2026 APAC Graduate Programme – Human Resources, Learning & Development– Singapore

Job description

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 178,000 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.

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2026 APAC Graduate Programme – Human Resources, Learning & Development – Singapore

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 or July 2026
Location: Singapore

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:

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 you will do?

The Learning & Development Steering role is the operational engine that drives the design, delivery, and administration of learning programs across APAC.

Working closely with the Learning Partners, Program Managers, business leaders, and external vendors, you will coordinate all logistical, technological, and communication aspects of training initiatives to ensure they are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable impact.

This role is ideal for a detail oriented, service focused professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders to build a culture of continuous growth and performance excellence.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION & MARKETING:

Champion L&D offerings across APAC through targeted, multi-channel communication (email bursts, intranet stories, digital flyers, newsletters etc.)

Create compelling campaign assets that spark interest and drive enrollment.

Plan, promote and host supplemental learning experiences such as webinars, 'Learn and Learns' and virtual showcase events

Lead the learning in the flow of work and nudge initiatives for the function to promote a learner-led and continuous learning culture.

LEARNING NEEDS ANALYSIS:

Consolidate and analyze learning needs identified by learning partners, territory L&D teams.

Translate business needs into learning plans that support performance, capability growth, and culture.

Work closely with L&D team members and business stakeholders to identify skills gaps and deliver fit-for-purpose learning solutions.

EFFICIENCY & OPTIMIZATION:

Map existing L&D processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement streamlined workflows where possible.

Use data to derive insights, measure impact of learning interventions, and recommend improvements

CHANGE & CULTURE ENABLEMENT

Advocate for a learning culture by promoting self-directed learning, knowledge sharing and use of digital learning platforms.

Support change management efforts related to new systems, processes or capability frameworks.

Be the SPOC for all Digital Learning Platforms as well as the LMS for APAC

Lead L&D Culture change projects

GOVERNANCE / REPORTING:

Produce periodic L&D Controls Dashboards outlining performance on key KPI indicators

Oversee local learning governance, including escalation of any risk or non-compliance related to training

Reports on the allocation and utilization of the learning and development budget to ensure cost efficiency always

Ensure robust governance and effective oversight of offshored tasks to maintain service quality, manage risk and uphold regulatory compliance

Produce ad-hoc L&D reports upon request by Inspection Generale / Internal Audit or local regulators

Contribute to the Permanent Operational Control Plan and contribute to the reporting of all incidents according to the Incident Management System

VENDOR & BUDGET MANAGEMENT

Identify, evaluate and onboard external training providers and consultants where required.

Negotiate contracts, monitor invoices, and keep spend aligned with the regional L&D budget.

Maintain a vendor performance scorecard, conduct annual checks and reviews and recommend optimization actions

Drive the procurement workflow in partnership with Finance and Procurement teams.

Ensure training vendors meet internal procurement standards

Ensure training vendors and platforms used meet internal standards and regulatory requirements

TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Project management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills (basic statistical techniques)

Data storytelling skills

Evaluation techniques (Kirkpatrick model)

Knowledge and usage of e-learning design and delivery

Knowledge and usage of LMS or HRIS

Microsoft office – Excel & Powerpoint

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

Strategic Thinking/ Planning

Consulting & Listening

Strong team spirit and relationship skills

Stakeholder Management

Effective influencing & negotiation skills

Risk management skills

Able to work in a multicultural setting

Strong organizational skills

Good drive for initiative and a pro-active spirit

KEY COMPETENCIES

Ability to interact and build relationships with all levels of employees

Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.

Strong sense of confidentiality and ethics

Diversity, inclusion and non-discrimination awareness

Proactive problem-solving and someone who thrives in fast-moving environments

Required Skill Profession

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