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Vice President- ICT 2LoD Controls Execution Platform -CICEP


Company : BNP Paribas CIB


Location : Thrissur, Kerala


Created : 2025-04-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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. 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 Commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt 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:RISK ORM Network is managing the Group Operational Risk Officers (ORO) and is part of the Group RISK Function within BNP Paribas. The department has responsibility for Leading, structuring, and animating the ORO Network as well as developing competencies, steering and reporting on the Group’s Operational Risk Management framework and risks. It is an independent second line of defense on operational risk management activities of the Group, including on Information and Communication Technology risk management activities. Position PurposeRISK Operational Risk Management (RISK ORM), created early 2021 to oversee operational risks within the mandate of the RISK function, is organised, under the responsibility of the Group Chief Operational Risk Officer (Group CORO), around 3 Poles: RISK ORM Framework, RISK ORM Technology & Transversal Risks and RISK ORM Network.Contributing Responsibilities · Collaborates at the India CoE level with Head of India CoE, including but not limited to the CoE level reporting requirements. · Effectively contributes to the CoE, RISK India Hub and ISPL on Group mandates, objectives and priorities. · Lead by example, demonstrating effective Leadership in the CICEP team leading to CoE as a positive place to work in conjunction with the Head of India CoE. · Participates to the recruitment for the CoE.Technical & Behavioral CompetenciesSKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES Skills Required 12+ years of experience in IT audit / ITGC controls testing / technical assessments, preferably in the areas of Cyber and Technology domains in a financial institution. Ability to manage the team and its workload independently to meet their targets, and priorities set in conjunction with management. Must be able to interface and coordinate work efficiently, and effectively with business partners. Excellent analytical skills – being able to come to a thoughtful and business focused conclusion quickly. Good communication, listening and influencing skills, including ability to articulate complex issues and incorporate feedback. Demonstrating a calm professional approach, with a good understanding of delivery within time constraints and the need to escalate/inform departmental management as appropriate. Adapting personal approach to suit situations, individuals, groups and cultures. Is flexible in relation to getting the job done. Being rigorous and thorough – especially when logging and tracking issues through to conclusion. Demonstrating a high-level of commitment and self-motivation, combined with enthusiasm and a genuine interest in the role of Risk Assessment in business. Ability to express views clearly and fluently, both orally and in writing. Considers the audience, avoiding technical jargon wherever necessary and appropriate. Works iteratively, delivering quickly and frequently to produce high quality documents and outputs which require little to no rework. Team player – focus on the success of the whole team. Working well both with others, as well as individually. Ability to work under strict timelines and at pressure situations to manage the delivery. Open to work under global time zones as required for workshops or stakeholder discussions. Skills Preferred Team management capabilities.Has the proven ability to think outside of the box, challenge industry norms and adapt quickly to evolving requirements. Is self-aware, anticipates problems, adapts and meets them head on. Strong stakeholder management, relationship building, influencing, facilitating and presenting skills. Is solutions focused – measures their output on whether issues, problems or challenges are resolved as a criteria for success. Competencies: University degree (technical), and/or certification such as ISO27001, CISA. Professional qualifications/trainings relevant to technology and/or cyber risk (e.g. change management, outsourcing, vulnerability management, cloud security, etc.). Conduct: Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues, partners and clients before making decisions, and escalate issues to your manager when unsure. Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)Professional qualifications/trainings relevant to Information Security, Risk Management is a strong plus (ISO 27001, ISO 31000, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CISA, CCSP) preferred.