Investment 20/20 Programme London – Client Line Trainee

We are proud to be one of the founding partners of Investment 20/20, a company that helps drive a forward thinking, responsible and inclusive industry by partnering with investment companies across the UK to deliver their trainee programme. Their programme supports over 250 new trainee and apprentices each year, and offer them the opportunity to attend networking events and technical training sessions throughout the year whilst completing their internship. For more information please visit https://www.investment2020.org.uk/trainee-programme/

About BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is one of Europe’s leading banks with an international presence in 68 countries and more than 193,000 employees. We provide clients with financing, investment, savings and risk management solutions while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

In the UK, our history dates back to 1867. Today, our clients benefit from our global reach, expertise and long-term commitment to building a responsible and sustainable financial future.

We are proud to be part of the Investment20/20 Trainee Scheme. Joining us as a trainee means you will become part of one of the strongest banks in the world with one of the largest international networks. We strive to recruit and develop the best people at all levels, and are offering a one year placement within our Securities Services business to those seeking to enter the financial services sector.

The programme offers an excellent opportunity to gain hand's on experience and will give you the chance to experience a full-time role in one of our business lines or functional areas. From the outset, you will be contributing to the output of your team, taking responsibility and working with leading professionals.

Business Area

Securities Services is a leading global custodian and securities services specialist that provides multi-asset post-trade and asset servicing solutions for buy and sell-side market participants, corporates and issuers.

The Institutional Investors (Asset Managers, Asset Owners & Alternative Investors) Client Line for the UK and Middle East region has responsibility for the management of the respective Client Lines within the perimeter of the role, and to ensure that the local Client Line teams are organised in order to drive the strategy and value proposition for our clients with a view to generate sustainable and profitable growth in the respective client lines and regions. 

The specific purpose of the department is split into the following key deliverables:

• Go-To-Market Strategy which includes the articulation and promotion of our global strategy and value proposition for each regional Client Line 

• Products & Solutions designing the business operating models and client experience and driving related development to maximise the P&L of products, adapting to client needs. 

• Product Management Framework, ensuring that product capabilities are fully aligned with Compliance, Risk and Conduct policies and develop standard product management practices 

• Regulatory Watch 

• Strategic Client Integration, ensuring a consistent and efficient integration of new strategic business

The Role

The first objective of the role is to learn, understand and develop key skills required to support the team on various topics.

Key activities performed by Client Line are listed below:

 Business Management 

 Profitability Management

 Regulatory Watch Management

 Product & Solutions Development 

This is an opportunity for the trainee to work on key topics for the bank and familiarize quickly with different products within Securities Services, interacting with people across the organization locally and globally.

They will develop essential skills such as analytical thinking, multitasking, networking and commercial mindset.

What you’ll do

The core accountabilities of the role will evolve as experience grows. Training and guidance will be provided to the trainee. Gradually the trainee will begin to take full ownership of some tasks with full support of Client Line Team. There will also be opportunities to suggest and implement ways to improve processes.

Core accountabilities of the role will include:

• Business Management

o Prepare documentation for inclusion in Securities Services governance papers (such a UK Management Meeting, Client Line Committees, Conduct Committee)

o Maintain Client Line Dashboard 

o Support Local Client Line in ad-hoc requests (such as Risk assessment, compliance control, obtaining & analysing information regarding prospects eg reviewing published financial statements & reports)

• Profitability Management 

o Produce documentation for local pricing requests 

o Perform revenue analysis 

o Draft client fee proposal 

o Monitor financial report

• Regulatory Watch Management

o Monitor and track regulatory requests 

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint 

• Capable of performing analysis on large data sets and presenting to an audience

• Numeric skills – confidence with basic maths for data entry

• Good communication skills (verbal, written, listening)

• Attention to detail: ability to check work carefully and ensure accuracy in task

• Good team player, ability to work collaboratively with others and be flexible and step beyond this role as and when required to contribute to group efforts

• Strong organisational skills with good personal time management and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to deal with all levels of the organisation 

• Ability to take initiative and be autonomous 

• Client Focus

• Analytical skills 

• Driven and self-motivated

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

• Knowledge in PowerBI (optional)

Conduct

* Be a role model, supporting and fostering a culture of good conduct

* Demonstrate proactivity, transparency, and accountability for identifying and managing conduct risks

* Consider the implications of your actions on colleagues

And of course, we expect all our colleagues to embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethic, integrity and Code of Conduct).

Why Join Us

1. A great place to work 

We offer flexible working options (including hybrid, where applicable) and a collaborative culture that values balance and inclusion.

2. A positive impact 

We are committed to Net Zero in our financing and investment portfolios by 2050. By 2030, 80% of our energy production financing will be low carbon. We also support our communities, with every employee receiving four volunteering days each year.

3. A focus on growth 

We invest in our people through training, mentoring and career development. In 2024, nearly half of our UK Corporate & Institutional Banking roles were filled internally.

You will also join an inclusive culture, supported by networks such as Pride, Ability, MixCity (gender equality), Women in Global Markets, Multicultural Network and more.

Apply here

Start date September 2026 

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.

Adjustments

If you have a disability or health condition that may require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know early so we can support you.

Additional Information

* You may only apply for one Investment2020 programme per academic year 

* Successful candidates for this programme will be considered for Securities Services ONLY

* Successful candidates for this programme will be considered for London ONLY