AVP - AI RISK (Operational Risk Officer- (ORO)

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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. **About BNP Paribas India Solutions** 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. 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. 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** RISK Operational Risk Management (RISK ORM) belongs to the second line of defense of BNP Paribas. It belongs to the Risk Function (RISK) of BNP Paribas and is placed globally under the responsibility of the Group Chief Risk Officer. The Independent Control Testing team within ISPL RISK ORM provides support to RISK ORM function globally, whose mission is to provide front to back consolidated view on operational risks activities in order to contribute to the reduction of operational risk and to better respond to Regulator's expectations. **Position Purpose** RISK is an integrated and independent function and is part of BNP Paribas control functions. It is the independent second line of defence (LoD2) on the risk management activities of the Group which are under its direct responsibilities, including credit and counterparty risk, market risk, funding and liquidity risk, interest rate and foreign exchange risks in the banking book, insurance risk, operational risk and environmental and social risks. RISK aims at being a partner of the businesses by contributing to their sustainable development, but also a gatekeeper to ensure risks taken remain within the Group’s Risk Appetite, tolerance and its strategy. RISK teams engage in an upstream dialogue with businesses to better understand their strategy, objectives and then express professional opinions and recommendations. Within the RISK function, RISK ORM is organised in 3 Poles: RISK ORM Framework, RISK ORM Network and RISK ORM Cyber, Technology, Fraud and Resilience Risks (CTFR). The mission of the RISK ORM Cyber, Technology, Fraud and Resilience (CTFR) team is to define and develop frameworks and standards for the Group to ensure effective and proactive management of current and future anticipated risks, understanding regulatory expectations and translating these to business practices. In collaboration with other key Functions, these frameworks, training, measurement, governance and thought leadership, its mission is to raise awareness, drive ongoing advancements, identify/improve maturity and manage transformation for the group. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the operational landscape of BNP Paribas and is at the centre of the Group’s digital strategy. This rapid AI adoption introduces a spectrum of operational risks that must be carefully managed, such as cybersecurity and third-party risks. In addition, AI has the potential to amplify threats and risks related to personal data protection and data quality. With high regulatory expectations and potential sanctions for Banks in their failure to prevent or mitigate operational risks related to AI and data, the role of the AI ICT Operational Risk Officer is to oversee the adoption of Artificial Intelligence at BNPP Paribas, provide subject matter expertise to the community of worldwide