BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
The Leveraged Finance ("LF") Group's mandate is to originate, structure, underwrite and execute leveraged deals in support of financial sponsors and corporate issuers. LF's capabilities include 1) issuing and/or underwriting leveraged loans and high yield bonds, 2) leveraged buyouts ("LBO") or corporate M&A financings, 3) liability management and 4) capital structure advisory for non-investment grade issuers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leveraged Finance provides loan and bond financing solutions with global distribution capabilities, creating a unique, globally integrated debt solution. Through coordinated efforts with Corporate and Institutional Banking, we provide best in class debt and liquidity solutions to America's clients. You'll be performing due diligence and credit proposals, developing marketing materials for clients, and acting as a strategic, handpicked addition to the team.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Our programs are a springboard for college students to launch their careers through exciting and intellectually stimulating opportunities. To succeed amongst our teams, we look for those with a strong academic story, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to articulate ideas well-to clients and colleagues alike.
•Graduation year of Winter 2024 - Spring 2025
•All majors accepted
•Strong level of accounting and debt structuring knowledge, including financial modeling capabilities
•Experience performing detailed credit analysis
•Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
•Outstanding proficiency in MS office, including Word, Excel and Power Point
•Ability to balance multiple responsibilities at one time
•Capacity to handle potentially intense working hours
•Previous experience in banking or financial services preferred
WHAT DOES OUR GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM LOOK LIKE?
At BNP Paribas, our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to helping you grow from day one. Our Graduate Training Program equips you with the network and resources necessary to build a successful career.
As a Graduate, you will acquire in-depth insight and practical experience. All of our Graduates collaborate with award-winning teams of specialists in a dynamic, collaborative & global environment.
Throughout the first two years of the Training Program, you will:
• Engage in initial induction training to equip you with the tools to succeed, and to network with your Graduate class across all business divisions
• Have a dedicated Human Resources Business Partner to be your go-to resource, as well as a dedicated senior business leader specifically aligned to champion the success of you & your class
• Participate in senior speaker events and roundtable discussions to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets & network with colleagues
• Learn about industry topics through ongoing workshops and trainings as part of a bespoke Graduate curriculum, as well as philanthropic and social events
• Be placed on a fast-track career trajectory with the opportunity for both lateral and upward mobility 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. In the United States, 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.
The bank employs nearly 6,000 people and has a presence in the country since the late 1800s in major cities including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami and Washington, DC.
As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose - to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World - https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
FINRA Registrations Required:
Yes
CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required):
No
SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:
No
COMPENSATION:
The base salary for this position in New York is $100,000
EQUAL CHANCES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL:
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.
