Project Leader

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.. Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 68 markets with more than 193,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region. - excluding partnerships 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. - (Opens in a new tab) **POSITION PURPOSE**: APAC Transformation team’s mandate is two-fold: Support strategic, large scale transformation initiatives from design to implementation Business improvement projects to improve efficiency of processes & organization APAC Transformation projects are undertaken with a wide range of client franchise encompassing the full APAC region: CIB and IFS businesses, Coverages, Functions and Territories. **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 mínimal 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 **TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES**: A total of 8 years of 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 mínimal supervision Experience in leading the design and implementation of Target Operating Model (business improvement / process efficiency / offshoring / regulatory) projects 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 **PRIMARY LOCATION** **Singapore** **JOB TYPE** **Standard / Permanent** **JOB** **OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY TRANSFORMATION AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS** **EDUCATION LEVEL** **Bachelor Degree or equivalent (>= 3 years)** **EXPERIENCE LEVEL** **At least 7 years** **REFERENCE** **APA000175** **APPLY** *** - (REF: APA000175)*** **(OPENS IN A NEW TAB)