Position Job Title: Junior Project Manager Trainee

Business Unit: General Secretary

Contract Type: Graduate Traineeship (Investment2020)

Preferred Start Date: August/September 

Duration of the Placement:12 Months

Location: 22 Bishopsgate & 5 Aldermanbury Square, London

Company Overview

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the asset management division of BNP Paribas Group. As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers’ (AXA IM) activities have been fully integrated into BNPP AM, creating a unified and strengthened global platform.

BNPP AM is a leading global asset manager, leveraging the Group’s scale, stability, and expertise. We serve a diverse client base, including institutional investors, corporations, distribution partners, and retail clients worldwide. Our investment capabilities cover a broad range of asset classes, from traditional strategies like equities, fixed income, and multi-assets to alternatives such as real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and private equity. This allows us to tailor solutions to meet client objectives. 

With AXA IM’s integration, BNPP AM now ranks among Europe’s top asset managers, managing approximately €1.6 trillion in assets, with a focus on long-term savings and alternative strategies.

Sustainability is central to our approach. We prioritize ESG and responsible investing to deliver sustainable, long-term performance while supporting environmental, social, and economic transitions. Adopting a pragmatic, long-term perspective, we aim to generate durable value for clients, employees, and the economy, backed by strong risk management and responsible finance principles.

Careers at BNPP AM: Empowering our people to drive progress

As part of a responsible, progressive organisation, our people help us to invest for what matters. Everyone in our diverse, global family shares this responsibility.

Together our people push boundaries and drive forward ideas. They’re willing to be bold and take the lead, using initiative and enterprise to create exceptional service. The kind of service that seeks to drive long-term prosperity for our clients, society and the world we live in.

Diversity and Inclusion: Thrive within a diverse community

At BNPP AM, inclusion and diversity are closely linked to our values and to our culture of respect for employees, clients and the communities around us. We always aim to create an environment where everyone feels they belong, are included and can thrive within a diverse community.

Programme Information:

You will join as a trainee as part of the Investment20/20 one-year trainee programme. We can’t guarantee a permanent position at the end of the 12-month contract, however, if you perform well & if we have an open position available at the time, then permanent employment could be a possibility. The Investment20/20 trainee programme is offered by many investment management firms and 75% of the 3,000 Investment20/20 trainees are offered permanent positions at the end of the one year. 

As a trainee, you will be introduced to investment management and you will gain industry knowledge, experience, and develop relationships to progress your career and develop skills to secure a permanent role. We will support you in achieving/starting a professional qualification if this is something you are interested in doing (most firms offer it, and we highly recommend doing so). As part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events. 

Description of the department

An entry-level, development-focused role within the UK Project Management Team to nurture future project managers. The trainee supports the UK Project Portfolio, gaining exposure across project workstreams. A twelve-month development role designed to prepare individuals for future project management office (PMO) roles through structured training, and mentoring.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Project Support: assist PMOs across workstreams, maintain project plans and schedules, track milestones and dependencies.
• Governance Administration: help prepare RAID logs, governance packs, meeting materials and minutes; supports issue and risk tracking.
• Reporting & Analytics: contribute to regular status updates, dashboards, and management information for governance forums.
• Stakeholder coordination: schedule and coordinate cross-functional meetings with our internal business & support functions and external partners.
• Change Management: support communications, training materials and change initiatives to enable adoption.
• Financial basics: assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and resource planning under supervision.
• Learning & rotation: participate in the I2020 program with planned rotations through PMO activities (planning, risk, governance and reporting) and apply learning to live projects.

Education Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in MS Office; basic data analysis skills; good written and verbal communication.
• Cross-functional collaborator; adept at multitasking, detail orientation, and building strong stakeholder relationships in diverse teams.
• Adaptive team member; maintains professionalism and positivity under pressure; assertive, creative and able to influence and persuade.
• Independent and team-orientated contributor; self-motivated, proactive, and capable of taking initiative while collaborating effectively.
• Analytical problem-solver: strong analytical skills; applies rational decision-making, conflict resolution, and learns from setbacks to drive improvement.
• Communicator and inclusive team member; clear, articulate communicator who fosters inclusion and willingness to go the extra mile when needed.
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence by being aware of one’s own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and how these may impact personal performance and/or those around us.  
• Strong skills in managing and prioritising multiple projects effectively 

What we offer

• This traineeship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment. Due to our leading market position, you can gain strong exposure to a variety of complex issues that we face as a diverse investment manager
• You will be fully integrated to our team, and you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and discover other departments such as Investments, Compliance, Client Service and Distribution
• Autonomous, entrepreneurial and result driven culture where taking initiative is encouraged
• You will join a growing platform which will allow you to take on real responsibilities rapidly
• GBP 28,000 basic salary + competitive benefits package

What we expect from you

• Workplace professionalism
• Physical attendance to the office 3-4 days a week
• Curiosity
• Commitment
• Willingness to learn & grow

Please join us to realise your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live