Job Description – AML Data Product Owner
About Business line/Function:
The AML IT function within BNP Paribas CIB’s CEFS-technology delivers an end-to-end IT platform supporting the bank’s AML program. It converts regulatory and compliance rules into scalable, secure IT solutions to detect, investigate, and report suspicious activity globally.
As the technology backbone, it processes transaction data into actionable AML insights, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and innovation.
Position Purpose
This next-gen AML role strengthens BNPP Group’s defences against financial crime by leveraging cutting-edge tech and innovation.
As AML Data Product Owner, you will own the vision, roadmap, and delivery of the AML Data Layer platform. The role blends AML and payments expertise with product ownership, stakeholder management, and agile delivery to meet regulatory, operational, and business objectives across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Define product vision & roadmap – Set a clear strategy for the AML Data Layer, prioritizing requirements and aligning them with overall AML goals.
- Stakeholder management – Serve as the main liaison between compliance, operations, risk, technology, and regulators; run workshops and briefings to capture needs and secure buy in.
- Agile backlog ownership – Write and groom user stories (including Gherkin/BDD where appropriate), define acceptance criteria, and maintain a ready backlog for sprint planning.
- Regulatory & payments expertise – Translate FATF, EU AMLD, OFAC and payments industry rules (PCI DSS, PSD2, ISO 20022, etc.) into actionable product requirements.
- Solution design & validation – Work with architects and data engineers to validate data models, APIs, and integration patterns that support high throughput payment flows; lead PoCs and present outcomes to governance bodies.
- Performance & quality assurance – Define KPIs for data quality, latency and detection effectiveness; partner with QA to embed test automation (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber) and CI pipelines.
- Change management & adoption – Produce release communications, training materials and support plans to drive user adoption across compliance and payments teams.
- Continuous improvement – Champion agile best practices, BDD techniques and data governance standards; mentor junior team members on AML, payments and product ownership.
Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory Skills:
- Domain expertise: ≥ 5 years in AML or payments compliance, with deep knowledge of payment and other transaction flow data and related regulatory frameworks.
- Product ownership: Proven experience delivering data intensive platforms in an Agile environment, handling backlog definition and sprint delivery.
- Stakeholder influence: Demonstrated ability to work with senior business and technical leaders, translating ambiguous needs into clear product goals.
- Agile & BDD: Strong command of Scrum/Kanban, writing user stories, acceptance criteria and using BDD tools (Gherkin, Cucumber).
- Data modelling & APIs: Hands on experience with data model design, SQL/PL SQL, REST/Swagger API specifications and data lineage concepts.
- Analytical mindset: Skilled at data driven problem solving, monitoring performance metrics and turning insights into product decisions.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; able to simplify complex AML concepts for diverse audiences.
Nice to have Skills:
- Experience with NICE Actimize SAM, UDM, ActOne or similar AML platforms.
- Familiarity with SWIFT MT and ISO 20022 MX payment messaging standards.
- Knowledge of correspondent banking, sanctions screening and financial crime risks in payments.
- Experience with data lakes, data hubs, cloud data platforms or real-time data integration.
- Exposure to data governance, metadata management and data lineage tools. Familiarity with BPMN/workflow engines (Camunda, Flowable).
- Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), ICA AML or payments industry qualifications
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)
Ability to synthetize / simplify
Ability to deliver / Results driven
Attention to detail / rigor
Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution
Ability to understand, explain and support change
Ability to develop others & improve their skills
Ability to set up relevant performance indicators
Analytical Ability
Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 12 years
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.
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, corporate 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
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, color, 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.
Job Title:
AML Data Product Owner
Date:
10/10/2026
Department:
CEFS IT
Location:
Mumbai
Business Line
Anti Money Laundering
Reports to:
Head of AML IT ISPL