Regional Business Analyst Financial Security Transformation & Analytics

What is this position about

Within BNP Paribas Hong Kong and Singapore, the Regional Coordination Support Team (HK) and FS Ops and Change (SG) supports regional governance, policy implementation, operational transformation and change management across the Financial Security framework (e.g., KYC, AML TM).

The role will support regional initiatives across KYC, onboarding and recertification, financial security operations, data quality and process improvement, working closely with regional stakeholders , operational teams and global functions.

In addition to supporting governance and change initiatives, the successful candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of data-driven solutions, automation tools and management reporting capabilities to enhance operational efficiency, control effectiveness and decision-making.

The team supports the Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) business, which encompasses:

CEFS Industrial Transformation & Strategy – Governance, Advisory & Change Improvement

• CEFS Onboarding/ Recertification governance, such as E2E/ KYC Ops Regional Forum and SPOC for other global committees organized by Financial Security Office (FSO).
• KYC policies Expertise: act as SME (Subject Matter Expert) on policies and coordinate policy consultation process for APAC CEFS with impact analysis.
• Operationalization and implementation of KYC policies across APAC following the strategies and roadmap defined and agreed with FSO, to ensure sites adhere to the global & local policy & regulatory requirement with quality standards.
• Implement and embed both global directives and locally driven requirements including new policies, tools, and technology solutions across the CEFS function.
  
  

CLM Global Central Functions

• To deliver a centralized, standardized reporting function that provides all local sites with accurate, timely and ready to use KPI dashboards and performance reports for CEFS.
• To oversight GQM team to ensure their mandate is followed; KYC data changed are accurate, timely and compliant. Performance of routine checks, regular reporting with central GQM and supporting global request for GQM.
  
  

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like

Primary Role Responsibilities

• Regional Governance, Policy Advisory & Change Management
• Coordinate the implementation of regional and global KYC-related policies, procedures and guidelines across APAC jurisdictions, including sanctions and PEP requirements.
• Conduct gap assessments, business impact analyses and operational readiness reviews arising from regulatory, policy or process changes.
• Translate policy and business requirements into actionable implementation plans, ensuring alignment with regional and local regulatory requirements.
• Support change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, training, documentation and post-implementation monitoring.
• Business Analysis & Process Optimisation
• Partner with business and operational stakeholders to identify process inefficiencies, control gaps and opportunities for standardisation, simplification and automation.
• Gather and analyse business requirements, translate them into functional specifications and support the design of practical business solutions.
• Conduct process mapping, root cause analysis and feasibility assessments to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with IT, transformation teams and relevant stakeholders throughout solution development, UAT, implementation and post-deployment review.
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing technologies and tactical solutions to improve operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Data Analytics, Reporting & Automation
• Design, develop and enhance management dashboards, operational performance reports and data analytics solutions to support regional governance and management oversight.
• Leverage tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Power Query or Power Automate to streamline manual processes, automate reporting and improve data analysis.
• Analyse operational data to identify emerging trends, data quality issues, process bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development of standardised KPIs, management information and reporting frameworks across regional Financial Security functions.
• Ensure appropriate data validation, documentation and sustainability of developed reporting and automation solutions.
• Strategic Projects & Regional Transformation
• Lead or contribute to regional transformation initiatives, from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation and delivery.
• Support the implementation of global and regional strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with APAC business and operational requirements.
• Coordinate project deliverables, timelines, dependencies, risks and stakeholder communications.
• Work collaboratively with regional and global teams to implement scalable solutions, while addressing local operational requirements.
• Contribute to cross-functional transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across APAC Financial Security activities, including KYC, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening, as required.
• Stakeholder Management, Quality & Governance
• Act as a key coordination point for regional stakeholders on governance, operational quality, change initiatives and process improvement.
• Support regional quality monitoring and data integrity initiatives, including management reporting, trend analysis and identification of remediation opportunities.
• Facilitate regional discussions, workshops and training sessions to drive alignment and adoption of new processes and solutions.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections and management reviews through appropriate analysis, documentation and reporting.
  
  

Other Contributions

• Contribute to regional and cross-functional initiatives as directed by management.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement, automation and operational efficiency.
• Support knowledge sharing and the development of sustainable tools, processes and reporting solutions across APAC CEFS teams.
  
  

What is required for you to succeed

Professional Experience

• University degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• Preferably 5–8 years of relevant experience in banking, financial services, business analysis, transformation, project management or operational process improvement.
• Experience in financial crime compliance, KYC, AML, sanctions screening or banking operations would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing business improvement initiatives or delivering technology-enabled operational solutions.
  
  

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Hands-on experience with data analytics, reporting or automation tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Power Query or Power Automate.
• Ability to analyse complex datasets, identify trends and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience in business requirements gathering, functional specifications, process mapping and user acceptance testing.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing dashboards, automated reporting or workflow improvement solutions is highly desirable.
  
  

Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Strong project coordination and execution capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across business, operations, compliance and technology.
• Ability to communicate complex business or technical concepts clearly to different stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and spoken English; Mandarin or Cantonese would be an advantage.
  
  

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.

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