Business Overview:

Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) delivers capital‑markets, securities‑services, financing, treasury and advisory solutions through three core lines: Global Markets, Securities Services and Global Banking. The Global Banking Americas platform is a multi‑billion‑dollar franchise spanning North and South America, headquartered in New York with key hubs in Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Montreal and São Paulo. The team partners with corporates, financial institutions and governments to structure and fund growth, manage risk and execute strategic transactions across the region.

As an Equity Capital Markets Vice President at BNP Paribas, you will be responsible for the end-to-end origination and execution of equity transactions including IPOs, follow-on offerings, block trades, private placements, etc. You will work at the intersection of Investment Banking and Global Markets, helping corporate clients and investors navigate the market to optimize capital structure. You’ll develop strong relationships with corporates and financial institution clients, working across the full spectrum of Equity Capital Markets products. 

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: 

• Transaction execution: acting as a primary day-to-day client point of contact and leading management of live deals, coordinating with legal counsel, auditors and other syndicate members to ensure seamless execution from kick off to pricing 
• Manage origination efforts: partner with senior bankers and lead junior staff in the development of pitch materials, strategically target clients and build relationships with investors. This includes identifying market windows, thematic trends and monetization opportunities for specific clients 
• Financial analysis: oversee the creation of offering sizing, comparable company analysis and precedent equity transactions to support recommendations; ensuring timeliness and quality of work produced by Analysts and Associates 
• Market awareness: maintain a high degree of market awareness and, in coordination with senior bankers, identify new business opportunities 
• Mentorship: lead and develop Analysts and Associates, ensuring technical accuracy across all deliverables while fostering a collaborative team environment and providing detailed guidance and feedback

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Experience: typically 5+ years of experience in Investment Banking or Capital Markets (ECM specific experience is preferred) 
• Skill set: mastery of Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg. Essential to have an understating of Dealogic, Pitchbook, and SEC filings 
• Analytical rigor: ability to synthesize complex data sets and glean insights from that data. Strong understanding of financial markets and ability to use data to develop clear and actionable advice for clients 
• Culture: high ethical standards and a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated record of academic excellence 
• 4+ years of Equity Capital Markets experience; expertise in capital markets and ECM execution 
• Strong analytical, finance, quantitative, data management, research, and business writing skills
• Team player, self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability and willingness to guide, train, and develop more junior team members
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other lines of business
• Detail oriented and reliable with ability to work well in a fast paced, team environment
• Strong organization skills, self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently and accurately across multiple ongoing executions and projects 

FINRA Registrations Required:  

• SIE, Series 79, 63, and 7

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 is between $250,000 to $275,000 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. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. 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.

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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