Vice President - Lead Data Analyst-Transaction Monitoring Optimization

Job Title: Lead Data Analyst_ Transaction Monitoring Optimization _ VP

Department : India COE Compliance Hub

About Business line/Function: India COE Compliance Hub is focused on protecting the reputation of the Group and effectively managing risk across all business areas by providing support to various Compliance functions. At present, the department is broadly organized into divisions providing services for Global Compliance Training, Capital Markets Surveillance, Electronic Communication Surveillance, Compliance Migrations Co-Ordination, Personal Account Dealing, MIS and Projects management support. The team works closely with business partners in CIB and the wider group

Position Purpose: The Data analyst will operate within India CoE Compliance Hub, Mumbai and support CIB compliance team with data analysis pertaining to AML, Sanctions, and KYC scoring models, and tuning methodologies such as Above-the-Line and Below-the-Line assessments.

Responsibilities Direct Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data analysts and Perform in‑depth statistical evaluations across key Compliance elements, including negative testing, hypothesis testing, regression techniques, clustering analysis, and behavioral/activity-based tests.
• Partner with the Compliance CIB Central team to deliver data-driven insights for impact analyses related to AML, Sanctions, and KYC scoring models, including tuning methodologies such as Above-the-Line and Below-the-Line assessments.
• Develop detailed UAT test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures based on business requirements and functional specifications to validate data flows, system behavior, and display logic.
• Lead the end‑to‑end testing of compliance reporting platforms, such as case management tools.
• Supervise the immediate team to prepare comprehensive documentation of testing outcomes, data observations, analytical findings, and model impact assessments for Compliance stakeholders and governance forums Contributing Responsibilities
• Lead collaboration with technology, operations, and compliance policy teams to resolve data issues, support model enhancement initiatives, and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Steer a compliance mindset within team and stay up to date with projects/tasks assigned, Manage Stakeholder expectations w.r.t assigned tasks for self and the team
• Take ownership of delivering appropriate reporting content, KPI metrics to beneficiary and Local management, with continuity of reporting and transparency on actions as per agreed KPI
• Proactively communicate with Management in case of challenges and bottlenecks

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Proficiency in:
• Python (functions, procedures and packages),
• data visualization using tools like PowerBI, Tableau
• Data analysis and mining (using Dataiku or similar tools)
• Statistical modeling techniques (hypothesis testing, regression etc.) to improve a business process and present recommendations, not just results
• MS Office platforms and tools for documentation catering to various levels of audience
• Knowledge of transaction monitoring fine-tuning methodologies such as ATL, BTL, etc.
• Conceptual understanding of AML/CTF domain and the Key data elements
• Good to have
• SQL knowledge
• Proven experience leading a team of Data analysts (preference will be given to those leading similar TM optimization initiatives)
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary, Analytical and communication skills—the ability to communicate with varied audiences and stakeholders (IT, senior management, etc.)
• Able to research and resolve issues independently while working across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment

Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or beyond)
• 12+ years of relevant experience

Technical Skills Skills Referential

( Required knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Communication skills - oral & written
• Attention to detail / rigor
• Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving
• Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to understand, explain and support change
• Analytical Ability
• Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training…
• Ability to develop and leverage networks
• Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Location: Mumbai, Chenn

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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.

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