Leveraged Finance Off‑Cycle Trainee

Ready to shape landmark leveraged finance deals across Europe?
Want to make a real impact on top‑tier private‑equity transactions?
Looking for a dynamic, inclusive culture with strong development opportunities?

INDEX
1️⃣ Who we are
2️⃣ Mission
3️⃣ What you’ll do
4️⃣ What you’ll bring
5️⃣ Our perks
6️⃣ About BNP Paribas

WHO WE ARE
We are BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking, delivering advisory, financing, transaction banking, capital‑markets and asset‑services solutions to large corporates, multinationals and financial institutions. Our team in Spain counts 620 professionals across Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and A Coruña, connected to a network in 56 countries.

MISSION
As a Leveraged Finance Off‑Cycle Trainee, you will support the origination and execution of high‑yield bond and term‑loan transactions, work on pitch processes, and conduct credit and financial analysis. You will collaborate with internal teams and external clients, gaining hands‑on experience in landmark leveraged finance deals and building a foundation for a future analyst role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Work on pitch processes alongside M&A, ECM, Syndicate and Coverage teams.
• Interact with debt issuers, private‑equity sponsors and internal stakeholders.
• Build cash‑flow projection models and conduct detailed financial‑statement analysis.
• Prepare credit memos, capital‑markets presentations and due‑diligence reports.
• Ensure timely completion of regulatory and compliance training.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• A degree from a top university with an excellent academic record.
• Prior experience in investment banking, debt products, M&A, ECM, consulting, private‑debt/equity or similar.
• Fluency in English; Spanish preferred; additional EU language a plus.
• Strong analytical and credit‑risk analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and a proactive learning attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions under pressure.

OUR PERKS
• Training programs, career plans and internal mobility across national and international offices.
• Diversity and Inclusion Committee that ensures an inclusive work environment (see Diversity, equality and inclusion BNP Paribas).
• Corporate volunteering program (1 Million Hours 2 Help) for community impact.
• Flexible compensation plan and hybrid remote model (50% on‑site, 50% remote).
• 32 vacation days per year.
• Competitive benefits package supporting health, well‑being and professional growth.

ABOUT BNP PARIBAS
We are BNP Paribas, a leading European bank with a strong international footprint – present in 64 countries and employing over 178 000 professionals. Our Corporate & Institutional Banking division, together with International Financial Services, provides financing, investment, savings and insurance solutions to corporations, SMEs and institutions worldwide. Leveraged Finance is a core pillar of our CIB franchise, enabling us to support ambitious growth projects across Europe and beyond. Our presence in Spain, with teams in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and A Coruña, reinforces our commitment to the Iberian market.

APPLY NOW!
Apply now to become part of our Leveraged Finance off‑cycle program and launch your career in investment banking.