Associate Level 1 / Senior Associate – Anti Money Laundering (AML)
Associate Level 1 / Senior Associate – Anti Money Laundering (AML)
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- Permanent
- IN-Karnataka-Bangalore
- TRAITEMENT DES OPERATIONS
About BNP Paribas India Solutions:
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24×7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.
About BNP Paribas Group:
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, 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.
About Business line/Function:
Client Engagement & Protection team delivers a comprehensive range of solutions to various business lines of the Group across the globe. The services include referential data management, Know Your Customer (KYC), Due Diligence preparation (client recertification and onboarding), credit administration and post-trade client services, AML transaction monitoring and support
Job Title:
Associate Level 1 / Senior Associate
Date:
2024
Department:
Client Engagement & Protection
Location:
Bengaluru
Business Line / Function:
Client Engagement & Protection
Reports to:
(Direct)
Manager
Grade:
(if applicable)
NA
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
NA
Directorship / Registration:
NA
Position Purpose
Direct contribution to the Bank’s operational permanent control framework
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
- Perform ongoing AML/CTF risk monitoring on clients and account transactions covered by APAC AML Activity and Transaction Ongoing Monitoring (“ATOM”) tool.
- Review, analyze and dispose of ATOM alerts in accordance with predefined rules and relevant procedures.
- Obtain and upload alert analysis results and relevant material for record keeping purposes.
- Prioritize ATOM alerts and conclude the alerts as quickly as possible and within the indicative target timelines without compromising the quality and completeness of the analysis.
- Ensure escalation of ATOM alerts to Country Compliance is proper, in a timely manner and supported by relevant information and due diligence search results.
- Support the Head of APAC ATOM Hub to implement and execute APAC ATOM procedure and other relevant policies and procedures of BNPP.
- Assist in ATOM projects and user testing assessments as and when required.
- Comply with APAC ATOM procedure and other relevant policies and procedures of BNPP as well as relevant AML/CFT/Sanctions laws and regulations; and keep updated on latest trends of AML/CFT/Sanctions laws and regulations, and industry best practice.
- Collaborate and work in tandem with team members of APAC ATOM Hub and relevant stakeholders.
- Be supportive and adoptive to changes of procedures and scope of works.
- Meet the QA requirements and the expected daily alert disposal volume. Notify the Head of APAC ATOM Hub in a timely manner when backlog is foreseeable.
Contributing Responsibilities
- OPC: Contribute to the Operations Permanent Control framework
- CUSTOMER SERVICE: Monitor turnaround times and operational efficiency. Resolve customer complaints and queries.
- CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Support MO to address ultimate client needs and resolve customer complaints if any.
- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Preparation and submission of MIS and reports to management as required and disseminate information to the Team
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
At least 3 years’ experience in banking /financial industry or handling AML transaction monitoring and
investigation.
- A good understanding of corporate banking and trade finance transactions.
- Familiar with international AML regulations and sanctions.
- Good communication skills and eager to learn.
- Proactive and alert to AML risks.· Analytical and with an investigative eye for accurate details and red-flag situations.
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
- Ability to write concisely and clearly; and to produce clear constructive advice under pressure and within short timeframes.
- Must evidence an attention to detail and have an investigative and questioning nature.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills, a flexible, collaborative and team-oriented approach to problem solving and an ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, and preferably with some experience of dealing in multiple countries in APAC region
Specific Qualifications (if required)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution (e.g. ICA or ACAMS). Post-graduate degree
or law degree may be a plus.
· Asian language capability is desirable, but not essential
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills:
Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Attention to detail / rigor
Communication skills – oral & written
Ability to synthetize / simplify
Transversal Skills:
Analytical Ability
Ability to develop and adapt a process
Ability to understand, explain and support change
Ability to manage a project
Ability to develop and leverage networks
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 3 years
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)
NA