Financial Institutions Coverage Intern – Summer 2027

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Internship program

As an intern, you will benefit from a 4 months program that aims to give you the tools to develop yourself and discover your potential through customized trainings, networking sessions and transversal projects.

More information about the program available on our website:

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The position at a glance

BNP Paribas’ Financial Institutions Coverage division (FIC) is a product-neutral group dedicated to the coverage of Canada’s financial institution: banks, insurance companies, pensions, governments, and asset managers. The successful candidate will work closely with all members of the team and across all sector verticals.

The mandate of FIC within Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) at BNP Paribas, includes:

• Managing client relationships on a global basis.
• Identifying new industry trends, understanding client needs, and translating into business development opportunities.
• Working closely with our product specialists in delivering tailored solutions to our clients across the full CIB product suite (global markets, DCM, structured solutions, transaction banking, advisory and financing, security servicing, etc).
• Establishing and nurturing key contacts at all levels of the client organization in order to develop long term business relationships.
• Growing and defending existing business with current clients, identifying new opportunities for current clients, and prospecting new potential clients for the FIC Canada franchise.
  
  
  

In detail

Main responsibilities for the summer intern:

• Work with relationship bankers throughout the transaction origination cycle as needed.
• Research macroeconomic, client, and industry-wide financial information, including key news, business updates, and market trends and provide updates to the FIC team on a weekly basis.
• Perform summary analysis of quarterly and annual financial results across the client portfolio for the purpose of identifying latest trends and new business opportunities.
• Analyze, understand, and present revenue composition, performance against historical and budgeted figures, market share coalition data, and other quantitative analysis as required.
• Assist with the preparation of client pitch decks and prepare briefing materials for client meetings.
• Contribute to credit risk management processes including annual reviews, limit increases, and amendment requests.
• Support the client onboarding and lifecycle management process by assisting with KYC (Know Your Customer) requests and periodic reviews.
• Model profitability of prospective transactions and assist in preparation of materials for new business committees.
• Actively contribute to all special projects.
  
  
  

The Strengths And Skills That Will Help You Succeed

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited Canadian post-secondary program.
• Must be able to work in the local premises (5 days in office).
• Have at least one more semester left after completion of internship.
• Be 18 and over.
  
  
  

Important Skills and Attributes :

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program, preferably with a finance, business, accounting, and/or engineering focus.
• Strong MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and research skills. Familiarity with S&P Capital IQ and Pitchbook is an asset.
• Proactive, reliable and self-starter.
• Follows through on verbal and written commitments.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks for various stakeholders.
• Makes sound decisions that support the organizational direction, values and mission.
• Effective communication skills; both verbal and written. Employs active listening.
• Intellectual curiosity.
  
  
  

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

BNP Paribas is committed to fostering a work environment where all employees can feel heard, valued, safe and supported, and can be their authentic selves.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

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About Us

BNP Paribas, the leading bank in the European Union and a major global financial institution, operates in 63 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees. Its mission is to foster a responsible, sustainable economy by financing and advising clients to the highest ethical standards while addressing environmental, regional development, and social inclusion concerns. With over 1,700 employees in Montreal and Toronto, BNP Paribas in Canada strives to develop long-term relationships with its clients by supporting their business strategies and meeting their financing and investment needs, both locally and abroad.

Our certifications and partnerships

Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026

Montreal’s Top Employers 2026

Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2026

Women in Governance Platinum-Parity Certification

LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

What You Need To Know

• BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. During the recruitment process, accommodation needs are available at all times for candidates. You will have the chance to make a request for an accommodation during your application.
• You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Toronto area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;
• If you are applying and accepted to a position which requires working in/for the U.S. securities industry, you will be required to provide your fingerprints and undergo additional background checks by the FBI. BNP Paribas Securities Corporation is required to maintain a supervisory program over the conduct of its Associated Persons; some of your personal data will be transmitted to the United States of America and made available to US regulators. Please reach out to BNPP for additional information; or you can also find an overview here: 3110. Supervision FINRA.org
  
  
  

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