Business Overview:

BNP Paribas is a multi-asset servicing specialist committed to helping clients achieve their ambition both in terms of investment and cross-border distribution. Our extensive network of over 95 markets and the rich diversity of our people enables us to provide our institutional clients with the connectivity and local knowledge they need to navigate change in a fast-moving world.

Within BNP Paribas is the Custody Settlements and Cash Operations team of BNP Paribas NY Branch (Bank/Global Custodian business). Our team supports client’s post-trade processes including trade and global CCY cash settlement along with foreign exchange, mutual fund and physical certificate management. This role is based in the Chesterbrook, PA office and is part of a dual-office structure with peers located in the Lisbon, Portugal offices of Securities Services. The team manages the daily flow of financial transactions, settlement and reporting between the client and the local market agent or international/central securities depositories. While the team’s volumes and daily activity is weighted towards the US market (DTC/NSCC, Fed), our coverage includes the fast-growing global custody offering that is supported across regions.

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: 

• Status (before, on, and post contractual settle date), troubleshoot and settle transactions with service partners, external clients, agents/depository, and/or counterparties towards trade fail mitigation
• Daily monitoring and deadline driven processing of incoming and outgoing transactional instructions from/to client and to/from agent/depository
• Adherence to client Service Level Agreements/Descriptions (SLA/SLD)
• Inquiry management, with attention to established timelines
• Strict observance of Daily checklist, procedural and internal/regulatory/compliance/operation risk controls
• Status and resolve cash and/or stock breaks between custody and client or agent/depository and custody along with any additional risk data as assigned by team lead/manager
• Elevate potential risk – client, counterparty, reputational, financial, regulatory, etc. to team leads/manager with immediacy
• Review OFAC/Sanction blocks of transactional activity and complete Compliance/Regulatory/Continuing Education ahead of assigned deadlines
• Develop solutions with peers, service partners and IT to continually improve quality of service delivery, reporting, and transactional flows with attention towards cost effectiveness, automation, system enhancements, new products/services and efficiency.
• Involvement in client/agent/depo asset migrations, system UAT, industry changes, business continuity support, audits or significant productions changes (note: will include some weekend coverage across the year in each location)
• Actively participate and contribute to personal development and career development alongside the team lead/manager – training courses, research, BNP initiatives, etc.
• Enrich fail, trade status, and/or client reporting and communicate with service partners towards delivering premier services, developing relationships, and improving the client experience; locally and with global peers across client facing and operational teams
• Cross train with peers across global and US activities covered within the Settlements and Cash team for seamless solution delivery

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: 

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 $65,000 to $75,000 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:

BNP Paribas Securities Services is a multi-asset servicing specialist with local expertise in 35 markets around the world and a global reach covering 90+ markets. This extensive network enables us to provide our institutional investor clients with the connectivity and local knowledge they need to navigate change in a fast-moving world. As of 31 December 2020, BNP Paribas Securities Services had USD 13.413 trillion in assets under custody, USD 3.248 trillion in assets under administration and 10,729 funds administered.

What You Will Need: 

Our internship programs are a springboard for college students to launch their careers through exciting and intellectually stimulating opportunities. 

They are highly driven, intellectually stimulating, and crafted to build your real-world capabilities. 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 Winter 2027 – Spring 2028
• All majors accepted
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Keen interest in accounting and financial markets
• Strong excel skills preferred
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills vital to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and high-risk environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills — Needs to be able to effectively communicate daily with business partners, custodians and other areas of operations.
• Critical thinking
• Sound judgment and integrity
• Quick learner with a positive attitude, able to work efficiently under pressure while meeting deadlines
• High level of customer service and communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to be resourceful and work independently while keeping focus an all group strategic initiatives
• Able to multi-task and interact with different client bases simultaneously.
• Excellent follow up and reconciliation skills

 

What Does Our Summer Internship Program Look Like? 

At BNP Paribas, our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to helping you grow from day one. The internship program is our primary source for hiring early talent into the Bank, providing you with the network and resources you need to build a successful career.

Over the course of the internship, you will acquire in-depth insight into BNP Paribas and gain valuable and practical experience. Whichever area you are placed in, you will join a team of award-winning specialists in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Through the program, interns have a distinct opportunity to gain guidance from mentors and exposure to senior leaders within the Bank.

As an Intern, you will:

• Engage in an initial induction training that will set you up to succeed, and allow you to network with your intern class across all business divisions
• Complete technical projects and collaborate with colleagues across the Bank, gaining exposure to real work in order to identify your skills and explore where your interests are aligned
• Participate in a summer senior speaker series to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and the industry
• Network with colleagues and learn about industry topics, life at BNP Paribas and participate in philanthropy and social events

Compensation:

The base salary for this position in Chesterbrook, PA is $65,000.

 

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:

Global Banking Americas support our corporate clients by providing strategic advice and access to a broad spectrum of financing, transaction banking, and financial advisory services. We combine our global expertise and our local presence to anticipate and adapt to your needs.

Our Global Banking teams; Corporate Coverage & Industry Groups, Financial Institutions Coverage (FIC), Investment Banking and Advisory, Global Credit Markets and Transcation Banking act as a bridge between the broad range of our long-standing corporate clients and trusted institutional investors. We leverage our global reach, local knowledge, and sectorial experience to provide you with innovative solutions to fulfill your financing goals.

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.

Position Summary: 

The Director – Non‑Financial Risk Management will be the senior risk professional embedded within the Origination & Structuring team and the Portfolio Management (PM) set‑up. They will:

• Assess and monitor operational, fraud, and other non‑financial risks associated with onboarding new asset managers, originators, and their underlying assets, as well as the ongoing risk profile of existing securitization clients.
• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Non‑Financial Risk (NFR) framework – including policies, procedures, controls, and Automated User‑Procedures (AUPs) – that enables proactive monitoring and rapid escalation of issues across the securitization perimeter.
• Partner with credit, structuring, legal, and compliance teams to embed NFR considerations into every stage of the deal lifecycle—from initial due‑diligence to post‑closing monitoring.
• Lead the development of risk‑based metrics, dashboards, and reporting that provide senior management with clear visibility of operational and fraud risk exposures.

In short, this role will be the “non‑credit risk champion” for all securitization transactions, ensuring that the firm’s reputation, regulatory standing, and financial health are protected.

Responsibilities: 

Strategic/Leadership:

• Execute the strategic vision for non-financial risk within the securitization franchise. 
• Influence the Origination & Structuring roadmap to embed NFR early in deal structuring. 
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for operational, fraud, cyber, regulatory, and reputational risk in securitization.
• Create and maintain the non-financial risk framework (policy, governance, AUPs, escalation matrix). 
• Participate in the risk steering committees and present findings to the Credit Committee, Risk Committee, and senior leadership.
• Partner with Regulatory & Compliance to ensure the framework meets local & international regulator expectations (e.g., Basel III/IV operational risk, EBA, SEC, FCA).
• Mentor and develop a team of risk analysts/analysts focused on operational/fraud risk.
• Conduct scenario analysis & stress testing for operational/fraud risk events and quantify potential impact on capital and earnings.
• Drive innovation – evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML, RPA, blockchain) for improving risk detection and control effectiveness.

Operational:

• Perform end to end NFR due diligence on prospective asset managers, originators, and underlying assets (processes, controls, IT systems, AML/fraud prevention). 
• Develop a risk rating model for operational/fraud risk and integrate it into the client onboarding scorecard.
• Design and maintain ongoing monitoring programs (transaction monitoring, control testing, incident tracking). 
• Oversee the implementation of continuous control monitoring (CCM) tools and data analytics solutions to detect anomalies.
• Coordinate incident response for operational breaches or fraud events, driving root cause analysis, remediation plans, and lessons learned workshops.
• Produce periodic risk dashboards (weekly, monthly, quarterly) summarizing key risk indicators (KRIs), breaches, remediation status, and trends.
• Work closely with Portfolio Management to adjust risk limits, collateral structures, and monitor frequency based on evolving NFR risk profiles.
• Support contractual negotiations by flagging operational or fraud-related clauses, ensuring adequate risk transfer and warranties.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Risk Management within Securitization, Structured Finance, or related Asset Backed Markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated operational risk & fraud risk expertise (risk assessment, controls design, loss event analysis).
• Direct exposure to asset class understanding – ABS, MBS, CLOs, CMBS, RMBS, or other structured products.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing risk frameworks, policies, and AUPs.
• Strong analytical & quantitative skills (Excel, VBA, SQL, Python/R a plus).
• Excellent communication & influencing skills, comfortable presenting to senior executives, boards, and regulators.
• Ability to work cross functionally and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree (Finance, Risk Management, Data Science) or MBA.
• Professional designation (FRM, PRM, CFA, or equivalent).
• Experience in RegTech or FinTech solutions for risk analytics.
• Experience with AML/fraud detection tools (e.g., Actimize, FICO TONBELLER), continuous control monitoring platforms (e.g., MetricStream, SAP GRC, Oracle OCM).
• Prior experience leading a small risk team (3 6 people).
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations for operational risk (e.g., Basel III/IV, OCC, EBA, FCA).
• Familiarity with cyber risk considerations in securitization pipelines.

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 $240,000 to $300,000 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:

Corporate Coverage North America is responsible for advising corporate clients and delivering an array of the firm’s services across strategically targeted client groups in various business sectors.

The Low Carbon Transition & Infrastructure Group (“the group”) is responsible for advising and delivering BNP Paribas’ full product suite for its vast corporate and institutional client base in the energy, natural resources, renewables and infrastructure space, as well as developing expertise across the sector. 

This role will focus on supporting the growth of our footprint across the infrastructure space, with a particular focus in key investment banking products including M&A advisory, leveraged financed and equity capital markets. The role will involve managing client relationships with financial sponsors, infrastructure funds, and their portfolio companies. 

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: 

Marketing

Transaction execution

Reporting

Development of sectorial content and expertise

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: 

• MBA preferred but not required.

FINRA Registrations Required:  

• FINRA SIE, Series 79, Series 63 required. 

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 $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.  

BNP Paribas

Job Title: Director – Energy, Resources & Infrastructure Finance, LATAM

Location: 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Duties: Originate project and structured finance deals in Latin America in the infrastructure, energy and renewables sectors with clients and prospects of the Bank; and negotiate deal terms. Advise on the best structures and products to achieve the clients’ goals; and leverage the full spectrum of the bank’s resources to create and execute the best solutions and structures for the client. Execute the project advisories and financings (bank loans, project bonds, private placements and/or Multilateral A/B); lead financing documentation negotiation; supervise team work on due diligence analysis, preparation of credit proposals that include sound credit and risk analysis, closing processes and syndication. Train junior resources particularly with a focus on long-term cash flow models that consider various commodities, hedging, and operating assumptions to ascertain project values and appropriate debt levels. Work with internal product partners including Coverage, Syndications, Global Markets (debt capital markets and derivatives), M&A and legal; interface with external parties including counsels (both New York and local Latam ones) and consultants (technical, market, insurance). Participate in marketing activities for potential clients (pitches, proposals, and presentations). *Telecommuting permitted 20% w/in normal commuting distance.

SALARY: $240,000 – $300,000/ year

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

Job Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field and six (6) years of experience in job offered or related role OR Master’s degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field and four (4) years of experience in job offered or related role. Must have six (6) years of experience (or 4 with Master’s) with the following: Energy, Resources and Infrastructure Finance in Latin America OR in a related position responsible for Structured Finance deal execution with a focus on the Energy and Infrastructure sectors within Latin American markets (including Chile, Colombia, and Mexico) within an international bank or international financial services company; Leading project finance deals in Latin America covering a broad spectrum of sectors, including Renewables, Low Carbon projects, Digital Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation, and midstream oil & gas; Managing various financial products and structures, including bank loans, U.S. private placements, and acquisition financings; Structuring and negotiating financing documents, such as term sheets and credit agreements; Performing due diligence, rating processes with Moody’s, Fitch, or S&P for Latin America transactions; and preparing internal credit memos and external marketing materials.); and Leveraging credit analysis, financial analysis, quantitative, and modelling skills including developing and analyzing financial models in excel and use of VBA.

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:

Asset Finance & Securitization (AFS) is a global business within BNP Paribas CIB, straddling activities across both Global Banking & Global Markets. The AFS umbrella includes several businesses, including includes Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO), Senior Portfolio Financing (SPF), Asset-backed Securities (ABS), Project & Infrastructure Finance, Transportation Finance, and Export Finance.

Senior Portfolio Financing offers standardized and bespoke financing & capital solutions to credit investors, including the largest CLO managers and direct lenders globally. The collateral spans liquid to illiquid credit assets, focused mainly on leveraged loans (broadly syndicated and middle market/private credit) and other high-yielding assets. Products include financing against portfolios of loans, such as (i) shorter-dated (1-3 years) warehouse financing intended to support CLO take-outs, (ii) longer-dated (3-5 years) senior portfolio financing that provides leverage to credit funds, supporting them through the lifecycle of their investment strategies and (iii) bespoke financing structure against ABS/RMBS warehouses and more esoteric asset-backed facilities. The adjacent CLO structuring team offers securitization (structuring and syndication) for leveraged and structured credit assets. 

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: 

BNP Paribas’ CRE / CMBS business line began originating transactions in 2024 and is establishing a Credit & Portfolio Management to support the activity. The Head of CRE Credit & Portfolio Management will be the initial hire and will in future build out the CRE CPM team with junior headcount in NY and/or Montreal.

1. Transaction Management:

2. Portfolio Monitoring:

3. Transaction Execution:

4. Transversal Topics:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of commercial real estate markets and credit analysis (5 – 10+ years)
• Clear written and oral communication skills
• Understanding and ability to analyze complex products, related risks, and underlying legal documentation
• Ability to develop good working relationships with different departments both locally and offshore (Structuring and Origination, Risk, Middle Office, Finance, Legal, IT)
• Management experience a plus
• Knowledge of regulatory bank capital and liquidity rules a plus

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

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. 

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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 America Hub is part of BNP Paribas’ global Internal Audit group (Inspection Générale) which is staffed by highly qualified individuals who perform high quality risk-based reviews of the Business, providing assurance, and when necessary, advising management to anticipate and understand otherwise unexpected risks and put in place appropriate mitigating controls.

The Internal Audit team helps senior management protect the company’s reputation by avoiding financial and reputational damage. Where it is too late to prevent failure, the team investigates the problem, helps management deal with the aftereffects, and establishes guards against re-occurrence. Headquartered in New York, the North America Hub has primary audit responsibility for BNP Paribas’ Corporate and Investment Banking activities in the United States. The audit approach follows practices prescribed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

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: 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: 

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 $145,000 to $195,000 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

BNP Paribas RCC Inc.

Job Title: Vice President, Regional Coordination & Support

Location: 525 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Duties: Specialized KYC Expertise: As a recognized authority in Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes, provide high-level review and analysis of complex KYC files, ensuring adherence to stringent bank policies and procedures, with a focus on high-risk customers that demand specialized expertise. Global Policy Implementation and Standardization: Utilize extensive knowledge of global regulations and compliance requirements to implement and streamline policies, procedures, and communications across multiple regions, ensuring a uniform approach to KYC processes and mitigating potential risks. Risk Management and Escalation Resolution: Leverage expertise in risk management to address critical escalations, develop effective courses of actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve identified risks and blocking points during the KYC process, safeguarding the organization’s interests. Comprehensive Client KYC File Analysis and Validation: Employ in-depth knowledge of KYC regulations and banking procedures to oversee the analysis and validation of client KYC files, ensuring completeness, consistency, and adherence to predefined guidelines, thereby protecting the organization from potential reputational and financial risks. Quality Control and KPI Reporting: Provide authoritative insights and recommendations to senior management through KPI reporting, highlighting areas of improvement and control results, and contributing to the development of strategies to enhance quality and operational efficiency. Strategic Stakeholder Liaison and Communication: As a trusted advisor, collaborate with external and internal stakeholders, including Relationship Managers, to provide expert guidance on KYC-related matters, challenge existing processes, and drive business growth through effective communication and relationship-building. Transformational Process Improvement and Project Management: Utilize expertise in project management and process improvement to lead cross-functional teams in streamlining the multisite KYC approval process, ensuring seamless client onboarding, recertification, and off-boarding, and driving business growth through efficient operations.8. Operational Excellence and Change Management: Drive transformative changes by applying expertise in operational excellence, process re-engineering, and change management to minimize error rates, optimize operational workflows, and propose innovative solutions, thereby enhancing the organization’s competitiveness and reputation in the region.   *Telecommuting permitted 40%: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from the BNP Paribas RCC Inc. office in Jersey City, NJ.

SALARY: $127,836 – $160,000/ year

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

Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (US or Foreign Equivalent) in Finance, Business, Law, Criminology, or related field and four (4) years of experience in AML and Project Management in KYC related topics. Must have three (3) years of experience with: KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations and compliance: Extensive knowledge of US and French KYC regulations, policies, and procedures, and experience in implementing and streamlining them across multiple regions. EMEA, APAC, AMER regulations and compliance; Risk management and escalation resolution: Expertise in risk management, with the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks, and develop effective course of actions to resolve critical escalations; Project management and process improvement: Leading cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and drive business growth through effective project management; Operational excellence and change management: Driving transformative change, process re-engineering, and change management to optimize operational workflows, minimize error rates, and enhance competitiveness. Provide expert guidance on KYC-related matters related to French and US regulations; Global banking regulations and compliance: In-depth knowledge of global banking regulations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing (TF) regulations (French regulations. Dual Regulatory oversight EU & US – complex dual regulatory framework knowledge.   (European Central Bank and ACPR regulations); Client onboarding and due diligence: Overseeing the analysis and validation of client KYC files, ensuring completeness, consistency, and adherence to predefined guidelines. The “one Bank” approach knowledge for cross-division of European regions, APAC, EMEA and LATAM within the bank’s ecosystem. Knowledge of legal – legal entities, trusts, SPVs; Quality control and KPI reporting: Developing and implementing quality control processes and creating KPI reports to measure performance and identify areas for improvement. Knowledge of IT developments for tracker purposes (OnTrack, Business Power). Experience with secondary site approval control points.

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 RISK Function encompasses more than 200 professionals in the region (LatAm, Canada, New Jersey and New York) and its main mission is to protect the bank. The function is in the heart of the decision-making process and critical initiatives of the organization as well as the day-to-day operation of the Bank. The RISK function is broken into several departments / streams with a unique mission.

RISK MFI (Markets and Financial Institutions):

• Ensure high quality day-to-day management of all the market, counterparty and liquidity risks of Global Markets.
• Advise Global Markets in a business minded but independent way on the quality of their risk taking and management.
• Recommend to Senior and General Management the target risk profile of Institutional and Securities Services activities, in line with the Group target risk profile
• Manage the credit approval process and policies for Institutional clients

RISK Corporate (Credit Risk):

• Ensure transparency of material credit risks in decision-making
• Ensure compliance with established limits – appetite and concentration limits
• Approve extension of credit
• Communicate with senior management, auditors and regulators regarding risk frameworks, key decisions and evolution

RISK Operational Risk Management (ORM):

• Assess the adequacy of the operational risk management set-up with regulation and group framework
• Contribute to the detection, anticipation and response to operational risks
• Ensure effectiveness of the Bank’s control framework by performing independent testing

RISK Independent Risk Control (IRC / Model Risk Management):

• Ensure high quality model risk management framework is developed through strong model governance and model validation:
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of a framework for managing models
• Setting the model risk appetite and risk limits;

RISK Services / COO Office (Transversal Topics and Support):

• Ensure oversight of RISK processes and report on RISK activities performance and risk analytics
• Support RISK in its transformation, automation, processes & governance
• Support the design, development and implementation of strategic and tactical services to support the IHC/Americas RISK Function
• Gather and transform data into RISK information to provide internal and external stakeholders with a holistic understanding of the Bank’s current and anticipated risks
• Develops the infrastructure (i.e. systems, models and services) to quantify, analyze and report risks

What You Will Need: 

Our internship programs are a springboard for college students to launch their careers through exciting and intellectually stimulating opportunities. 

They are highly driven, intellectually stimulating, and crafted to build your real-world capabilities. 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 Winter 2027 – Spring 2028
• All majors accepted
• Excel skills preferred
• Quantitative/business experience preferred
• Project management knowledge
• Interest in capital market or credit activities
• Interest in the financial industry
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Suite and other communication tools
• Not afraid to be challenged by new subjects or experts

 

What Does Our Summer Internship Program Look Like? 

At BNP Paribas, our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to helping you grow from day one. The internship program is our primary source for hiring early talent into the Bank, providing you with the network and resources you need to build a successful career.

Over the course of the internship, you will acquire in-depth insight into BNP Paribas and gain valuable and practical experience. Whichever area you are placed in, you will join a team of award-winning specialists in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Through the program, interns have a distinct opportunity to gain guidance from mentors and exposure to senior leaders within the Bank.

As an Intern, you will:

• Engage in an initial induction training that will set you up to succeed, and allow you to network with your intern class across all business divisions
• Complete technical projects and collaborate with colleagues across the Bank, gaining exposure to real work in order to identify your skills and explore where your interests are aligned
• Participate in a summer senior speaker series to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and the industry
• Network with colleagues and learn about industry topics, life at BNP Paribas and participate in philanthropy and social events

Compensation:

The base salary for this position in New York, NY or Jersey City, NJ is $75,000.

 

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 LEGAL Department’s CIB Global Banking Americas (GBA) team (GBA LEGAL) provides legal support and advice on a broad range of banking and trade finance business lines across the United States, Canada and LATAM and so covers a wide variety of work, from structured, secured and syndicated lending (Corporate Lending, Acquisition Finance, Energy, Resources & Project Finance, Export Finance, Fund Finance, Loan Syndication, Media & Telecom Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Trade Finance, Cash Management and Transportation Finance) to BNPP CIB businesses and functions (Compliance, Agency and Risk) as well as support to global counterparts on all banking related matters worldwide. The GBA LEGAL team in the US, Canada and LATAM also handles debt recovery, insolvency and restructuring work for the Value Preservation Group. The GBA LEGAL team reports hierarchically to the Americas General Counsel.

The GBA LEGAL team is also part of a global team of financing attorneys: the Financing LEGAL Platform. The Financing LEGAL Platform is an organization within LEGAL, comprising over 200 legal professionals across 42 jurisdictions, providing legal support to business lines throughout the BNP Paribas Group in relation to lending to large corporate and institutional clients, private equity clients and their associated entities, trade finance and receivables and payables products and corporate finance advisory activities. 

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.
  • Adaptability and interest in working across specialties
• 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: 

• Review, advise, draft and assist management, business, Risk and other stakeholders in AMER and worldwide in the structuring, drafting and negotiation of legal documentation relating to financing transactions, including loan syndication, corporate and project and asset finance (the “Products”).
• Act as a special point of contact with key business and other stakeholders seeking New York law legal advice with respect to the Products, thereby assisting management to assess business requirements and develop appropriate support for business activities, ensuring that a high-quality service is delivered to the relevant stakeholders.
• Advise the business, management, risk control teams and the relevant committees of BNP Paribas on any dispute and insolvency law issues during advisory and transactional work with respect to the Products.
• Together with the other team members contribute to the development, maintenance and communication of internal templates, policies and procedures, know-how, legal updates, legal topic presentations and training to business, Risk and Legal colleagues. 
• Contribute actively to, manage and lead multi-jurisdictional, complex and strategic projects and transactions.
• Engage, instruct, supervise, maintain relationships and manage transaction billing matters with external lawyers.
• Monitor industry and market practices through professional organizations, such as LSTA, ABA and ICC.
• Share expertise across the multiple Financing activities and products and participate actively in Financing LEGAL Platform initiatives, including identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives and best practices, promoting consistency across teams and contributing to training, preparation of know-how and the rollout of knowledge management initiatives for the sharing of expertise across the Financing LEGAL Platform.
• Assist the US Legal Financing team in providing advice with respect to other types of financing transactions, including but not limited leveraged, funds, media & telecom and transportation finance, time permitting.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Law Degree with bar admission (NY State preferred) 
• Minimum 5 years of top tier law firm, financial institution or corporate legal department experience advising on general corporate and project and asset finance transactions. 
• Top academic credentials 
• Good Oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bi-lingual (Spanish/French) 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 $190,000 to $245,000 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.