London – Long term internship – Foreign Exchange, Local Markets and Commodity Derivatives - Commodity Index Structuring Assistant

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.

What you’ll do

You will be hired into CD Index Structuring as a Commodity Index Structuring Assistant with the opportunity to progress.

Main Responsibilities

• Market research on Commodities Factor Investing
• Application of statistical techniques to analyse market data
• Idea generation and development of rule-based indices/strategies
• Programming work to improve the current testing platform / implementing new indices in the current platforms
• Discussion with key stakeholders and documentation of results
• Support the marketing effort by preparing client reporting and analysis

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrable interest in the financial markets or economic affairs
• Proactive and enthusiastic self-starter
• Strong mathematical, analytical & quantitative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Team player

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• A      minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline or finance; the candidate should be in their penultimate year or final year of study.
• Strong academic record
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required for interacting with other BNP departments
• Ability to work under pressure and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and diligently
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/VBA)
• Strong programming skills (especially Python and Java)
• Interest in the financial industry and familiarity with financial products
• Motivation and initiative

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, partners and clients before making decisions
• Escalate issues to your manager when unsure

Location: London

Duration: 11 months

Start date: April/May 2017