2023 APAC Grad Programme-APAC Finance- Information Technology & Operations

The Programme

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 a competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team. 
 
Our two-year graduate programme is designed to provide you with first class training and immediate responsibility, it gives you the support and development you need to start a successful career in financial services.  
You can join us in one of several business areas and, depending on your qualifications and experience, you can apply to join us as either an analyst or an associate.  
 
For: Final year students or recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. 
Duration:   24 months 
Start date:  Summer 2023 
Location:   Hong Kong. 
 
We encourage you to apply for your programme of choice as soon as possible, as we recruit on a rolling basis and may close applications before the advertised date, if all vacancies are filled. 
 
What can you expect? 
Induction: 
 
You will be provided with a comprehensive induction, where you will be immersed in group training and discover more about the BNP Paribas Group. 
 
Training: 
 
From day one, you will start your business specific technical and financial training, alongside personal skills development aimed at equipping you with the knowledge you need to get you the best possible start in your career. Working alongside our teams of industry-leading specialists, you will gain on-the-job training throughout your two-year programme taking you along a development path to build your expertise and broaden your base of skills.  
 
You will also have the chance to experience other parts of the business through cross-entity projects, which will help you understand how we approach complex work and give you the chance to develop a strong internal network. 
 
Mentor & Buddy: 
 
Throughout the programme, you will be mentored by experienced managers and team members, as well as pairing with a buddy from our early career cohorts who will make sure you are getting everything you need to grow.

What You Will Do

• Support the APAC CFO and Finance COO in the animation of the APAC Finance community and Finance budget review. 
• Participate in the transformation initiatives and projects for the APAC Finance function: process design and review. 
• Support the preparation and follow-up of the Finance budget (Forecast, Budget, Actuals). 
• Support the Finance team animation including APAC Finance Townhall, APAC Finance Seminar, onboarding sessions as well as internal communications. 
• Contribute to the APAC Finance processes review: design process workflows, identity area of improvement/simplifications.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent skills in Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Capacity to think creatively and laterally and excellent analytical skill. 
• Good communication skills (written and verbal). 
• System orientated and comfortable managing the operation of an integrated information system 
• Certificate / Degree holder in Finance / Accounting. 
• Experience in Finance function. 
• Fluent in English and Chinese.

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 corporate, 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 65 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