2027 - Full Time Analyst - Corporate Functions, Strategy & Transformation (Internal Consulting)

2027 - Full Time Analyst - Corporate Functions, Strategy & Transformation (Internal Consulting)

CIB Functions, Strategy & Transformation (Internal Consulting)

Location: New York, NY and Jersey City, NJ

Business Overview:

The Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization partners with BNP Paribas' executive management and senior leadership to design and drive strategically important initiatives and projects, supporting the development and transformation of the Bank in the region. These initiatives cover the full change management value chain from strategy to implementation, including strategic planning, business development, operating model transformation, process reengineering, and advanced analytics.

Our organization is comprised of several sub-teams: 1) Consulting & Transformation, 2) Analytics Lab, 3) Transversal Change, 4) CEO Office, 5) Sustainability Office, and 6) Corporate Governance. We deliver value across the region through an integrated approach with deep international connectivity and a strong focus on servicing internal clients. Our team is highly collaborative internally and with clients across the Bank. Engagements often span multiple business lines, functions, and/or regions within various BNP Paribas entities, enabling employees to build a strong network upon which to build their career. Our team has access to the rigorous training and development opportunities of top-tier consulting firms, combined with access to the resources of a premier global investment bank.

The Transversal Change (TRAC) team is a rotational leadership development program that provides a structured, curated project experience for earlier career team members to grow their core consulting skill set. The Head of TRAC builds, oversees, and evolves the program while also delivering core consulting projects to maintain connectivity to BNPP's business lines and functions.

Responsibilities:

• Independently identify and analyze complex business problems and proactively develop innovative and sustainable solutions using consulting frameworks and other problem-solving tools
• Analyze market data, extract competitive insights and market intelligence, and identify strategic growth opportunities
• Perform financial analysis and evaluate cost optimization and revenue maximization strategies
• Prepare and proactively contribute to client deliverables, workshops, interviews, and presentations, evidencing effective written and verbal communication
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in creating individual deliverables by synthesizing key findings in a concise and structured manner
• Provide core project management support by understanding the overall project plan and timeframe, keeping to the defined schedule and using discretion to consider actionable next steps
• Accelerate the platform's digitalization initiatives
• Support the Bank's knowledge management capabilities by documenting and sharing best practices, tools, and methodologies

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Able to influence peers and team.
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
  • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work.
  • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
• Leadership and Collaboration
  • Creates trust with colleagues.
  • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level.
• Compliance Culture and Conduct
  • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
  • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

What You Will Need:

Our programs are a springboard for college students to launch their careers through exciting and intellectually stimulating opportunities. To succeed amongst our teams, we look for those with a strong academic story, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to articulate ideas well to clients and colleagues alike.

• Graduation year of December 2026 – June 2027
• All majors accepted
• Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and output

Required Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Proactive mindset and respect for project deadlines
• Ability to collaboratively work within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), fluency in leveraging AI
• A keen intellectual curiosity and growth mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

Internship experience within financial services and/or consulting preferred but not required; the team is seeking candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences who can demonstrate the critical thinking and learning agility necessary to succeed in the role.

What Does Our Graduate Training Program Look Like?

At BNP Paribas, our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to helping you grow from day one. Our Graduate Training Program equips you with the network and resources necessary to build a successful career.

As a Graduate, you will acquire in-depth insight and practical experience. All of our Graduates collaborate with award-winning teams of specialists in a dynamic, collaborative & global environment.

Throughout the first two years of the Training Program, you will:

• Engage in initial induction training to equip you with the tools to succeed, and to network with your Graduate class across all business divisions
• Have a dedicated Human Resources Business Partner to be your go-to resource, as well as a dedicated senior business leader specifically aligned to champion the success of you & your class
• Participate in senior speaker events and roundtable discussions to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets & network with colleagues
• Learn about industry topics through ongoing workshops and trainings as part of a bespoke Graduate curriculum, as well as philanthropic and social events
• Be placed on a fast-track career trajectory with the opportunity for both lateral and upward mobility

Compensation

The base salary for this position in New York, NY and Jersey City, NJ is $95,000.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose - to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision