Graduate -M&A- Global Banking

BNP Paribas Global Banking – M&A Graduate role supporting mergers, acquisitions and strategic advisory transactions through financial modelling, valuations, due diligence and transaction execution.

About BNP Paribas

With strong roots in Europe’s economic history, combined with a rich heritage with a UK history spanning over 150 years, BNP Paribas is both a leading European bank and a prominent global institution. As the ‘Bank for a Changing World,’ we put our clients at the centre of our world, innovate on their behalf, and support clients through changing times. 

BNP Paribas is one of Europe’s leading banks with an international presence in 68 countries and more than 183,000 employees.

We are looking for the next generation of talent to help us drive our long-term commitment to building a responsible and sustainable financial future.

1. A great place to work  
Depending on your role, you can benefit from hybrid, flexible, and agile working arrangements, and a collaborative culture that values balance and inclusion. 

You will also join an inclusive culture, supported by networks such as Pride, Ability, MixCity (gender equality), Early Careers Network, Multicultural Network and more. 

2. A positive impact  
Work for a firm where ethical standards and sustainability are the core of our purpose. We are committed to Net Zero in our financing and investment portfolios by 2050 and a goal of 80% low-carbon energy financing by 2030. 

 
Our impact goes beyond the climate, we empower our employees to give back with every employee receiving four volunteering days each year; in 2023 alone our UK employees dedicated over 18,000 hours to volunteering.

 
Our strong ESG performance has been recognised and we were named Top Employer Europe 2026 for the 13th consecutive year and World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance (Euromoney, 2026).

3. A focus on growth  
There is clear focus on investing in our people through training, mentoring and career development with dedicated career days to provide you tools to evolve. Our training offerings are deeply embedded into our Early Careers programmes, and continue to support your career progression beyond being an intern and graduate. In 2024, nearly half of our UK Corporate & Institutional Banking roles were filled internally. 

* Our Sectors & Advisory (M&A) franchise provides strategic advisory services to corporate and institutional clients undertaking mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, divestitures, restructurings and other strategic operations such as IPOs and debt raise 

* Our advisory work is comprehensive, ranging from financial valuation through comprehensive financial analysis, to transaction negotiation and finalisation, as well as bespoke advice on corporate governance, shareholder activism and complex structured transactions. 

* We strive to create tailored advice to the specific dynamics of each situation and market in which our clients operate. We have extensive experience handling cross-border transactions, navigating international complexities 

* Responsibilities include rigorous financial analysis, valuation, transaction structuring, due diligence coordination, and negotiation of definitive agreements. 
 
You will work within one of the following teams:  
 
Real Estate- coverage of a broad spectrum beyond traditional Real Estate including leisure, lodging, data centers and proptech across all investment banking products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa 
 
CRH (Consumer retail and healthcare) - advising leading global corporates, founders and financial sponsors across food & beverage, consumer goods, beauty, home & personal care, luxury and retail, as well as pharma, biotech, medtech and healthcare services. Offering the full suite of investment banking products through a global platform with dedicated teams across Europe, the Americas and Asia 
 
LCTG (Low carbon group) - coverage of a range of sectors within the energy and natural resources space, with key sub-segments being (i) Power & Utilities, focused on the renewables / power generation space, gas & electricity regulated utilities; (ii) Low Carbon Solutions, focused New Energies and other energy transition areas including Sustainable Fuels and Carbon Capture; (iii) Minerals & Metals, covering upstream and downstream activities in the space, with particular focus on transition minerals 
 
Industrials - coverage of a broad spectrum across aerospace & defense (civil aerospace, defense, space, naval), automotive (OEMs, suppliers, new mobility, auto tech), capital goods (automation & machinery, flow control, power and mining equipment), business services (TIC, facility management, staffing), construction & building materials, chemicals and packaging, delivered across all investment banking products through a senior banker-led European platform complemented by dedicated teams in the US and APAC 
 
TMT (technology media and telecoms) - Coverage spans Technology (IT Services, Software & Cloud, Payments / Processing, Hardware / Semiconductors), Media (OOH, Advertising & Agencies, Content, Entertainment & Gaming, B2B Media) and Telecom & Digital Infrastructure (Data Centres, Telco Operators, Towers, Fibre, Satellites), offering the full suite of investment banking products through a global platform with dedicated teams across EMEA and APAC 
 
Advisory UK - Sector-agnostic UK M&A and strategic advisory team, advising large corporates, financial sponsors and financial institutions across the full spectrum of M&A and strategic corporate situations. Coverage spans buy-side and sell-side M&A, public-to-private transactions, mergers, demergers, defense advisory, shareholder activism and situations advisory, and complex cross-border and multi-product mandates.

The team delivers the full suite of investment banking products through a global platform, drawing on BNP Paribas's sector coverage groups, financing capabilities and international network across EMEA and beyond. 
 
Ready to turn curiosity into impact? Join our Sectors & Advisory M&A practice and help shape our client’s strategic decisions 

The Programme Overview 

Graduate role:

• This is a non-rotational role so you will join one team and stay imbedded for the duration the programme. You will work closely with many other teams across the business.

• This will allow you to enhance your technical and professional skills, increase your knowledge of Banking and lay the foundations for your future career at BNP Paribas.

• You will be taking on real responsibility from the start and contributing to live client projects.

• This is your opportunity to develop skills, build your network, and demonstrate your potential for a permanent position following the programme.

• You may only apply for one Graduate role per academic year (Global Banking- Coverage, Capital Markets or M&A, Global Markets, Technology or Securities Services)

What You’ll Do

• Execute live M&A deals: manage data rooms, due diligence and closing logistics.

• Research industries and target companies; produce sector overviews and comparable transaction analysis.

•  Build and maintain financial models (DCF, merger model, LBO) and perform valuation/synergy testing.

• Prepare client pitch books, memoranda and board presentations.

• Assist in credit/risk assessments and draft transaction documentation (term sheets, NDAs, offers)

• Collaborate with coverage bankers, capital markets and external advisors to deliver integrated solutions.

What We’re Looking For

To join the M&A Global Banking Graduate programme, you must be completing your degree course in 2027 (or be within two years of graduating) and have: 

• Be fluent in English with strong written and verbal skills, additional languages are advantageous

• On track for a 2:1 degree or equivalent

• Strong interest in banking and financial markets

• Excellent analytical and numerical ability

• Organised, detail-focused and able to manage time effectively

• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach

• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn

• Familiarity with financial modelling or coding (an advantage but not required)

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 

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). 

Equal Opportunities 

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring fairness and preventing any form of disadvantage throughout our recruitment process. We are committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.