About BNP Paribas 

BNP Paribas is one of Europe’s leading banks with an international presence in 68 countries and more than 193,000 employees. We provide clients with financing, investment, savings and risk management solutions while maintaining the highest ethical standards.  

In the UK, our history dates back to 1867. Today, our clients benefit from our global reach, expertise and long-term commitment to building a responsible and sustainable financial future. 

Business Area

Corporate Clients Group

Corporate Clients Group internship placements can include Corporate Coverage, UK Advisory and Industry Groups.

Corporate Coverage is the area within the bank that manages all of the interactions between the Bank and its corporate clients and is the gateway of BNP Paribas’ integrated offer. Advisory department offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, with expertise in public M&A, defence, valuation, buyside, sellside and private equity M&A. Industry Groups are responsible for the event-driven situations for the entire BNP Paribas product spectrum with a focus on specific sectors of the economy.

Capital Markets

Capital Markets consists of Debt Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Real Estate Finance, Energy, Resources & Infrastructure and Corporate Broking.

Debt Markets provides debt financing for corporate clients as well as for sponsor-led leveraged transactions. This includes acquisition finance (including leveraged buy-outs), loan refinancing, as well as investment grade and high yield debt capital markets. Equity Capital Markets offers equity or equity-linked capital raising activity for corporate clients. Corporate Broking is closely aligned with Equity Capital Markets and acts as BNP Paribas UK listed clients’ prime equity adviser and interface with markets and investors. Real Estate Finance provides financing of commercial real estate transactions through loans to real estate clients (insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, properties companies, pension funds, asset managers). Energy, Resources and Infrastructure provides specialized lending and debt advisory to specific industry sectors: power, energy, metals, mining and infrastructure.

The Graduate Programme 

Our Global Banking Graduate Programme provides the ideal opportunity to gain experience across two key business areas: Capital Markets and Corporate Clients Group. You will be required to complete 2 rotations of 5 months each from each business area. During the rotational Graduate Programme, you will enhance your technical and professional skills, increase your knowledge of Banking and lay the foundations for your future career at BNP Paribas. 

What You'll Do

Corporate Clients Group

• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects
• Exposure to the full range of our business areas and product offering
• Develop a knowledge of legal documentation and analyse its strength and appropriateness
• Undertake frequent individual analysis on these clients and submit reports to our sanctioning bodies
• Assist in the origination and execution of transactions
• Assist in conducting industry research and analysis
• Prepare pitch books, presentations and memorandums
• Financial analysis and valuation by developing quantitative models
• Develop understanding across corporate finance /treasury concepts, client needs and how Bank / Client solutions are created, across all product lines
• Provide input into credit papers and work with the Credit Analysis team to ensure the delivery of papers, in a timely manner
• Attend Credit Committees

Capital Markets

• Exposure to wide range of asset types, products and clients
• Prepare pitch books, presentations and memorandums
• Assist in the origination and execution of transactions of equity, term loan, high yield and mandates
• Conduct financial and credit analysis by developing quantitative models
• Prepare market updates for clients and build monitoring tools
• Undertake legal, technical and other due diligence on assets
• Prepare credit committee memorandums and present findings to committee
• Assist in the review of legal documentation and draft term sheets
• Prepare syndication presentations, manage data flow and field investor queries
• Engage with other teams of the Bank

What We’re Looking For  

To join the Global Banking Graduate programme, you must be completing your degree course in 2026 (or be within two years of graduating) and have: 

• Strong academic background with a degree from a leading university or similar top-tier institution
• Previous related internship or work experience in Financial Services
• Good understanding of financial markets
• Knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel in particular) and experience in using investment banking databases a strong advantage (e.g. Bloomberg, Thomson One Banker, Datastream)
• Demonstrate analytical abilities and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task under pressure
• An interest in finance and economic affairs
• Proactive and enthusiastic self-starter
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent spoken and written English are crucial

Conduct  

Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct  

Demonstrate proactivity, transparency, and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks  

Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues  

And of course, we expect all our colleagues to embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethic, integrity and Code of Conduct).  

Why Join Us  

1. A great place to work  

We offer flexible working options (including hybrid, where applicable) and a collaborative culture that values balance and inclusion. We are proud of our award-winning flexible benefits and health & wellbeing strategy. Our flexible benefits include: 

• Generous holiday allowance of at least 26 days (plus bank holidays) – with option to buy and sell holidays. 
• Valuable financial plans – a 12% non-contributory pension which has been moved to sustainable investments*, life assurance*, income protection and personal accident insurance. 
• Extensive wellbeing and mental health offering – one of the most advanced private medical schemes in the UK, dental cover, wellbeing app, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy support, subsidised gym memberships, bespoke health assessments including genetic testing, Private GP (including digital GP services to parents of employees), Employee Assistance Programme, menopause & fertility support (we are an accredited Menopause Friendly Employer), neurodiversity assessment and support. 
• Key onsite services and facilities in London – include physiotherapy, nutrition, massage therapy, physiology, mental health first aiders, seasonal flu vaccinations and free onsite fitness centre. 
• Plus, emergency back-up care for dependants, green car leasing, season ticket loan, and a range of other benefits. 

*Subject to relevant caps 

2. A positive impact 

We are committed to Net Zero in our financing and investment portfolios by 2050. By 2030, 80% of our energy production financing will be low carbon. We also support our communities, with every employee receiving four volunteering days each year.  

3. A focus on growth  

We invest in our people through training, mentoring and career development. In 2024, nearly half of our UK Corporate & Institutional Banking roles were filled internally.  

You will also join an inclusive culture, supported by networks such as Pride, Ability, MixCity (gender equality), Women in Global Markets, Multicultural Network and more.  

Equal Opportunities  

We are committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.  

Adjustments 

If you have a disability or health condition that may require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know early so we can support you.  

Additional Information  

You may only apply for one Graduate programme per academic year (Global Banking, Global Markets, Technology or Securities Services)  

Successful candidates for this Graduate programme will be considered for Global Banking  ONLY  

Successful candidates for this Graduate programme will be considered for London ONLY