Associate - FIG M&A; Associate BNP Paribas Group BNP Paribas has operations in 75 countries and boasts more than 185,000 employees. It ranks highly in its two core activities: Retail Banking & Services (comprised of Domestic Markets and International Financial Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail banking model across Mediterranean basin countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and solid and fast-growing businesses in Asia-Pacific. **About BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking ** Fully integrated in the BNP Paribas Group, BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) is a leading provider of solutions to two client franchises: corporates and institutions, and operates across EMEA (Europe Middle East Africa), APAC (Asia Pacific) and the Americas. The bank is a global leader in Debt Capital Markets and Derivatives. It is a top European house in Equity Capital Markets and it has leading franchises in Specialized Financing. In Securities Services, it is a top five House worldwide. BNP Paribas CIB strives to service the global economy by providing solutions to its clients in financing (ECM, DCM, specialized financing), flow banking (trade finance and cash management), financial advisory (M&A, project finance), global markets (interest rates, credit, foreign exchange, equity derivatives), risk management, and securities services. www.cib.bnpparibas.com __ Business Overview: Advisory Americas delivers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, primary and secondary equity capital markets transactions as well as equity private placements. The team includes over 80 bankers located in New York, San Francisco, Mexico City, Bogota, S?o Paulo, and Santiago de Chile. Within M&A North America, the team is organized along seven primary industry groups: Materials / Minerals / Mining, Power & Utilities, General Industrials & Middle Market Financial Sponsors, Consumer, Financial Institutions, Chemicals, and TMT. Within M&A Latin America, the team is based in New York and in Latin America, organized geographically along four regions: Mexico, Brazil, Andean Region and Southern Cone, and covers all industries. Our Equity Capital Markets team operates out of New York and executes transactions in all industries. It covers both North and Latin America. Finally, Equity Private Placement provides advisory services for all BNPP clients in the Americas. __ _Responsibilities: _ * Overview. Support the origination and execution of advisory activities in the Financial Institutions sector * Execution. Manage multiple assignments in parallel, prepare presentations, marketing materials, perform advanced financial analysis, and valuations. Coordinate deals with all parties involved in the transaction * Origination. Provide industry / market intelligence and competitive analysis for potential opportunities, and assist in scoping potential deals in the Financial Institutions sector. Identify transaction opportunities and where BNPP can add value as an advisor, acting as a conduit to others on the Advisory team. Prepare pitches * Relationship Building. Establish effective working relationships and build credibility with internal constituents throughout the organization, particularly within Advisory, and be seen as a team player Minimum Qualifications: * Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics * 3 - 5 years of experience working in a bulge bracket or large boutique investment banking is a must, including at least 12+ months in M&A Preferred Qualifications: * Demonstrated record of academic excellence * Strong data management and research skills * Strong analytical and quantitative skills * Strong financial modelling capabilities and in-depth knowledge of corporate finance theory * Ability to prepare pitch books on business opportunities * Ability to prepare marketing materials (teasers, information memoranda) * Team player, self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability and willingness to guide and train more junior team members * Detail oriented and reliable with a complete focus on quality results / deliverables * Strong organizational and interpersonal skills * Strong communication skills, both verbal and written * Technical proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point * Good knowledge of the Financial Institutions sector * FINRA Registrations: 79 / 63 BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status. __ BNPPRSR __ __ **Primary Location: **US-NY-New York **Work Locations: ** **Job: **MISCELLANEOUS **Organization: **BNP Paribas North America **Schedule: **Full-time **Job Type: **Standard / Permanent