Description & Requirements

Job Title: Compliance Associate

Department: India CoE Compliance Hub

About Business line/Function: 

The India CoE Compliance Hub safeguards the Groups reputation and mitigates risk across all business lines by delivering global compliance services; it is organized into divisions that support Trade Surveillance, Electronic Communications Monitoring, Transversal Risk Management, Personal Account Dealing, MIS, Project Support, the Group Compliance COO TOP function, and other core compliance activities, while collaborating closely with onshore partners in regions.

Position Purpose: 

The position provides endtoend KYC/AML/CFT support for both Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) and Wealth Management, covering onboarding, recertification and ongoing monitoring activities; it acts as a 2 LoD liaison between the 1 LoD business units (CEFS and Wealth Management relationship teams) and onshore compliance teams, ensuring that all client files meet global and local regulatory standards while enforcing the Wealth Management compliance onboarding and accountrecertification policies and procedures in Hong Kong and Singapore. By guaranteeing accuracy and strict adherence to compliance standards, the role underpins a robust, reliable compliance framework, safeguards the organizations integrity, and fosters trust with stakeholders across both CIB and Wealth Management.

Responsibilities - Core KYC / AML Operations - Wealth Management

• Review and manage escalation forms, verify completeness of local addon documentation and ensure data consistency across 1 LoD submissions.
• Return KYC files to DDT when documentation is missing or data is inconsistent; revalidate DDT analysis where required.
• Complete the Compliance Assessment Form and coordinate CPL decisions with secondary sites.
• Draft CPL opinions based on client data, liaise with onshore teams for validation and present to B&C / CAC committees.
• Update client files in internal systems (Fenergo, GCARS, etc.) with all supporting documentation.

CIBSpecific Duties

• Support onshore CIB compliance teams on escalation handling and KYC recertification.
• Analyse structuredfinance, cashmanagement, correspondentbanking, globalmarkets, shipping, aviation, projectfinance and securities transactions for AML risk.

 Wealth ManagementSpecific Duties

• Perform 2 LoD reviews of account opening and recertification for  Wealth Management portfolios.
• Produce client risk assessments, assign risk ratings and prepare presentations for riskcommittee approvals.
• Screen client transactions, flag suspicious activity, investigate adverse media, sanctioncountry links and PEP exposures.
• Advise business on KYC, FinancialSecurity and AML matters; prepare memoranda, STRs and support internal audits/regulatory inspections.
• Work with onshore compliance on derogations, policy matters and collaborate with the APAC FinancialSecurity AML Advisory team.

 CrossFunctional & Operational Tasks

• Participate in regular feedback sessions with panelists and senior compliance leads.
• Conduct followup minidrives and maintain multiple candidatetouchpoint communications to ensure a warm, smooth journey for internal stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support (filestatus tracking, bankruptcylist updates, counterparties reviews, investmentprofile questionnaires).

Skills - Technical & Behavioral Competencies

 Required Qualifications

• University degree (any discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of KYC/AML/FS compliance experience (combined CIB and WealthManagement exposure preferred).
• Proven track record in handling corporate, investmentbanking and privatebanking client files.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a 24 7 global delivery environment (Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai).

About BNP Paribas Group:

BNP Paribas is the European Unions leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Groups commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Unions leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

If you are a meticulous, analytical professional with a passion for safeguarding the banks integrity across both corporate banking and wealthmanagement domains, we invite you to join our dynamic compliance community.