Business Overview:
The North America Hub is part of BNP Paribas’ global Internal Audit group (Inspection Générale) which is staffed by highly qualified individuals who perform high quality risk-based reviews of the Business, providing assurance, and when necessary, advising management to anticipate and understand otherwise unexpected risks and put in place appropriate mitigating controls.
The Internal Audit team helps senior management protect the company’s reputation by avoiding financial and reputational damage. Where it is too late to prevent failure, the team investigates the problem, helps management deal with the aftereffects, and establishes guards against re-occurrence. Headquartered in New York, the North America Hub has primary audit responsibility for BNP Paribas’ Corporate and Investment Banking activities in the United States. The audit approach follows practices prescribed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
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:
- Oversee direct audit coverage responsibility for the Information Technology, Information Security, and Data audit activities performed relative to BNP Paribas Wholesale activities in North America (US and Canada), supported by a team of subject matter auditors
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the BNP Paribas North America Wholesale activities, through audits, risk assessments and continuous monitoring activities as they relate to Information Technology, Information Security, and Data Management controls, ensuring business objectives regulatory expectations are met, and risks are sufficiently mitigated
- Perform risk-based audits, based on a thorough understanding of the processes and risks associated with both current and emerging technologies, and on a precise assessment of the adequacy and completeness of the GRC, both from a design and effectiveness standpoint
- Evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of Bank policies, procedures, and internal controls as they relate to the Information Technology infrastructure and Business Application Systems as per the terms of the Inspection Générale Audit charter and guidelines of the Bank
- Follow audit professional standards and regulatory requirements in the performance of the day-to-day functions of internal auditor
- Perform audits of Information Technology operating procedures and processing systems, test operating procedures and processing systems through the performance of detailed fieldwork, examine and evaluate results, assess adequacy of controls, communicate results, and direct follow-up efforts
- Plan each audit prior to the commencement of fieldwork (includes meeting with IT and Bank management, discussing changes/events that have a material impact on the activity, revising/enhancing the examination program and scope as warranted)
- Review work papers with particular focus on documentation and analysis to support findings
- Prepare draft findings and recommendations and follow up on findings to ensure that the appropriate corrective actions were taken by reviewing and validating supporting evidence
- Finalize and distribute the draft of audit findings/recommendations to auditees for internal control improvements
- Lead, develop and motivate a team of auditors, while promoting a culture of independence, conduct, transparency, integrity, performance, satisfaction at the workplace, and diversity and inclusion
- Encourage problem-solving and promote a constructive work environment among both audit and other Bank staff
- Ensure that team members have the proper expertise and independence to conduct the required audits and investigations, with the highest integrity and conduct standards
- Use the results from the skillset analysis to promote continuous training and upskilling of the audit staff
- Maintain the audit universe and timely update the corresponding risk assessments, supported by a dynamic and documented Continuous Risk Monitoring (CRM) practice, including CRM over the portfolio of IT projects
- Maintain a close relationship with the BNP Paribas NAR audit teams and Group Inspection Générale IT audit domain, and interact with Bank’s regulators for any matter in scope
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Proven expertise in IT/IS audit and industry best practices, in line with large complex banking organizations (minimum of 10 years of recent experience in Information Technology)
- Five (5) or more years of Information Technology operational experience
- Five (5) or more years of Global Market operational experience
- One (1) or more years of Information Security operational experience
- Extensive experience working for large global financial services organizations, with solid knowledge of CIB business processes, notably GM, and BNP Paribas environment
- Experience with banking and financial systems (preferably Trading and Settlement systems, Money Transfer systems, Compliance and Surveillance systems, etc.)
- Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor),
- Strong background auditing infrastructure and applications controls
- Solid experience in principles and techniques of Information Systems auditing
- Understanding of management principles and the ability to recognize and evaluate deviations from good business practices
- Ability to maintain effective relations between auditors and auditees, and effectively communicate audit results to a wider, non-technical audience
- Strong managerial experience, promoting a culture of independence, conduct, transparency, integrity, performance, satisfaction at the workplace, and diversity and inclusion
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication with regulators and management, both verbally and in writing
- Exceptional analytical abilities, strong organization and teamwork skills
- Ability to demonstrate business tactical and strategic thinking, as well as innovation and creativity
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation), interpersonal skills, strong facilitation and interviewing skills
- Comfort in discussing IT Controls with the bank’s management, and obtaining agreement on recommendations pertaining to technology / systems under review
- Strong risk and control awareness, and knowledge of risk assessment methodology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree, notably in Cybersecurity or IT Risk Management
- CISM (Certified Information Systems Manager), and/or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and/or similar
- Knowledge and experience with Windows and Unix operating systems, middleware, networks, databases, and emerging technologies
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 $200,000 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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