London - Long term internship - Corporate Debt Platform (German speaker)

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London – Long term intern - Corporate Debt Platform Execution   Group

The BNP   Paribas Group is a leader in banking and financial services, employing over 180,000   people across 75 countries and 5 continents. BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional   Banking (CIB) is a leading European investment bank with global leadership in   many of our businesses. BNP Paribas CIB, with over 30,000 employees in over 50   countries, can offer you an exciting and truly global career.

At   BNP Paribas CIB, we work continuously on behalf of our clients, helping them   to realise their projects around the world. You can be an important part of   this, helping us to serve our clients both in mature and emerging markets,   providing them with financial solutions across a diverse range of expertise,   products and services. Our origins lie in Europe but nearly a quarter of our   employees now work in our multi-award-winning Asian offices and we are a   committed player in all markets.

Strong   risk management, combined with the stability that comes from being part of   one of the largest banking groups in the world, underpin our success. Joining   us, you’ll become an integral part of a dynamic team that spans   nationalities, cultures and backgrounds, drawing together people from around   the globe and reflecting our commitment to international placements.

Department and Job Overview

BNP   Paribas’ Corporate Debt Platform (“CDP”) offers a broad range of financing products   and services in the global debt capital and loan markets. The CDP client base   comprises of hundreds of corporations globally.

CDP has   the scale and reach to conduct business anywhere in the world and deliver financing   products denominated in the major global currencies – from USD to JPY. The   bond origination franchise can rely on syndicate hubs in New York, London,   Tokyo, Zürich, Hong Kong, Singapore as well as Brussels and has thus one of   the most global footprints among the major banks.

The   Corporate Debt Platform Execution Group is responsible for origination,   structuring and execution of a variety of debt financing transactions,   including syndicated loans, corporate acquisition finance and debt capital   markets issues for a broad range of clients across the ratings spectrum. The   focus of the role in the Execution Group will be on pitching, structuring and   executing Acquisition Financings for Corporate clients (Investment &   Non-Investment Grade) as well as other structured and stressed financings for   corporate clients. The London team is covering Northern Europe (UK, Ireland   and Nordic Countries) & Middle East (inc. South Africa).

Role Responsibilities

  • Preparing pitch books to market companies alongside the   various teams across Coverage & other business lines like Corporate   Finance, ECM, DCM & loan Syndication.
  • Constructing and analyse financial models, including   assessment of external credit ratings, prepare credit committee papers and   manage the internal credit process, and;
  • Managing transactions post-closing (Acquisition Finance   facilities).

Role Competencies

  • Strong academic record
  • Fluent in English and a second European   language a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written   communication skills
  • Working knowledge of the debt markets   and strong credit analysis skills
  • Strong financial modelling skills
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical   skills
  • Analytical mind-set and commercial   knowledge of the credit risk issues and capital markets
  • Understanding of the role and functions   of Rating Agencies
  • Team player – cooperates and   communicates at all levels
  • Excellent organizational skills, able to   multi-task across many projects and plan ahead
  • Strong interpersonal skills and   proactive approach to problem solving
  • Ability to work under pressure and   multi-task
  • Attention to detail, adherence to the   highest quality standards

Core Competencies

  • Drive for results: Delivers high quality   work
  • Risk awareness: Demonstrates a good awareness of risk and   fundamental risk concepts. Always considers risk in his/her daily activities   and abides by the Key Front Officer Responsibilities, where relevant
  • Corporate role model, integrity &   ethics: Acts with discipline and high   ethical standards
  • Team player & cross cultural   awareness: Works effectively in a   team. Collaborates and shares information and solutions with colleagues, with   other teams and stakeholders
  • Client focus: Sees stakeholders as well as external   clients as “customers”

Technical competencies

  • Market, product & business: Is genuinely interested in financial   markets and continually learning and staying abreast of new developments.   Evidences a good appreciation of economics and market dynamics, with enough understanding   to present views on market conditions and trends
  • Business risk: Understands the market, credit,   operational, compliance, legal, regulatory and reputational risks of   transactions he/she managers

Essential personal   skills

  • Diligence: Displays dedication and prioritises   problems by considering the impact on the business; identifies quick-wins as   well as building long-term relationships
  • Resilience: Stays calm and positive, controls his/her   emotions in conflict or any situation of intense stress (due to market, time   or client pressure)
  • Communication (Active listener and clear   communicator): Communicates clearly in   both Italian and English languages. Communicates pro-actively with   management, escalating issues as necessary
  • Innovation: Thinks laterally to identify other sources   of useful information and sees ways around obstacles and barriers

This programme is closed to applications.