Business Overview:
Global Securitized Products (GSP) is a strategic Global Capital Markets franchise serving asset managers, banks, corporates, CLO managers, hedge funds, insurers, pension funds and private‑credit funds. GSP is organized around two complementary verticals:
- Origination & Structuring – market‑leading client‑portfolio financing and securitization distribution. An integrated platform that covers ABS, RMBS, CLOs, CMBS, NPL/REOs, private‑debt fund financing and corporate receivables.
- Resource & Portfolio Management – BNPP’s in‑house risk‑transfer expertise, headquartered in EMEA and backed by Portfolio Management teams in the Americas and APAC. This combines synthetic risk‑transfer, the Group credit‑insurance platform and the Greenstar’s credit‑insurance vehicle and works closely with Group Finance on centrally managed synthetic‑risk‑transfer securitizations.
GSP is on an ambitious growth trajectory; a robust, future‑ready permanent‑control framework is essential to protect that growth and meet Group expectations.
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:
The successful candidate will be positioned within the Global Banking Americas Conduct and Control Office and will act as an independent LOD 1 control function for GSP in the Americas. In this capacity the incumbent will provide operational‑risk‑management oversight and supervision for the GSP products activities, collaborating closely with Compliance, Risk, Business and ITO teams across the region. The role carries direct influence, advisory and control responsibilities to ensure the effective implementation of the Firm’s Operational Risk and Permanent Control framework within the assigned business areas.
Reporting Line:
The position is part of the GB CCCO team and reports locally to the GBA OPC Team Head and functionally to the Global Head of GSP OPC.
General Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and continuously enhance GSP’s permanent operational‑risk and control framework (including the target framework for the SEC INFRA / ORPC program) together with Business, Operations, IT, LOD2 and other key stakeholders.
- Establish, catalogue and keep up‑to‑date the control plan, key risk indicators (KRIs) and surveillance points for each business unit, ensuring alignment with the Group’s overall risk‑management strategy.
- Lead and execute the regular Risk‑Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) campaign and manage the full control‑plan lifecycle (creation, testing, monitoring and remediation).
- Identify, analyze and resolve internal operational incidents; determine root causes, risk exposures and control weaknesses; work with business owners to implement corrective actions and strengthen controls.
- Track and assess external developments (regulatory changes, market incidents, emerging risks) and adjust the operational‑risk framework accordingly.
- Review the operational‑risk and control framework for all new products, activities, processes and outsourcing arrangements to guarantee adequate risk coverage before launch.
- Coordinate updates to business‑unit policies and procedures; drive awareness and communication of changes to staff and stakeholders.
- Facilitate interactions with internal and external auditors; oversee implementation of audit and supervisory recommendations.
- Deliver regular briefings, committee updates and executive presentations to senior managers (COOs, Heads of Business, LOD2, Global Banking & GCM leaders) to maintain visibility and alignment.
- Conduct training and awareness campaigns to embed the permanent‑control framework and promote a strong conduct and risk culture across GSP, championing ethical behavior, transparency and continuous improvement.
Transversal OPC Responsibilities:
- Prepare and present periodic operational‑risk and permanent‑control reports and dashboards for Global Banking Americas, providing insights on the region’s risk profile, highlighting trends, areas of concern and visualizing key performance indicators.
- Undertake other ad‑hoc objectives and projects as required by the role, adapting priorities to the evolving needs of the business and the regulatory environment.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 10 + years’ wholesale‑banking experience covering risk management, compliance and/or regulatory affairs, with hands‑on exposure to a broad set of financial products (corporate/transaction banking, investment banking, capital‑markets).
- Operational‑risk / permanent‑control expertise – proven record designing, implementing and maintaining permanent‑control frameworks (RCSA, control‑plan, KRIs, incident‑management, TAC/NAC coordination).
- Project / program management – demonstrate ability to lead large, cross‑functional programs and deliver results on schedule and budget; consulting‑style advisory experience is an advantage.
- Senior‑level stakeholder management – comfortable organizing, facilitating and steering senior‑executive committees and meetings; proven ability to influence senior managers (COOs, Heads of Business, LOD2, GCM leaders) and drive consensus.
- Analytical & communication skills – advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to translate complex risk assessments into clear, structured presentations, data‑driven reports and executive dashboards.
- Language – fluent English (written & spoken).
- Personal attributes – high integrity and strong ethical standards; excellent organizational rigor; proactive “change‑agent” mindset; ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve conflicts constructively and build trust‑based relationships.
- Self‑driven & autonomous – able to operate independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of objectives and delivering results in a complex, fast‑changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep knowledge of the capital‑markets universe; securitization experience (ABS, RMBS, CLO, CMBS, NPL/REO) is a strong plus.
- French is a plus but not mandatory.
FINRA Registrations Required:
CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required):
SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:
While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $205,000 to $240,000 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.
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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