BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
The
Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization partners with BNP Paribas’
executive management and senior leadership to design and drive strategically
important initiatives and projects, supporting the development and
transformation of the Bank in the region. These initiatives cover the full
change management value chain from strategy to implementation, including
strategic planning, business development, operating model transformation,
process reengineering, and advanced analytics.
Our
organization is comprised of five sub-teams: 1) Consulting Americas, 2)
Transformation Americas, 3) Regulatory Excellence, 4) Analytics Lab, and 5) the
CEO Office. We deliver value across the region through an integrated approach
with deep international connectivity and a strong focus on servicing internal
clients. Our team is highly collaborative internally and with clients across
the Bank. Engagements often span multiple business lines, functions, and/or
regions within various BNP Paribas entities, enabling employees to build a
strong network upon which to build their career. Our team has access to the
rigorous training and development opportunities of top-tier consulting firms,
combined with access to the resources of a premier global investment bank.
The
Transversal Change (TRAC) team is a rotational leadership development program
covering the five S&T sub-teams. TRAC provides a structured, curated
project experience for more junior team members to learn the core consulting
skill set. The Head of TRAC builds, oversees, and evolves the program while
also delivering core consulting projects to maintain connectivity to BNPP’s
Business Lines and Functions.
Responsibilities:
- Independently identify and analyze complex business
problems and proactively develop innovative and sustainable solutions
using consulting frameworks and other problem-solving tools - Analyze market data, extract competitive insights and
market intelligence, and identify strategic growth opportunities - Perform financial analysis and evaluate cost
optimization and revenue maximization strategies - Prepare and proactively contribute to client
deliverables, workshops, interviews, and presentations, evidencing effective
written and verbal communication - Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in
creating individual deliverables by synthesizing key findings in a concise
and structured manner - Lead project workstreams and provide core Project
Management support by understanding the overall project plan and
timeframe, keeping to the defined schedule and using discretion to
consider actionable next steps - Accelerate the platform’s digitalization
initiatives - Support the bank’s knowledge management capabilities by
documenting and sharing best practices, tools, and methodologies - Mentor and develop junior colleagues
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Our programs are a springboard for students to launch their
careers through exciting and intellectually stimulating opportunities. To
succeed amongst our teams, we look for those with a strong academic story,
sharp analytical skills, and the ability to articulate ideas well-to clients
and colleagues alike.
· Graduation year of Winter 2024
– Spring 2025
· All majors accepted
· MBA or relevant Master’s degree
· 3+ years in consulting,
strategy / corporate development, banking, finance prior to business school,
and proven desire to work in the financial industry
· Strong quantitative and
qualitative analytical skills
· Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
· Strong attention to detail and
ability to respect deadlines
· Ability to multi-task and work
collaboratively within a team
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office
(Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
· A keen intellectual curiosity
and sense of drive
WHAT DOES OUR GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM LOOK LIKE?
At BNP Paribas, our people are our greatest asset, and we
are committed to helping you grow from day one. Our Graduate Training Program
equips you with the network and resources necessary to build a successful
career.
As a Graduate, you will acquire in-depth insight and
practical experience. All of our Graduates collaborate with award-winning teams
of specialists in a dynamic, collaborative & global environment.
Throughout the first two years of the Training Program, you
will:
- Engage in initial induction training to equip you with
the tools to succeed, and to network with your Graduate class across all
business divisions - Have a dedicated Human Resources Business Partner to be
your go-to resource, as well as a dedicated senior business leader
specifically aligned to champion the success of you & your class - Participate in senior speaker events and roundtable
discussions to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets
& network with colleagues - Learn about industry topics through ongoing workshops
and trainings as part of a bespoke Graduate curriculum, as well as philanthropic and social events - Be placed on a
fast-track career trajectory with the opportunity for both lateral and
upward mobility
ABOUT BNP PARIBAS
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an
international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65
countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. In the United States, BNP
Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base.
We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate
& Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US
banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing,
and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and
capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our
European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of
the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients
conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while
constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.
The bank employs nearly 6,000 people and has a presence in
the country since the late 1800s in major cities including New York, Jersey
City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami and
Washington, DC.
As an international company with
a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are
an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable
global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel
empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ
talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally,
and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse,
equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Leadership Forum and Employee Resource
Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team
members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development and
mentoring opportunities to
make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly
accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can
continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
COMPENSATION:
The base
salary for this position in Jersey City, NJ or New York, NY is $150,000
EQUAL CHANCES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL:
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment
that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without
regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin,
disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual
orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally
protected status.