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About BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is a leading global banking institution that brings a legacy of financial expertise to the American market. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, it offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial services tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients. Committed to responsible banking practices, it strives to drive positive impact while delivering exceptional value to customers across the United States.

Your role

Business overview:

Financial Institutions Coverage (FIC) manages relationships with the bank's largest institutional clients across key sectors: banks, hedge funds, asset managers, insurance companies, private equity (sponsors) and sovereign nations. FIC works closely with key product partners across Sales & Trading (Credit, Equities, Foreign Exchange, etc.), Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, Corporate Finance, Clearing and Custody to execute deals and build strong partnerships with their clients. 

FIC is at the heart of BNP Paribas' Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) and focuses on developing and leading global long-term relationships with their institutional clients.

FIC Bankers provide:

• Industry-specific expertise, understanding key industry trends that impact business opportunities.
• Strategic advisory by developing and managing C-Suite and strategic client relationships.
• High quality, customized solutions through their access to resources afforded by BNP Paribas’ global product offering and extensive international network.

As a FIC summer intern, you will learn about various products and engage in relationship-based, client-facing products as you work with bankers who own client relationships, understand a client's needs and themes/trends affecting the industry. You will engage in:

• Working with relationship bankers throughout the transaction origination cycle
• Network with all FIC Client sectors, team members, and product partners and stakeholders.
• Research client and industry-wide financial information and market trends to update bankers on trends affecting their Clients’ needs.
• Build pitch books for marketing presentations and learn to coordinate with various product groups to prepare Bankers for client meetings and marketing/sales initiatives.
• Analyze Client financial statements, statistical exhibits and provide peer comparative analytics.
• Analyze and understand Client market share, revenue composition and trends.
• Provide Client earnings call summaries for Management.
• Present a project on emerging enablers/disruptors (ESG, Fintech and Cryptocurrencies, Private Credit, etc.) that impact the FIC sectors and their strategic plans.

What does a Summer 2025 internship with BNP Paribas look like?

Over 10 weeks, 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.

Training & development

Through the program, interns have a distinct opportunity to gain guidance from mentors and exposure to senior leaders within the Bank;

• 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 to identify your skills and explore where your interests align.
• Participate in weekly senior speaker events and roundtable discussions to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and the industry.
• Network with colleagues and learn about industry topics through workshops and speaker series, as well as through philanthropy and social events.

Salary & benefits 

The annualized base salary for this position is $100,000.

The benefits you may get:

• Exposure to real-world projects working alongside professionals on practical tasks relevant to the financial sector.
• Gain insights and guidance from industry experts.
• Build connections with colleagues across different departments and service lines, expanding their professional network.
• Professional development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge base in the financial field.

Career progression

At BNP Paribas, internships are your launchpad to a cool career in finance. You'll get hands-on experience with real projects, learn from awesome mentors, and explore different parts of the bank. Who knows, you might even land a full-time job and start building your career on the global stage!

Work-life balance

At BNP Paribas, well-being isn't an afterthought, it's built-in. Their "Smart Working" initiative prioritizes "People Care" alongside flexible work options, empowering employees to seamlessly blend personal and professional lives. Remote work, flexible schedules, and digital tools are not crisis-driven solutions, but proactive measures to foster a harmonious balance between productivity and personal pursuits.

Culture & vibe

BNP Paribas fosters a culture of inclusivity and empowerment, where diverse perspectives are valued and collaboration thrives. Their "Be Yourself, Be Bold" philosophy encourages individuals to bring their unique talents and perspectives to the table, creating a dynamic and innovative environment. This blend of collaboration, respect, and individual initiative fosters a supportive and engaging workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

About you

Their 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 their teams, they 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 2025 – Spring 2026.
• All majors accepted.
• Excel skills preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• group.bnpparibas/en/careers/why-join-bnp-paribas
• youtube.com/@labanquedunmondequichange