London - Long Term Internship 2024 - Global Markets Technology Platforms

at  BNP Paribas

BANK OVERVIEW

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 73 countries, with more than 196,000 employees, including around 149,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets, International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors.
BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking is a globally recognised leader offering capital markets, securities services, financing, treasury and advisory solutions.

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF ROLE

What this internship represents for you:
A diverse and immersive role where you will engage with risk management experts and global stakeholders.
An opportunity to expand your network within BNP Paribas across Europe and worldwide, working with teams from APAC to the Americas.
A chance to gain a deep understanding of the Bank’s products and services, including Capital Markets and Financing activities.
The opportunity to apply academic knowledge in risk management, data analysis, and financial theory to real-world scenarios.
We are looking for someone who:
Can communicate complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Values client feedback and uses it to enhance products, services, and processes.
Has the ability to analyse and integrate large volumes of information from diverse sources.
Delivers precise and accurate work, ensuring all information is thoroughly checked and verified.
Takes initiative, anticipates challenges, and is eager to explore new topics beyond their immediate scope.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF ROLE

In this internship, you will work closely with the Global Markets Tech Platforms, Global Markets Quant Research, IT and RISK. Key responsibilities include:
Assisting in the development and enhancement of dashboards in a light IT environment to improve data analysis and visualization.
Automating and industrializing processes to reduce operational risk and increase efficiency.
Supporting the optimization and industrialization of the Front-to-Finance chain and the upgrade of the Counterparty Risk Management platform.
Driving the adoption of best practices and new technologies within BNP Paribas’ Global Macro and Interest Rate trading perimeters.
Collaborating with senior colleagues in Quantitative Research and GM IT to propose and implement practical solutions for data management.
Experience, Qualifications & Competencies
Essential
Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Financial Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Sciences, Economics, Econometrics, or a related field.
Experience or interest in working with data analysis tools, such as R or Python.
A strong desire to contribute to impactful projects and make a lasting difference.
Fluency in English is required.
Preferred
Familiarity with financial products (e.g., bond pricing, Greeks such as Delta, Vega, Gamma, option pricing) is advantageous.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive
Length of Internship: 6-11 month