EMEA Coverage Group Officer (all genders) - Corporate Banking Analyst - BC Cologne at Corporate & Institutional Banking

In Cologne, we are looking for you to join us in a full-time or part-time permanent position as 

EMEA Coverage Group Officer (all genders) - Corporate Banking Analyst - BC Cologne at Corporate & Institutional Banking

BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking is a bridge between large multinational and mid-sized companies with (Corporates) and institutional investors as well as financial services providers (Institutionals). The division is, among others, a leading provider of investment banking, dept capital markets and sustainable financing services.

In your new role, you will play a fundamental role within Corporate Coverage by assuming a key role along three dimensions: 

• Strong commercial focus: You will actively contribute to the development / profitability of the client relationships. You will support bankers with the preparation and follow-up of client meetings as well as with the generation of commercial ideas.
• Deep expertise in credit analysis: Within the credit process, you are responsible for drafting credit papers as basis for credit decisions. Together with your Relationship Manager, you are the main contact person for business delegation holders as well as the credit risk department.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory / Know Your Client ("KYC") related processes: You will be driving regulatory / KYC related processes within the bank as well as in front of the client. By covering a large range of topics, you will develop highly valued skills on these three dimensions.

BNP Paribas: Who we are

How do you imagine working at a bank? Probably not like this: at BNP Paribas, everyone is on first-name terms and we wear the clothes we feel good in. We live diversity, team spirit and sustainability. At BNP Paribas, you will find a secure job, plenty of space for your ideas and a suitable professional solution for your individual life situation. Your potential is limitless - and so are your development opportunities. We don't give empty promises, we convince with action: we - that's around 183,000 employees in 63 countries. We are the leading bank in the European Union. We are the "World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance 2023" (Euromoney). We are Top Employer 2024. We are: The Bank for a Changing World.

Tasks & Responsibilities: What awaits you

• Contribution to the coverage of large international and mid-sized corporates, follow-up of business opportunities, strategic Business business reviews and preparation of budgets
• Coordination with local coverage bankers around the world within the BNP Paribas network
• Preparation of and contribution to client meetings and calls with product specialists (Corporate Finance, Debt Capital Markets, Cash Management, Global Trade Solutions, etc.)
• Ensuring the updating and accuracy of the CRM tool, implementation of CAP together with businesslines
• Main responsibility for credit analysis of prospects & clients, preparation of credit papers as 

basis for credit decisions

• Monitoring of credit risk for an existing client portfolio 
• Structuring and documentation of plain vanilla loan transactions 
• Responsible for deal implementation & follow up of its life cycle 
• Coordination of regulatory / KYC onboardings or recertifications with regards to regulatory / KYC compliance
• Ensuring consistent and comprehensive enforcement of BNP Paribas ESG / CSR policies and procedures

Expertise & Soft Skills: What you offer

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or comparable academic education with advanced knowledge of financial analysis and accounting
• First professional experience in Corporate or Investment Banking, e.g. as a Graduate or  Analyst
• Client focused attitude
• Ability to teamwork
• Very good communication skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and Powerpoint in particular)
• Fluency in German and English (C1 Level required )

You don’t meet every criterion? No problem, you are more than welcome to apply anyway. It is important for us that you can develop and grow in this position.

Diversity is a strength for us. We are convinced of the numerous advantages of diverse perspectives, experiences and competencies. Our aim is therefore to select candidates in an unbiasedly and open-mindedly: Your CV should contain information on your education and work experience - that's all we need. You can find out more about our D&I commitment here.

Benefits: What we offer you

• 30 days' holiday and additional special leave days
• Work in the office and from home
• A wide range of opportunities for your development, such as internal and external training, talent development programmes and (inter)national career prospects within the BNP Paribas Group
• Allowances for Job Ticket Deutschland, car & bicycle leasing
• Company pension scheme with BVV
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support and great offers for your private and family life from benefitatwork and voiio 
• Insurance cover via a group accident insurance and survivors' insurance
• A wide range of offers for your health, such as access to over 6,000 sports and health facilities with EGYM Wellpass

Your contact person is Svenja Lembke – we are on first-name terms.

If you have any questions, please call (+49) 6971938080 or send an email to recruiting.germany [at] bnpparibas (dot) com

Do you want to shape a changing world?
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Please send us your application documents exclusively via our online portal. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications by email or on paper for the protection of your data.

BNP Paribas: One Bank – Multiple Opportunities

From investment banking, vehicle leasing and real estate consulting to insurances, private banking and financing - the range of products and services BNP Paribas offer is very diversified. To ensure the highest level of expertise and the best service for our private, corporate and institutional clients in each individual business area, BNP Paribas in Germany is organized in twelve business lines: this makes the Bank a strong partner, even in times of crisis and rapid change. This is what almost 6,000 employees in Germany stand for. This is what six million private clients and around 5,000 corporate and institutional clients in Germany rely on.