Leveraged & Acquisition Finance Internship
ABOUT THE JOB
Within BNP Paribas’ CIB division, Debt Markets gathers a group of 200+ professionals located in 6 countries across Europe, including Milan, London and Paris. The team is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing a comprehensive range of products - from Investment Grade to Leveraged solutions - delivered through Loans, Bonds, or Private Placements, targeting Corporate and Private Equity clients across Europe.
Within Debt Markets, the Structuring & Execution Group (“SEG”) supports Directors and Managing Directors in identifying, structuring, and executing debt-related transactions across two main pillars:
- Investment Grade: supporting large and mid-size Corporates.
- Leveraged Finance: supporting Leveraged Corporates and Private Equity firms.
Debt Markets operates in close collaboration with various teams within the bank (Corporate & Sponsor Coverage, M&A, ECM, Industry Groups, Legal, Loan & Bond Syndicate, Ratings Advisory).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
As a full member of the team, working closely with Analysts, Associates, VPs, Directors and Managing Directors, you will benefit from intensive on-the-job technical and professional training. Key operational responsibilities of the Intern include:
- Supporting marketing activities: Preparing client pitches (including acquisition simulations, refinancing, LBO, and IPO financing) covering full-fledged solutions across the capital structure (Bonds, Loans, Equity, Convertibles, and Hybrids). Providing market updates including selection of comparable transactions from both a credit and market perspective
- Performing financial modeling: Building models for acquisition financing and LBO transactions, including rating adjustments.
- Assisting the credit process: Preparing credit memos involving financial analysis, modeling, and sector/strategic analysis.
- Drafting execution materials: Preparing Information Memoranda, Lender Presentations, and presentations for Rating Agencies.
- Managing portfolios: Supporting the ongoing monitoring of LBO companies.
PROFILE AND SKILLS
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Solid understanding of financial modeling and financial analysis.
- High level of rigor, proactive initiative, excellent team spirit, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
- Full professional proficiency in Italian and English (both written and spoken).
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, or 9fin is a significant plus.
- Prior experience in Investment Banking is highly appreciated.
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.
WE OFFER
- 6-months internship (available to students or recent graduates up to 12 months post-graduation).
- Monthly allowance
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
If the answer is yes, the first step is to get to know each other. Our selection process typically includes a telephone screening, an introductory interview with the Recruitment & Mobility team, and one or more technical interviews with the relevant team.
This announcement is addressed to candidates of both sexes (Legislative Decree 198/2006, Equal Opportunities Code).
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