Analyst - Investment Grade Syndicate

Analyst Position at BNP Paribas Debt Syndicate Team

BNP Paribas is seeking a motivated analyst to join our Debt Syndicate team. The successful candidate will support the origination and execution of investment-grade syndicated loan and US private placement bond financings. You will work closely with relationship bankers, capital markets, legal and operations teams to deliver seamless financing solutions for our corporate and financial sponsor clients across the globe.

The US Private Placement ("USPP") market is a subset of the global debt capital markets, built on a deep pool of predominantly illiquid fixed income capital. Because these securities are illiquid and generally held to maturity (buy-and-hold), they carry unique documentation and marketing requirements. The market attracts issuers from around the world, including corporates, infrastructure, renewables, REITs, aviation, and financial institutions. The US Private Placement team in New York has three dedicated professionals responsible for syndication and distribution of these transactions.

The IG Loan Syndicate team is part of the Corporate & Institutional Banking division of BNP Paribas and has responsibility for all investment grade loan underwriting decisions, with a focus on lead-arranged, active bookrunner roles. The team has executed as left-lead bookrunner deals amounting from sub $100 million to multi-billion dollar benchmark issuances for domestic and international issuers. The group works with the origination teams to ensure the marketability of transactions, primarily focusing on structure and pricing.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Deal Execution: Assist senior syndicate members in structuring, pricing, and launching IG syndicated loans and US private placements. Prepare term sheets, offering materials, and allocation/pricing materials.
• Documentation & Workflow: Coordinate the preparation, review, and distribution of transaction documents (offering materials, loan agreements, indentures, etc.). Track deliverables across internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor secondary market activity, pricing trends, and investor appetite for IG credit – loans and bonds. Produce regular market updates as such.
• Investor Relations: Support the management of the investor bookrun process, respond to investor inquiries, and maintain deal and investor databases.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure all transaction steps comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and BNP Paribas risk frameworks. Conduct due-diligence checks and coordinate with coverage and capital markets teams.
• Reporting & Analytics: Generate post-deal case studies, syndication metrics, and pipeline dashboards. Contribute to the continuous improvement of syndicate processes and technology tools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the IG Loan Syndicate desk, US Private Placement team, Debt Capital Markets, and the Global Markets division to share best practices and drive cross-border execution leveraging BNPP's global platform.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting (or a closely related field) with a strong academic record. Master's degree is a plus.
• 1 year of experience in debt capital markets, syndicated loans syndication, or investment banking
• High degree of motivation, dedication, intellectual curiosity, and professional poise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess credit metrics, pricing models, and market trends; comfortable handling large data sets and producing concise, data-driven insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced formulas, pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Word; proficiency in Bloomberg, S&P CapIQ, and similar market data platforms is a plus
• Familiarity with deal syndication software and data room providers such as DealVDR, IntraLinks, DebtDomain, and SyndTrak
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment; proactive attitude with strong organizational and prioritization skills

FINRA Registrations Required:

• SIE, Series 7, 63, and 79 (either existing or within 3 months of start date)

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required):

• Not Applicable

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Not Applicable

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.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $110,000 to $130,000 annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident, and disability insurance, mental health support, and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

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 a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential.

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