Job Description

Business Overview:

BNP Paribas is seeking an experienced analytical Investment Banking Associate to join our Global Industrials Team, based in New York. The team covers Industrials including: Multi-Industrials, Building Products & Materials, Chemicals, Industrial Technology, Electrical Products, Metals & Mining, Paper & Packaging, Transportation & Logistics, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense and Business Servces.. The platform offers full range of execution capabilities and services to clients, in close collaboration with BNPP’s product teams.

The role sits within our top-tier North America Sector IB & M&A Advisory platform operates as a function of BNP Paribas’s Global Banking group, focused on the U.S. and Canada, covering clients in the region across the full suite of investment banking products: M&A, ECM and Leveraged Finance. BNPP provides strategic advice to Industrials multinational corporations and financial sponsors on the structuring and execution of complex transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, asset divestments, initial public offerings, follow-on offerings and leveraged buy-out underwritings. 

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

Results and Impact

Able to influence peers and team.
Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.

Leadership and Collaboration:

Creates trust with colleagues.
Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.

Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 

Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 

Compliance Culture and Conduct: 

Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

Responsibilities: 

As an Associate, you will focus on sector marketing and execution across complex, cross-border transactions. This includes sell-side and buy-side M&A, corporate restricting and integrated capital markets solutions to Large Corporates & Sponsor clientele. You will work in close partnership with various Managing Directors, Directors and Vice Presidents to manage client relationships and deliverables

Key responsibilities include:

Financial modelling & analysis: Build and review detailed financial models tailored to industrials clientele and valuation frameworks including merger modelling, DCF, LBO, public comparables and precedent transactions
Client deliverable & strategic pitch materials: Create strategic and high-quality marketing materials for corporate and sponsor clients. Help prepare and contribute to deal pitches, including idea generation, research and analyze companies and industries
Draft transaction documents: Drafting CIMs, management presentations and valuation materials
Product partner coordination: Lead and/or support M&A, ECM and Leveraged Finance transactions, including coordinating across all parties involved. Establish effective working relationships and build credibility with internal constituents throughout the organization
Sector content: Provide industry intelligence and competitive analysis for potential opportunities, and assist in scoping potential deals 
Mentorship & team culture: Lead and guide daily work products of investment banking analysts

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of investment banking experience 
Core valuation / financial modelling experience in a professional setting
Demonstrated record of academic excellence
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Team player, self-motivated and entrepreneurial
Detail oriented with a complete focus on quality results/deliverables
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications: 

Prior Investment Banking experience at an investment bank with specific exposure to M&A, ECM and Leveraged Finance

FINRA Registrations Required:

Series 63, 79 and SIE

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $175,000 to $225,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.