BNP Paribas Promotes Daniel Klein to Global Head of Client Services

BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announced that it has promoted Daniel Klein to Global Head of Client Services, effective from 1^st January 2021.

According to a press release, Klein, a veteran at this leading international banking institution, has been elevated to the rank of Global Head of Client Services. Here, he will contribute to BNP Paribas’ Global Client Group in Paris to enhance its client services across all regions.

Specifically, his role will ensure that the organisation continues to nurture and develop its understanding of client needs and expectations. Additionally, he will further develop the quality of client services and information. He will report to Sandro Pierri, Head of the Global Client Group and a member of BNPP AM’s Executive Committee.

Twenty Seven Years at BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas has retained Klein's services for more than twenty-seven years. He has an extensive background with the organisation in a total of eight different roles. Though, eighteen of those years have been in Asset Management.

Prior to his promotion, Klein began his time with BNP Paribas Asset Management Division in January 2003 in France. His first role was to Head the discretionary portfolio management team, which he accomplished successfully. Over time, he increased his rank in the organisation to Head of Product Specialists. His efforts did not go unnoticed as he again moved up to lead Japan as its Chief Executive Officer. After close to four years in the East, he attained the position of Deputy Chief Executive and relocated to the US. He led the development and implementation of the strategic plan and the management and growth of the company.

Before joining the Asset Management division, Klein held three other roles with BNP Paribas, General Inspection, Head of the Bond Trading Desk – Japan and Government Bond trader. His accomplishments in these roles from February 1993 proved his value to the financial institution over the next ten years.

Earlier to BNP Paribas, MMA Insurance utilised his skills for two years. During his time, he fulfilled the role of Actuary for just under a year. Then he progressed up to Actuary of Singapore until he left in September 1992.

Klein’s Client Knowledge Brings Rewards

Klein has a wealth of knowledge of the industry and a deep understanding of the challenges clients are facing today.

Commenting on the promotion, Pierri said: “Delivering long-term sustainable returns to our clients in our everyday mission, and client satisfaction is a key component of business success. As we strive to continuously improve our clients’ experience, Daniel’s appointment will significantly reinforce the team’s culture of excellence. His expertise of cross-cultural client engagement will enable us to further enhance the quality of service that we provide to our clients and to gain a better understanding of their requirements.”