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

Transactional Banking

The role sits within the Transaction Banking team within Global Banking. Transactional Banking provides cash management, transactional FX, deposits, trade financing & supply chain solutions services

The Graduate programme provides the opportunity to rotate across two of the following teams:

Cash Management (exposure to LIS, Liquidity & Investment Solutions; LIS is a complimentary business line to Cash Management with a focus on supporting the Global Banking balance sheet by ensuring we retain balances bought to BNP Paribas via the Cash Management business line. LIS is also responsible for maintaining an active money market relationship with clients within the corporate franchise, this product is key to ensure that the Global Banking balance sheet is self-funded). 

Global Trade Solutions. Providing trade finance, trade products and working capital (SCM) solutions to BNP Paribas corporate clients. It includes Global Trade Services and Advisory enabling clients to optimise, secure and finance international transactions worldwide

The Graduate Programme

Our Transactional Banking Graduate Programme provides the ideal opportunity to gain experience across two key business areas: Cash Management and Global Trade Solutions. 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. 

You will be accountable for providing support to more senior team members on routine marketing, executing, and regulation activities in relation to transactions within their respective business area. 

What You'll Do

Cash Management

Support for Pilot Cash Management Sales Managers

• Assisting with the review and structuring of tender documents
• Prepare pitchbooks, presentations and memorandums
• Attending meetings with Sales Managers, where appropriate, and meaning follow ups and call reports thereafter
• Show awareness for news flow/information and analysis to help identify possible new business opportunities & areas for cross sell 
• Develop sales skills and an understanding of client needs in order to take on further client responsibility as time progresses

Data Management

• Analyse, based on CM360 (internal tool), any significant drops / increases in revenues and/or flows across the Pilot portfolio of clients in order to identify any issues or opportunities                                                                          
• Analysing the Sales pipeline if deals on CRM; discussing with Sales Managers and updating as necessary

Client Portfolio Management                                                                                                                                                       

• Working with the Pilot Sales Managers & relevant Relationship Managers to keep Client Action Plans up to date                 
• Assisting with management of existing client relationships                                                                                                     
• Preparation and submission of Cash Management Credit Memos- to support the implementation of cash pools                 
• Preparation and tracking of Intra-day Limit (IDL) letters to ensure set-up is completed

Global Trade Solutions

• Exposure to a wide range of coverage, clients and projects.
• Exposure to the full range of GTS business and product offering.
• Develop a knowledge of legal documentation and analyse its strength and appropriateness.
• Develop knowledge of major regulatory risks associated with Trade Products (Financial crime, Sanctions etc.).
• Portfolio Management. Assist team in transaction analysis, profitability, risk monitoring and client action plans.
• Assist in the origination and execution of transactions and client meetings.
• Prepare pitch books, presentations and memorandums
• Provide input and prepare GTS Credit support Notes and work with Coverage the Credit Analysis team to ensure the delivery of papers, in a timely manner.

What We’re Looking For  

This opportunity is not solely limited to Finance or Economic-based degrees. All you need to be is ambitious, bright, comfortable with numbers with the ability to problem-solve and have a willingness to learn. Here are a few more things we’d like to see from our Global Banking candidates:

• Strong academic background with a degree from a leading university or similar top-tier institution
• Previous related internship or work experience in Financial Services is desirable
• 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, Transaction Banking Global Markets or Technology)  

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

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