London - 2025 Long Term Internship - Sustainable Capital Markets

BANK OVERVIEW

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 73 countries, with more than 196,000 employees, including around 149,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets, International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors.

BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking is a globally recognised leader offering capital markets, securities services, financing, treasury and advisory solutions.

BUSINESS AREA / DEPT OVERVIEW

BNP Paribas’ Global Markets business offers a broad range of products and services in the global interest rates, credit, currency, equities & commodity markets. Global Markets help their franchise of clients find effective ways to raise and invest capital as well as manage their exposure to risk. Their client base comprises of hundreds of corporations, institutional investors, banks, governments and supranational organisations.

Global Markets has the scale and reach to conduct business anywhere in the world and deliver products denominated in almost all of the world’s currencies.  

The combined Primary and Credit business enables the realisation of synergies while maintaining strict boundaries between the public and private sides. Global Credit provides solutions to clients throughout the entire credit continuum from origination through execution to secondary market trading and post trade services.  

The Sustainable Capital Markets team, part of the DCM Solutions platform within Global Credit, acts as product sponsor and centre of competence for sustainable bonds and loans, fostering the development of sustainable financing solutions. This is a significant focus for Management, who have identified sustainability as a key driver of the business of CIB, and more specifically Global Markets. The team also plays a key role in shaping the evolution of the market, notably through its work with the relevant market associations. As Sustainable Capital Markets product originators and structurers, the team works in conjunction with Origination and Coverage colleagues, primarily in EMEA, to originate "sustainable" bond and loan mandates, and provide excellence in execution to our CIB and retail clients.

PURPOSE

As an intern in the Sustainable Capital Markets team, the role holder will be accountable for providing support to more senior team members on routine tasks related to the structuring activity carried out in the team. They are expected to develop technical expertise and experience with creating and marketing relevant products through their work with more experienced colleagues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF ROLE

We are looking for an intern to support the team in its daily tasks. The main responsibilities will be to primarily assist Analysts/Associates/VPs and more experienced team members from time to time.

In particular, the role holder will contribute to:

• The analyses of borrowers/issuers (our clients) ESG profile;
• Industry research focusing on ESG, to support the origination and the structuring of sustainable finance transactions;
• The preparation of lenders or investors presentation to support the syndication;
• Q&A process with lenders or investors during syndication phase;
• Preparation of case studies;
• Regulatory watch on sustainable finance topics (EU Taxonomy and Green Bond standards etc.);
• Analyses of ESG standards and certification (Transition assessments, Second party opinion providers methodologies, SBTi, Climate Bond Initiatives etc.);
• Management and maintenance of databases;
• The monitoring of the deal pipeline;
• Team’s transversal projects;
• Write up market updates.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES 

• Technical and broad understanding related to Sustainable Finance required. University degree or comparable qualification / business experience preferred.
• Capacity and willingness to continue to develop specific technical knowledge of products.
• Capable of prioritising workload based on shifting business needs.
• Strong team player with cross-cultural awareness, capable of working well with colleagues from a range of backgrounds.
• Good written and oral language skills. Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skilled in the use of a range of standard computer software, e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel (VBA/ Macro Level) and Word. Experience in using financial information systems and in-house risk / pricing tools preferred.

CONDUCT

• Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct.
• Demonstrate proactivity, transparency, and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks.
• Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues, partners and clients before making decisions.
• Escalate issues to your manager when unsure.

Duration: 6 months
Salary: Competitive
Location: London

PLEASE NOTE

• You may only apply for up to 4 long term internships per recruitment year.
• Successful candidates for this long term internship must be based in London from the start of their role.
• Please discuss the available start dates with your interviewers.