2024 APAC Graduate Programme - Transaction Banking - Trade Advisor - Australia

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 20,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 63 markets with more than 180,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.

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BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.2024 APAC Graduate Programme – Transaction BankingOur two-year Graduate Programme is designed to provide you with first class training and immediate responsibility, it gives you the support and development you need to start a successful career in financial services.For: Final year students or recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any disciplines from a recognized university
Duration: 24 months
Start date: July 2024
Location: AustraliaCandidates with more than one application will not be processed – You are encouraged to review the different business lines and working locations before applying.Who can apply?
To be considered for the placement, you will:

• Apply as a recent graduate, final year undergraduate, or master’s student in any discipline;
• Possess GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 or above (or equivalent) in any discipline;
• Have to be fluent in spoken and written English (additional languages are an advantage); and
• Demonstrate methodical, logical, solution-driven thinking, with commercial awareness and a keen interest in latest finance topics as well as market trends.

What you can expect?Induction
You will be provided with a comprehensive induction, where you will be immersed in group training and discover more about the BNP Paribas Group.Training
From day one, you will start your business specific technical and financial training, alongside personal skills development aimed at equipping you with the knowledge you need to get you the best possible start in your career. Working alongside our teams of industry leading specialists, you will gain on-the-job training throughout your two-year programme taking you along a development path to build your expertise and broaden your base of skills. You will also have the chance to experience other parts of the business through cross-entity projects, which will help you understand how we approach complex work and give you the chance to develop a strong internal network.Mentor & Buddy
Throughout the programme, you will be mentored by experienced managers and team members, as well as pairing with a buddy from our early career cohorts who will make sure you are getting everything you need to grow.What you will do?

• • Marketing calls to existing and prospective clients.
• • Responsibility for follow up of marketing calls, including providing additional materials/information, any follow up calling on the company's key trade operatives, and providing feedback to/interface with coverage officers.
• • Research and identify prospective clients for allocated business initiatives.
• • Preparation of marketing pitches and RFP responses for the Trade Finance product suite.
• • Complete Trade Finance product memo, including review of product structure, documentation, pricing & return hurdles for all new trade product requests and annual review of existing trade facilities.

• Administration, including ad hoc reporting and tracking accurate revenue capture (in consultation with Finance & Control, Group Operations and TB Management).

• Maintain data integrity of Trade pricing data base.

• Provide business analytical support to Head of TB Australia through the preparation of monthly reports and adhoc presentations.

• Continuing education to keep abreast of international, political, economic and business events which may impact upon business operations or product development. Includes attendance at appropriate industry and client functions.

QualificationsTechnical

• Finance based degree;

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with front, middle and back office stakeholders;

• Ability to communicate professionally and reliably with external clients;

• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.

Behavioural

• Decision Making - Is able to identify and understand problems/issues, commits to action and involves others and escalates to Management when needed.

• Work Standards- Is able to set, meet and maintain high standards.

• Managing Work -Able to prioritise work and complete accurately within reasonable time periods.

• Communication - Communicates reliably and professionally with both internal and external clients and is easily and confidently able to convey the correct message.

• Teamwork and Team Development - Actively promotes excellence in the integration and development of the team by providing support, encouragement, motivation, and acknowledgment of performance and success.