Position Purpose

  • Contribute and responsible for the team performance, achieving efficiency, risk control and promoting team spirit and professionalism
  • Identify, originate, develop and maintain Wealth Management client relationships for clients on an advisory basis
  • Manage existing and new client relationships in a thoroughly professional manner with the full support management and in line with the professional ethics and guidelines established by BNP Paribas (“the Bank”) from time to time


Key Responsibilities

  • Meet annual goals / budgets set by manager for the team and self (if applicable)
  • Develop existing and new relationships
  • Adhere to client coverage framework. Know all clients in the team, as well as to engage all their clients on a regular basis
  • Execute pricing discipline as per minimum pricing guidelines
  • Market a full range of Wealth Management products and services in a diversified manner to existing and new clients
  • Maintain communications with clients to assess their needs and risk profile, advise on appropriate investment mix
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with other areas of the Bank to promote cross-selling
  • Ensure product documentation including credit facilities is at all times correct and appropriate
  • Maintain good level of knowledge of the Bank’s systems and regulatory environment
  • Contribute to the definition and implementation of WM Asia’s strategies and goals
  • Contribute to the recruitment, performance management and career development of the team


Financial Security

  • Ensure compliance with Bank’s policies/procedures and regulatory requirements, in particular with regards to the KYC responsibilities and duties, as per relevant policies and procedures, and the summary of responsibilities list attached hereto

Control Aspect

  • Direct contribution to the Bank’s operational permanent control framework
  • Responsible for the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Responsible for ensuring direct reports comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Responsible for reporting all incidents according to the Incident Management System
Minimum Requirements

  • University degree
  • Relevant Wealth Management experience
  • Team Management experience is preferred
  • Must fulfill the fit and proper criteria of relevant regulators
  • Relevant language skills

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 20,000 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 64 markets with more than 190,000 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

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

2026 APAC Long Internship (Jul – Dec)  – Global Banking APAC, Loan Capital Markets

 For:             Undergraduate students in any disciplines from a recognized university
 Duration:     6 months
 Start date:   July 2026
 Location:     Singapore

Candidates with more than one application will not be processed – You are encouraged to review the different business lines and working locations before applying.

Internship role within the Loans Capital Markets department, to support the origination and execution of loan capital market opportunities. 

LCM originates loans from plain vanilla to complex/ structured transactions (including syndicated corporate loans, corporate acquisition loans, leveraged loans, bridge loans, share financings, etc), for large and mid-cap corporates, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and promoters / high net worth individuals (HNWI) across Asia-Pacific. 

Responsibilities:

  • Analyzing market data, company financials and peer group analysis
  • Building and sensitizing financial and valuation models
  • Preparing client presentations for origination and structuring of financing and capital markets transactions
  • Preparing credit proposals to support underwriting, arranging and participating in transactions
  • Assisting in managing client transactions from pitch to close under the guidance of seniors

Qualifications:

  • Excellent analytical, quantitative and interpretative skills
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Agile, flexible and resilient
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
  • Prior related internship within the banking industry is an advantage

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

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

Position Purpose

The GM Sales and Trading Assistants (SATA) are responsible for assisting the front office in their day-to-day activities through, but not limited to proper deal capture flow, life cycle events management, controls and post trades services. SATA is expected to show initiative, flexibility, accuracy, good communication and commitment working in the front office environment

Key Responsibilities

  •  Contribute to day to day tasks:
  1. Regional Support during APAC time zone, including Australia 
  2. Deal Capture
    • Manual deal capture in front office systems and verifying deal entry against supporting documents
    • Amend/cancel all option trades in front office system for sales and options trading desks
    • Amend/cancel spot/forward/swap trades in front office system for trading desks and for sales desks
  3. Reporting & Control
    • Ensure segregation of duties by NOT quoting prices, taking orders from client, dealing individually and entering deals into non‐permission systems
    • Ensuring appropriate escalation to management as soon as an issue or fraud is identified
    • Contribute to local regulatory reporting requests
  4. Projects
    • Portfolio migration or closure
    • New workflows or procedures
    • Systems testing
  5. Deal Event Managements
    • Exercise and expire all options in front office system within Asia time zone including confirming each exercise with counterparty. Perform a missed expiry check at the end of the day
    • Execute barriers in front office system when directed by traders and contact counterparties to confirm client barriers. Perform a missed barrier check the next day
    • Ensure clients receive notification of any option exercise or barrier triggers
    • Ensure all NDFs in front office system are fixed with the correct rate and in a timely manner
    • Update of rates fixings for date schedules in front office system from agreed official fixing sources   
  6. End of Day spot closing and P/L
    • Validation of spot closing rates for Asia Close set including running End of Day spot closing for the Singapore Spot Desk
  7. Pre-trade services
    • Setting up of new portfolios for trading desks. Co‐ordinate with various teams to ensure new portfolio creations are completed
    • Setting up of new counterparty codes for clients. Coordinate with various client onboarding teams to ensure account-opening requests are completed
  8. Post trade services
    • Trade recaps to clients.
    • Trade term sheets to clients
    • Resolving trade discrepancies
    • Liaise with client’s support or operations teams to resolve any issue
  9. Reconciliation
    • Perform all internal and external system reconciliation checks as defined in the global procedure guidelines
    • Proper escalation if regular breaks are identified
  10. Contribute to update procedures and involvement in BCP plans
  11. Contribute in the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations
  12. Participate in IT related projects and market initiatives
  13. Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework
  14. When required, a point of contact for internal departments (market risk, collateral, credit, back office, middle office, IT) within each local location.

Qualifications & Experience required for the role

  • Degree in Finance, Business or Banking
  • Minimum 3-7 years of experience working in a FX related role (Middle-Office or Front Office assistant)
  • Strong product knowledge in FX and FX Options
  • Good understanding of market conventions, workflows and transaction life cycles to ensure a successful and smooth process
  • Good interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently as well as a strong team player
  • Effective communication skills – written and verbal 
  • Excellent attention to details and good problem solving skills
  • Risk awareness and understands its impact to Front Office and Operational risk
  • Strong programming or computer skills is an advantage (VBA, Python)
  • Knowledge of BNPP systems would be a plus
  • Able to work on SG Public Holidays

Position Purpose

The Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM), APAC is expected to drive AUM and revenue generation through formulating investment strategies and actively managing and promoting DPM products and services, while maintaining strong risk controls.

Responsibilities

•    Deepen DPM penetration in client portfolios in line with targets 

•    Develop strong relationships with all key DPM accounts in APAC

•    Increase the productivity of the DPM activity/reporting

•    Make direct joint marketing call with Relationship Managers especially for tailor-made mandates

•    Leverage on investment counsellors to promote DPM products

•    Provide regular information and updates to RMs about DPM activity and performance during the weekly investment huddles

•    Represent APAC at Global Committees

•    Formulate marketing and investment strategies in accordance with central DPM guidelines

•    Study and develop new mandates and products suitable to Asian clients

•    Develop close relationship with market specialists on the Advisory Desk, especially for the local mandates with local underlying

•    Ensure portfolio management activity complies with the Managed Assets Charter

•    Manage and supervise the DPM teams in Asia to develop synergies between DPM HK and Singapore

•    Direct contribution to BNPP’s operational permanent control framework

•    Responsible for the implementation of Operational Permanent Control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities

•    Responsible for reporting all incidents according to the Incident Management System

Technical & Behavioural Competencies

•    At least 15 years’ experience in managing DPM teams, preferred in private banking background

•    Strong analytical and communication skills

•    Portfolio Management experience preferred.

•    Proficiency in Asian Markets preferred

Specific Qualifications

•    University degree

•    Professional qualification: Chartered Financial Analyst preferred

What is this position about?

•    Act to establish C&C Department as a keen business partner and play a key contributory role to the Bank’s business strategy: 

•    As the first line of defense, to ensure that risk-based, sustainable and efficient strategies are deployed to address Operational, Business and Conduct risks in the region, in close collaboration with the Business of WM in APAC.

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

Primary Role Responsibilities

Candidate will assist the Head of Governance, Advisory & Surveillance, WM APAC Conduct and Control to ensure the existence of a risk-based, sustainable and efficient framework surrounding Operational and Business risks, in collaboration with the Business of WM in APAC (HK and SGP).  

This role sits within the first line of defense (1 LoD) and is based in Singapore.

1.    Incident Investigation and Analysis

•    Ensure incidents are lodged and escalated on a timely basis

•    Lead and coordinate in-depth investigation of operational risk incidents across Wealth Management Business in Singapore and Hong Kong

•    Conduct structured fact-finding and evidence analysis to determine root causes and contributing factors.

•    Assess downstream and upstream impact and to ensure that the actions proposed / taken address the issues taking into consideration immediate, past and future impact. Assess adequacy and effectiveness of proposed remediation actions and preventive measures.

•    Perform trend analysis to identify opportunities to reinforce control framework

2.    Escalation and Governance

•    Ensure timely escalation of incidents to Senior Management in line with defined thresholds and governance requirements.

•    Prepare clear and concise incident summaries, analyses, and reporting materials for management and governance committee (i.e. ICC, ORCC).

3.    Stakeholder Coordination

•    Act as a key point of coordination between Front Office, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Finance, IT and other relevant stakeholders for incident matters.

•    Liaise with Head Office and regional counterparts to ensure consistency of incident handling and alignment with Group expectations.

•    Facilitate effective ownership and accountability for incident remediation.

4.    Reporting and Continuous Improvement

•    Produce incident reports (i.e. quarterly reporting), trend analysis for management reporting.

•    Contribute to the review and enhancement of incident-related procedures, escalation matrices, and governance frameworks.

•    Support internal audits, inspections, and ad-hoc risk reviews related to operational incidents.

•    Assist in the various Risk Reporting(s) required in various forums and to Head Office.

Other contributions

5.    Risk Assessment and Reporting

•    Participate in the review and collation exercise of the annual Enterprise Risk Assessments, such as Risk Cartography Self-Assessment and Risk Identification etc.

6. Take on ad hoc project assigned by the Head of Conduct and Control – Governance, Advisory and Surveillance. 

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Strong understanding of risk control framework and operational risk management 

•    Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills

•    Structured, detail-oriented, and methodical approach

•    Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and articulate risk impacts

•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prevent investigation findings clearly and concisely to governance forums

Required education/certification/licenses

•    We are specifically looking for individuals with at least 7 years of working experience in Banks or Financial Institutions, including a minimum of 3 years in Operational Risk Management. ORM experience within corporate banking will also be considered. It’s important that candidates have    experience managing multiple stakeholders across both Front Office and Functions. 

•    Strong experience in operational incident investigation, including fact-finding, timeline reconstruction, root cause analysis, and remediation assessment.

•    Sound understanding of Operational Risk Management frameworks, internal controls, and governance within private banking space.

•    Strong ability in data analysis as this role requires a candidate to work on various dashboard reporting to Management or relevant investigative work.

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.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information 

BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey

BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

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

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

Primary Role Responsibilities:

  • Track ASEAN economies (Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore) macro data
  • Build framework and forecast GDP, Inflation, Fiscal deficit, Current Account and Policy rates
  • Publish research reports together with other economists and strategist in the global team
  • Speak to clients and express BNPP views
  • Build quantitative models to improve forecasts
  • Speak to global team and understand global views too
  • Engage with strategists to ensure strong markets focus

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Economist or strategist with 2–7 years of ASEAN experience
  • A master’s degree in economics, finance or statistics (including econometrics)
  • SMS Office skills
  • Excellent English communication
  • Familiarity with R or Python is a plus.

Position Purpose

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.

Mission:

  • To be a leading bank in the development of profitable, high-impact finance and investment solutions to accompany our clients on their sustainability journey.
  • BNP Paribas recognizes the inextricable links between sustainable development and long-term financing of global economic activity. To build a sustainable and resilient economy fit for the future, a fundamental transition is necessary to the way our clients raise and invest financial capital.
  • Through the BNPP Strategic Plan 2025 – Growth, Technology & Sustainability (GTS), the group aims to guide our clients in sustainable finance with financial products and solutions are both relevant to clients’ needs and innovative in the positive impact that they bring to sustainable economic development.

Position:

  • The successful candidate will be the primary bridge between BNP Paribas’ coverage bankers, product partners and corporate clients on sustainability‑related opportunities. The role combines ESG advisory, commercial development, and internal capability building to accelerate the bank’s sustainable‑finance pipeline across the APAC region and beyond.
  • The role reports directly to the GB APAC Chief Sustainability Business Officer, within the Global Banking ESG Transition Office (CETO) and GB Sustainability Office based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

Support Sustainability / ESG Client Engagement

  • Design and maintain commercial engagement tools (pitchbook materials, best practices…) to engage a wide range of corporate clients on Sustainability / ESG topics (including emerging thematics – physical risks, natural capital, water stewardship, circular economy, etc.) across the APAC region 
  • Activate Coverage Bankers and run regular workshops / forums to identify key ESG engagement and sustainable finance opportunities within their portfolios
  • Lead client holistic engagement on ESG / Sustainability– raising awareness, deepening relationships with strategic clients, and contribute to origination of banking and innovative solutions (ESG labelled, low-carbon, sustainable trade, etc.)
  • Lead / train juniors in ESG analysis / content creation used in ESG engagement with clients and ensure dissemination to Coverage

Scale ESG Commercial Engagement (Education, Processes, Product collaboration, Ecosystem)

  • Develop ESG commercial action plans with Corporate Coverage, identifying key corporates to target for ESG engagement in line with GB commercial and risk strategy
  • Collaborate with key Product partners (Low-Carbon Transition Group, Sustainable Capital Markets, Transaction Banking…) to joint identify sustainable finance opportunities, foster deal replications / client engagement and develop up-to-date content materials 
  • Ensure good monitoring of ESG commercial intensity in BAU and regular reporting to regional management, Head of BLs and Head of Territories
  • Enhance ESG client engagement process in BAU with structured approach, banker upskilling program and new content
  • Develop collaboration within the Sustainability ecosystem (clients, partners, regulators, civil society) to address pressing sustainability challenges across the region

Support global and regional transversal Sustainability initiatives

  • Contribute to APAC alignment towards global exercises on ESG related policy and other initiatives (Climate portfolio alignment, CSR review exercise, regulatory projects…) 
  • Assist in the steering and monitoring of Global Banking sustainability strategy and actions in APAC, including the development and implementation of various projects related to ESG, CSR and Sustainable Finance Solutions
  • Internal capacity-building: help to prepare sustainability presentations, training materials, case studies and animate communities to drive an increase in staff’s awareness in Global Banking Sustainable Solutions
  • Analyze, monitor and report main ESG trends and issues of key industries (renewables, clean transportation, ICT, commodities, FMCG…), including latest best practices, legal, regulatory requirements and related ESG ecosystems to internal and external stakeholders 
  • Prepare presentations and contribute to reporting to Head Office and for the region (GB ESG Committee/Steerco, S- Core Group, GBA Exco, etc.)

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex sustainability concepts to diverse audiences (including to senior stakeholders) 
  • Strong business acumen and analytical skills to conduct ESG risk / impact and commercial opportunity assessment
  • Build and maintain strong and informed links globally to relevant sustainability BNPP leaders in Europe and the Americas with similar agendas
  • Ability to prioritize, work independently and proactively and operate under tight deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Experience and Qualifications required

  • Master’s degree with a specialization in environment & sustainability and/or financial engineering, and/or relevant field. A specialization in sustainability is not a must, however a passion for sustainability and a strong commitment to execution are a must;
  • The ideal candidate shall have at least 5-7 years of relevant experience in ESG advisory, sustainable‑finance origination, or sustainability strategy (banking, insurance, ESG rating agency, consulting, or corporate sustainability)
  • Prior experience working with coverage bankers, product partners (DCM, ECM, Project Finance, Transaction Banking…), or on ESG‑linked financing structures (green loans, sustainability‑linked bonds, ESG‑linked trade finance) is a strong plus
  • In-depth knowledge of or experience working on current ESG or sustainability issues an advantage: e.g. energy transition, circular economy, natural capital, sustainable mobility or sustainable cities
  • Professional certifications, such as GRI Standards or sustainability-related certifications, are a plus.

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.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information 

BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey

BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

Position Purpose

For the scope of Global Banking (GB) APAC and as part of the first line of defense, the Chief Conduct & Control Officer (“CCCO”) for GB APAC is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strong Conduct & Permanent Control framework on all non-financial risks (operational, conduct and regulatory) throughout the 1LOD across CIB in strong partnership with the métiers, functions and regions, and with LoD 2/3.

With a presence in 12 territories across APAC, Global Banking APAC has presence in 12 markets across the APAC region and delivers global solutions to our clients, leveraging our global network and our product & sector expertise. The Global Banking APAC organization comprises of the three pillars:

  • Corporate Clients Group (CCG) which focuses on the coverage of all our corporate clients in APAC. It encompasses all existing coverage teams and includes Industry Groups and M&A to provide strategic content to clients.
  • Global Capital Markets (GCM) brings together all financing activities (i.e. Real Assets, LSF, Loan Book), Capital Markets activities (DCM/ECM and Strategic Hedging) and syndication (LMFS) to offer one-stop-shop financing solutions to our clients. 
  • Transaction Banking APAC offers a full range of Transaction Banking solutions, including Cash Management, Trade and Supply Chain Finance, as well as Liquidity and Investment Solutions APAC. 

The Senior Operational Risk Manager, Global Banking APAC, will report to the Chief Conduct and Control Officer, Global Banking, APAC. The core responsibility will include establishing and maintaining a robust Permanent control framework on all non-financial risks across APAC territories and GB APAC entities. He or she shall work in close collaboration with CIB APAC CCCO, APAC Transversal CCCO, APAC ITO CCCO, CIB CCCO central teams, OPC teams and OPC platform in BNPP ISPL, and in full alignment with GB CCCOs of other regions. 

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of Senior Operational Risk Manager, Global Banking APAC include, but are not limited to the following and shall be implemented in alignment with Global Banking worldwide where relevant: 

  • Maintaining a robust, coherent organization and governance across Global Banking APAC for all non-financial risks (duly involving LOD2&3 and Functions):
  • Facilitate responses on operational risks enquiries / surveys raised by LOD2/LOD3/Regulators for GB APAC.
  • Contribute and represent GB APAC in relevant governance bodies of the bank (e.g. the Senior Management, the Boards) when needed. 
  • Represent and contribute to the relevant Control committees in APAC and globally (if required), notably but not limited to
    • Non-financial Risk/ controls: Operational Risk Management Forums, Incident Committee, Client Complaint Committee, Global Banking ICC, CIB APAC ICC, Territories ICC etc. 
  • Ensuring full oversight on risk and control matters impacting Global Banking APAC, in line with the CIB APAC OPC Charter and the Global Banking Front to Ops Governance Principles of the Operational Risk Management Framework. This shall be carried out with the aim of ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations; compliance with the bank’s policies and procedures; and protection of the Group’s reputation; in alignment and integration with Global Banking worldwide and coordination with APAC CCCO stakeholders.
  • Performing annual risk and control self-assessments (RCSA) and its ongoing maintenance for GB APAC to ensure regulatory compliance and practices in line with internal requirements. The responsibility will include follow up of the remediation plan, assisting in addressing material weaknesses identified in the annual risk and control self-assessment etc.
  • Coordination of data collection, responses and contribution to IG assignments covering GB APAC 
  • Closely monitoring the closure of IG, RISK ORM, Compliance, Regulatory, or Auditors’ findings
  • Performing read across for the gaps self-identified or identified by LoD2 / LoD3. 
  • Designing control, deployment and maintenance of control library, and execution of controls including following up on remediation of root cause and closure of results.
  • Active participation in incident management by coordinating with stakeholders on root cause investigation, remediation plan definition and implementation, and to ensure clear & timely reporting on Incident reporting system  
  • Timely supporting business in handling complaints, with accurate and timely logging of complaint, ensuring review by Metier Complaint Contact, timely reply to client as per local regulatory / BNPP requirements.   
  • Responsible for coordination of the New Activity Committee (NAC), Transaction Approval Committee (TAC) and other applicable processes including documentation with the policy. 
  • Ensuring procedure management in line with Group requirements.
  • Organizing and convening training on various Operational Risk topics. 
  • Contribute to implementing relevant conduct governance framework in Global Banking, in coordination with relevant team.
  • Coordinate the performance of conduct risk assessment as part of the annual RCSA campaigns 
  • Support in implementation of the actions derived from the analysis of the relevant risk metrics in collaboration with CCCO teams. 
  • Support the promotion, roll out and monitoring of training, including conduct awareness campaigns launched by CCCO teams.
  • Close collaboration with GB APAC CCCO team based in BNPP ISPL for smooth integration and functioning of day-to-day activities. The responsibility encompasses ensuring activities offshored to various units in BNPP ISPL is performed as per the SLA. 
  • Management of staff under Operational Risk Management Team.
  • Monitor staffing resources and adjust size and expertise where necessary
  • Allocate tasks within team
  • Ensure the quality of the outcome coming from the team
  • Support the team including teams in BNPP ISPL, reply to escalation, and reallocate tasks based on priorities. 
  • Perform appraisal, set objectives, monitor the performance and facilitate the development of team members

Competencies (Technical / Behavioral)

Knowledge of BNPP APAC CIB set up, Group & CIB framework / guidelines 

Proven expertise in leading operational risk management matters

Ability to interact and manage stakeholders at different seniority levels and across different Métiers/Function

Ability to lead and manage teams, directly and in project mode

Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment, on various projects at the same time and under tight deadlines

Ability to facilitate, manage and implement organizational, cultural changes and transformation.

Ability to make clear and timely decisions which are based on judgement after weighing up all facts, risks, constraints and available options.

Reliability and integrity 

Good verbal and written communication skills

Fluent in English

Specific Qualifications required

12 – 15 years of professional experience in corporate banking environment

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.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

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BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

What is this position about?

We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist (VP/AVP) to join our team at BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia to play a critical role in building, deploying, and optimizing AI models. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing our Asia AI Center of Excellence (COE) under the leadership of the Chief Digital & AI Officer. You will be responsible for translating advanced AI and machine learning research into production-ready systems, enhancing the bank’s ability to drive data-centric innovations, and integrating AI-driven solutions into the Wealth Management experience with the following key objectives:

•    Define, prioritize & execute our AI strategy & plan, Maximize AI’s value creation 

•    Identify key technologies & partners to design & implement the entity’s AI governance, 

•    Build its tech stack, workflows, processes & standards for development & industrialization

•    Leverage the Group AI ecosystem to optimize synergies & re-use of common, standardized tech stacks

•    Under a “One Bank” approach, develop collaborations with other Group entities (CIB, AM & Retail banks).

•    Promote a “analytics” & “AI everywhere, for everyone” mindset for all BNPP Wealth Management staff

As a Data Scientist, you will collaborate with digital product owners and specialists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to develop scalable and robust machine learning pipelines and AI systems that power smart investment advisory, personalized recommendations, KYC/AML and other AI applications aimed at improving client outcomes and optimizing internal processes.

Primary Role Responsibilities

•    AI Center of Excellence Development:

Partner with senior leadership to build and expand the AI Center of Excellence (COE), setting the strategic direction and driving AI adoption across the bank. Champion best practices, governance, and ethical AI frameworks, ensuring that AI initiatives align with the bank’s broader digital transformation objectives.

•    Industrialization of our AI Priorities:

Drive AI-powered initiatives by developing advanced machine learning models that tailor banking services and financial advice to the unique preferences, behaviors, and needs of each client and staff. Utilize predictive analytics to forecast client behaviors, market trends, and potential risks. Build advanced models for credit risk scoring, churn prediction, and portfolio optimization that enable proactive decision-making and enhance financial outcomes. Leverage deep learning, recommender systems, and predictive analytics to deliver individualized experiences that improve overall satisfaction and loyalty.

•    Model Development and Deployment:

Design, develop, and deploy AI models that enable tailored investment journeys, optimized and hyper-personalized client interaction and engagement, and smart automation of complex processes e.g. KYC and Credit. Work with engineers and IT to deploy models into production, ensuring models run reliably and efficiently at scale within the bank’s ecosystem in production. 

•    Collaboration Across Functions:

Work cross-functionally with teams in Front Office, Investment services, Sales Management & Marketing, Credit, Control functions (Risk, Compliance, Operations etc.) to integrate AI solutions into various daily activities. Ensure that AI models are seamlessly embedded into client-facing platforms, mobile applications, and backend systems to provide a cohesive experience across all touchpoints..

•    Leadership and Mentorship:

Provide mentorship and foster a culture of innovation, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning with peers & colleagues. Bring the entire workforce on the journey of AI for upskilling/ re-skilling.

•     Data Strategy & Data Quality:

Ensure that high-quality, accurate, and reliable data is available for building AI models. Establish best practices for data collection, data cleaning, and data governance. Collaborate with other data-related functions to build scalable data pipelines for model training and deployment.

•     AI Ethics & Compliance:

Ensure that AI applications comply with regulatory requirements and ethical standards, particularly in the context of Wealth Management, where sensitive client data and privacy concerns are paramount. Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI model outputs.

•     Continuous Model Monitoring & Optimization:

Implement robust monitoring systems to track the performance of AI models and adjust for evolving client needs, business requirements, and market conditions. Optimize models in real-time based on feedback loops and ongoing performance data.

•     Innovation & Research:

Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and data science research. Apply cutting-edge techniques to further improve personalization algorithms, fraud detection, and other AI-powered banking solutions.

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Education:

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related field. 

•    Experience:

3 to 7+ years of experience in AI/ML with hands-on experience in developing and deploying AI models into production, preferably in the financial services or technology sector.    

Experience in AI for investment/portfolio analysis and optimization, OR recommendations systems and personalization. 

Good knowledge to expertise in Generative AI specific skills: prompt/context engineering, various RAG approaches, agentic AI, ability to understand & challenge data pipelines & architecture choices, anticipate key stakes in robustness and automated performance evaluation / prod monitoring. 

Good knowledge of agile methodologies, design thinking, Test&Learn & A/B testing approaches.

•    Technical Skills:

o    Expertise in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Sklearn and relevant libraries like Pandas, Polars, Numpy  

o    Expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, and/or Time-series / Econometric modeling for one or more of the following applications:

•    Recommendation systems, Next Best Action, Pricing and personalization (particularly translation) 

•    Portfolio simulation and optimization, investment scenario modeling, risk  and impact analysis

•    Automation / augmentation of client service and/or credit, compliance (e.g. KYC, AML), or other operational processes 

o    Strong programming skills in Python, SQL and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM) and tools like Docker, Kubernetes/ K8s for model deployment.

o    Experience in Gen-AI applications such as prompt engineering and optimization, RAG, text-to-SQL and related frameworks/tooling e.g. vector databases, embedding models, langchain/langgraph, MCP. 

o    Good knowledge/experience with model/LLM explainability and observability tools 

o    Experience in end-to-end AI model development and deployment at scale, version control, CI/CD practice, and MLOps/LLMOps tooling. 

•    Domain Knowledge:

Understanding of Wealth Management and financial services, with experience in areas such as risk management, fraud detection, wealth management, and client analytics is beneficial.

•    Problem-Solving & Innovation:

Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex problems and build innovative machine learning solutions that drive business value. 

•    Collaboration & Communication:

Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts and outcomes to non-technical stakeholders.

Proficiency in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese would be an advantage 

Preferred Skills:

•    Experience in setting up or working within an AI Center of Excellence (CoE)

•    Experience building AI-driven automation for client service (eg chatbots, virtual assistants)

•    Familiarity with AI agent frameworks and tools 

•    Data storytelling through advanced visualization and quick prototyping

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.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information 

BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey

BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year

What is this position about?

The position of KYC Expert, Associate/AVP, in BNP Paribas Singapore Investor Services Department is to be an expert in Singapore AML/KYC with a focus on working cohesively with the Hong Kong Investor Services KYC team to provide high quality client service.  The role is to operate as an integral part of the KYC Investor Services team across multiple locations and partner with other Investor Services Team members (Client Account Managers and Trade Processing teams) as well as with the client / investor and CSM/RM as needed.  Be proactive and accountable, aim to always exceed expectations.  Ensure to maintain a firm knowledge of current AML/KYC and FATCA/CRS concepts, regulations and BNPP procedures to ensure accurate and timely processing.  Provide suggestions for efficiencies, process improvements and provide support to the Head of the KYC team and the Investor Services Department Head.  The role requires the ability to address client and investor issues and concerns, day-to-day KYC onboarding, revisits, remediation, static data updates, and reporting to clients and MLRO for periodic reporting and Client DDQ reviews.  In addition, contribute to ad hoc projects either for specific client or internal team strategic initiatives such as process improvement, system upgrades and enhancements.  The role is a professional partner with clients, investors and all internal stakeholders.  Written and spoken knowledge of mandarin is an advantage for some of our key clients.

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like? 

Primary Role Responsibilities

•    Compliance specialist processing anti-money laundering and due diligence / KYC on investors in accordance with the requirements of the jurisdiction of the fund and the jurisdiction of the contract with the administrator (Singapore, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Hong Kong, Singapore and others) 

•    Process in accordance with BNP’s AML/KYC policies and procedures including accommodating special client requirements, as agreed

•    Ensure regulatory requirements are completed for FATCA and CRS and that the required IRS Forms & Self Certification forms are obtained, reviewed and updated on the TA systems in a timely manner to enable accurate MI and regulatory reporting within the required deadlines.

•    Ensure a satisfactory and high-quality level of service is delivered to Clients/Investors and that KYC and AEOI requests and requirements are dealt with efficiently, and in a professional and timely manner and that SLA deliverables are met

•    Take responsibility for all assignments, projects and requests and ensure AML packs for new investors and AML revisits are completed accurately and in a timely manner  

•    Escalate Sanctions, PEPs, Adverse News and EI letters as well as High Risk Investors as required, to the Investor Services’ KYC Managers or Department Head 

•    Attend KYC/AEOI and meetings with the Client, their MLRO, and Investor DD reviews as requested

•    Assist to train and coach staff who are providing KYC or AEOI activities, to enhance their performance and improve efficiency and accuracy

•    Assist with new regulations as rolled out in relevant jurisdictions (Beneficial Ownership (BO) Regime in the Cayman Islands) and keep the team informed of new regulatory requirements from SG MAS.

•    Assist with Regular AML Recertification / Investor unblocking process, Annual FATCA/CRS Reporting and ad hoc BO Regime requests

Contributing Responsibilities

•    Make recommendations where improvement is identified to enhance Client/Investor satisfaction and improve efficiencies

•    Contribute to projects such as FATCA/CRS Filing and Reporting, SFC and other Client reviews, along with BNP Risk, Operation Control, Internal Audit, Periodic Quality Testing and the annual ISAE review and client DDQs.

•    Contribute to system updates, new initiatives and amendments to processes and procedures 

Risk and Compliance:

•    Ensure department procedures, BNP internal controls, compliance and regulatory obligations are followed 

•    Ensure processing, reporting and delivery of services is executed in a controlled environment, with strict adherence to BNP Paribas’ internal guidelines as well as the relevant Funds’ regulatory environment

•    AML/CFT risk awareness and complete all identified mandatory training to ensure understanding of relevant/applicable Group policies (including but not limited to financial security related matters) and to escalate any irregularities where necessary. To also ensure that his/her team has completed and will adhere to the same. 

Conduct:

•    Adhere to the BNP Code of Conduct and act accordingly internally, when facing clients and investors and escalate any irregularities where necessary  

•    Complete all identified mandatory training and additional training as agreed

•    Ensure queries and requests from investors / clients are dealt with in a timely and professional manner 

•    Maintain and develop trust based relationships with investors/clients 

•    Partner with clients by providing professional advice and resolutions where required 

•    Represent the team in client, auditor and inter-department meetings. 

•    Collaborate with other team members and provide assistance in BAU and projects 

What is required for you to succeed?

•    Approachable, positive working attitude and mindset

•    Working knowledge of AML/KYC and FATCA  and CRS in Singapore, Cayman Islands (other jurisdictions are a plus)

•    Team oriented and collaborative individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities 

•    Detail oriented, able to accurately process high volumes of activity

•    Ability to work under pressure with strong problem solving skills

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.

https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

More information 

BNP Paribas – Diversity & Inclusion Journey

BNP Paribas – The Bank Of Green Changes

Award Obtained

BNPP has won Top employer Europe award in a 10th consecutive year