2024 APAC Long Internship -Investment Banking- M&A

The Programme

Our 6-month internship programme will provide you with training and dedicated support as you develop an in-depth knowledge of specific areas of the banking sector.  

During your time with us you will shadow our teams of industry leading specialists which will give you close exposure to the business.  

Most importantly you will gain an understanding of your own skills and the future direction you wish to take.

For: Third or penultimate year undergraduates in any disciplines from a recognized university. 
Duration: 6 months. 
Start date: January – June 2024.

We encourage you to apply for your program of choice as soon as possible, as we recruit on a rolling basis and may close applications before the advertised date, if all vacancies are filled. 

What You Will Do

Provide support in origination and execution of M&A deals across Asia.

Provide support in origination and assessment of M&A opportunities:

• Prepare pitch books or other presentation materials for use in client meetings.
• Perform research of targeted industries/ companies.
• Analyze financial information/ data and perform valuation analysis.
• Maintain various databases, credentials, model templates. 

Provide support in M&A deal execution:

• Participate in all stages of transaction executions.
• Coordinate and maintain communications with clients and/or other professional parties.
• Assist in document preparation, e.g., teasers, information memorandum, management presentations, board presentations.
• Build financial models/ valuation analysis.
• Assist in due diligence and relevant analysis.
• Support in various relevant internal procedures (e.g., compliance checks, mandate committee approvals, filings). 

Required Skills and Abilities

To be considered for the placement, you will:

• Apply as a third or penultimate year undergraduate in any discipline.
• On track for a GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 or above (or equivalent) in any discipline.
• Be available to work full time from January to June 2024.
• Have to be fluent in spoken and written English. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting and finance related disciplines. 
• Solid quantitative skills and accounting and finance knowledge. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English and Mandarin. 
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, manage change and complexity with confidence under time pressure. 
• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills. 
• Highly motivated and results driven. 
• A genuine interest in Corporate Finance/ M&A and willingness to learn. 
• Proficiency with software and tools commonly used in investment banking. 
• Prior internship within investment banking industry is an advantage. 

About Us:

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860.  

Currently with over 18,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporate, 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 68 markets with more than 193,000 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.