Global Markets Summer Internship 

Country: United Kingdom
Programme: Summer Internship
City: London
Department: Global Markets
 
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

Global Markets sits at the heart of BNP Paribas’ Corporate and Institutional Banking division. Our teams deliver trading, sales, structuring, research and primary market solutions across asset classes, helping clients navigate fast-moving markets and manage risk.

Your internship starts with a week of professional training to sharpen your technical and professional skills. From there, you will rotate across different workstreams, working on live projects and becoming an active member of each team.

You will also have the opportunity to arrange work-shadowing placements, attend workshops and take part in case studies, networking sessions and social events. This will give you direct exposure to senior managers, colleagues across the bank and the many paths available within Global Markets.

The Internship

This nine-week internship gives you a clear view of the world of Global Markets. Through your rotations and project work, you will build the skills, confidence and insight needed to succeed.

The programme also gives you the opportunity to showcase your potential for a place on our graduate programme.

 What you’ll do

• Take part in technical and business skills training
• Work on desk-specific projects and assignments
• Contribute to summer internship assessments
• Gain hands-on experience across multiple Global Markets teams

Specific responsibilities will vary depending on the desks you join.

What we’re looking for

To join the Global Markets Summer Internship, you should be in your penultimate year of study and have:

Essential

• Fluent verbal and written English
• A predicted 2:1 grade or equivalent in your degree
• Genuine interest in financial markets and economic trends
• Strong analytical, mathematical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Motivation to learn and explore Global Markets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Basic coding skills such as VBA, Python or C++

We also expect all our colleagues to demonstrate the Group values of alignment with our strategy, commitment, integrity and professional conduct.

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.

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 Summer Internship per academic year (Global Banking, Global Markets, Technology or Securities Services)
• Successful candidates for this Summer Internship programme will be considered for Global Markets ONLY
• Successful candidates for this Summer Internship programme will be considered for London ONLY