London - Graduate Analyst Programme 2017 - Communications

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

The Marketing, Communications, Events & Digital team has a unique position within BNP Paribas Global Markets. The team is located in the front office trading rooms worldwide, with 40+ staff based in the main hubs of Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Lisbon. The team works across all asset classes and global business lines bringing effective communication, digital and events strategies to serve the best interests of the bank’s clients and the business.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The EMEA communications team is looking for a graduate to join their dynamic team of four, based in London. In a business where every day changes, the tasks of the communications team range from building internal websites to writing press releases; from producing video content and blogs to pitching for industry awards and rankings, from writing editorials to seeking social media opportunities. As a result, we are seeking a graduate who is curious, flexible, hard-working, creative and enthusiastic, with strong writing skills, who will enjoy working in a team environment at the heart of the busy and fast-paced capital markets business.

We can offer a strong and supportive team environment with multiple first-hand opportunities for learning about the capital markets business, and on-the-job training to master effective communications. With a successful network across all business areas of the bank, and from Europe to the Americas and Asia Pacific, the communications team is a great springboard to exploring corporate and institutional banking - its clients, products and services, and the opportunities it affords.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Communications (50%)

• Ensure Global Markets staff are kept well-informed of news, achievements, awards, business updates, strategy and communications from management
• Development, creation, implementation, updates and content writing for internal communication channels (websites, videos, SharePoint, newsflashes, digital screens, blogs, town halls, announcements, etc.)
• Creation of written content for internal communication
• Internal website creation, content management and updating
• Liaising with Global Markets staff to detect wide issues and concerns, and identifying internal communication needs
• Liaising with other communication departments to spread messages to the wider Corporate & Institutional bank (CIB) or the BNP Paribas Group

External Communications (50%)

• Determining key business messages and themes, ensuring these are disseminated through all channels
• Creation (writing and editing) of all communication content, including website articles & content, announcement emails, speeches, press releases, award pitches, high-level pitch books, talking points, Q&As, etc.
• Maintaining a strong network with business and industry partners, including stakeholders across Global Markets, our counterparts worldwide, other departments of the bank and external media publications
• Coordinating on external communications strategies in collaboration with press relations, including drafting press releases, key messages and supporting sales campaigns across EMEA with various communication initiatives

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Minimum Bachelor degree in marketing, communications, media, public relations, journalism, finance or other relevant area.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc) and open to new technology and new media channels (social media, content marketing, etc).
• Graphic design experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional English writing and editing skills

ROLE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• A passion for learning about the capital markets business
• A team player with a can-do attitude
• Proactive and flexible
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Diplomatic and able to observe and maintain confidentiality
• Creative thinker, able to innovate
• Native or fluent English speaker is a must
• French speaker would be an advantage, but not essential

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

LOCATION: LONDON

SALARY: COMPETITIVE

OPENING DATE: 27TH APRIL 2017

CLOSING DATE: 30TH MAY 2017