Group Financial Security Summer Analyst Internship (Jun 2025)

About BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas (originally Banque Nationale de Paris) is a leading international banking group with a strong presence in over 70 countries. It offers a wide range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, asset management, and investment banking, serving millions of customers worldwide. The bank is known for its expertise in various sectors, innovative solutions, and commitment to sustainable finance.

Your role

Business Overview:

Group Financial Security U. S. (GFS U.S.) is a Group Compliance function responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of BNP Paribas’ effort to comply with U.S. and other international sanctions and embargoes.

The objectives of this unit include:

• Having the responsibility for the BNP Paribas Group framework about Compliance with US Sanctions;
• Ensuring a legal watch about US Sanctions in liaison with Legal Affairs.
• Issuing norms, policies and procedures about Sanctions and applicable across the BNP Paribas Group
• Providing advice on situations linked to US Sanctions across the Group.
• Acting as the ultimate level of management of the US Sanctions related transactions, alerts, and reporting
• Acting as the sponsor of tools used to filter flows against embargo/sanctions lists.
• Risk assessing the Group’s branches & affiliates regarding non-compliance issues through a permanent risk oversight framework.
• Performing on-site controls within BNP Paribas Group to verify that BNP Paribas entities comply with norms and policies issued by GFS-NY.

As a GFS intern, you can expect to:

• Perform analysis of existing and prospective counterparties and their beneficial owners for U.S. sanctions-related risks, document and report findings, and communicate to management.
• Review of relevant KYC information, including beneficial owners, products/services offered, industry, jurisdiction, and negative news regarding business relationships under review.
• Assist with strategic and tactical projects focused on sanctions risk mitigation, transaction monitoring, risk assessments, audits, circumvention reporting, and voluntary self-disclosures.
• Partner closely with business and Compliance counterparts to understand sanctions-related issues, process accordingly and provide opinions towards resolution.
• Conduct focused or transversal reviews of specified entities across the globe to assess risk monitoring business practices, siting deficiencies and providing recommendations for action plans.
• Review regulatory guidelines to draft and approve sanctions-related policies for broad acceptance across all compliance teams.
• Work with the Project and Business Intelligence team as well as Paris and local IT teams to identify, design, and implement technological solutions for streamlining processes, identifying operational risks, and reporting findings to management.

Training & development

The Summary 2025 Program:

At BNP Paribas, the people are their greatest asset, and they are committed to helping you grow from day one. The internship program is their primary source for hiring early talent into the Bank, providing you with the network and resources you need to build a successful career.

Over 10 weeks, you will acquire in-depth insight into BNP Paribas and gain valuable and practical experience. Whichever area you are placed in, you will join a team of award-winning specialists in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Through the program, interns have a distinct opportunity to gain guidance from mentors and exposure to senior leaders within the Bank.

As an Intern, you will gain: 

• Engage in an initial induction training that will set you up to succeed, and allow you to network with your intern class across all business divisions.
• Complete technical projects and collaborate with colleagues across the Bank, gaining exposure to real work to identify your skills and explore where your interests align.
• Participate in weekly senior speaker events and roundtable discussions to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and the industry.
• Network with colleagues and learn about industry topics through workshops and speaker series, as well as through philanthropy and social events.

Salary & benefits

The annualized base salary for this position is $75,000.

Internship benefits may include:

• Industry Experience
• Networking Opportunities
• Skill Development
• Potential for Full-Time Employment
• Exposure to Cutting-Edge Technology
• Training and Development
• Global Perspective

Career progression

At BNP Paribas, skill development is prioritized, recognizing the importance of individual growth. The acquired skills are invaluable for career longevity, guaranteeing sustained success and ongoing professional progression. The growth of each individual is esteemed here, ensuring a supportive environment for lifelong learning and personal advancement within the company and beyond.

Work-life balance

Interns at BNP Paribas benefit from a supportive work environment that values work-life balance. While engaging in meaningful projects and learning opportunities, interns are encouraged to maintain a healthy balance between work responsibilities and personal pursuits, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding experience during their tenure at the company.

Culture & vibe

BNP Paribas experience a dynamic and inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth. They are welcomed into a vibrant community of professionals who value diversity, creativity, and continuous learning, creating an inspiring atmosphere where interns can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects.

About you

What you will need:

BNP internship programs are a springboard for college students to launch their careers through exciting and intellectually stimulating opportunities.

They are highly driven, intellectually stimulating, and crafted to build your real-world capabilities. To succeed amongst their teams, they look for those with a strong academic story, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to articulate ideas well, to clients and colleagues alike.

• Graduation year of Winter 2025 – Spring 2026.
• All majors accepted.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• group.bnpparibas/en/careers/
• us.bnpparibas.com
• youtube.com