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Project Lead

Last update 18.02.2025
What is this position about?
APAC Transformation’ mandate is two-fold:
  • Support strategic transformation initiatives or large, complex strategic programs
  • Business improvement projects to improve efficiency of processes & organizations 
APAC Transformation projects are undertaken with a wide range of client franchise encompassing the full APAC region: CIB and IFS businesses, Coverages, Functions and Countries.
What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 
Direct Responsibilities
  • Manage one or more work streams within large, complex transformation programs specific to APAC or in connection with global initiatives, impacting multiple business lines and functions
  • Drive independently under minimal supervision the business / process / organizational improvement projects through consulting mindset, ensuring solid framing of projects and impactful execution
  • Manage projects with support from Transformation Associates as needed
  • Derive viable solutions through deep-dive analysis, problem solving, process / organization re-engineering, target operating model design and implementation
  • Present findings, pain points, recommendations and project status to Sponsors (senior management from Business and Functions) and project stakeholders
  • Enrich client satisfaction by managing client and stakeholder relationships and showing agility to adjust to changing dynamics / needs of an engagement
  • Actively contribute to team development through continuous feedback to improve the team, share best practices and actively engage in transversalities of the team

What is required for you to succeed?

  • Minimum 8 years of total experience, of which minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Business Project Management, Transformation Programs and Process & Organization Consulting 
  • Minimum 3 years of working experience in banking and financial industry
  • Experience in leading the design and implementation of transversal (cross-business, cross-function)  business projects and/or program work streams independently or with minimal supervision
  • Experience in leading the design and implementation of Target Operating Model (business improvement / process efficiency / offshoring / regulatory) projects
  • Candidates with knowledge of Corporate Banking / Capital Markets / Global Markets / Securities Services products and processes
  • Strong planning, organization and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to navigate the project & organizational complexities with courage, transparency and resilience
  • Ability to go into operational details, yet create a synthetic view for senior management  
  • Good communication, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Focus on business impact and client satisfaction at all times through solid delivery of projects
  • Travel in APAC countries may be required

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 
We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.
•BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community
•BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization
•Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness
•BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds
BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.
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More information 
BNP Paribas - Diversity & Inclusion Journey
BNP Paribas - The Bank Of Green Changes
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BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year
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Why should I apply?

Basically, why would you want to join BNP Paribas over any other company?

BECAUSE YOU'RE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO WANTS...

  • What if we told you that working in our Group isn’t quite what you might think? At BNP Paribas, we do a multitude of different jobs that are constantly evolving to meet the expectations of our clients and society as a whole. Whether through everyday tasks or major projects, doing one of our jobs means making a personal commitment to taking sustainable action.

  • Feeling good about your job means bringing your whole self to work and being who you are. It’s also about having the resources you need to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Both of these are major commitments at BNP Paribas.

  • At BNP Paribas, developing your skills is as important to us as it is to you. And the skills you learn with us will help you through the rest of your working life.

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