control framework on an ongoing basis.
  • Contribute to the Business Lines annual risks assessment and RCSA (Risk Control Self Assessment)
  • Contribute to BNPP Global Markets Americas approval committees.
  • Ensure compliance with local rules, regulations, and the bank’s internal policies and procedures. 
  • KPI reporting and analysis.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Min 3 years of Capital Markets experience in a Front Office position, Business Management, RISK or Operational Risks Management departments
  • Expertise in one capital markets activities, processes, risks and/or operations & finance.
  • Ability to build relationships with different stakeholders in the Business and Functions (e.g. Compliance, RISK, Ops, Legal etc)
  • Attention to detail is critical so information understood and accurately communicated to the various stakeholders
  • Having intellectual curiosity and a challenge oriented mindset
  • Has been involved in operational process reviews, incident investigations, and/or remediation.
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities
  • Strong team spirit and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written & spoken)
  • Comfortable presenting projects to regional and global management

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Graduated in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration
  • Excel Programming
  • French or Spanish speaker is a plus 

 

FINRA Registrations Required:  

  • Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

  • Not Applicable 

 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

  • Not Applicable 

 

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $115,000 to $135,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

This application will remain open until a candidate has been selected for the role. There is no specific application timeline.

 

About BNP Paribas:

 

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.