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 180,000 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/
2027 APAC Graduate Programme – Transaction Banking, Supply Chain Management APAC
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.
For: Final year students or recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any disciplines from a recognized university
Duration: 24 months
Start date: January/ April/ July 2027
Location: Hong Kong
Candidates with more than one application will not be processed – You are encouraged to review the different business lines and working locations before applying.
Who can apply?
To be considered for the placement, you will:
• Apply as a recent graduate, final year undergraduate, or master’s student in any discipline;
• Possess GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 or above (or equivalent) in any discipline;
• Have to be fluent in spoken and written English (additional languages are an advantage); and
• Demonstrate methodical, logical, solution-driven thinking, with commercial awareness and a keen interest in latest finance topics as well as market trends.
What you can 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 will you do?
Contribute to the growth of the Supply Chain Management group activities in APAC, with a particular focus on North Asia.
Direct Responsibilities
Understand client's requirements and contribute to proactively to identify profitable supply chain solutions in close relation with SCM marketers:
- Strategic Marketing: industry analysis, peers analysis, cash conversion cycle analysis
- Client Marketing: assist sales force in producing pitch books and customized term sheets
- Participate in Clients’ calls together with sales forces
- Follow-up of leads and update of pipeline reports
- Identify new prospects through network referrals;
Contribute to structuring of Supply Chain Management solutions (receivables purchase, supplier financing programs, inventory financing programs) where risks are adequately mitigated:
- Credit analysis: due diligence, drafting of GTS support memos to be presented to credit committees, reporting of global exposures to central SCM team
- Distribution: liaise with Insurance Group and Trade Syndication to distribute risks
- Legal Documentation: assist in drafting/negotiation of legal agreements
Contribute to implementation and delivery of Supply Chain Management solutions, in a timely manner:
- Coordinate with SCM Marketer, Back Office and Implementation Managers the design of workflows suitable to clients’ operational requirements whilst minimizing operational workload for the Bank.
- Ensure smooth execution of transactions, by coordinating with control functions and other relevant functions.
- Coordinate on-boarding of suppliers under Supplier Financing programs, including marketing of the solution to suppliers (when required), execution of legal contracts, and operational implementation.
Contribute to overall cohesion of the Supply Chain Management team, including specifically:
- Act with a positive and pro-active mind set at all times.
- Offer assistance, back-up to other team members when required
- Circulate information within APAC and global network, on deals having potential for replication
Contributing Responsibilities
Permanent Control Aspects:
- Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.
- Contribute to 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.
- Contribute to the reporting of all incidents according to the Incident Management System.
- Responsible for implementing audit recommendations as per the agreed timeline.
Technical Experience
- Excellent communication skills in person and by phone, excellent presentation skills.
- Logical and analytical skills to drive out solutions.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to deliver within tight timeframes and under pressure.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment, across jurisdictions.
- Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and Power Point with a familiarity with dashboards and pivot tables.
- Client focused.
Critical Performance Dimensions
- Team work – capable to work efficiently with other team members; positive and pro-active mindset.
- Work Standards – Is able to set, meet and maintain high standards.
- Managing Work – Able to prioritize work and complete accurately within reasonable time periods.
- Communication – Communicates reliably and professionally with both internal and external clients and is easily and confidently able to convey the correct message.