Associate - Industrials Investment Banking

About BNP Paribas and the Role

BNP Paribas is a major European bank with a global footprint, serving clients in the US, EMEA, and APAC regions. With a workforce of nearly 190,000 employees globally and over 3,500 in the US across multiple locations including New York, BNP Paribas focuses on Corporate & Institutional Banking operations. The Industrials Investment Banking Associate role is positioned within the Global Industrials Team based in New York. This team advises a broad industrial sector including multi-industrials, building products, chemicals, technology, metals, packaging, logistics, automotive, aerospace, defense, and business services through a comprehensive suite of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review complex financial models such as merger models, discounted cash flow (DCF), leveraged buyouts (LBO), public comparables, and precedent transaction analyses tailored to the industrial sector.
• Produce high-quality strategic pitch materials and client deliverables for large corporate and sponsor clients, including idea generation, industry research, and analysis.
• Prepare transaction documents, including Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and valuation materials.
• Coordinate and drive M&A, equity capital markets (ECM), and leveraged finance transactions, managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide insightful industry intelligence, competitive analyses, and assist with deal origination and opportunity assessment.
• Lead and mentor investment banking analysts, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.

Candidate Profile

Success in this role is measured by results and impact, leadership and collaboration capabilities, client relationship management, and adherence to a strong compliance and ethical culture. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, autonomy, trustworthiness, and the ability to influence peers and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years’ investment banking experience.
• Hands-on experience with core valuation techniques and financial modeling.
• Excellent academic achievements and strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Preferred candidates will have prior investment banking experience specifically in M&A, ECM, and leveraged finance.
• Mandatory FINRA registrations: Series 63, 79, and Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exams.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range is $175,000 to $225,000, variable based on skill set, experience, business line, and location. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, backup childcare, life and disability insurance, mental health resources, paid time off, and eligibility for discretionary bonuses. Additional details are provided during hiring.

Diversity and Inclusion

BNP Paribas prides itself on being an inclusive workplace that values diversity in all forms, fostering a culture of equity and accessibility. The bank actively promotes employee resource groups, mentoring initiatives, and leadership forums to support diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Additional Information

BNP Paribas maintains a vigilant stance against fraudulent job postings and advises candidates to verify official communications come only from specified company email domains. The bank will never solicit payments from job applicants.