BNP Paribas Open Sophomore Opportunity Summit January 13th & January 14th 

The BNP Paribas Open Sophomore Opportunity Summit is a virtual 2-day interactive experience crafted in partnership with our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to immerse students in the culture of BNP Paribas and the potential for careers in our Banking and Markets businesses units. 

You are invited to engage in dynamic conversations exploring the importance of:

Qualifications

Current undergraduate, sophomore-level students with a Winter 2028 – Spring 2029 graduation date are eligible to apply. While all majors and academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, candidates with a GPA of 3.3 or higher are preferred.

Our Employee Resource Group Partners 

The BNP Paribas Open Sophomore Opportunity Summit is hosted in partnership with our Employee Resource Groups:

MixCity USA MixCity USA is the Group’s Gender Diversity ERG and is open to both Women and Men. MixCity USA serves to drive gender equity in the workplace through developing, empowering and increasing the representation of women* in the organization. 

(*) Includes nonbinary, transgender, cisgender and all who identify as women.

The ABILITY ERG provides a network for employees with disabilities or for those who are close to people with disabilities and focuses on physical and mental health challenges. We also support multiple initiatives to support career development for people with disabilities such as an annual Mentoring and Networking Day for local college students.

The Asian ERG’s mission is to champion DEI, to celebrate multi-cultural heritage, and to promote awareness and advocate for varied Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community challenges. We achieve this by promoting greater understanding of cultural traditions, recognizing talents, exchange of professional knowledge, networking, and providing a platform for AAPI community.

The Interfaith ERG offers a forum for inclusion of spiritual faith diversity in the workplace. The interfaith ERG furthers professional development by examining business issues, economic topics, social and environmental challenges through the lenses of various spiritual faiths while creating a network of professionals eager to connect around the topic of faith and work.

The Military ERG brings together both Veterans and non-Veterans with the goal of supporting meaningful relevant initiatives. These initiatives employ philanthropic efforts targeted towards homeless or wounded veterans, as well as focus on efforts to assist service members in transitioning to civilian and corporate life.

The PRIDE ERG fosters a workplace that is most welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community by supporting its members, facilitating connections among and beyond the LGBTQ+ employees, while promoting inclusiveness, equality and solidarity. LGBTQ+ employees and their allies come together and celebrate the freedom of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. We strive to bring awareness of specific LGBTQ+ topics to all, as well as provide resources & support to the community. 

The REACH ERG is an inclusive, community-based for all employees of any affinity, focusing on topics related to career paths in order to help foster growth and development of junior staff at BNP Paribas. Through a broad range of events, REACH fosters connections across business lines and functions, allowing BNP Paribas professionals to actively drive their own careers.

The BOLD ERG provides a supportive community that celebrates the contributions of employees representing the Black diaspora and fosters camaraderie and connection. We stand firmly in the belief that investing in talent through professional development, cultural and social engagement and allyship is key to building a strong and sustainable employee base. 

What to Expect at the BNP Paribas Open Sophomore Opportunity Summit 

At BNP Paribas, we belong to a forward-thinking group where our Inclusion initiatives take center stage and where new ideas and fresh perspectives foster and nurture innovation.

The Summit will help you find success through:

Following the virtual programing, participants may be invited to interview for the 2028 Summer Analyst internship.

Opportunities to Join the BNP Paribas Community

Through this Summit we hope that you can become a part of our business success and shape the future of BNP Paribas! Get a sneak peek into our internship opportunities for these business groups: 

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:

Our Global Banking division provides sophisticated and diversified expertise in capital markets, transaction banking, risk management, specialized financing solutions and financial advisory services for our global clients. We combine our global expertise and local presence to better align the complex needs of our multinational clients.

Corporate and Institutional Banking is the foundation on which the BNP Paribas Americas relationship franchise is built. Interns work with bankers to own client relationships and better understand a client’s needs, support transaction origination efforts by researching industry-wide financial information, performing financial statement and capital structure analysis of clients, creating pitch books, and modeling initial credit assessments. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in client relationship management, financial analysis, and strategic business support within a dynamic banking environment. 

 

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 2026 – June 2027
• All majors accepted
• Comfortable using AI tools to enhance efficiency and output
• Strong writing skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proactivity and ability to deliver in a challenging environment
• Technical proficiency in MS office, including Word, Excel and Power Point

 

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

FINRA Registrations Required:

• Yes

 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

• Candidates will be required to obtain regulatory licenses as applicable to the candidates position 

 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Candidates will be required to obtain regulatory licenses as applicable to the candidates position 

Compensation:

The base salary for this position in New York is $110,000

 

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:

Our Global Banking division provides sophisticated and diversified expertise in financing, cash management and financial advisory services for our clients. We combine our global expertise and local presence to best support the complex needs of our multinational clients.

Corporate Finance includes the Unified Sectors Advisory and M&A team, the Leveraged Finance team, and the Equity Capital Markets team. 

The Unified Sectors and Advisory team, which is organized by industry or product, provides strategic advice to multinational corporations and financial sponsors on the structuring and execution of complex transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, capital raises and asset divestments. The analysts in this group will work across industry and product teams to help orchestrate strategic advisory transactions.

Sector teams provide a full range of investment banking and advisory services to clients in the following industries:

• Consumer & Retail
• Healthcare
• Low Carbon Transition & Infrastructure
• Industrials
• Technology, Media, and Telecommunications

The product team provides a full range of execution capabilities and services to clients, in close collaboration with the sector / industry teams:

• Mergers and Acquisitions

The Leveraged Finance (“LF”) group’s mandate is to structure, originate, underwrite and execute deals in the leveraged capital markets in support of both financial sponsors and corporate issuers. LF’s capabilities include 1) underwriting leveraged loans and high yield bonds, 2) structuring leveraged buyouts (“LBO”) or corporate M&A financings, 3) liability management and 4) capital structure advisory for non-investment grade issuers.

The Equity Capital Markets (“ECM”) Group’s mandate is to originate, structure, underwrite and execute equity transactions in support of corporate issuers, financial sponsors, company founders, VC funds, and other types of shareholders. ECM’s capabilities include the advisory and execution of 1) Initial Public Offerings, 2) Follow-On Equity Offerings, 3) Equity Private Placements, and 4) Spin-Offs.

 

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 2026 – June 2027
• All majors accepted
• Comfortable using AI tools to enhance efficiency and output
• Strong writing skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proactivity and ability to deliver in a challenging environment
• Technical proficiency in MS office, including Word, Excel and Power Point

 

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

FINRA Registrations Required:

• Yes

 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

• Candidates will be required to obtain regulatory licenses as applicable to the candidates position 

 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Candidates will be required to obtain regulatory licenses as applicable to the candidates position 

Compensation:

The base salary for this position in New York is $110,000

 

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.  

 BNP Paribas RCC, Inc.

Job Title: Assistant Vice President, Income Analyst

Location: 735 Chesterbrook Boulevard, Chesterbrook, PA 19087

Duties: Process corporate action / income events for U.S. domestic and international assets, including timely announcement of events, reconciliation at payment date, and payment validations for fixed income, variable rate securities, equities, and mortgage-backed securities with support of Analysts. Report to Head of Operations as a senior member of the U.S. Custody department. Ensure payments are made according to client tax status applying appropriate withholding. Comply with all U.S. regulations as related to the services offered, along with adherence to internal bank and business line procedures and policies. Adhere to internal controls to eliminate risk and operational losses. Support and complete projects and initiatives as assigned. Assist in hiring, training, evaluating, and mentoring of department staff. *Telecommuting permitted 40%: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from the BNP Paribas RCC, Inc. Office in Chesterbrook PA.

SALARY: $74,485.00 USD – $95,000.00 USD / year. 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.

Work Schedule: 9am to 5pm, 40 hours a week. (Monday – Friday)

Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, legal studies, or related field of study and two (2) years of experience with Financial industry with an emphasis on local and global corporate actions/income processing. Must have two (2) years of experience with: Demonstrated expertise (DE) with all U.S. securities products and with both U.S. and International corporate action/income practices; DE with Corporate action/income accounting and Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) messaging and reporting; DE with asset set-up, settlements, mutual funds, cash processing, tax issues, and reconciliations; DE leading projects and delivering within the required deadlines; and DE on BaNCS custody platform.

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:

Corporate & Institutional Banking (“CIB”) offers clients an array of services from capital markets execution, financing and advisory to securities servicing. We are a globally recognized leader in many areas of expertise including structured financing and derivatives, across a variety of asset classes.

Financial Institutions Coverage (“FIC”) is a global coverage organization reporting directly to the Head of CIB. FIC is responsible for the origination, development and management of trusted global client relationships. FIC aims to be recognized as strategic client advisors, focusing on our “One Bank Approach” to protect and build existing client wallet share, while selectively attracting new high potential clients. FIC also seeks to globalize client relationships through cross-selling between regions and business lines, such as Global Markets and BNP Paribas Securities Services businesses (“BP2S”). FIC is committed to act as champions for BNP Paribas’ Sustainability and Digital agendas with clients, and to be the first line of defense for the firm from a regulatory, risk and compliance perspective.

Globally, FIC is organized in three regional hubs (EMEA/London, Americas/New York and APAC/Hong Kong) with over 300 professionals worldwide, based in over 30 countries. FIC is focused on five institutional client sectors Banks & Financial Intermediaries, Insurance, Investors (Hedge funds, Asset Managers and Pension funds), Official Institutions (including Central Banks and Sovereign Wealth Funds) and Financial Sponsors. As the activities of institutional clients converge across sectors (Banks/asset managers; financial sponsors/insurance, etc.) the sector bankers dynamically collaborate to ensure the firm understands and remains responsive to the clients’ needs as these evolve. 

The FIC Americas team encompasses over 40 bankers located in New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Montreal, Mexico City, Bogota, and São Paulo.

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: 

The role reports to the Head of Coverage for the U.S. Banks & Financial Intermediaries Sector. As a Senior Relationship Manager responsible for the Consumer Finance and Mortgage portfolio, the candidate is expected to: 

Drive client strategy and dialogue:

• Drive the global client strategy across products and geographies, cultivating the “One Bank” approach to promote the full scope of the firm’s capabilities and ensure execution
  • Drive business development, multi-product initiatives and cross-sell opportunities with Bank & Financial Intermediaries Sector clients across Global Business Lines (i.e. Global Markets, Security Services) and Regions.
• Protect and build the sector’s market share and margin within his/her defined client portfolio
• Establish and manage relationships with C-Suite and other decision makers and influencers, and be recognized as a Strategic Advisor to his/her clients
• Develop strategic content to create meaningful dialogue to position BNP Paribas as a first call, best-in-class advisor and service provider and enable the firm to access opportunities; thereby driving revenue across the BNP Paribas enterprise
• Develop and maintain client action plans and account strategies in coordination with CIB stakeholders (Global Markets, Securities Services, etc.), including setting shared revenue targets across CIB business lines
• Oversee allocation of scarce resources such as research and strategy time, major corporate events, senior BNPP management meetings, access to BNPP’s balance sheet, lines of credit, capital and risk limits

Provide expertise on the needs of the Banks & Financial Intermediaries Sector with specific focus on the Consumer Finance and Mortgage space:

• Expert understanding of the US Banking, Consumer Finance, and Mortgage sectors including regulation, accounting, key drivers of ratings and valuation and changes in the technological and environmental landscape
• Be a leading voice to the firm on industry trends and needs across client strategies, accounting, regulation, rating agency disciplines to catalyze ideas responsive to those needs which can be monetized with BNP Paribas’ capabilities
  • Explain and translate complex ideas and topics for audiences with diverse technical backgrounds
     

Manage cross-business line/cross-client functionality:

• Work with the Banks & Intermediaries sector head and peer bankers within the region and worldwide to jointly evolve the sector strategy, ambition and capabilities
• Act as a Senior Relationship Manager, with ultimate accountability for compliance, regulatory, KYC and control requirements
• Coordinate activities across Business Lines to ensure best practice, global consistency and operational efficiency
• Liaise with relevant internal functions to run deals: Risk, Legal, Compliance, KYC
• Build relationships/partnerships with other teams and support functions, such as Client Integration, Due Diligence, Operations Client Relationship Management, Client Development, Account Management, Business Management
• Manage and develop analyst, associate and VP team members
• Represent the brand as an ambassador, while upholding the firm’s code of conduct

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 10 years+ of previous work experience at a major global bank covering banks and financial intermediaries from either a product or an enterprise coverage perspective
• Existing C-suite client relationships with key Consumer Finance and Mortgage clients, US Banks, and key subsidiaries of internationally based bank clients 
• Proven track record in driving results across the client portfolio
• Knowledge of bank business models, capital structures and regulatory and accounting regimes (GAAP and Statutory accounting)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior experience in delivering core banking services including warehouse lines, asset backed securities underwriting, markets execution, security services, and financing 
• Prior experience/familiarity in cross selling a Global Markets footprint including rates hedging, equity derivatives, secondary credit, FX, and prime services 
• Presence and gravitas to present individually, and with BNP Paribas Senior Mgmt., to client C-Suite including those running operations and those focusing on investments and risk management
• Deep understanding of credit /risk view of clients
• Conduct and risk awareness – understands the impact of conduct in the industry, the firm and acts accordingly

FINRA Registrations Required:

• Series 7, 63, 79 (or will need to be obtained within a reasonable amount of time)

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 $340,000 to $425,000 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:

DEC US Operations team is part of the US Derivatives Execution and Clearing Operations department who collectively provides customer service, risk and funds management, trade processing and reconciliation, client on-boarding, accounting, post trade execution investigation, performance margining, exchange balancing, contract expiration processing including physical delivery, fee maintenance, and regulatory review and rule implementation. These clearing and operational functions require the team to manage communication across clients and multiple lines of business accessing several exchange applications, banking tools, and internal operating systems to support the flow and record of commodity futures, options, and OTC trade execution on a daily basis. Our primary focus is to perform our responsibilities under a controlled environment that is compliant with strict regulatory rules and guidelines while providing superior client services and solutions. 

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates will be measured on the following four performance drivers which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Impacts division and influences peers and team
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact
  • Relies on limited guidance for most complex decision making
  • Is responsible for driving outcomes which have meaningful effect on team or department
• Leadership and Collaboration
  • Creates trust with department leaders
  • Acts in leadership capacity for large projects, processes, or programs for a team
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of intermediate and senior colleagues or clients
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders
  • Demonstrates the ability to persuade and 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: 

• Act as Deputy Head of Margin for all listed products in the US. Responsible for reporting to senior stakeholders throughout the organization, interacting with Regulators and helping to drive the strategic progress of the global DEC platform
• Management of margin teams in Jersey City and Bangalore who interact with key clients on a daily basis to ensure cash and/or noncash collateral is received to cover requirements. 
• Daily responsibility for the production and distribution of aged margin call reporting covering the Cleared Swap business
• Daily responsibility for the monitoring of intraday client deficits and movement of margin between regulatory origins (i.e. “realignments”) to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and minimal aged margin calls, capital charges and impact to clients
• Daily responsibility to ensure all obligations to clearing organizations (CCPs) are met on a timely basis.
• Work with internal margin teams to ensure any cross-margin requirements are met
• Documentation of any procedural updates necessary to fulfil regulatory obligations
• Work closely with Change and Design team to build out strategic specifications to fully automate the solutions required to fulfil regulatory obligations
• Work closely with IT to ensure understanding of regulatory obligations and desired functionalities and participate in user acceptance testing for strategic solutions. To include documentation of test scripts, use cases, and results.
• Direct communication and interaction with clients and business partners
• Client margin and interest calculations
• Account balancing 
• Cash management 
• Non-cash collateral custody account settlements
• Securities inventory balancing 
• Nostro break reconciliation investigation 
• Daily regulatory review and oversight 
• Regulatory and audit inquiry management 
• Operational control implementation and monitoring

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree 
• At least 10 years of experience in the margining of exchange listed products
• Knowledge of exchange listed products, derivatives, capital markets trading, operations, execution, or trade processing 
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for futures margining with prior experience dealing with both internal and external audit teams
• Experience interacting with clients and various lines of business 
• Experience reconciling separate data points and sources
• Microsoft Excel (Vlookup, Pivot tables, formulas, etc.) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

FINRA Registrations Required: 

• N/A

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): No

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person: No

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/

Business Overview:

Change & Solutions is the team within BNP Americas in charge of facilitating the Transformation of the BNPP Platform. Strongly connected to our internal clients, we strive to provide comprehensive support to their transformative journey, from the initial consultation to the final execution. 

The Analytics Lab is the center of excellence in AI/Machine Learning within Change & Solutions serving the Americas region. The team is located both in Jersey City and Montreal, working closely with our internal clients to provide innovative and tailor-made AI solutions to improve our client knowledge, operations and reduce risks. The Lab is playing a central role in the evolution of traditional ML solutions to Generative AI and Agentic systems, enabling more autonomous, scalable, and intelligent business processes.

The Lab is also proudly part of Analytics Consulting, a global team of international experts that builds AI solutions for CIB. Beyond the presence in Americas, you will have the chance to collaborate and participate in projects with people from Paris, Lisbon and London.

If you are a bright and passionate AI expert looking to work at the forefront of machine learning and agentic AI, enjoy solving complex business problems, and strive for engineering excellence in a fast-paced and evolving environment, we offer a unique opportunity to grow and make a tangible impact! We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join our dream team! We offer excellent development prospects and the ability to develop your skills to the highest level in our team.

 

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 2026 – June 2027
• Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and output
• Master’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Optimization, Statistics, Mathematics, or other quantitative related field 
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python or C, database manipulation (SQL), statistical modeling, and data analysis techniques. 
• Experience with LLMs based solution including ochestration frameworks and libraries used for LLM / agentic workflows (such as LangChain, CrewAI, Google ADK, OpenAI Agent SDK) 
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, scikit-learn  
• Experience designing or implementing retrieval pipelines, reranking, grounding, and evaluation approaches for RAG-based systems. 
• Understanding LLMs strength and limits, including hallucination risks, reasoning limitations, context-window constraints, and latency / cost trade-offs. 
• Experience with source control and release management (Git) 
• Interest or experience in MLOps tools (e.g. DVC, MLFLow …) or CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, Docker …) 
• Positive, energetic, flexible and self-motivated team player with strong organizational skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency to interact professionally 
• Very strong work ethic and ability to deal with confidential information 

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 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:

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

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

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Able to influence peers and team.
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
  • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
  • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Creates trust with colleagues.
  • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
• Compliance Culture and Conduct: 
  • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
  • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

Responsibilities: 

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

Minimum Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

FINRA Registrations Required:  

• SIE, Series 79, 63, and 7

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

• Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $250,000 to $275,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

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 Corporate Commodity Sales team works with American corporations and financial sponsors to originate and deliver commodity hedging and risk management solutions across the full commodity complex, including energy, metals, agricultural and environmental products.

Within this broader platform, this role is specifically focused on the development of the US Power and Natural Gas franchise, supporting the strategic expansion of these markets as a key growth area.

The team structures and executes hedging strategies across futures, swaps, options, and structured solutions to help clients manage price volatility, cash flow stability, and earnings-at-risk. The role requires strong knowledge of US energy markets, regional dynamics, and commodity derivatives, alongside an idea-driven, client-centric approach to origination and execution.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Global Markets platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Drives revenue growth through origination and execution, with a focus on US Power & Gas opportunities within the broader commodities platform 
  • Demonstrates strong commercial judgment in complex and evolving market environments 
  • Takes ownership of client outcomes and contributes to franchise expansion 
  • Operates with autonomy while aligning with desk and platform objectives
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Builds trusted relationships across Trading, Structuring, Coverage, and Risk 
  • Acts as a leader in developing the US Power & Gas business within the broader commodities desk 
  • Supports and mentors junior team members
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
  • Develop relationships across corporates, utilities, infrastructure investors, and sponsors 
  • Identifies client needs and delivers tailored hedging strategies 
  • Communicates market insights and actionable trade ideas effectively
• 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 Corporate Commodity Sales team covers clients to originate and deliver commodity hedging solutions, with this role specifically focused on acting as a key commercial driver of the strategic expansion of the US Power & Natural Gas franchise:

• Franchise Development (US Power & Gas Focus)
  • Play a central role in driving the continued build-out of the US Power & Gas business, acting as a key commercial contributor within the broader commodities platform
  • Proactively identify and develop scalable business opportunities, directly contributing to revenue growth and franchise expansion
• Client Coverage & Origination
  • Act as a primary coverage officer for corporate clients with US Power & Gas exposure 
  • Originate new client relationships and deepen existing ones, driving engagement and wallet share 
  • Develop and implement tailored hedging strategies (fixed price hedges, options, structured and load-following solutions) 
  • Provide actionable insights on forward curves, seasonality, storage dynamics, and regional markets (e.g., PJM, ERCOT, Henry Hub, basis)
• Execution & Product Delivery
  • Pricing and execution of transactions across commodity derivatives, including swaps, options, and structured hedges
  • Partner closely with Trading and Structuring to deliver client solutions
  • Maintain a strong understanding of key valuation drivers, including curve structure, basis, volatility, and liquidity
• Cross-Commodity & Cross-Platform Collaboration
  • Deliver solutions within the broader commodity platform (energy, metals, environmental products) where relevant to client needs
  • Collaborate with Corporate Banking, DCM, and other product partners to embed hedging into financing solutions
  • Liaise with XVA, Risk, Legal, and Credit teams as part of transaction execution
• Client Lifecycle Management
  • Oversee onboarding processes (KYC, Legal, Credit) and ongoing servicing for assigned client relationships 
  • Ensure seamless execution and lifecycle management through coordination with middle and back-office teams
• Market Intelligence & Content
  • Monitor US energy markets and generate client-driven trade ideas and actionable hedging recommendations
  • Prepare client materials including presentations, pricing analyses, and hedging rationale
• Risk Management & Governance
  • Maintain strong awareness of market, credit, operational, and regulatory risks 
  • Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements 
  • Exercise sound judgment in managing client activity and transaction-related risks

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience in US Power & Natural Gas markets (including PJM, ERCOT, Henry Hub, and basis markets)
• Proven experience structuring and executing commodity hedging solutions for corporates
• Deep understanding of commodity derivatives (swaps, options, and structured solutions)
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship management skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic market environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Trading, Structuring, and Coverage teams
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Bloomberg proficiency

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Existing relationships across corporates, utilities, or infrastructure investors with energy exposure
• Familiarity with deal-contingent hedging, project-related hedging, or structured commodity solutions 
• Understanding of accounting, liquidity, and regulatory treatment of commodity derivatives

FINRA Registrations Required:  NA

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required):  NA

            

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person: NA

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 $155,000 to $240,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

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Job Purpose

To assist in managing our current portfolios of US structured finance funds (including hedge funds and long-only mandates), providing portfolio management support on some funds while taking a leadership role on more straightforward ones, and contributing to the development of new funds for our platform.

Key Accountabilities

• Portfolio Management: Oversee long-only portfolios or sleeves in collaboration with analysts and all relevant stakeholders (operations, risk, compliance, etc.). Implement investment objectives defined in conjunction with clients and deploy capital by weighing analysts’ recommendations, market timing, and risk/return considerations.
• Monitoring & Reporting : Assist in the management and monitoring of portfolios of US structured finance instruments. Prepare comprehensive reports for the funds, specifically in the areas of risk and performance, by generating and updating reports on a monthly basis.
• Marketing: Create marketing materials that reflect up-to-date performance and relevant economic data to support the platform’s marketing efforts.
• Research: Conduct market research, attend conferences, perform manager due-diligences and and analyze specific assets and asset classes held by the fund, in an effort to better understand them and provide timely/relevant information.
• Supervise Operations: Manage daily operations for the funds (such as trade booking), oversee the middle office, and review monthly valuation reports prepared by the administrator.
• Lead operational / structuring projects: Drive operational improvements & structuring projects (negotiation of financing and derivatives contracts), maintaining fund positions in systems and supervising fund expenses. 
• Launch New Funds:  Participate in the development of new products for our US platform. This includes designing pitches and presentations, modeling portfolios, engaging with clients to understand their needs, and evolving into the portfolio manager role for newly launched products.

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• About 2 to 4 years ideally in Structured Finance or Fixed Income, High Yield

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Result oriented with a growth mentality
• Proficiency in Fixed Income financial modelling and data analysis
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Competencies

• Excel & Power Point

The pay range for this position is from $90000 to $145 000. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.