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 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 :
The Intermediate Holding Company (“IHC”) program structured at the U.S. level across poles of activities of BNP Paribas provides guidance, supports the analysis, impact assessment and drives adjustments of the U.S. platform’s operating model due to the drastic changes introduced by the Enhanced Prudential Standards (“EPS”) for Foreign Banking Organizations (“FBOs”) finalized by the Federal Reserve in February 2014, implementing Section 165 of U.S. Dodd-Frank Act.
The Accounting Control Department is a transversal function within CIB Finance whose primary roles are:
? to develop and implement a strong accounting control framework for CIB Banking and non-Banking entities (such as Broker/Dealers entities),
? to perform 2nd level of controls for controls primary run by other Finance and non-Finance teams, and
? to report on main controls areas, for both local and central needs and requirements.
The Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with Group and CIB Head Office controls guidelines and expanding to adapt with an ever-changing Control environment. In this perspective, the Group is taking additional responsibilities to look after control for local regulatory reporting (FED/FINRA/SEC) under US GAAP.
The Group works closely with not only Finance and Tax department but with other functions of CIB NA to provide value added analysis and advisory services to its clients in the areas of accounting control.
Job Title:
Associate Level 1/Snr Associate
Date:
08/07/2025
Department:
Finance Shared Services
Location:
Bangalore
Business Line / Function:
Controls
Reports to:
(Direct)
AVP
Grade:
(if applicable)
(Functional)
Number of Direct Reports:
None
Directorship / Registration:
NA
Position Purpose
The CIB ICFR control senior analyst is primarily responsible for assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the controls implemented within CIB North America entities. The CIB ICFR control analyst will perform control testing on behalf of the management in accordance with the methodology developed based on the COSO 2013 internal control framework. The testing is conducted throughout the year to provide reasonable assurance and sufficient coverage for the period under audit. The result of the testing will be communicated to the respective governance bodies (i.e. management committees and board committees) on a quarterly basis as the basis for management in making assertion over the effectiveness of the internal control implemented by the Bank over the financial and regulatory reporting.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
End of accounting period
? Become a point of contact in liaising the testing program between ISPL and US team.
? For each closing period review and substantively test the effectiveness of the controls performed by various CIB NA functions according to the control working program for a high risk area
?Specifically the incumbent will work on Control testing of financial areas
? For each closing period review the substantive testing performed by the junior analyst to ensure the proper execution of the testing and provide guidance.
? Identify and escalate control gaps to US team for timely remediation
? Provide the guidance to the control owners in remediation of the findings
Contributing Responsibilities
Permanent (on a daily basis)
? Develop and maintain the US regulatory control framework by assisting the US regulatory team to identify and document risks and controls in place or to be implemented by CIB North America functions (i.e. Middle Office, Back Office, Accounting, and functions)
? Evaluate the compliance of CIB NA accounting control environment with US regulatory requirements
? Identification of control weaknesses/control gaps and suggestion/implementation of solutions
? Formalize and report the results of the control test to the control governance for local regulatory reporting
? Develop an “control oriented’ culture for regulatory reporting across the organization (Finance and non-Finance)
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
? Accounting degree (with concentrations in financial/regulatory audit)
o CPA or equivalent preferred
? Minimum 3 years of experience in the audit of banking and capital markets or equivalent experience in financial and/or regulatory reporting process
? Good understanding or knowledge of SOX requirements and familiarity with COSO framework
?Working knowledge of Capital market products, CIB products and Banking.
? Solid understanding of financial instruments and developed skills in analysis of business supporting processes from accounting control perspective
? Strong organizational skills, rigorous, and self-disciplined
? Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a strong control environment
? Good communication skills, (i.e. writing, listening, presentation)
? Advanced technical skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
? Knowledge of Investment banking products
Specific Qualifications (if required)
? MS Excel (at least intermediate)
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Attention to detail / rigor
Ability to deliver / Results driven
Communication skills - oral & written
Client focused
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Ability to understand, explain and support change
Analytical Ability
Ability to develop and adapt a process
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Education Level:
Master Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 1 year
Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)