Investment Banking Analyst

Job Description

Analyst – Sector Investment Banking & M&A Advisory Talent Network | BNP Paribas

The Tone:
This is a full-time talent network for future Analyst roles at BNP Paribas, likely located in major financial hubs such as New York, NY, focusing on the U.S. and Canada market. BNP Paribas is a leading European bank with nearly 190,000 employees globally, maintaining a significant international presence across 65 countries, including robust Corporate & Institutional Banking activities in the US across 10 states. These future Analyst roles are integral to delivering strategic advice to multinational corporations and financial sponsors, supporting them in the structuring and execution of complex transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, asset divestments, initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, and leveraged buy-out underwritings. This talent network seeks to connect with individuals who can contribute to the firm’s comprehensive suite of investment banking products across various industries, ensuring the platform offers full range of execution capabilities and services to clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $110000–$130000 yearly
• Team: North America Sector IB & M&A Advisory platform, a function of BNP Paribas’s Global Banking group
• Mission: Support the execution and origination of investment banking transactions across M&A, ECM, and Leveraged Finance, providing strategic advice to multinational corporations and financial sponsors.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Execute Transactions: Support the execution and origination of a full suite of investment banking transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, asset divestments, initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, and leveraged buy-out underwritings.
• Coordinate Deals: Support M&A, ECM (Equity Capital Markets), and Leveraged Finance transactions by coordinating across all internal and external parties involved, ensuring smooth process flow.
• Prepare Presentations: Develop client presentations and contribute significantly to deal pitches, leveraging thorough research and in-depth analysis of companies and industries.
• Build Models: Prepare complex financial models, specifically including comprehensive valuation analysis and merger consequences analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Analyze Opportunities: Provide detailed industry intelligence and competitive analysis to identify potential opportunities, and actively assist in scoping and developing potential deals across various industries like Diversified Industrials, Consumer & Retail, Healthcare, Low Carbon Transition, and Financial Institutions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree with a demonstrated record of academic excellence is required, complemented by a core understanding of accounting principles and valuation methodologies.
• Experience: At least 1 year of prior experience in investment banking or M&A is essential. This includes specific professional exposure to M&A, ECM, and Leveraged Finance transactions, alongside proven core valuation and financial modeling experience acquired in a professional setting.
• Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative abilities are necessary, coupled with proficiency across all aspects of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Candidates must also possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Active FINRA Series 63, 79, and SIE registrations are also required for this role.
• Bonus: N/A