CIO Office IT Governance Officer

Job description

**Role Overview** The CIB CIO Office plays a pivotal role in ensuring the governance, control and oversight of the CIB IT Operating Model across the global IT organisation. Operating within the CIO Office the CIB IT Governance Officer: - Contributes to the management of CIB IT governance frameworks in the context of ITG/ITO frameworks, norms and standards. - Supports the deployment of the IT governance across the CIB IT Clusters / Regions - Pilots and supports CIB IT governance committees while also monitoring related KPIs, Metrics and Actions. - Coordinates IT governance-related activities and initiatives. For this role the scope of the CIB CIO office encompasses reporting and support in relation to: - Governance & organisation - Project Portfolio & Delivery - Finance - IT HR - Sourcing. The IT Governance Officer position is central to ensuring CIB IT remains in compliance with global IT standards/regulatory expectations, and supports the CIB CIO in delivering secure, effective, and transparent technology services in line with BNP Paribas strategy. **High-level Responsibilities** **Governance & Oversight** - Contribute to the ongoing evolution of CIB IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with enterprise governance structures and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, EBA ICT Guidelines, FFIEC) - Pilot/facilitate IT Steering & Service Delivery Committees, and other official CIB IT governance forums, providing accurate reporting and tracking of decisions/actions. **Controls and Audit** - Help ensure IT processes at CIB IT, Cluster-level & Territory adhere to internal control requirements and withstand regulatory scrutiny - Support audits, regulatory inspections, and risk assessments. **Reporting & Performance Management** - Maintain and review CIO-level dashboards and KPIs for IT performance, risk, and service delivery - Track key IT metrics to support decision-making - Provide structured reporting to senior management, regulators, and internal governance bodies. **Stakeholder Engagement & Team Collaboration** - Act as a bridge between different stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency. - Support the CIOs in preparing board-level updates, regulatory submissions, and strategic reviews - Engage with global IT entities and service providers to ensure harmonised governance standards across regions. - Propose initiatives and participate into the continuous improvement of the CIB IT governance operating model - Manage ad-hoc projects for CIB CIO office - Work in a collaborative mode with the Global CIO Office team and community - Support new joiners into the team. **Required Skills & Experience** - Experience: 3+ years in IT governance, risk management, or IT audit within a financial institution or regulated environment. - Knowledge of and ability to manage reporting in relation to: - Project & Portfolio Management - HR topics - Finance & purchasing. - Skills: - Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation capabilities - Ability to manage complex stakeholder groups across business and IT - Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience preparing board/regulatory materials - Organised and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to prioritise competing demands - Experience in project / change management - Clarity Portfolio Management Tool. **Key Attributes** - Strong sense of accountability and ownership - Ability to challenge constructively while building strong relationships - Adaptable, with experience working across global teams and time zones - Numerate, and able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.