Job Title: Python Developer
Department: Risk
About Business line/Function:
The mission of Risk‑Investment & Markets (Risk‑IM) is to provide senior management of the Group, of the operating divisions, and of risk management with full transparency and dynamic analysis of the risks and clients managed by Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and Investment Solutions (IS) business units.
The Risk Systems team (part of Risk‑IM) delivers a comprehensive capital‑markets risk system used to calculate market and counter‑party risk capital figures (advanced methods) and supports users for risk analysis, risk reporting and the credit process.
The Data Fabric team is responsible for delivering large‑scale risk‑data architecture, supporting rapid re‑configuration in compliance with increasingly stringent data‑governance rules. The team is growing because both risk and data are key investment areas that enable BNP Paribas to meet its objectives.
Position Purpose:
The role is for a Python Developer with experience in a dynamic, demanding environment that reacts quickly to changing business needs. The candidate works equally well as an individual contributor or as part of a team, showing solid analysis and development skills.
Primary focus — maintenance and enhancement of the Python components in the existing risk‑system.
Expected to perform business analysis, technical analysis and development.
Must be flexible enough to handle small‑scale enhancements and capable of undertaking larger, more complex projects together with developers based in London.
Provides 3rd‑level intraday support.
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
Develop, implement and unit‑test the required solution, respecting BNP Paribas best practices, standards and tools.
Provide estimates for work & translate requirements into solutions.
Provide status updates and estimates for completion.
Take part in peer‑group code reviews.
Identify risks and issues, and help monitor them.
Intraday 3rd‑level support.
Contributing Responsibilities
Technical & Behavioral Competencies
Technical Competencies
Good proficiency in Python.
Good with pandas for data manipulation and analysis.
Use of SQL in a professional environment.
Good knowledge of Git commands.
Good to hav work with CI/CD pipelines, especially Jenkins, Docker and Kubernetes.
Working knowledge of UNIX.
Behavioral Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible and responsive attitude.
Decent software‑coding and learning skills.
Ability to work in an agile environment with daily scrum meetings.
Specific Qualifications
Skills Referential (Required knowledge, skills and abilities)
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in Python
pandas for data manipulation/analysis
SQL proficiency
Git version‑control expertise
CI/CD pipeline experience (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)
UNIX operating‑system knowledge
Behavioral Skills
Effective communication (verbal & written)
Flexibility and responsiveness to change
High‑quality software coding and analytical thinking
Agile teamwork and daily scrum participation
Education Level: Minimum B.E/BTECH, or Equivalent Graduation
Location: Mumbai
About BNP Paribas Group
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and a key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and employs nearly 185 000 people (≈ 145 000 in Europe).
The Group’s three main fields of activity are:
Commercial, Personal Banking & Services – covering retail & personal banking, BNP Paribas Personal Finance, Arval, etc.
Investment & Protection Services – providing savings, investment and protection solutions.
Corporate & Institutional Banking – serving corporate and institutional clients.
Based on a diversified, integrated model, the Group helps clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) realize their projects through financing, investment, savings and protection solutions.
In Europe the Group’s domestic markets are Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. It is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey and Eastern Europe. The Group also has a strong presence in the Americas and a fast‑growing business in Asia‑Pacific.
BNP Paribas embeds a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all activities, contributing to a sustainable future while maintaining performance and stability.
About BNP Paribas India Solutions
Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA. With delivery centres in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, it operates as a 24×7 global delivery centre.
India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate & Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Leveraging more than 10 000 employees, it drives innovation and growth, delivering best‑in‑class solutions for the Group.
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. Our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of 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.
