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BNP Paribas Graduate Programme

at BNP Paribas

Europe's largest bank by assets. Strong global markets, M&A, and corporate banking.

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Year 1 TC

EUR 85k

Acceptance

<2%

Apply By

December

Interview Time

10 weeks

About This Program

BNP Paribas Graduate Programme is an 18-24 month rotational scheme in Global Markets (S&T), Investment Banking (M&A/ECM/DCM), Corporate Banking, or Asset Management. International placements standard (Paris → London/NY/HK).

What You'll Do

Rotate across BNP divisions (M&A, Global Markets, Corporate Banking, AM)
Potential international placement (London, NY, HK, Singapore)
Access to CFA/certification sponsorship
French CDI contract after programme

Eligibility

Degree: Master's (French Grande École or international top uni)
GPA: No GPA (Grande École/top uni pedigree)
Preferred Majors: Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering
Year Level: graduate, mba1, mba2

Visa Sponsorship

H1B Sponsorship

OPT / CPT

Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary

EUR 55k-75k

Signing Bonus

EUR 5k

Year 1 Total

EUR 85k

€55-75K base + bonus (~30-50% of base). London IB roles £75-90K. HK/NY roles higher.

Interview Process (4 rounds)

1
Online application
2
Online tests
3
Phone screen
4
Super Day (case + behavioural + fit)

Interview Formats

Finance technicalMarket knowledgeBehavioural

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