Business Overview:
The North America Hub is part of BNP Paribas’ global Internal Audit group (Inspection Générale) which is staffed by highly qualified individuals who perform high quality risk-based reviews of the Business, providing assurance, and when necessary advice management to anticipate and understand otherwise unexpected risks and put in place appropriate mitigating controls.
The Internal Audit team helps senior management to protect the company’s reputation by avoiding financial and reputational damage. Where it is too late to prevent failure, the team investigates the problem, helps management deal with the after effects and establish guards against re-occurrence. Headquartered in New York, the North America Hub has primary audit responsibility for BNP Paribas’ Corporate and Investment Banking activities in the United States. The audit approach follows practices prescribed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
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:
BNP Paribas is seeking a candidate for a Vice President position in its Inspection Générale – North America Hub (Internal Audit) as a member of the Market Activities team, in charge of sub business areas within Capital Markets and associated Market Activities Support Functions. The qualified candidate will play an active role in the Internal Audit team, performing risk-based audit reviews and recommending solutions to identified issues and problems within the organisation.
The successful candidate will join a team of high calibre professionals and will get exposure to a full range of Investment Banking Products and Services. In addition to on the job training, each team member receives up to 10 days of first class internal and external training a year and funding for professional qualifications.
This opportunity offers high levels of senior exposure within an elite and established environment presenting great scope for career progression.
Specific requirements include:
- Acquire a good understanding of the audited activities by showing initiative
- Employ analytical skills to analyse activities and processes using the BNP Paribas Audit Methodologies and Tools
- Occasionally lead audit assignments
- Validate the quality and reliability of the findings and deliverables
- Add value to the Business by raising relevant recommendations
- Write clear and concise reports with appropriate recommendations.
- Deliver clear presentations to Senior Management and Internal Audit Management
- Manage time and priorities while performing the audit reviews
- Manage and train less senior members of the team
- Follow up issued audit recommendations and check proper implementation
- Investigate large incidents and fraud cases if and when necessary
- Improve personal and professional development by keeping up-to-date with changes in financial services and products and attending training courses / preparing professional exams
- Adopt and promote good ethical values
This individual will liaise with:
- Other internal auditors in the team.
- Line and Senior Management of the auditable activities.
- Other internal audit teams in NY/ NJ/ Montreal and occasionally in other locations (Brazil, Europe and Asia)
- External auditors and regulators in rare circumstances.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- At least 6 years of Audit experience, with a focus on Capital Markets
- A strong understanding of the relevant risks and controls in areas such as Trading, Origination, Distribution, Sales, Order Management and Trade Execution, Compliance (key Markets regulations), Risk Management and Operations
- BS/BA (Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or other related field of study)
- Excellent writing, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills to clearly articulate issues to a wide audience.
- Team player with demonstrated track record in self-initiative and time management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent),
- CFA, FRM, Certified Internal Auditor.
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 $150,000 to $195,000 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 workenvironment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunitywithout regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, nationalorigin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry,sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legallyprotected status.
Business Overview:
The Executive Assistant is a key staff member within the Finance & Tax (F&T) Americas department. He/She will support several of F&T management team members, including but not limited to Head of North America Tax and Head of Strategic Financial Management. The Executive Assistant will be part of the CFO Office, and report to the F&T Americas Chief of Staff. He/She will work in collaboration with other Executive Assistants, both within and outside of F&T.
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:
Providing services to senior leaders of Finance & Tax, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Calendar management which includes planning meetings, resolving agenda conflicts, and making the best use of the time of the managers
- Expense management and submission for multiple managers
- Organization of travels for the managers including flights and hotel reservations but also agenda and meetings preparation
- Organization of events for Finance & Tax such as seminars, receptions, lunches or dinners
- Welcoming and organizing trips for visitors (staff/management from outside of the US, Tax authorities, auditors, etc.…)
The Executive Assistant plays a key role in facilitating the daily life at the office or during travels of the people he/she is assisting. He/she needs to be seen as the go-to person for support and quick resolution of issues, for the management team (in priority) and staff (when needed). Presence in the office in accordance with BNPP policy – and based on business needs – is necessary.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 5 plus years of prior experience in an Executive Assistant Role
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings
- Organization skills and relationship skills
- Time management skills
- Prioritization skills
- Proficient with MS office and digital tools
- Excellent management of confidential information
- Ability to interact with senior leaders of the BNPP organization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Conversational French is a plus but not mandatory
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 $90K to $110k 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.
Black & Hispanic Sophomore Opportunity Summit February 12th & 13th
The Black and Hispanic Sophomore Opportunity Summit is a 2-day interactive virtual experience crafted in partnership with the BOLD and HOLA Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to immerse students in the culture and career trajectory of Banking, Markets and Corporate Function businesses of BNP Paribas.
You are invited to engage in dynamic conversations exploring the importance of
- Securing our shared climate future globally by prioritizing our commitment to sustainability and impact via our net-zero commitment. The Summit will offer you an up-close look at our ESG efforts and the people leading them.
- Championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the ways in which it is an essential part of the cultural fabric of BNP Paribas.
- Promoting growth via continued learning and development opportunities throughout the career journey.
- Establishing BNP Paribas as a good place to work, learn and grow via ERG engagement, mentorship and our competitive benefits and wellness offerings.
The Black & Hispanic Sophomore Opportunity Summit encourages students who identify as Black and/or Hispanic to apply.
Qualifications
Current undergraduate, sophomore-level students with a Winter 2026-Spring 2027 graduation date are eligible to apply. All majors and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Prior experience within financial institutions is not required!
Our Employee Resource Group Partners
The Black & Hispanic Sophomore Opportunity Summit is hosted in close partnership with our BOLD and HOLA Employee Resource Groups.
The BOLD ERG (Black Organization for Leadership and Development Employee Resource Group) fosters and promotes the talents and strengths of BNP’s Black community. It works to inspire Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the cuture of BNP Paribas. The goal of BOLD is to empower Black staff to show up as their authentic selves while simultaneously promoting awareness of Black culture and experiences.
HOLA! – The Hispanic ERG celebrates the talents, contributions, culture and traditions of employees united by the rich and diverse heritage of Spanish-speaking countries. HOLA! advances the careers of employees through networking, community outreach and advocacy aimed at nurturing and promoting the leadership skills of its membership. Through their initiatives, the HOLA ERG promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Americas.
What to Expect at the Black & Hispanic Sophomore Opportunity Summit
At BNP Paribas, we belong to a forward-thinking group where our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives take center stage and where new ideas and fresh perspectives foster and nurture innovation.
The Summit will help you find success through:
- Fireside chats and panels hosted by current Analysts and former interns, senior leaders and the BNP Paribas Employee Resource Groups
- Open conversations and small group sessions hosted by business leaders and team members who will share their professional experiences and ways in which they support BNP Paribas’s mission and values
- Skills-building activities to build your resume and expand your professional knowledge and skillsets
- Dedicated recruiting office hours with our Campus Recruiting team and hiring managers accessible for your questions
- Networking
Following the virtual programing, participants may be invited to interview for the 2026 summer analyst internship.
Opportunities to Join the BNP Paribas Community
Through this Summit we hope that you can become a part of our business success and shape the future of BNP Paribas
We offer internship opportunities throughout a range of business lines and functions:
- The Global Banking division provides sophisticated and diversified expertise across a variety of sectors in Financing, Cash Management and Financial Advisory Services for our clients
- The Global Markets division delivers market-leading solutions – from hedging and financing opportunities across every asset class, to research and market intelligence
- Functions – Business Management roles are wide ranged and include:
- Operations: You will gain exposure to teams concentrating on trade processing, product controls, and project management.
- Change & Solutions (Internal Consulting): The Change & Solutions Americas organization works closely with executive management and senior leadership to design and implement high-level, strategically important projects, and shape the development of the Bank in the region. The team delivers value across platforms through an integrated and agile approach with deep international interconnectivity across departments, and a strong focus on servicing internal clients
- Group Financial Security (GFS): GFS is a Group Compliance Domain tasked with developing and implementing an industry-leading Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) Compliance Program. GFS is the main point of contact for the Group with U.S. Regulators regarding Sanctions Compliance
- Security Services (2S): As a securities services intern you will have the ability to help our clients achieve their investment and cross-border distribution ambitions through our different services we offer such as asset servicing, outsourcing solutions, reporting, custody, clearing and settlement, market and financing services and corporate trust solutions.
- Technology: The IT (Technology) Team aims to protect the bank, the interest of the bank, and its clients via IT Infrastructure, Cyber and Corporate Security, Operational Resilience, Application Production Support and IT and Operational Risk
- Human Resource
- Finance & Tax
- Compliance
- Inspection Générale (Internal Audit)
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. In the United States, 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.
The bank employs nearly 6,000 people and has a presence in the country since the late 1800s in major cities including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Washington, DC.
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/
EQUAL CHANCES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
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.
BNP Paribas Open Sophomore Opportunity Summit March 19th & March 20th
The BNP Paribas Open Sophomore Opportunity Summit is a 2-day interactive virtual experience crafted in partnership with our Employee Resource Groups to immerse students in the culture and career trajectory of Banking, Markets and Corporate Function businesses of BNP Paribas.
You are invited to engage in dynamic conversations exploring the importance of
- BNP Paribas’ net-zero commitment and focus on sustainability initiatives and financing.. The Summit will offer you an up-close look at our ESG efforts and the people leading them.
- Championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the ways in which it is an essential part of the cultural fabric of BNP Paribas.
- Promoting growth via continued learning and development opportunities throughout the career journey.
- Establishing BNP Paribas as a good place to work, learn and grow via ERG engagement, mentorship and our competitive benefits and wellness offerings.
The BNP Paribas Open Sophomore Opportunity Summit welcomes students in a celebration of all underrepresented identities, which includes, without limitation, women, underrepresented populations, first generation college students, veterans, LGBTQIA+, and/or those with disabilities.
Qualifications
Current undergraduate, sophomore-level students with a Winter 2026-Spring 2027 graduation date are eligible to apply regardless of background and without limitation. All majors and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Prior experience within financial institutions is not required!
Our Employee Resource Group Partners
The BNP Paribas Open Sophomore Opportunity Summit is hosted in partnership with our Employee Resource Groups.
MixCity USA is the Group’s Gender Diversity ERG. MixCity USA increases awareness of gender diversity issues in the professional environment and is open to both Women and Men, elevating BNP Paribas’ broad communication of its gender equality platform. MixCity USA strives to increase its recognition of women in the workplace, offers career and professional development, as well as networking & philanthropic events. Working in collaboration with WiGM (Women In Global Markets), MixCity has held marquee events such as International Women’s Day and International Men’s Day.
The ABILITY ERG provides a network for employees with disabilities or for those who are close to people with disabilities and focuses on physical and mental health challenges. The ERG also supports multiple initiatives to support career development for people with disabilities such as an annual Mentoring and Networking Day for local college students.
The Asian ERG operates with a mission to champion DEI, to celebrate multi-cultural heritage within BNP Paribas’s community, and to promote awareness about various Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community challenges for advocacy. The ERG seeks to achieve this by promoting greater understanding of cultural traditions, recognizing talents and strengths, encouraging exchange of professional knowledge, networking, and providing a forum for topics relevant to the Asian communities. They focus their collaborative efforts in the key areas of Responsibility, Empowerment and Career Development.
The Interfaith ERG offers a forum for inclusion of spiritual faith diversity in the workplace. The interfaith ERG furthers professional development by examining business issues, economic topics, social and environmental challenges through the lenses of various spiritual faiths while creating a network of professionals eager to connect around the topic of faith and work.
The Military ERG brings together both Veterans and non-Veterans with the goal of supporting meaningful relevant initiatives. These initiatives employ philanthropic efforts targeted towards homeless or wounded veterans, as well as focus on efforts to assist service members in transitioning to civilian and corporate life.
BNP Paribas Pride USA fosters a workplace that is most welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community by supporting its members, facilitating connections among and beyond the LGBTQ+ employees, while promoting inclusiveness, equality and solidarity. LGBTQ+ employees and their allies come together and celebrate the freedom of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The Pride ERG strives to bring awareness of specific LGBTQ+ topics to all, as well as provide resources & support to the community.
The REACH ERG is an inclusive, community-based for all employees of any affinity, focusing on topics related to career paths in order to help foster growth and development of junior staff at BNP Paribas. Through a broad range of events, REACH fosters connections across business lines and functions, allowing BNP Paribas professionals to actively drive their own careers.
What to Expect at the BNP Paribas Open Sophomore Opportunity Summit
At BNP Paribas, we belong to a forward-thinking group where our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives take center stage and where new ideas and fresh perspectives foster and nurture innovation.
The Summit will help you find success through:
- Fireside chats and panels hosted by current Analysts and former interns, senior leaders and the BNP Paribas Employee Resource Groups
- Open conversations and small group sessions hosted by business leaders and team members who will share their professional experiences and how they support BNP Paribas’s mission and values
- Skills-building activities to build your resume and expand your professional knowledge and skillsets
- Dedicated recruiting office hours with our Campus Recruiting team and hiring managers accessible for your questions
- Networking
Following the virtual programing, participants may be invited to interview for the 2026 summer analyst internship.
Opportunities to Join the BNP Paribas Community
Through this Summit we hope that you can become a part of our business success and shape the future of BNP Paribas
We offer internship opportunities throughout a range of business lines and functions:
- The Global Banking division provides sophisticated and diversified expertise across a variety of sectors in Financing, Cash Management and Financial Advisory Services for our clients
- The Global Markets division delivers market-leading solutions – from hedging and financing opportunities across every asset class, to research and market intelligence
- Functions – Business Management roles are wide ranged and include:
- Operations: You will gain exposure to teams concentrating on trade processing, product controls, and project management.
- Change & Solutions (Internal Consulting): The Change & Solutions Americas organization works closely with executive management and senior leadership to design and implement high-level, strategically important projects, and shape the development of the Bank in the region. The team delivers value across platforms through an integrated and agile approach with deep international interconnectivity across departments, and a strong focus on servicing internal clients
- Group Financial Security (GFS): GFS is a Group Compliance Domain tasked with developing and implementing an industry-leading Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) Compliance Program. GFS is the main point of contact for the Group with U.S. Regulators regarding Sanctions Compliance
- Security Services (2S): As a securities services intern you will have the ability to help our clients achieve their investment and cross-border distribution ambitions through our different services we offer such as asset servicing, outsourcing solutions, reporting, custody, clearing and settlement, market and financing services and corporate trust solutions.
- Technology: The IT (Technology) Team aims to protect the bank, the interest of the bank, and its clients via IT Infrastructure, Cyber and Corporate Security, Operational Resilience, Application Production Support and IT and Operational Risk
- Human Resource
- Finance & Tax
- Compliance
- Inspection Générale (Internal Audit)
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. In the United States, 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.
The bank employs nearly 6,000 people and has a presence in the country since the late 1800s in major cities including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver and Washington, DC.
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/
EQUAL CHANCES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
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.
Business Overview:
The U.S. Financial Security Transaction Monitoring and Investigation (“TMI”) case investigator is responsible for reviewing alerts escalations, reporting on potential suspicious activities identified via internal and external triggers, manual and automated triggers, including but not limited to AML/CFT negative news, fraud, sanctions, KYC, and terrorist financing/human trafficking matters. He/she is in charge of investigating transactions stemming from such referrals, as well as interacting with multiple levels of the bank to mitigate risk and supporting the oversight of the BNP Paribas 1st Line of Defense (“1LOD”). The case investigator will also handle a variety of processes, including legal requests (subpoenas), FINCEN regulatory processes, and law enforcement communications.
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:
- Conduct in depth case investigations pertaining to potential financial crime concerns such as AML, bribery, corruption, terrorist financing/human trafficking, etc, to mitigate regulatory, reputational, and compliance risk for the bank.
- Conduct investigations stemming from a variety of internal and external referrals, including clients and affiliate fraud, internal employee misconduct, sanctions related matters and circumvention attempts, and AML/CFT red flags.
- Interact with all lines of business and affiliates to resolve issues as appropriate and determine whether the activity is deemed suspicious.
- Prepare investigative reports with findings after a review of relevant documentation, including drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”).
· Review monthly AML/CFT/Red flags reports to identify potentially suspicious activity.
· Participate in monthly calls with branch affiliates and key stakeholders as needed.
· Participate in a variety of regulatory and legal processes, including FinCEN 314(a), 314(b), 311 special measures, civil and grand jury subpoenas, and law enforcement information sharing and backup documentation requests.
· Assist colleagues and TMI Management in other special projects involving transactions relating to, for example; cryptocurrency, Money Service Businesses (“MSB”), Payment Service Providers (“PSP”) and entities operating in the cannabis industry.
· Keep informed on laws, regulations, and current practices pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
· Support senior management with development and rollout of other TMI initiatives and projects.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
· Undergraduate Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, or related field.
· 3 – 5 years’ experience in transaction surveillance including model validation.
· Advanced MS Excel, MS PowerPoint skills required.
· Strong capability with data analytics/manipulation programs and concepts.
· Strong technical and analytical skills required.
· Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
· ACAMS, ACFE, ACFCS, ACFS certifications preferred.
· Experience and knowledge of BSA/AML and Sanctions issues is preferred.
· Experience with Correspondent Banking and Capital Markets is preferred.
· Experience with Actimize strongly preferred.
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 $85,000 to $115,000 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.
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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.