Quantitative Research and Trading Summer Associate Internship (May 2025)

About BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is a leading global banking institution that brings a legacy of financial expertise to the American market. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, it offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial services tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients. Committed to responsible banking practices, it strives to drive positive impact while delivering exceptional value to customers across the United States.

Your role

Business overview:

• Their Global Markets Americas (GMA) team works with a variety of clients, including governments, multinationals, private banks and global institutions. From hedging and financing opportunities across every asset class, to research and market intelligence, their clients rely on them to develop and deliver market-leading solutions and impeccable service as standard.
• As a front-office Quantitative Finance Associate in Global Markets, you will be part of one of the Quantitative Research, Trading or Structuring teams and participate in designing, implementing, and trading of Global markets products. You will take an active part in all front office activities.
• The Quantitative Research team is responsible for the development of pricing and risk models and their implementation in the global analytics library. As a member of a global transversal team working with colleagues in Europe and Asia you will be supporting trading activities of the flow and structured desks across the whole range of Global Markets asset classes including Interest Rates, FX, Credit, Equity and more.
• As part of the Structuring team, you will be involved in the design, pricing, and marketing of derivatives products working alongside a team of global specialists. Structurers craft innovative products and ideas suited to market conditions and clients’ needs, as well as contribute to the ongoing digitalization of their platform.
•  As part of the Trading team you will gain an in-depth understanding of market dynamics and trading a comprehensive range of asset classes on every index, every exchange and every market worldwide. In addition to trading execution and short-term risk management, you’ll also get to hone your trading report development skills.

What does a Summer 2025 internship with BNP Paribas look like?

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.

Training & development

Through the program, interns have a distinct opportunity to gain guidance from mentors and exposure to senior leaders within the Bank;

• 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 in order 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

Benefits

The benefits you may get:

• Exposure to real-world projects working alongside professionals on practical tasks relevant to the financial sector.
• Gain insights and guidance from industry experts.
• Build connections with colleagues across different departments and service lines, expanding their professional network.
• Professional development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge base in the financial field.

Career progression

At BNP Paribas, internships are your launchpad to a cool career in finance. You'll get hands-on experience with real projects, learn from awesome mentors, and explore different parts of the bank. Who knows, you might even land a full-time job and start building your career on the global stage!

Work-life balance

At BNP Paribas, well-being isn't an afterthought, it's built-in. Their "Smart Working" initiative prioritizes "People Care" alongside flexible work options, empowering employees to seamlessly blend personal and professional lives. Remote work, flexible schedules, and digital tools are not crisis-driven solutions, but proactive measures to foster a harmonious balance between productivity and personal pursuits.

Culture & vibe

BNP Paribas fosters a culture of inclusivity and empowerment, where diverse perspectives are valued and collaboration thrives. Their "Be Yourself, Be Bold" philosophy encourages individuals to bring their unique talents and perspectives to the table, creating a dynamic and innovative environment. This blend of collaboration, respect, and individual initiative fosters a supportive and engaging workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

About you

What you will need:

Their 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.
• Advanced degree (MA/MS/MFin or PhD).
• Strong analytical skills and technical background in mathematics, computer science or finance.
• Effective communication skills, ability and willingness to engage the business.
• Delivery focused and willingness to collaborate with other teams.
• Programming / coding skills preferred.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• group.bnpparibas/en/careers/why-join-bnp-paribas
• youtube.com/@labanquedunmondequichange