Analyst/Associate - Debt Capital Markets, US Financial Institutions

Business Overview:

The Financial Institutions Debt Capital Markets (FIG DCM) group, a core pillar of BNP Paribas’ Global Capital Markets platform, is expanding rapidly across North America, and is seeking an Associate/Analyst to further support our growth ambitions. FIG DCM’s mission is to pitch and execute capital‑markets financing solutions for financial‑institution clients, originating and managing mandates that feed the broader Global Capital Markets franchise. Our coverage spans the United States and Canada, delivering debt offerings across a full suite of products—including senior bonds, capital securities, and liability‑management transactions—across multiple currencies and industry verticals.

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:

• Support the team in preparing pitchbooks for clients (corporates & financials) to issue bonds in USD, EUR, GBP and CHF debt capital markets
• Analyze current market conditions and macroeconomic developments in order to provide ideas to clients
• Direct client coverage and dialogue as secondary support for senior originators across primarily insurance clients, in addition to BDC, Asset Managers and Banks
• Lead the coordination between internal and external parties for the bond deal execution process (internal management, general counsel, compliance, risk management, underwriters, and rating agencies)
• Prepare documents for the relevant committees for approval of underwriting mandates
• Assist the team in organizing the materials (pitchbooks, slides for specific contents, client information)

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of work experience in the relevant field, or graduate degree with relevant experience
• Highly developed organizational and project/time-management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and business writing skills under pressure
• A strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, and BNPP’s guiding principles
• A demonstrable ability to work effectively with team members in diverse groups and regions
• Solid work ethic, motivation level, and strong attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Between 2 and 5 years of professional experience in Debt Capital Markets covering Financial Institutions and/or experience within the insurance industry in a capital markets capacity

FINRA Registrations Required:

• SIE, 79, 63

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 at the Associate level is between $150,000 to $200,000 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 emplo