London – Long term internship 2018 – Corporate Finance Digital

Europe
UK
London
Long Term Internship
Corporate Finance
Other

WHO WE ARE

BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) is a leading European investment bank with global leadership in many of our businesses. We are part of the BNP Paribas Group, a financial institution with solid foundations and a proven ability to adapt to change. If you are thinking about a career in investment banking, there is no better place to begin your journey than with BNP Paribas CIB. With nearly 30,000 employees in over 55 countries, we can offer you an exciting start to your career.

 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

BNP Paribas is at the heart of the Digital ecosystem with a dedicated Digital team within Corporate Finance advising start-ups and our large corporate clients on accelerating Digital strategies through Private Capital Raising, M&A and ECM.

Our Corporate Finance Digital initiative works transversally across industries to advise all clients, from start-ups to corporates and financial investors and provides a full spectrum of Corporate Finance services:

-      Private Capital Raising

-      M&A

-      Equity Capital Markets / IPOs

 

Working as an intern within the Corporate Finance Digital team, your role will include:

  • Analytical support in the analysis of comparable company financial information including reviewing publicly available financial data and developing trading multiples
  • Analytical support in the analysis of comparable M&A transactions including reviewing publicly available financial data and developing transaction multiples
  • Development of company valuation models (e.g. Discounted Cash Flow, Discounted value approach)
  • Active involvement in the development  of marketing materials to current and prospective clients
  • Support of the execution of Capital Raise, M&A and ECM mandates
  • Preparing pitch books, presentations and memorandums
  • Completion of research projects including the use of various financial databases
  • Assist other professionals in the day-to-day completion of required corporate finance and other assignments

 

ROLE COMPETENCIES

  • Absolute determination to learn and improve performance
  • High personal standards and strong team player
  • Good personal organisation skills (work efficiency, management of priorities and autonomy)
  • Capacity to assume responsibilities and take ownership of delegated tasks
  • Ability to adapt to unforeseen situations
  • Fluency in written and spoken English     
  • Good at building relationships
  • Taste for team working and adaptability to different environments and working methods are key

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

  • Previous experience in a Tech/Digital company or a Digital dedicated fund is a plus
  • An interest for the Digital environment or any Digital related topic
  • Strong educational background including an excellent academic track record
  • Finance oriented studies/ basic Finance knowledge would be a pre-requisite
  • Good knowledge of accounting, financial and valuation techniques
  • Good knowledge of Excel and Corporate Finance coupled with good presentation skills
  • A taste for corporate financial analysis and modelling
  • Demonstrate rigour and reliability for her-his own work (attention to detail)
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills

 

CONDUCT

  • Acknowledge the BNPP Group Code of Conduct & the BNPP CIB Conduct Business Practice, FXLM Principles and Guidelines in everyday activities and decision making
  • Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good Conduct
  • Own and be accountable for Conduct and Conduct Risks within your business mandate while considering the Conduct implications of each decision
  • Be transparent, notably with your manager, about Conduct risks and issues you deal with. When unsure of right decision, escalate the decision to management for guidance
  • Contribute to the identification of existing and new sources of Conduct risks in your business mandate and indicators to track these
  • Attend relevant courses to maintain appropriate regulatory, products and technical skills

 

Location: London

Duration: 6 Months

Start Date: February/March 2018

Salary: Competitive

This programme is closed to applications.