Position Purpose

  • Support China Securities CEO Office on all aspects of business and regulatory subjects;
  • Work closely with Office Manager and provide administrative support;
  • Internship period required: 3-5 days a week for at least 4-5 months in Shanghai

Direct Responsibilities

Support to Territory Management

  • Provide support to the Company’s CEO Office on the business transversal management;  
  • Support CEO office in the daily regulatory reporting & filing;
  • Support the local regulatory reporting inventory management;
  • Prepare documents and presentation for the management;
  • Support the Company’s local procedures management;
  • Support to the staff onboarding and offboarding administrative tasks;
  • Ad hoc tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Support to Office Administration

  • Provide secretarial support to CEO Office;
  • Control meeting room booking for clients and colleagues
  • Monthly reconciliation of the office access reports;.
  • Ad-hoc documents required for General Services related.

Permanent Control Aspects

  • Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.
  • Contribute to the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Contribute to the reporting of all incidents according to the Incident Management System
  • Ensure audit recommendations are resolved within the specific timeline.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technical:

  • Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI, as well as using tools for presentation to stakeholders or senior management
  • Strong communication skills in written and spoken Chinese and English
  • Familiarity with the regulatory landscape in China

Behavioural:

  • Self-motivated, decisive with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands with pressing deadlines for multiple tasks
  • High Ethical standard

2026 APAC Graduate Programme – Global Markets

Our two-year graduate programme is designed to provide you with first class training and immediate responsibility, it gives you the support and development you need to start a successful career in financial services.

For:

Final year students or recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any disciplines from a recognized university

Duration:

24 months

Streams:

COO Office, Primary Market, Quantitative Research, Research & Strategy, Sales, Structuring, Trading

Start date:

January, April or July 2026 

Location:

Shanghai and Beijing

Application open:

18 August 2025 

Application close:

30 September 2025

We encourage you to apply for your program of choice as soon as possible, as we recruit on a rolling basis and may close applications before the advertised date, if all vacancies are filled.

Who can apply?

To be considered for the placement, you will:

  • Apply as a recent graduate, final year undergraduate, or master’s student in any discipline; 
  • Possess GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 or above (or equivalent) in any discipline; 
  • Have to be fluent in spoken and written English (additional languages are an advantage); and 
  • Demonstrate methodical, logical, solution-driven thinking, with commercial awareness and a keen interest in latest finance topics as well as market trends. 

Candidates with more than one application will not be processed – You are encouraged to review the different business lines and working locations before applying.

What you can expect

Induction

You will be provided with a comprehensive induction, where you will be immersed in group training and discover more about the BNP Paribas Group.

Training

From day one, you will start your business specific technical and financial training, alongside personal skills development aimed at equipping you with the knowledge you need to get you the best possible start in your career. Working alongside our teams of industry leading specialists, you will gain on-the-job training throughout your two-year programme taking you along a development path to build your expertise and broaden your base of skills. You will also have the chance to experience other parts of the business through cross-entity projects, which will help you understand how we approach complex work and give you the chance to develop a strong internal network.

Mentor & Buddy

Throughout the programme, you will be mentored by experienced managers and team members, as well as pairing with a buddy from our early career cohorts who will make sure you are getting everything you need to grow.

What you will do

As a Primary Market Analyst, you will:

  • Conduct data analysis on new issues and credit analysis on target clients; 
  • Assist in the execution of DCM mandates in coordinating internal and external resources; 
  • Support Origination as well as Structuring teams in sourcing, executing, placing clients’ Securitization transactions. 

As a Quantitative Research Analyst, you will: 

  • Create and implement the mathematical models and strategies used for pricing and market-making; 
  • Work with Trading, Sales and Structuring by helping analyzing specific trades / risks and applying the optimal pricing model; 
  • Assess the suitability of models by reviewing the assumptions, derivations, implementations and limitations. 

As a Research & Strategy Analyst, you will: 

  • Be at the confluence of Sales and Trading desks;  
  • Analyze public and private information to derive some practical insights for Clients and Trading; 
  • Produce some market commentaries and contribute to identifying trade ideas for internal and external distribution. 

As a Sales Analyst, you will:

  • Work with trading teams to deliver the best services to our Clients; 
  • Learn how to create innovative solutions in answer to changing market trends; 
  • Support activity by analyzing opportunities, producing research and market analysis; 
  • Develop an understanding of different assets classes and product types. 

As a Structuring Analyst, you will:

  • Participate in creation and promotion of new products matching changing market conditions and client needs; 
  • Assist with pricing and executing complex transactions on designing marketing derivatives; 
  • Develop tools and frameworks for risk analysis in order to identify new opportunities arising from market and regulatory changes. 

As a Trading Analyst, you will:

  • Be part of a team that trades a comprehensive range of asset classes on every index, every exchange and every market worldwide; 
  • Gain hands-on experience to provides market access and liquidity to the Bank’s customers and manages the underlying risks; 
  • Develop tools for the teams to assist in analysis or risk management, coding skills are a plus but can be learnt on the desk. 

As a COO Office Analyst, you will: 

  • Be part of a team managing all transversal topics and interacting with all areas of the business (Business Development, Management Information, Control Framework & Governance, etc.) and support senior Front Office management closely on these matters; 
  • Get a comprehensive overview of how a trading floor is organized and working in practice; 
  • Interact with all the teams and departments involved in global markets operational architecture (IT, Operations, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance & Tax, etc.) and develop an in-depth culture on how the Banks works in practice. 

Who we are

Worldwide – BNP Paribas worldwide

APAC – BNP Paribas in Asia Pacific – BNP Paribas Asia Pacific

  

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 20,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.

Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 64 markets with more than 178,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.  

* excluding partnerships

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

[1] https://careers.apac.bnpparibas/

Direct Responsibilities

·        Cover stocks in designated Chinese sectors and build/maintain financial models on stocks under coverage with the purpose of providing regular, timely and commercial investment recommendations to clients.

·        Identify key investment themes in the sector and publish detailed reports on such themes with commercial recommendations for clients.

·        Produce equity research based on critical and thorough analysis

·        Interact regularly with internal and external clients to communicate key investment ideas.

·        Responsible for the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day to day business activities

·        Escalate any operational, compliance/legal and HR issues to line manager / compliance appropriately.

·        Permanent Control Aspects

–        Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.

–        Responsible for the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan

–        Responsible for ensuring team members to comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.

–        Responsible for reporting all incidents according to the Incident Management System

–        Responsible for ensuring job descriptions are written, distributed and updated

–        Ensure audit recommendations are resolved within the specific timeline.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·        Strong analytical abilities and in-depth knowledge of designated Chinese sectors and the companies operating therein.

·        Thorough understanding of accounting, financial metrics and valuation techniques

·        Strong communication abilities in Mandarin and English

·        Ability to anticipate changes in thematic drivers that investors focus on

·        Be a team player and collaborate with other members of the research team and support other GBLs

Specific Qualifications

·        Securities practitioner qualification is a must;

·        Securities Research Analyst certificate is a must

·        Professional qualification (e.g. CFA) shall be an added advantage

Position Purpose

Overall purpose of the position:

Enhance the quantitative research capabilities of the BNPP AM China, assist in strengthening the daily communication, goal setting, and business synergy between the Investment team and the Quantitative Research Group. Provide targeted quantitative research support, assist in the adjustment and optimization of quantitative models, ensuring the model maintains competitiveness in the market and aligns with investment objectives.
 

Why this position exists:

Currently, the BNPPAM China is lacking quantitative researcher. As the reliability and effectiveness of quantitative models will have a significant impact on the performance of investment strategies, setting up this position to providing necessary quantitative technical support, strengthen the synergy between functions, fulfill the investment objectives in business operations. 

How it will contribute in achieving the team’s goal:

The Quantitative Researcher will provide various quantitative research supports to the Investment team, design and build quantitative models based on the strategy type and investment objectives, perform data analysis and backtesting according to validate model performance, and maintain and optimize quantitative solutions in daily work to ensure the effective implementation and continuous operation of investment strategies

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

  • Provide quantitative support to trading, risk management, or portfolio teams.
  • Design, implement, and maintain quantitative models.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into quantitative solutions.
  • Perform data analysis and backtesting to validate model performance
  • Ensure models comply with internal governance and regulatory standards
  • will be working the various quantitative topics that may be considered in the future as key for BNPPAM China

Permanent Control Aspects:

  • Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework
  • Contribute to the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Contribute to the reporting of all incidents according to the Incident Management System
  • Ensure audit recommendations are resolved within the specific timeline

Contributing Responsibilities

  • N/A

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

  • An advanced degree in Data Science, Econometrics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering 
  • Strong quantitative skills and interest in Machine Learning, Big Data and Finance
  • Advanced programming skills — Python, and any other related language 
  • Strong analytical mindset, capable of thinking critically, identifying patterns
  • Good communication skills. You can explain a complicated issue in easy words, give recommendations based on clear logic and intuition, and convince stakeholders

Direct Responsibilities

  • Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.
  • Contribute to the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan.
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
  • Contribute to the reporting of all incidents according to the Incident Management System
  • Ensure audit recommendations are resolved within the specific timeline.

Business Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the submission all regulatory reports, data, announcements, and information disclosure of the asset management business of securities companies (CSRC, PBoC, AMAC, and SAC); complete the submission and information disclosure of regular regulatory reports and temporary regulatory reports in a timely and accurately.
  • Responsible for compiling the process manual of asset management business information disclosure business and improving the design of information disclosure process.
  • Responsible for account setting, OTC transaction confirmation, capital settlement and other business operations of the investment trading system.
  • Responsible for the daily EOD settlement of investment trading system and other business operations of the investment trading system.
  • Responsible for the account management of the fundraising and TA settlement account and the custody account, including but not limited to account opening, authorization, fund transfer, reconciliation, de-register, etc.
  • Responsible for reviewing the data of TA/FA business results and daily business management.
  • Responsible for reviewing the terms of operation such as asset management plan contracts, business agreements, and operating memo.
  • Closely follow the relevant laws, regulations and regulatory policies of the asset management business, and conduct research on regulatory information disclosure.
  • Cooperate with IT to complete the OPS business system requirements or system upgrade testing.
  • Complete other tasks assigned by the OPS head.
  • For all staff other than managers (permanent control aspects):
  • Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.
  • Contribute to the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan.
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines.
  • Contribute to the reporting of all incidents according to the Incident Management System.
  • Ensure audit recommendations are resolved within the specific timeline.
  • Ensure compliance with Company’s policies/procedures and regulatory requirements, in particular with regards to the KYC responsibilities and duties, as per relevant policies and procedures, and the summary of responsibilities list attached hereto.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

  • Experience in TA or FA in an Operations aligned background.
  • Familiar with Chinese financial markets operating and regulatory landscape.

Specific Qualifications 

  • Passed the SAC and AMAC qualifications exam is a must.
  • Have not been banned from entry into securities market. 
  • Of sound character and good professional ethics.

Responsibilities

  • Strong trading expertise in Listed Derivatives and OTC Products and preferably experience in trading  Fixed Income products. Working knowledge across the following broad based list of products:
  • Listed products include (not exhaustive) : Equity, ETFs, Futures and Options, Listed Open Funds (LOF), Fixed income
  • Fixed Income: China Inter Bond Market 
  • FX Spot / Forward / Swaps / Options.
  • OTC Derivatives: IRS, CDS, ILS, TRS, Swaptions.
  • Manage relationships with Investment teams.
  • Seek optimal client satisfaction through execution, communication, and relationships.
  • Play an integral part on a ‘valued added’ basis to investment process by leveraging market knowledge and counterparty contact to improve performance and influence outcomes.
  • Gather and report market intelligence to Portfolio Management teams.
  • Manage relationships with brokers / counterparties.
  • Maintain and develop strong, transparent and constructive relationships with brokers to obtain the best service for the firm’s clients.
  • Perform control functions (level 1 controls) in line with BNPP AM policies
  • Where necessary, gather information required to perform controls. 
  • Work with different teams (internal and external) to optimize reports used for controls thereby reducing manual work
  • Review Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) report on a daily basis where available and explain any major deviations to the desk head / direct reporting line for sign off. Where no TCA report is available, this may require the trader to preparing a P&L report each day.  
  • For all staff other than managers (permanent control aspects):
  • Direct contribution to BNPP operational permanent control framework.
  • Contribute to the implementation of operational permanent control policies and procedures in day-to-day business activities, such as Control Plan
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines
  • Contribute to the reporting of all incidents according to the Incident Management System
  • Ensure audit recommendations are resolved within the specific timeline.

Key Internal / External Relationships

  • Internal: GTF APAC, Portfolio Managers, Risk and Compliance Teams
  • External: Brokers, Vendors (eg, Hundsun), Regulators

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

  • Analytical skills: Identifies all aspects of a subject and examines them in a critical way to construct a broad point of view.
  • Accuracy: Constantly attentive to the precision and thoroughness of the information sent and to the quality of the work.
  • Risk Management: Detects, analyzes and measures risks relating to activities in the organization and marketplace. 
  • Communication skills: Expresses his / her messages, both orally and in writing, in an effective, organized way.
  • Teamwork: Knows how to work in a team and/or across teams, acts bearing common interests and respect for fellow team members.
  • Taking Initiative: Works proactively and independently, implementing work processes, ideas and solutions.
  • Results-Driven: Seeks to achieve the objectives set within the defined timeframe, continuously seeks optimum performance.
  • Willingness to learn : Trading in multi assets; ability and willingness to learn to trade in different asset class.