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. 

As a Vice President of Transformation, you will have significant autonomy and be expected to: 

• Pro-actively contributes to the design and delivery of the Bank’s operational excellence agenda
• Keep abreast of transformation trends and conduct research to stay informed on the latest developments in the field
• Identify, structure, and lead cross-functional transformational initiatives and partner with business/functions to implement. Potential project themes include: 
  • Process Efficiency & Digitalization
  • Target Operating Model
  • Implementation
• Support and partner with senior leaders, such as CIB Americas CEO, COO, CFO, Head of ITO, Business Line COOs, and other Executive Committee members and stakeholders across the front to back value chain (1LOD, 2LOD, IG, etc.)
• Lead, train, and mentor junior resources (Analysts and Assistant Vice Presidents)
• Shape the vision, direction, and offerings of Transformation
• Fosters the advancement of a change culture within and outside of S&T

You will report directly to the Head of Transformation Americas. 

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Able to influence peers and team
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact
  • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work
  • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Creates trust with colleagues
  • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus:
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level
• Compliance Culture and Conduct:
  • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts
  • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards

Responsibilities: 

Project management and thought leadership

• Independently define, drive, and deliver end-to-end projects across the Bank. Manage day-to-day stakeholder relationships and deliverables under the guidance of a Director
• Develop and apply strategic thinking and content knowledge. Apply appropriate problem-solving structures to projects 
• Stimulate creative problem solving for clients and project teams 
• Maintain familiarity with financial services transformation trends via desk research, ongoing training etc.     

Client leadership

• Develop advisory relationships with Executive management and their management teams across BNP Paribas' Americas region
• Work with the Head of Transformation to scope, staff, and deliver projects in alignment with emerging client needs
• Effectively influence key stakeholder client involvement and decision making on projects
• Ensures projects take a view of what's "best for the bank" and challenges stakeholders to do the same
• Lead and manage presentations for Executive management

Team leadership

• Manage, motivate, and train team of Assistant Vice Presidents and Analysts
• Maintain strong personal mentorship and guidance relationships with senior and junior team 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience with a top-tier management consulting firm or a relevant internal consulting / corporate strategy team, with active leadership experience
• 1+ year of management experience 
• Experience in and / or significant exposure to the financial services industry and operational change management 

Required Competencies: 

• Demonstrated experience driving transformation agendas and developing strategic plans
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent project management skills, including ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively within a team
• Strong attention to detail 
• Strong business and financial acumen 
• Industry knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• A keen intellectual curiosity and sense of drive

Preferred Qualifications: 

• MBA or an advanced degree from a top-tier program preferred
• Proven record of working with and presenting to Executive management and their management teams
• Fluency in French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese preferred
• International experience preferred

FINRA Registrations Required:  

• Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

• Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $160,000 to $215,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

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. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. 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.

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.

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