Analyst - M&A (Graduate Programme)
The CIB Global Banking EMEA Investment Banking Graduate Programme is designed as a real-experience accelerator to boost your professional development.
You will join BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking through a 12-month rotational program. The program consists of two 6-month assignments: the first one in the M&A team in Milan while the second in one of the Global Capital Markets teams in one of our key European offices.
What are the missions, the team, and the working environment like?
You will be part of a European cohort recruited from different countries and sponsored by the Global Banking EMEA Management Team.
- 6 months: you will join European Advisory Group (M&A Advisory) where you will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of M&A deals (buy or sell-side, public or private). You will be involved end-to-end, from marketing to execution and contribute to the preparation of presentation materials for client pitches and transaction execution.
- 6 months: you will rotate within Global Capital Markets. This rotation is designed to provide a cross-functional perspective: after mastering strategic and valuation challenges in EAG, you will learn how these capital structure decisions translate concretely into financial markets (pricing, liquidity, and execution).
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be permanently assigned to a target position within EAG in Milan.
You will join a community of approximately 200 junior bankers (from Analyst to VP). The team's main hub is in Paris with over 90 juniors, and maintains geographic offices in Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Dubai, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Portugal. You will work within You will work in a highly international division that upholds high standards of excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to the preparation of presentations and pitches to support the marketing effort,
- Carry out research on sectors and companies, analyze operational benchmarks, valuation work, by synthesizing information from various sources,
- Perform financial and risk analysis to facilitate discussions with the bank's internal partners, develop financial models,
- Contribute to the proper execution of projects (preparation of marketing materials and financial models, process management),
- Support the marketing of transactions including the development of the strategy, schedule, target investors, collection and analysis of comments,
- Participate in the training of interns working in the team,
- Interact with internal (legal, syndicate, rating advisory, risk management, compliance) and external partners.
You will benefit from a specific two-week training program from the Investment Banking Academy, covering both technical aspects and soft skills.
PROFILE AND SKILLS
- Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field
- Recent graduate (within the last 24 months) with up to 24 months of professional experience (excluding internships or VIE).
- Prior experience in Investment Banking, with a preference for internships in M&A/ Private Equity
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, demanding environments.
- Strong analytical mindset, proactive problem-solving skills, and high attention to detail.
- Exceptional collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively in international teams.
- Fluency in Italian and English is mandatory.
WHY BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking?
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) is the investment banking arm of BNP Paribas, active as global provider of financial solutions to corporate and institutional clients. With nearly 40,000 people in 52 countries across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Asia-Pacific and the Americas, we offer solutions tailored to all our clients across capital markets, securities services, financing, treasury and financial advisory.
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
If the answer is yes, the first step is to get to know each other. Our selection process usually includes:
- An HR interview.
- One or more technical interviews with the relevant teams (including potentially a case study discussion).
- Contract type: Fixed term or Permanent contract, depending on experience
- Salary: Annual gross annual ranges from € 50.000 to € 60.000, adjusted for seniority and demonstrated skills.
- Working model: Hybrid working model depending on the team, to be defined with your manager.
One intake this year: July 2027
This announcement is addressed to candidates of both sexes (Legislative Decree 198/2006, Equal Opportunities Code).
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