Business Overview:

BNP Paribas is hiring an Analyst to join the Commercial Real Estate Americas group. The Analyst will have a direct impact in the growth of the platform within CIB and gain underwriting exposure to a wide variety of property types and transactions. 

The CRE activities originated by CIB in the U.S. will consist of; Balance Sheet lending, CMBS (conduit and SASB), Loan Warehouse and Repo Facilities, and other related debt products. The new hire will have responsibility for the sector across all products and property types.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Able to influence peers and team.
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
  • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
  • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Creates trust with colleagues.
  • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
• Compliance Culture and Conduct: 
  • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
  • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

Responsibilities: 

• Working as part of the CRE Americas origination team with primary responsibilities around the underwriting of both Balance Sheet and CMBS loan opportunities.
• These functions include loan origination, underwriting, due diligence and closing; securitization transaction management and capital markets structuring; loan servicing and administration; and portfolio and asset management
• Participating in all aspects of loan origination as part of the front office deal team
• Coordinate with external clients and vendors including; Sponsors, Brokers, Lawyers, Third-party vendors, property managers, and others.
• Liaising with other departments within BNP Paribas including: credit risk management, securitization transaction management team, syndicate desk teams, General Counsel’s office, middle office, back office, and other related groups
• Modeling asset level cash flows using ARGUS Enterprise and Excel
• Performing market, property and sponsor due diligence (KYC)
• Writing internal investment summaries and credit memos
• Due diligence and transaction execution

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of work experience in the relevant field, or graduate degree with relevant experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with particular experience in analyzing real estate operating statements, rent rolls, leases and market research 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Argus
• Prior Excel financial modelling experience required
• Rating Agency SASB and Conduit CMBS loan underwriting and securitization experience including familiarity with rating agency underwriting criteria and tranching models
• Highly developed organizational and project/time-management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and business writing skills under pressure
• A strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, and BNPP’s guiding principles
• A demonstrable ability to work effectively with team members in diverse groups and regions
• Solid work ethic, motivation level, and strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Commercial real estate asset valuation experience

FINRA Registrations Required:  

• Not required but preference for SIE, Series 63, 79

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

• Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position in New York is between $110,000 to $130,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

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 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. 

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