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Job Title: Associate - Global Market Research

Location: Powai, Mumbai

Domain: Financial Services

Experience: 2 to 4 years

Employment Type: Full Time

Opportunity:

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a candidate to enhance their career by applying prior experience in financial research and analytics. The individual will contribute to projects that involve deep industry analysis and provide insights into investment banking performance.

Job Profile:

The role requires conducting thorough industry and financial research to estimate key performance metrics such as revenue and headcount for investment banks at a detailed level. The candidate will contribute to benchmarking analysis and knowledge-building efforts across various financial services sectors. Projects will range from short-term research tasks to in-depth analyses spanning several weeks.

Key responsibilities:

• Estimate product-level key performance indicators (e.g., revenue, headcount) for investment banks and create market size estimates for transaction banking products.
• Analyze macroeconomic data to identify trends affecting investment banking performance, creating accurate forecasts and estimates.
• Update revenue and headcount models based on qualitative and quantitative data from industry sources.
• Maintain and enhance sector databases using Excel and other relevant tools.
• Present research findings and defend analyses to support client initiatives in strategy, sales, and senior management decision-making.
• Conduct effective data searches, gathering information from a variety of resources such as online databases, research reports, and external experts.
• Work on multiple research projects simultaneously, sometimes managing teams of analysts.

Required Experience and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have:

• An MBA or postgraduate degree in finance, business management, statistics, economics, or a related analytical field.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, or CAIA (preferred but not required).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to manage large datasets.
• Experience in financial research and analysis, with a minimum of 2 years in the field.
• Familiarity with global capital markets products and investment banking.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data presentation and analysis.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate research results clearly.
• Experience with professional information platforms such as Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters is preferred.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Description: IT and Cybersecurity Auditor (Manager/AVP)

Position Purpose

The primary focus of this role is to lead and execute IT and Cybersecurity audits, covering end-to-end processes of auditable entities within the Inspection Générale APAC team. The individual will ensure risks are mitigated and controls are effectively operating, while documenting findings, recommendations, and reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Execution: Lead and complete all phases of audits by assessing the adequacy and sustainability of IT controls, testing their effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with BNPP Inspection Générale policies.
• Documentation: Conduct process walk-throughs, document audit findings and results, and draft final reports.
• Audit Recommendations: Identify control gaps, recommend improvements, and ensure the suitability of business corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Collaborate with audit team members, control owners, and business unit management to ensure smooth execution of audit tasks.
• Continuous Monitoring: Contribute to ongoing risk assessments and escalate any issues that may affect audit schedules.
• Leadership: Guide and mentor junior auditors as needed during assignments.

Duties

• Execute audits with a high degree of accuracy and independence.
• Test the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls.
• Ensure compliance with BNPP Inspection Generale’s audit procedures.
• Prepare and update risk assessments for review.
• Validate business corrective actions to close identified control gaps.
• Participate in continuous monitoring and escalate concerns affecting audit schedules.
• Mentor junior staff on audit processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• IT Audit Expertise: Strong knowledge of IT auditing principles and practices, with a focus on the financial services industry.
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly when interacting with all levels of management.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Teamwork: Promotes collaboration and fosters a participative team environment.
• Initiative: Demonstrates high levels of initiative, commitment, and drive in completing audit tasks.

Specific Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Certifications: CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) required. Additional certifications in Cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) or IT Service Management (ITIL) are preferred.

Skills Referentials

Behavioral Skills:

• Communication skills (oral & written)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail and rigor
• Adaptability
• Active listening

Transversal Skills:

• Analytical ability
• Project management skills
• Ability to manage meetings and seminars
• Change management
• Strategic foresight

Education Level: Master’s degree or equivalent

Experience Level: Minimum of 8 years in IT audit, preferably within the financial services industry.

Location: Mumbai (Supporting APAC Region)