2018 APAC Graduate Programme - Investment Banking - M&A - Singapore
Position Purpose
BNP Paribas has a presence in 74 countries with over 190,000 employees. It ranks highly in its two core activities: Retail Banking and Services as well as Corporate & Institutional Banking.
In Asia Pacific, the BNP Paribas Group is a leading employer with more than 15,000 employees* and a presence in 14 markets. Being one of the largest international banking networks, we strive to employ talented and innovative people who are aligned to our vision and culture.
*excluding partnerships
The Graduate Programme is a comprehensive 24-month programme designed to equip graduates with the technical skills and individual competencies to embark upon a successful career within the BNP Paribas Group. This opportunity includes a formal mentoring programme, graduate community initiatives, relevant technical training and on- the- job learning from our senior managers and highly experienced team members.
Responsibilities
Assist in marketing, execution of assignments and project management in the IBA, General M&A and Transaction.
Marketing & pitching books
- Responsible for preparing pitching books under the supervision of senior team members
- Responsible for all the supporting research related to the prospective client (business model, industry, clients/ suppliers, competitors, financial performance analysis) and deal parameters (precedent transactions, trading comparables, M&A/ECM trends in the industry)
- Stay involved / informed after the pitch and prepare follow-ups
- Ensure high quality standards and reliability of all marketing materials
Execution
- Contribution to the execution of assignments
- Responsible for preparing all marketing materials including information memoranda, investors presentation, management presentation, teaser/ company profile under the supervision of senior team members
- Prepare valuation analyses, including various financial models under the team’s guidance (precedent transactions, trading comparables, DCF, merger model, LBO, business plans, side by side analysis…)
- Interact directly with clients and with other advisors (lawyers, co advisors,…) when required
- Ensure high quality standards and reliability of all materials
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
Students who have recently graduated or graduating in 2018 from all areas of disciplines are most welcome to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Takes initiatives and is results driven
- Strong attention to details
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task, manage change and complexity with confidence
- Team player
- Client focused and commercial thinking
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated and genuine interest in Investment Banking and business in general
- Proficiency in Microsoft office (MS Word, Excel & Power point)
- Prior experience/ internship in Finance would be a strong advantage
- Solid knowledge in accounting and financial modelling
- Degree holder, preferably in Banking, Finance or Accounting
- Proficiency in oral and written English and strong preference for any spoken and written Asian language (for instance Mandarin, Bahasa, Vietnamese, Thai)
- Position based in Singapore with business travels as and when required
This opportunity is closed to applications.