Do you want to develop a career in a business that is a passionate about sustainability and making a difference in the world? Then you are in the right place. At BNP Paribas, our ambition is to build a sustainable future for our clients and the people we work with … but we can’t do that without you!

Who we are

BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) is a global provider of sustainably tailored financial services and solutions to corporate and institutional clients. With more than 20,000 people in 57 countries across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Asia-Pacific and the Americas, we offer solutions tailored to all our clients across capital markets, financing, treasury and financial advisory.

We are “the bank for a changing world” and recently won the award for being the world’s best bank for sustainable finance. To play our part in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy by 2030, we’ve placed the United Nations Sustainable Goals (SDG) at the heart of our business model. They impact the companies we do business with, the projects we finance and the people we invest in. We’re proud to be playing a leading role in guiding our clients towards responsible growth, and a lower-carbon economy, by co-creating financial solutions that align their business strategy with the SDG. We need more change agents – so join us today to help us with our mission!

At BNP Paribas, we see value in diversity, equal opportunity, and the quality of our lives together. That’s why the Group works daily with all its stakeholders to create an environment that is respectful of everyone, based on equality, and where fighting discrimination represents a primary goal.

Who will I be working with?

You will be working in the Client Assets Sourcebook Oversight Office (CASS) as an apprentice working towards the Level 3 Compliance / Risk Officer apprenticeship, which also gives you the option to earn a Certificate from the International Compliance Association. 

Securities Services is a leading global custodian and securities services specialist that provides multi-asset post-trade and asset servicing solutions for buy and sell-side market participants, corporates and issuers.  With a global reach covering 90+ markets, our custody network is one of the most extensive in the industry, enabling clients to maximise their investment opportunities worldwide.

As a key part of the Corporate and Institutional Banking division, Securities Services (CIB2S) is a business line of BNP Paribas and fully integrated into the vision of the Group, serving our global corporate and institutional franchise. The ambition of the business line is to be ‘the leading positive-impact asset servicer and partner of choice for large financial institutions.  The Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) Department sits within the Client Delivery UK team.

The BNP Paribas SA London Branch (SALB) business is required to comply with CASS which is a UK regulatory requirement. The full CASS rule book is extensive and there is a requirement to perform oversight over and monitoring of how the business meets CASS requirements to ensure that the business is meeting regulatory standards in full for the SALB entity (CIB2S business line).The purpose of the team is to provide the oversight control of CASS for CIB2S in the UK, to ensure that the business delivers a consistently high quality of CASS compliant procedures and actions in a secured operating environment, while minimizing the risk of non-compliance with CASS requirements as they apply to the UK footprint. This will include working with the business to ensure the scope of CASS is understood by Securities Services business area and that appropriate training is delivered. It will also include the management to resolution of either identified or potential CASS risks to ensure that CASS regulatory requirements are fully respected by the business.  

The CASS Oversight team is currently made up of 6 team members and 1 Head of Department.

What will I be doing?

Working within this team will require you to perform CASS Oversight tasks to ensure adherence to the CASS rulebook. Such duties can include:

• Supporting the CASS Oversight team members on day-to-day business activities
• Contributing to a variety of tasks or projects allowing a general introduction to the business
• Working with various global teams within BNPP to raise awareness of CASS and ensure that BNPP is compliant with the rule book.
• Participate in the annual EY Audit
• Learn the relevant sections of the CASS rulebook 

Technical Skills and Qualifications required for the role

• Three A-levels or equivalent to 96 UCAS points (and GCSE Maths and English)
• Preferred candidates who are finishing A-levels in 2025 or attained within the past 12 months
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail skills 
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills

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

Duration: 24 months

Location: London

Additional Information

• Apprentices need to have a continued right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the programme.
• You may only apply for one Apprenticeship role per academic year. 
• Our apprenticeship roles are aimed at candidates who have not already completed a degree at a University.

Join us for one of our informative virtual calls where you will gain a greater understanding of the Bank and the roles available in this year’s programme. You will meet our recruiters who will share with you details about the recruitment process, CV and application tips, as well as having the opportunity to hear from some of our current Apprentices regarding their own journey on our programme.

Meet the Recruiter Virtual Call

• 4.00pm – 5.00pm Tuesday 10th February 
• 4.30pm – 5.30pm Wednesday 18th February

If you would like to register for one of these calls, please click here. Teams link will be provided up to an hour before start time.