About BNP Paribas
With strong roots in Europe’s economic history, combined with a rich heritage with a UK history spanning over 150 years, BNP Paribas is both a leading European bank and a prominent global institution. As the ‘Bank for a Changing World,’ we put our clients at the centre of our world, innovate on their behalf, and support clients through changing times.
BNP Paribas is one of Europe’s leading banks with an international presence in 68 countries and more than 183,000 employees.
We are looking for the next generation of talent to help us drive our long-term commitment to building a responsible and sustainable financial future.
Why join BNP Paribas?
You may only apply for one Graduate role per academic year (Global Banking- Coverage, Capital Markets or M&A, Global Markets, Technology) If you submit more than 1 application you will be automatically rejected.
1. A great place to work
Depending on your role, you can benefit from hybrid, flexible, and agile working arrangements, and a collaborative culture that values balance and inclusion.
You will also join an inclusive culture, supported by networks such as Pride, Ability, MixCity (gender equality), Early Careers Network, Multicultural Network and more.
2. A positive impact
Work for a firm where ethical standards and sustainability are the core of our purpose.
We are committed to Net Zero in our financing and investment portfolios by 2050 and a goal of 80% low-carbon energy financing by 2030.
Our impact goes beyond the climate, we empower our employees to give back with every employee receiving four volunteering days each year; in 2023 alone our UK employees dedicated over 18,000 hours to volunteering.
Our strong ESG performance has been recognised and we were named Top Employer Europe 2026 for the 13th consecutive year and World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance (Euromoney, 2026).
3. A focus on growth
There is clear focus on investing in our people through training, mentoring and career development with dedicated career days to provide you tools to evolve. Our training offerings are deeply embedded into our Early Careers programmes, and continue to support your career progression beyond being an intern and graduate. In 2024, nearly half of our UK Corporate & Institutional Banking roles were filled internally.
Business Area
Coverage
- We match the right expertise to the right client. At BNP Paribas we do that through two closely linked but distinct teams - UK Coverage and Corporate Clients Group
- Join Coverage and become the trusted adviser for a diverse portfolio of UK‑based companies. Coverage bankers serve as the primary point of contact between the bank and corporate clients
- You’ll develop deep client relationships, understand each client’s financing, risk‑management and strategic objectives
- Additionally, you'll orchestrate bespoke solutions by leveraging the full suite of BNP Paribas products and expertise across the institution. and gain a deep commercial understanding of the UK market
- You’ll also get to dive into multiple transactions across Advisory (M&A, valuations and private‑equity), Acquisition Financing, Loans, DCM (Bonds) or ECM (IPOs) throughout multiple sectors, i.e. Industrials. All of this while gaining a deep commercial understanding of the UK market and collaborating with product experts across the bank
Ready to turn curiosity into impact? Join Coverage and help shape the future of business, one client at a time.
The Programme Overview
Graduate Programme:
This is a non-rotational role so you will join one team and stay imbedded for the duration the programme. You will work closely with many other teams across the business.
This will allow you to enhance your technical and professional skills, increase your knowledge of Banking and lay the foundations for your future career at BNP Paribas.
You will be taking on real responsibility from the start and contributing to live client projects.
This is your opportunity to develop skills, build your network, and demonstrate your potential for a permanent position following the programme.
You may only apply for one Graduate role per academic year (Global Banking- Coverage, Capital Markets or M&A, Global Markets, Technology)
What You’ll Do
- Work on live transactions and client projects
- Research and analyze industries and companies
- Assist in preparing pitch books and presentations
- Support the development of financial models and valuations
- Learn how credit and risk are assessed and help draft client reports
- Collaborate with different product teams to deliver integrated solutions
What We’re Looking For
To join the Coverage Global Banking Graduate programme, you must be completing your degree course in 2027 (or be within two years of graduating 2025-2027) and have:
- Strong academic background with a degree from a leading university or similar top-tier institution
- Be fluent in English with strong written and verbal skills, additional languages are advantageous
- Previous related internship or work experience in Financial Services
- Good understanding of financial markets
- Knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel in particular) and experience in using investment banking databases a strong advantage (e.g. Bloomberg, Thomson One Banker, Datastream)
- Demonstrate analytical abilities and strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task under pressure
- An interest in finance and economic affairs
- Proactive and enthusiastic self-starter
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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
- We expect all our colleagues to embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethic, integrity and Code of Conduct).
Equal Opportunities
BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring fairness and preventing any form of disadvantage throughout our recruitment process. We are committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.
Adjustments
We are dedicated to an unbiased and inclusive hiring process to ensure all applicants are treated fairly. If you have a disability or health condition that may require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know early so we can support you.