London - Long term internship – Media Telecoms Industry Group

Our Corporate Client Financing and Advisory (CCFA) department offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), primary equity capital markets (ECM) transactions and financing solutions, combining the expertise of 5 sector groups with a focused international approach. Working as an intern within the Media & Telecom Industry Group (MTIG), 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 (Discounted Cash Flow) models
• Active involvement in the development of marketing materials to current and prospective clients
• Support of the execution of 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

• 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
• Previous experience in Finance is a plus (e.g. internship in audit, financing or in mergers and acquisitions)
• A taste for corporate financial analysis and modelling
• Demonstrate rigour and reliability for her-his own work (attention to detail)
• An interest for Media & Telecom is a plus, although not required
• 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: March / April 2018

Salary: Competitive