BNP Paribas
London – Graduate Associate Programme 2027 – Global Markets Quantitative Research
London
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Job Purpose
The role is designed to support the Graduate in developing skills and experience in Global Markets Quantitative Research activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Creating and implementing the mathematical models and strategies used for pricing and market making;
- Support directly Trading, Sales and Structuring on a day-to-day basis by helping analyse specific trades/risks and applying the optimal pricing models;
- Pricing, risk management and relative value for linear, non-linear and primary desks;
- Assessing the suitability of the models used by reviewing their assumptions, derivation, implementation and limitations;
- Responsible for best practices for PnL Explain and Predict globally;
- Involvement in key transversal regulatory topics;
- Joint projects with the GM LAB and Algo Trading Quants on ML, AI and electronic trading projects;
- Interaction with Risk teams for Market Risk Capital Models, Stress Testing, Limits Monitoring, Counterparty Risk, etc.
Requirements
Technical Skills and Qualifications
- A minimum of a Master's or PhD in a quantitative subject such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative Finance or Engineering;
- Excellent programming skills (C++, Python, Java, R or other equivalent);
- Data manipulation and database experience;
- Interest in financial markets, economics and quantitative finance;
- Experience of electronic markets, models and arbitrage strategies is not a prerequisite but a strong plus;
- Delivery driven mind-set;
- Strong interpersonal skills and proactive approach to problem solving;
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task;
- Strong organisational skills;
- Team Player.
Conduct
- Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct.
- Demonstrate proactivity, transparency, and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks.
- Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues.
And of course, we expect all our colleagues to embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethic, integrity and Code of Conduct).
PLEASE NOTE
- You may only apply for one Graduate Programme per academic year (Quant, Global Markets, Technology, Global Banking or Transactional Banking).
- Successful candidates for this Graduate Programme will be considered for this specific Global Markets Quant Graduate Associate Programme ONLY.
- Successful candidates for this Graduate Programme will be considered for London ONLY.
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We’re a great place to work
- We aim for optimal work/life balance (depending on role, this includes hybrid working, flexible working and agile).
- We are proud of our award-winning flexible benefits and health & wellbeing strategy. Our flexible benefits include:
- Generous holiday allowance of at least 26 days (plus bank holidays) - with option to buy and sell holidays.
- Valuable financial plans - a 12% non-contributory pension which has been moved to sustainable investments*, life assurance*, income protection and personal accident insurance.
- Extensive wellbeing and mental health offering - one of the most advanced private medical schemes in the UK, dental cover, wellbeing app, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy support, subsidised gym memberships, bespoke health assessments including genetic testing, Private GP (including digital GP services to parents of employees), Employee Assistance Programme, menopause & fertility support (we are an accredited Menopause Friendly Employer), neurodiversity assessment and support.
- Key onsite services and facilities in London - include physiotherapy, nutrition, massage therapy, physiology, mental health first aiders, seasonal flu vaccinations and free onsite fitness centre.
- Plus, emergency back-up care for dependants, green car leasing, season ticket loan, and a range of other benefits.
- Subject to relevant caps
As the eurozone’s largest bank, we are committed to having a positive impact in the world.
- For example, we are committed to Net Zero in all of our financing and investment portfolios by 2050. By 2030, 80% of our energy production financing will be low carbon.
- But impact for us means more than climate. It means empowering our people every day. Everyone gets four volunteering days each year - in 2023, we achieved over 18,000 hours of volunteering across the UK and reaching over 4,500 young people.
We believe in our people
- We support our people to develop skills to adapt to the ever-evolving world of work and to prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We do this through a comprehensive training offering, talent programmes, mentoring, career days and inhouse career tools.
- We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally. In fact, in 2023, nearly half of our positions in UK CIB were filled internally.
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We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally.
- We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally. In fact, in 2023, nearly half of our positions in UK CIB were filled internally.
We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally.
- We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally. In fact, in 2023, nearly half of our positions in UK CIB were filled internally.
We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally.
- We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally. In fact, in 2023, nearly half of our positions in UK CIB were filled internally.
Investing in our people also means we have a collaborative and inclusive culture:
- Direct feedback from our people shows that our internal culture sets us apart from our industry peers.
- Each year, nearly 30,000 employees globally are involved in professional networks that play an active role in promoting Diversity and Inclusion within the Group. These include our:
- Pride Network
- Ability Network (which supports disabled employees)
- MixCity (gender equality network)
- Women in Global Markets
- Women in Global Banking
- Women in IT
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion in Technology
- Early Careers Network
- Multicultural Network
- Parents & Carers Network
Equal Opportunities
BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Adjustments
We don’t want anyone to be disadvantaged in our recruitment processes, so if you have a disability or health condition which may mean that you’d benefit from some adjustments or additional support, please let us know as early in the process as possible.
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