Strategy and Strategic Investments Trainee

BNP Paribas CIB

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About The Job

The primary objective of the Strategy and Strategic Investments team is to be the strategic thought partner and advisor to the senior management of Global Markets and General Management of the Bank, to guide and support the management of the activity
The team has also the mandate to lead and manage the equity investments in companies that Global Markets makes (in Fintech for instance, or through M&A transaction like the deal with Deutsche Bank). The team is located in London, New-York, Hong-Kong, Paris and Lisbon

Your Main Activities Are

Analyze the competitive benchmarking environment of Global Markets to understand industry landscape, past and upcoming trend shifts, competitors’ business mix evolution revenue pool historical evolution, market and wallet share evolution
Support the preparation of deep-dive analysis on the performance of the business, products, regions and clients
Support the senior team members in strategic projects, Ad-hoc strategic presentations to management, regulators, processes of strategic relevance to the business, consolidating regular activity updates

Profile And Skills To Success

Recent graduate (or final‑year student) with a business‑related degree (e.g., Business Management, Finance, Economics) or an engineering programme (or equivalent)
Available to undertake a 12‑month internship
Up to 1 year of exposure to banking, consulting, finance, or business‑management environments is desirable (internships, university projects, or relevant coursework) with an overall understanding of the financial markets’ world
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
Resilient and collaborative mindset with cross cultural awareness in a fast-paced environment
Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex data sets and industry reports to provide detailed quantitative and qualitative data
Ability to put together well structured and easy-to-follow presentations, conveying the key messages and relevant findings

About The Team

Global Markets, the capital markets division of BNP Paribas' Corporate & Institutional Banking, is a powerhouse delivering top-tier solutions across asset classes. Our Portugal Platform (Porto and Lisbon) stands as a major European HUB and a unique player in the country, boasting a wide range of Front Office roles and services – Trading, Sales, Research, Structuring, Quants & Engineering, Business Dev and Support, Marketing & Client Support, Risk Management, Data Analytics and Machine Learning. With rapid growth and ambitions to make a global impact, we offer numerous short and long-term opportunities

Get a glimpse into our world- Check out our Global Markets Portugal webpage.

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Why joining BNP Paribas?

Leading banking institution

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe

International reach

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions:

Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.
Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses
Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services
Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas ´ambition Is To Cultivate An Open And Responsive Environment For All That Encourages Collaboration And Interaction. We Demonstrate Our Commitment By Actively Contributing To The Group’s Diversity And Inclusion Strategy And Goals, In Line With The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As Part Of Our Local Corporate And Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal Is Committed To

Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees
Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.

To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.

Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.

Commitment towards work/life balance

Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.

Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.