BNP Paribas

2024 Internship

We serve our clients and the world we live in

  • Business Operations and Strategy

  • Full-time

  • Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Entry Level · A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required.

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Why BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas has been supporting the Australian and New Zealand economies for more than 140 years. Originally established locally in 1881 to finance the wool trade with Europe, today BNP Paribas provides financial services on a worldwide scale with distinctive European insights.

Built on our long-term relationships with the most successful local corporations, institutions and multinationals, and a deep understanding of the local market, BNP Paribas provides clients access to the world through one of the largest international banking networks.

About the role

Description What is this position about?

* BNP Paribas Securities Services is seeking five motivated and detail-oriented interns to join our Client Delivery department for a six-month internship. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the financial services industry, working with a global leader in securities services * The Client Delivery intern will support the team in delivering high-quality services to our clients, ensuring their needs are met with efficiency and professionalism * You’ll work closely with a variety of colleagues who will help you develop your knowledge and capabilities so that you’re set up to succeed * Our 6-month internship programme will provide you with training and dedicated support to help you develop an in-depth knowledge of specific areas of the banking sector

What would be your typical day at BNPP Paribas look like?

Role Responsibilities

In Private Capital, you will:

* Contribute to new clients onboarding, requiring large data extraction and reconciliation * Process end-to-end transaction by capturing and processing cash flow transaction and ensuring the settlement of trades in the accounting system * Source capital statements for all assets held by clients and update in the internal systems * Reconcile market valuations and update in a Master Control sheet

In Tax Services, you will:

* Assist with client deliverables, transitions and project deliverables * Prepare basic tax reports and reconciliations for our clients * Use your knowledge of basic accounting and tax principles

In Investment Analytics and Data Services (IADS), you will:

* Contribute to the delivery of performance, risk and attribution reporting, mandate compliance services to clients * Assist with new activity set up and onboarding activities * Participate in meeting with clients to ensure the service delivery is of a high standard, maintaining a strong focus on timeliness and accuracy

In Fund Dealing Services (FDS), you will:

* Perform the preparer role for various transaction processes * Execute trades by processing application and redemption instructions for clients investing in Unauthorised unit trusts * Timely translate trade data into the accounting systems * Reconcile cash/unit balances * Settle trades

In the Business Implementation team, you will:

* Co-ordinate the daily transition activity of the team * Develop Service Level Agreement * Monitor the transition pipeline * Assist with new activity set-ups and onboarding activities * Help to improve processes and procedures to simplify operations

Other contributions

* Proactively identify opportunities to improve client satisfaction and operational efficiency * Support the team with ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities as needed * Engage in training and development activities to enhance your professional skills

What is required for you to succeed?

Required experience

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * High level of motivation and a strong willingness to learn * Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What you'll be responsible for

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    Problem Identification

    Identify the problems and needs of key stakeholders to guide data analysis

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    Execution and Project Management

    Plan and deliver project plans by managing people, resources, budget, and timelines, to support the organization’s goals

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    Data Analysis and Reporting

    Analyze data to discover and communicate insights, and offer concrete recommendations for key stakeholders to make critical decisions

Skills you'll need

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    Collaboration

    Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals

  • Prioritization

    Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions

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    Problem solving

    Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems

Meet the team

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