Associate - IT OPC Controls Analyst

Overview

Job Title: IT OPC Controls Analyst

Department: ISPL Conduct & Control (ISPL CCCO)

About Business line/Function: ISPL Conduct & Control team is primarily responsible for proactive management of Operational Risks through a robust control framework, which aids in effective monitoring & reporting of risks.

• Adopt Risk Based Approach on controls.
• Understand risks based on past events & proactively implement measures for mitigation wherever possible.
• Be a Conduct Representative for ISPL.
  
  

Position Purpose

The role is to provide both the Business Units and IT Management with the assurance and visibility that IT Controls are executed in a controlled and managed way. In addition to the specific responsibilities detailed below, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate understanding in other areas of Risk & Control Management including strategies surrounding Process Engineering, Configuration Management, Change, Incident & Problem Management, Non-Conformities and Corrective Actions Management, Risk Identification and Control, Project Management and Tools and Methods.

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic controls assessments across process areas in scope. Raise any non-compliance and follow up of the corrective actions until closure.
• Liaise with global and local IT control areas to ensure their certification is timely and appropriate.
• Perform periodic Root Cause Analysis of process issues and non-compliances at Project and Application Domain level. Ensure that the exercise is planned, executed effectively and reported to appropriate level.
• Participate in minimising production risks and issues, including but not exclusively, by helping to devise, and by implementing, sufficient regular controls.
• Ensure appropriate escalation to management and/or Permanent Control (or Compliance as appropriate) as soon as an issue is identified.
• The enforcement of Permanent Controls, providing ongoing risk & controls self-assessment status of the control environment.
• Contribute all relevant management information(KPIs/KRIs) to the various scope reports/dashboards.
• Assist with Historical Incident management process, including liaising with various stakeholders involved, root cause analysis and impact evaluation.
  
  

Contributing Responsibilities

• Contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of the ISPL Permanent Control Framework
• Maintaining relevant Operational Permanent Control (OPC IT) processes and procedures
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Good knowledge of IT Risk & Audit domain with focus on Internal and/or External Audits.
• Good understanding of IT Controls Framework and experience executing controls.
• Understanding of IT Software, IT Infrastructure and IT Service Management domain is a value add.
• Strong analysis & problem-solving skills
• Structured and methodical mindset
• Proactive approach with a strong ability to work on own initiative
• Ownership of work and commitment to delivery
• Can do attitude
• Team oriented (both local and global)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Big picture awareness – make relationships between tactical issues and strategic options
• Client focused
• Pragmatic and creative approach
  
  

Specific Qualifications

IT Background

Technical Skills

Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

• • Technology Risk & Controls
  • IT Risk Framework and Standards
  • ISO 27001 Certified
  • Understanding of key regulations
    

Behavioral Skills

• • Attention to Detail/rigor
  • Communication skills – Oral & Written
  • Personal Impact / Ability to influence
  • Critical thinking
    

Education Level: Bachelors / Masters

Location: Mumbai

About BNP Paribas Group

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

About BNP Paribas India Solutions

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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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