Business Overview:
Transaction Banking Americas provides solutions to improve and optimize the working capital of financial institutions and corporate clients worldwide. This division encompasses four different businesses operating as a strategic unit to address core client needs:
- Global Trade Solutions is to provide clients with services and tailored solutions to mitigate risk in trade transactions, propose financing and optimize working capital management. The two main product groups are Traditional Trade and Working Capital optimization.
- Corporate Treasury, Liquidity & Investment Advisory (CTLIA) provides Investment, Cash Management & Channel solutions for the Americas; offering advice to our clients to optimize their Liquidity structures while adequately funding BNP Paribas’ balance sheet.
- International Cash Management provides solutions that enable our clients to manage and optimize their cash flows and liquidity worldwide by leveraging the BNP Paribas global network.
- Transaction Solutions for Banks supports the BNP Paribas global network and provides third-party financial institutions worldwide with comprehensive services to meet their domestic clients’ international payment and trade needs.
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:
- Create 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:
The Americas Distribution Associate will support the growth agenda of the Global Trade business and will be part of a team that is the primary point of contact between Global Trade and our counterparties that buy, sell and offer risk mitigation solutions that drive innovation for our clients.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Engage in investor outreach by supporting sales calls and managing communications with prospective investors, gaining exposure to the full distribution process.
- Liaise with internal teams (credit, legal, front office) and assist in drafting market-facing material (teasers, information memorandum).
- Address internal and external inquiries by providing timely and accurate information to support ongoing transactions.
- Assist in coordinating with legal teams by supporting in the review and negotiation of terms and conditions with investors to help facilitate mutually beneficial agreements.
- Collaborate with regional counterparts to coordinate activities involving cross-border or multi-regional distribution efforts.
- Follow up with financial institutions on Existing Participation Programs (i.e. Annual Review, Utilization) and Prospect Participation Programs.
- Coordinate with middle office teams to support operational aspects of trade distribution and ensuring process alignment.
- Track and reconcile revenue from Distribution and Participation transactions, providing insight into sell down performance and investor activity.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Fluent in English (both oral and written) and Spanish preferred.
- Team Player mind set essential.
- Resilient and committed – able to deliver within tight deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Bachelor’s degree level education
- Good Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 Years of experience in Trade Finance (letters of credit, trade loans, receivables, supply chain finance, inventory finance) and /or 3 years of Trade Asset Distribution experience (bank sales, syndications).
- Credit training and solid analytical financial background to understand and determine the risk and profitability of trade and Working Capital solutions.
- Good knowledge of Legal aspects of syndicated loans and participation agreements.
- High energy level with a strong work ethic and continuous desire to learn.
FINRA Registrations Required:
- Not Applicable
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 $125,000 to $155,000 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.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.
Business Overview:
ERI (Energy, Resources, & Infrastructure) combines in one group the expertise across infra & energy with a strong focus on Low Carbon (including Renewables), Digital Infra and Sustainable segments. ERI’s mission is to be a market leader in the Americas and a solution provider for value-added structured debt advice and transaction execution. ERI focuses on various transaction types in those sectors, including green-field or brownfield developments, refinancing and acquisitions for single assets or portfolio of assets.
ERI advises, arranges and/or structures loans, project bonds or multilateral financings that are suitable to client activities in sectors as diverse as renewable & other Low Carbon; & transmission lines; Digital Infra ; selected thermal power and energy infrastructure ; and other infrastructure projects, (including subways & electric bus fleet, Water and selected other Infra, etc.) with an eye to the low carbon, sustainable, digital and/or other socio-economical impact. ERI primarily benefits from longstanding involvement and experience in both advisory and arranging, enabling the team to structure complex limited-recourse or other financings through a combination of various funding outlets – such as debt capital markets, commercial banks, multilateral or development agencies, export credit, etc.
ERI’s primary revenue sources are fees (advisory, structuring, underwriting and upfront) and margin revenues. The team also provides BNPP with cross-sell opportunities focused on Global Markets, M&A, Export Finance and Commodity Trading with whom it regularly executes joint assignments
, M&A, Export Finance and Commodity Trading with whom it regularly executes joint assignments
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:
As a Junior VP / Senior Associate in ERI for the Americas with a particular focus on Latin America, responsibilities include leading:
- Execution & origination of project & structured finance deals in the Americas with a particular focus on Latin America infra & energy
- Project and financing documentation & closing process, interfacing with counsels and negotiating deal points and legal documentation with clients
- Oversee junior resources and provide guidance / supervise all financing efforts (particularly with a focus on long-term cash flow models that take into account various commodity, hedging and operating assumptions to ascertain project values and appropriate debt levels)
- Manage small deal teams and take ownership/responsibility for internal and external transaction processes
- Coordinate and oversee work on project due diligence liaising with consultants (legal, technical, environmental, insurance, tax, etc)
- Structuring and Advice on best structures and products to achieve the clients’ goals
- Use of the full resources of the Bank to bring to bear the best solutions and structures for the client
- Structuring & closing of bank, project bond, private placement and/or Multilateral A/B financings.
- Execution of lead arranged (bond or bank) or advisory limited recourse or structured financings
- Work with Coverage, Syndications, Global Markets (debt capital market & derivatives), M&A, etc.
- Prepare credit proposals that include sound credit and risk analysis
- Marketing to potential clients (pitches, proposals and presentations)
- Execution and supervision of credit approvals and due diligence process
- Ability to perform the above-mentioned tasks and deliverables in both English and Spanish
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field of study
- Senior Associate level with Project Finance and/or Structured Finance deal execution experience at a major financial institution, corporation or rating agency (including client and documentation negotiation, credit applications, modeling & due diligence).
- Energy and/or Infrastructure sector knowledge
- Communication and presentation skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to work well with multiple teams across product and geographical lines
- Ability to train and manage Junior Staff
- Strong credit, financial analysis, quantitative, and modelling skills
- Organizational skills (including the ability to handle or coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines)
- Strong ethics & integrity
- Solution-driven, proactive and innovative. Eagerness to learn and take on more responsibilities
- Fluency in both English and Spanish required
- Cultural and business knowledge of the US and Latam
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master Degree
- Experience as Execution Team Leader on Project finance deals
- Knowledge of Portuguese
FINRA Registrations Required:
- SIE, 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 is between $165,000 to $235,000 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.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.
Business Overview:
CMBS Rating Agency loan underwriting and securitization role within CRE Americas will support the new U.S. CMBS business with respect to CMBS loan originations and CMBS loan sales and primary issuances.
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:
- Work with CRE Americas team on originating, underwriting and securitizing SASB loans initially and, in time, conduit CMBS loans
- Underwrite and supervise other underwriters’ rating agency underwriting of CMBS loans
- Work with Head of CMBS and CMBS Structurer on SASB and conduit Rating Agency models
- Working with CRE Americas on securitizing and selling CMBS, CRE CLO and Freddie K Series issuances
- Coordinating with and responding to various internal risk groups, including Credit Risk, with respect to origination of CMBS loans
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 5 to 10 Years of CMBS underwriting, rating agency and/or securitization experience
- Strong Rating Agency SASB and Conduit CMBS loan underwriting and securitization experience, including familiarity with rating agency underwriting criteria and tranching models
- CRE CLO experience a plus
- Freddie K-Series experience a plus
- Any relationships with CMBS and CLO investors a plus
- Previous Rating Agency and/or CMBS issuer/Seller employment experience is relevant
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
FINRA Registrations Required:
- Series 7, 79 and 63
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 $225,000 to $235,000 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.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.
Business Overview:
Global Markets is BNP Paribas’ capital markets business within the Corporate & Institutional Bank (CIB), delivering solutions across asset classes, and industry-leading services for clients including Institutional, corporates, private banks and retail distribution networks. It encompasses 3 global business lines; Global Macro/Credit, Global Equities, and Technology Platforms. Global Markets is made up of over 3,700 staff globally based in EMEA, the Americas and Asia Pacific, with the main trading floors located in London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris, Singapore and Tokyo.
As part of BNPP Global Markets Americas, the Derivatives Execution and Clearing (DEC) business includes the execution of all listed futures products via voice, DMA, and algorithmic trading methods as well as the clearing of listed derivatives and OTC products. Additionally, the FX Prime Brokerage (FXPB) business is a global business focusing on providing services to the top customers of BNP Global Markets Americas.
The Relationship Management Americas team is a group focused on providing best in class service and driving revenue growth with the top customers of both the DEC and FXPB businesses. A Relationship Manager is responsible for servicing Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, Insurance Companies and Regional Banks across their futures, OTC and FXPB activity at BNPP. The role includes working closely with the Sales Origination team to identify new growth opportunities with clients on the platform, partnering with Product Development and Risk teams to deliver solutions that meet client needs and overseeing operational processes to drive efficiency. A member of the Relationship Management team must have a deep understand of products and the clients they cover, be capable of issue spotting, problem solving and be committed to delivering a superior client experience.
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:
• Provide best in class relationship management focused on our Institutional Clearing and FX Prime Brokerage businesses
• Develop and manage relationships with strategic customers via engagement with key decision makers while identifying opportunities for organic growth
• Build deep understanding of clients’ derivatives trading activity, business needs and develop knowledge of the competitive landscape
• Understand client requirements and identify opportunities for business development or future product enhancements
• Provide front office oversight and support during new business onboarding process to expedite revenue generation
• Positively contribute to BNPP corporate culture, including working closely with Legal, Product, IT and Operations teams.
• Work closely with operations team by providing assistance and guidance to ensure client needs are being met.
• Serve as senior escalation point for operational queries raised for covered clients
• Engage with business vendors, exchanges, and execution venues, understanding their platform enhancements to better service BNPP client base.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• 12+ years of relevant experience in a financial services organization
• Previous experience in client facing front office or middle office position
• Strong knowledge of listed futures, cleared OTC or foreign exchange products along with operational workflows and processes
• Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent team player able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients
Preferred Qualifications:
• Existing customer relationships across various client segments and asset classes within the derivatives space
• Understanding of the risk and control environment impacting derivatives clearing and prime brokerage
• Ability to multi-task and constantly assess and adjust priorities in line with the demands of the business and client base
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, understand and internally relay their requirements
• Maintain attention to detail and commitment to deliver an excellent service to a demanding client base
FINRA Registrations Required:
• 3, 7, & 63
CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required):
- N/A
SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:
- N/A
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 $235,000 to $250,000 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.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.
Business Overview:
The Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization partners with BNP Paribas’ executive management and senior leadership to design and drive strategically important initiatives and projects, supporting the development and transformation of the Bank in the region. These initiatives cover the full change management value chain from strategy to implementation, including strategic planning, business development, operating model transformation, process reengineering, and advanced analytics.
Our organization is comprised of five sub-teams: 1) Consulting Americas, 2) Transformation Americas, 3) Regulatory Excellence, 4) Analytics Lab, and 5) the CEO Office. We deliver value across the region through an integrated approach with deep international connectivity and a strong focus on servicing internal clients. Our team is highly collaborative internally and with clients across the Bank. Engagements often span multiple business lines, functions, and/or regions within various BNP Paribas entities, enabling employees to build a strong network upon which to build their career. Our team has access to the rigorous training and development opportunities of top-tier consulting firms, combined with access to the resources of a premier global investment bank.
The Transversal Change (TRAC) team is a rotational leadership development program covering the five S&T sub-teams. TRAC provides a structured, curated project experience for more junior team members to learn the core consulting skill set. The Head of TRAC builds, oversees, and evolves the program while also delivering core consulting projects to maintain connectivity to BNPP’s Business Lines and Functions.
Responsibilities:
- Independently identify and analyze complex business problems and proactively develop innovative and sustainable solutions using consulting frameworks and other problem-solving tools
- Analyze market data, extract competitive insights and market intelligence, and identify strategic growth opportunities
- Perform financial analysis and evaluate cost optimization and revenue maximization strategies
- Prepare and proactively contribute to client deliverables, workshops, interviews, and presentations, evidencing effective written and verbal communication
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in creating individual deliverables by synthesizing key findings in a concise and structured manner
- Provide core Project Management support by understanding the overall project plan and timeframe, keeping to the defined schedule and using discretion to consider actionable next steps
- Accelerate the platform’s digitalization initiatives
- Support the bank’s knowledge management capabilities by documenting and sharing best practices, tools, and methodologies
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.
What You Will Need:
Our programs are a springboard for college students to launch their careers through exciting and intellectually stimulating opportunities. To succeed amongst our teams, we look for those with a strong academic story, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to articulate ideas well-to clients and colleagues alike.
- Graduation year of December 2025 – June 2026
- All majors accepted
- Demonstrated interest in financial services and consulting
- Internship experience within financial services and/or consulting preferred
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to respect deadlines
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively within a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- A keen intellectual curiosity and sense of drive
What Does Our Graduate Training Program Look Like?
At BNP Paribas, our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to helping you grow from day one. Our Graduate Training Program equips you with the network and resources necessary to build a successful career.
As a Graduate, you will acquire in-depth insight and practical experience. All of our Graduates collaborate with award-winning teams of specialists in a dynamic, collaborative & global environment.
Throughout the first two years of the Training Program, you will:
- Engage in initial induction training to equip you with the tools to succeed, and to network with your Graduate class across all business divisions
- Have a dedicated Human Resources Business Partner to be your go-to resource, as well as a dedicated senior business leader specifically aligned to champion the success of you & your class
- Participate in senior speaker events and roundtable discussions to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets & network with colleagues
- Learn about industry topics through ongoing workshops and trainings as part of a bespoke Graduate curriculum, as well as philanthropic and social events
- Be placed on a fast-track career trajectory with the opportunity for both lateral and upward mobility
Compensation:
The base salary for this position in New York, NY or Jersey City, NJ is $95,000.
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.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.
Business Overview:
The Change & Solutions Americas organization works closely with BNPP’s executive management and senior leadership to design and implement high-level, strategically important projects, and shape the development of the Bank in the region (US, Canada, and Latin America). The team delivers value through an integrated and agile approach with deep international interconnectivity across departments, and a strong focus on servicing internal clients.
Change & Solutions Americas delivers change-the-bank initiatives including strategic planning, business development, operating model transformation, process reengineering, and advanced analytics (i.e., Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning). These initiatives cover the full change management value chain from strategy to implementation.
The organization provides its employees with the high-intensity, high-impact training of top-tier consulting firms combined with access to the resources of a premier global investment bank. Our staffing model provides significant independence, international exposure, and opportunity for innovation, allowing you to develop both technical and soft skills. You will be afforded significant autonomy at an early stage and will have the opportunity to work on critical projects directly with senior and executive management. Your work will play a significant role in influencing the future of the Bank. The team is highly collaborative internally and with clients across the Bank. Engagements can span multiple business lines, functions, and/or regions within various BNP Paribas entities enabling employees to build a strong network upon which to build their career.
Responsibilities:
- Structure analysis and recommendations to address platform opportunities and challenges
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Prepare and proactively participate in presentations and interviews
- Perform creative and effective market research and data analysis
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling individual deliverables
- Provide core project management support by understanding the overall project plan and timeframe, keeping to the defined schedule and using discretion to consider actionable next steps
- Independently identify issues, develop strategies to improve the team’s problem-solving process and proactively suggest innovative solutions
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.
What You Will Need:
Our programs are a springboard for college students to launch their careers through exciting and intellectually stimulating opportunities. To succeed amongst our teams, we look for those with a strong academic story, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to articulate ideas well-to clients and colleagues alike.
- Graduation year of December 2025 – June 2026
- All majors accepted
- MBA or relevant Master’s degree
- 3+ years in consulting, strategy / corporate development, banking, finance prior to business school, and proven desire to work in the financial industry
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to respect deadlines
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively within a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- A keen intellectual curiosity and sense of drive
What Does Our Graduate Training Program Look Like?
At BNP Paribas, our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to helping you grow from day one. Our Graduate Training Program equips you with the network and resources necessary to build a successful career.
As a Graduate, you will acquire in-depth insight and practical experience. All of our Graduates collaborate with award-winning teams of specialists in a dynamic, collaborative & global environment.
Throughout the first two years of the Training Program, you will:
- Engage in initial induction training to equip you with the tools to succeed, and to network with your Graduate class across all business divisions
- Have a dedicated Human Resources Business Partner to be your go-to resource, as well as a dedicated senior business leader specifically aligned to champion the success of you & your class
- Participate in senior speaker events and roundtable discussions to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets & network with colleagues
- Learn about industry topics through ongoing workshops and trainings as part of a bespoke Graduate curriculum, as well as philanthropic and social events
- Be placed on a fast-track career trajectory with the opportunity for both lateral and upward mobility
Compensation:
The base salary for this position in Jersey City, NJ or New York, NY is $150,000.
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.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.
Business Overview:
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.
This role is based in New York (787 7th Ave); expectation will be that the incumbent works out of the NY office 3 days per week and the Jersey City office 1 day per week, subject to change based on COO calendar.
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:
- Provide high-level administrative support for the COO and serve as the gatekeeper for internal and external stakeholders
- Provide administrative support for the Head of Enterprise Services
- Partner with the COO’s Chief of Staff
- Heavy calendar management – complex agenda and setting of meetings across all time zones
- Schedule and track meetings and support, including weekly Exco, recurring and ad hoc meetings, and Board and Regulatory meetings
- Arrange domestic and international travel; expense claims, expedited travel services
- Coordinate webcasts, video and tele-conferences as needed
- Prepare and coordinate of departmental meetings and Town Halls
- Plan and coordinate all logistics for internal/external events such as, townhalls, teambuilding events, staff events on-site and off-site, internal workshop learning programs, external client meetings and all other ad-hoc event requirements
- Arrange room bookings and catering for meetings
- Manage agenda and logistics for visitors
- Manage incoming and outgoing communications
- Modify and distribute of reports, invoices and contracts; ensuring approvals and signatures are secured in a timely manner
- Complete of any reasonable projects or tasks, as requested by COO
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a strong understanding of principles and processes for providing customer and executive support services. 5-10 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, supporting Department Heads or C-level executives
- Administrative Skills:
- Executive level calendar management, meeting management, time management, strategic planning of tasks, complex travel management, expense processing, communication management, and event planning.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills:
- A good candidate will be an active listener and clear communicator, both verbally and in writing. They must communicate pro-actively, anticipating the needs of their managers and escalating issues as necessary – utilizing tact and strict confidentiality. The candidate should also be an excellent team player.
- Excellent organizational skills:
- Must have the ability to multitask and prioritize work based on potential impact. An excellent candidate is detail-oriented, flexible and enjoys the administrative challenges of supporting executive level employees.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of office and administrative management procedures and departmental and legal policies.
- Technical Skills:
- Extremely competent in Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
- Exhibit initiative and resourcefulness to get tasks done quickly and efficiently with a high degree of professionalism
- Well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people and programs.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Financial industry experience preferred
FINRA Registrations Required:
- Not Applicable
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 $120,000 to $150,000 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.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.
Business Overview:
Demonstrate the firm’s commitment to compliance by maintaining a compliance testing review program that evaluates the firm’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations and discloses violations and control weaknesses. Conduct compliance testing reviews of the various front office business areas, branches, and operations areas and provide senior management with detailed reports regarding the extent of the firm’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations along with value-added comments and recommendations where appropriate. Also, assist in the firm’s various certification processes, coordinate reporting of compliance metrics to the US Intermediate Holding Company and Head Office and participate in special projects/investigations as needed.
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:
- Conduct compliance reviews of specific business units, branch / non-branch offices, functions, products, and / or other targeted reviews based on applicable laws, regulations, risks, and internal policies
- In conjunction with the Compliance Independent Testing (CIT) Manager, perform the following for assigned reviews:
- Develop a testing plan and timeline for each review considering applicable regulations, risks, and / or areas of concern.
- Conduct compliance testing of regulatory requirements, processes, policies, procedures, and controls in order to assess and review compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal firm policy and procedure requirements.
- Draft and validate issues and recommendations addressing the root cause of identified issues with stakeholders.
- Draft reports detailing regulatory requirements, testing conducted, review findings and recommendations. Issue final reports to senior management.
- Ensure that all findings and recommendations are entered into the Reporting & Issue Tracking Application database and once documentation is submitted for closure, assess to determine if the issue was properly resolved prior to closing.
- Remain mindful of review timeline and conclude reviews in accordance with the timeline, proactively escalating any timeline issues to the Manager.
- Assist with annual CEO/CCO Certifications, CIT projects, and / or compliance related matters during internal / external examinations as needed.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
The desired skills for this position include:
- Four to eight years of experience in the financial services industry and / or regulatory organization in compliance or regulatory related position. Compliance testing, audit or regulator experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. securities, commodities, and / or banking regulations preferred, examples include: the rules and regulations of the SEC, CFTC and exchanges and associations under such federal agencies (such as FINRA, NYSE, CBOE, ISE, CME, NYMEX and ICE US), and Swap Dealer / Volcker Rule requirements.
- Ability to apply knowledge of rules and regulations to compliance reviews
- In the event the candidate is unfamiliar with certain rules and regulations, ability to research and gain knowledge of rules and regulations and apply such knowledge to compliance reviews and interpret the effect of of new regulations on certain activities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with front and back office staff and senior management.
- Excellent execution skills with the ability to work successfully under deadlines, manage multiple deliverables at the same time and easily adapt to a changing environment
- Excellent writing skills to effectively summarize regulatory requirements, testing performed, test results, findings and recommendations.
- Strong analytical, investigative, organizational, project management, problem solving, and root cause identification skills.
- Acute business acumen and ability to understand organizational issues and challenges.
- Lead by example and influence others with a positive attitude in the workplace and remain accountable.
- Team player and ability to work collaboratively across the platform.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
- BA or BS Degree required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Compliance testing, audit or regulatory experience a plus.
- Experience with CFTC and/or SEC Swap Dealer regulations and testing a plus.
- Graduate Degree a plus.
- Professional Certification or Securities licenses preferred (SIE, Series 3, 7).
- Speaks and reads Spanish or French a plus.
FINRA Registrations Required:
- SIE or equivalent (can be obtained within the first year of employment)
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 $105,000 to $140,000 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.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.
Business Overview:
The North American Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Coverage platform is responsible for advising and delivering the Bank’s full solutions to mid-to-mega cap, market-leading corporates.
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
- Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work.
- Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
- Able to educate and influence peers and team.
- Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
- Leadership and Collaboration:
- Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
- Partner with colleagues across various sectors and product teams to achieve a team-first approach.
- Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus:
- Able to build relationships with clients as part of deal execution.
- 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:
- Support the execution and origination of investment banking transactions
- Support M&A, ECM and Leveraged Finance transactions, including coordinating across all parties involved
- Help prepare and contribute to deal pitches, including idea generation, research and analyze companies and industries
- Prepare and review complex financial models, including valuation and merger consequences analysis
- Provide industry intelligence and competitive analysis for potential opportunities, and assist in scoping potential deals
- Work in close partnership with various Managing Directors, Directors, Vice Presidents, and Associates to manage client relationships and deliverables
- Prepare pitch and transaction materials
- Establish effective working relationships and build credibility with internal constituents throughout the organization
Sector Expertise / Content Creation
- Develop sectorial expertise and serve as internal resource for BNP Paribas globally
- Develop product understanding and expertise with product specialists
- Prepare content, focus on idea generation and own the pitch book process in close coordination with product teams
- Be engaged with product partners / internal & external stakeholders to drive the process (especially on live deals and pitches)
- Maintain databases of client and industry-wide financial information, including internal Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) system
- Create strategic sector and/or client presentation materials, with Senior Banker (“SB”) guidance, for both domestic and international review
- Regularly assess and update the TMT prospect list
Senior Banker Support
- Actively monitor client developments and relevant news to share with Senior Bankers, Product Partners, Risk, Management, etc. (e.g. acquisition announcements, earnings releases, Board changes, ratings downgrades, peer news, sector developments, etc.)
- Arrange for all scheduled earnings releases and Investor Days to be in the calendar and follow up to deliver material to SBs (presentations and equity research reports)
- Provide timely summaries of client earnings calls/Investor Day presentations
- Provide brief package of above + relevant recent news to Senior Bankers in advance of client meeting
- Provide support to the SB in their regular marketing/calling program
- Input all client meetings and opportunities in CRM; Promptly prepare and input client meeting call memos
Internal Process Ownership
- Prepare and facilitate the internal approval of capital allocation via the Resource Allocation Committee process
- Develop & maintain client/prospect fact sheets (ratings, exposure, opportunities, deals, etc.), pipeline reports, product heat map, and weekly/monthly activity summaries
- Prepare and maintain annual client budget in coordination with the SB, Corporate Platform, and various product areas
- Work on ad hoc projects and deals as needed
Know Your Client (KYC) & Operations
- Manage all client matters related to KYC, due diligence, Compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requirements, etc.
- Coordinate onboarding and re-certifications for corporate clients in the US
- Cultivate relationships with Due Diligence and Compliance teams domestically and abroad
- Act as a liaison for the SB between Corporate Client Implementation team, Due Diligence, CARD/Recertification, Compliance and CSR to enhance the level of execution for our Corporate clients
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong ethics and integrity
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Work transversally across the organization and maintain high standards of professionalism in all dealings with team members and external clients
- Modeling and valuation skills
- Credit Skills
- Analytical skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Innovative and problem solver
- Organized; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a challenging environment
- Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong Microsoft OS (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Bloomberg
Preferred Qualifications:
- Not Applicable
FINRA Registrations Required:
• Series 79, 63 (take and pass tests within 3 months if not licensed yet)
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 $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. 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.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.
Business Overview:
CIB NAR Procurement supports all entities within the North America region in the process of buying goods and services that are required to support the operations of BNP Paribas. Consistent with Global and CIB Procurement, the mission of CIB NAR Procurement is to effectively manage third parties.
CIB NAR Procurement Front Office is responsible for ensuring that any new demands strictly adhere to internal procurement policies and procedures. CIB NAR Procurement Front Office – IT & Telecom focus on management consulting category spend category. The IT & Telecom lead buyer ensures that all new engagement and/or extensions are in line with sourcing best practices and controls while meeting business requirements at the best value.
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:
- Enforce BNP Paribas CIB NAR Procurement Front Office policies and best practices with strong focus on IT and Telecom sourcing.
- Perform market analysis with in-depth knowledge of the IT and Telecom commodity industries.
- Broad knowledge of category management for IT and Telecom.
- Establish strong relationships with internal clients and suppliers; build a robust understanding of strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across suppliers and/or spend categories.
- Collaborate with Business leaders and management to identify and drive savings and improvements in controllership, focusing on the total cost of ownership.
- Develop Annual strategic sourcing plans, execution of those plans and achievement of maximized savings within each IT spend category.
- Run RFXs, negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the best contract price and terms to protect the Bank.
- Work with Legal on contract terms and issues leveraging from existing group or regional contractual framework whenever possible.
- Ability to regularly track all aspects of the sourcing process, from initial business requirements, followed by management validation to final engagement execution.
- Ability to create result-driven reports measuring performance of Procurement Front Office activities.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, applied sciences or Supply Chain/Procurement.
- 10+ years’ experience in IT and Telecom Procurement related activities, and a track record of working in a team environment and delivering on savings targets.
- Experience in working successfully in a multicultural and international environment.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to analyze complex situations in a timely and effective manner; and critical thinking to assist in solving issues.
- Strong work ethics and ability to work with confidential information.
- Extensive knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and/or category management processes.
- Proven track record of excellent negotiation skills and can represent BNP Paribas’ interest in interactions with suppliers.
- Proven success leading major projects and change programs that have positively impacted the Business.
- Proven experience in contract negotiations; and understanding of legal clauses and their application in the Procurement process.
- Experience with supply management tools/ software including Procurement and project management programs (Ariba, Ivalua, Beeline).
- Proficiency in MS Excel & MS PowerPoint tools.
- Project management expertise is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Finance Industry experience is a plus.
FINRA Registrations Required:
- Not Applicable
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 $130k to $190k 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.
BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
Protect yourself from fraudulent job postings. Emails about jobs at BNP Paribas will always come from addresses ending @bnpparibas.com @us.bnpparibas.com, @ca.bnpparibas.com, or @br.bnpparibas.com. You should be suspicious of emails regarding employment with BNP Paribas coming from any other domains and should not respond. BNP Paribas will never send payments to or request payments from candidates for positions posted by BNP Paribas.