Company Purpose:


Our company purpose is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising clients according to the highest ethical standards.


Our employer promise is built around three pillars:

•    Being a great place to work

•    Committed to sustainability and having a positive impact

•    Being dedicated to the development of our people

Business Area

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 73 countries, with more than 196,000 employees, including around 149,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets, 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.

BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking is a globally recognised leader offering capital markets, securities services, financing, treasury and advisory solutions. The Front Office Internship is part of either the Global Banking or Global Markets business lines. 

Global Banking focuses on 3 main business areas: Corporate Clients Group, the gateway of BNP Paribas’ integrated offer, which manages all the interactions between the Bank and its corporate clients; Capital Markets, operates across debt and equity; and Transaction Banking, which deals with Cash management, Transactional FX, Deposits, Trade financing and Supply Chain Solutions.


Job Purpose 

The role is to assist senior team members in the day to day business activities and contribute to a variety of tasks allowing a general introduction to the business. In particular, the role is focused on the business development activity with Japanese corporate clients in EMEA. Excellent spoken and written Japanese is essential for the successful candidate of this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist senior team members with daily tasks.
  • Complete assigned projects and specific assignments.
  • Manage KYC, credit files, and corporate structure data within internal systems.
  • Keep the CRM database current with key client information, meeting notes, and the transaction pipeline.
  • Liaise with operations teams to resolve issues related to ongoing transactions and client requests.
  • Support the senior banker in communicating and sharing information with Japanese and other APAC corporate clients.
  • Conduct research on targeted companies or markets to support marketing activities and internal initiatives.
  • Aid business development efforts with Japanese corporate clients across the EMEA region.

Requirements

  • Degree from a leading university with an excellent academic record; or equivalent work experience 
  • Good understanding of financial markets
  • Curious and eager to learn
  • Confident verbal, written communication and networking skills 
  • Proficient with MS Office tools, including Excel 
  • Great organisational, multitasking and time management skills 
  • Strong analysis and judgement 
  • Meticulous accuracy with a keen eye for detail 
  • Team player, proactive, independent, enthusiastic self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent spoken and written English. 
  • Excellent spoken and written Japanese. 

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).

PLEASE NOTE

•    You may only apply to four Long Term Internships over the course of a year. These may be across any business area. 

•    Successful candidates for this long term internship will be considered for London ONLY.

•    Please discuss the available start dates with your interviewers.

Unsuccessful candidates’ CVs will be shared with other teams within BNP Paribas and considered for potentially suitable roles. In this way we hope to maximise opportunities for candidates and hiring teams. By submitting your CV for this role you agree to it being shared securely with other hiring teams within BNP Paribas for the relevant recruitment round.

Location: London

Duration: 8 months

A bit more about why you should join us

1. We’re a great place to work

We aim for optimal work/life balance (depending on role, this includes hybrid working, flexible working and agile)

We are proud of our award-winning flexible benefits and health & wellbeing strategy. Our flexible benefits include:

•    Generous holiday allowance of at least 26 days (plus bank holidays) – with option to buy and sell holidays.

•    Valuable financial plans – a 12% non-contributory pension which has been moved to sustainable investments*, life assurance*, income protection and personal accident insurance.

•    Extensive wellbeing and mental health offering – one of the most advanced private medical schemes in the UK, dental cover, wellbeing app, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy support, subsidised gym memberships, bespoke health assessments including genetic testing, Private GP (including digital GP services to parents of employees), Employee Assistance Programme, menopause & fertility support (we are an accredited Menopause Friendly Employer), neurodiversity assessment and support.

•    Key onsite services and facilities in London – include physiotherapy, nutrition, massage therapy, physiology, mental health first aiders, seasonal flu vaccinations and free onsite fitness centre.

•    Plus, emergency back-up care for dependants, green car leasing, season ticket loan, and a range of other benefits.

* Subject to relevant caps


2. As the eurozone’s largest bank, we are committed to having a positive impact in the world.  

For example, we are committed to Net Zero in all of our financing and investment portfolios by 2050. By 2030, 80% of our energy production financing will be low carbon.

But impact for us means more than climate. It means empowering our people every day. Everyone gets four volunteering days each year – in 2023, we achieved over 18,000 hours of volunteering across the UK and reaching over 4,500 young people.

3. We believe in our people

We support our people to develop skills to adapt to the ever-evolving world of work and to prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We do this through a comprehensive training offering, talent programmes, mentoring, career days and inhouse career tools.

We are proud of the number of our people who progress and secure new roles internally. In fact, in 2023, nearly half of our positions in UK CIB were filled internally. 

Investing in our people also means we have a collaborative and inclusive culture:

•    Direct feedback from our people shows that our internal culture sets us apart from our industry peers.

•    Each year, nearly 30,000 employees globally are involved in professional networks that play an active role in promoting Diversity and Inclusion within the Group. These include our:

•    Pride Network, Ability Network (which supports disabled employees), MixCity (gender equality network), Women in Global Markets, Women in Global Banking, Women in IT, Diversity Equity & Inclusion in Technology, Early Careers Network, Multicultural Network and Parents & Carers Network.


Equal Opportunities 

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Adjustments

We don’t want anyone to be disadvantaged in our recruitment processes, so if you have a disability or health condition which may mean that you’d benefit from some adjustments or additional support, please let us know as early in the process as possible.

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The role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Property Manager to join our lettings team in Cambridge.

Responsibilities

  • Manage an allocated portfolio of properties, providing efficient and accurate administrative and day to day management
  • Keeping fully compliant with up to date lettings legislation and best practice procedures referring to Team Manager as necessary
  • Acting as central contact for landlords, tenants and S&P team members during active tenancies
  • Completing tenant referencing and associated paperwork
  • Drawing up tenancy agreements
  • Ensuring tenant arrears are kept on top of
  • Completing KYC on tenants and landlords
  • Providing excellent customer service to landlords, tenants and internal team members within S&P
  • Checking all invoices and authorising for payment within 48 hours of receipt in the office
  • Performing property visits using Inventory Base software during active Tenancies
  • Sending visit reports to landlords and managing issues resulting from the visit
  • Ensuring both Landlord and Tenant comply with statutory and contractual obligations as per the tenancy agreement
  • Negotiating tenancy renewals and producing memorandum of agreements for signature for common law tenancy agreement
  • Accepting and confirming correct notices have been served by both Landlord and Tenant
  • Drawing up all legal notices on behalf of the Landlord and processing efficiently and effectively
  • Preparing communications and administering for any tenant or tenancy changes in regards to a deed of assignment and/or deed of surrender to end a tenancy
  • Ensuring the inventory report is kept up to date during the tenancy with any amendments to the property captured
  • Arranging inventory checkouts and communicate to both Landlord and Tenant.
  • Dealing with all associated administration to agree with both parties proposed deposit deductions and deposit return
  • Raising and submiting TDS paperwork within reasonable time frame to not exceed the three month deadline when a dispute has arisen
  • Organising gas safety records and electrical certificates and ensuring smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed following all legislation
  • Updating master portfolio spreadsheet to reflect new properties and dis-instructions
  • Organising and following up any insurance claim on behalf of the Landlord where necessary
  • Dealing with tenant and client queries regarding property matters
  • Consulting and update Team Manager and Lettings Office Head where necessary
  • When required, welcoming visitors and dealing with as appropriate
  • Attending Lettings and team meetings
  • Notifying Team Manager of any potential property issues
  • Maintaining paperless filing system – ensuring accurate and up to date.
  • Proactively maintaining own legal knowledge and comply with all Lettings legislation
  • Ensuring the necessary processes and procedures are in place to support compliance
  • Ensuring accurate data entry and any missing data is obtained and incorrect data corrected
  • Accompany viewings with applicants when required
  • Register new applicants when required 
  • Dealing with tenancy progression
  • Keeping records of all activity
  • Sell all company services strongly and ethically to generate new and repeat business
  • Demonstrate a successful track record in meeting and exceeding targets
  • Develop relationships and work closely with clients through meetings to secure future instructions/business
  • Offer a first-class level of customer service at all times
  • Work 1 in 4 Saturdays 9am – 1pm

Person specification

Qualifications:

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent as a minimum

Experience

  • A smart appearance and professional approach is essential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer-focused with commitment to maintaining excellent service standards at all times
  • Team Player 
  • Must possess a composed manner in order to be able to work under pressure and problem solving 
  • Organised and systematic – ability to prioritise workloads
  • Ability to meet deadlines 
  • An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Specified processes and routines, work to a fast paced environment
  • Good working knowledge of IT systems and user knowledge of Aspasia a bonus

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

•    Heath & Leisure: 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

•    Financial:  Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

JOB PURPOSE 

Reporting directly to the IT Governance Manager, the IT OPC role is to assist the IT Governance Manager to ensure the ITs operational risk framework is being monitored in accordance with Group’s model.   

The IT OPC will ensure that issues identified through control testing and incident management are escalated to the IT Governance Manager to be reviewed. 

Supporting the embedded Governance framework of incident management, control testing and ad hoc audits involving IT. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Control Testing 

  • Ensure the quarterly controls have been communicated to the relevant Subject Matter Experts (SME) in a timely manner.  
  • Regular reminders sent to SMEs ensuring control testing is completed by the deadline set locally. 
  • Support the review of evidence supplied – highlighting discrepancies to the IT Governance Manager. 
  • Provide a summary of the control testing throughout the collection of comments/evidence and once completed the control ratings and associated action plans for the IT Governance committee. 

Action plans   

  • Following control testing results, support the implementation of Action Plans to support the mitigation and remediation of control points marked unsatisfactory or marginally satisfactory.   
  • Follow up the implementation of the action plans with relevant owners on a regular basis to ensure these are completed by the deadlines set  
  • Provide a summary of the action plans due and overdue for the IT Governance committee 

Procedures   

  • Ensuring all IT procedures follow a standard template with inclusion of Group policy references 
  • Ensure procedures are updated on at least an annual basis 
  • Reporting of procedures due and overdue in the IT Governance Committee Incident Management   
  • Ensure the incidents are moved to closure and monitored by:
    •  Booking of stakeholder meetings 
    • Collection of root cause and mitigating actions to close the incidents
  • Support the business by providing root causes/fixes where there is an IT involvement
  • Provide a summary of the incident volumes for the IT Governance Committee 

Audit Support 

  • Support the IT Governance Manager during audits where possible by supporting: 
    • Collection of evidence 
    • Organise stakeholder meetings 
    • Coordination of SMEs in the business to attend meetings 

The role requires the use of Group Tools (training to be provided by the IT Governance Manager).

COMPANY INITIATIVES 

  • To ensure that all legal, regulatory and statutory obligations are met within own area of responsibility and Compliance is embedded within the business
  • Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work
  • Participate in training as required and build on own professional development and expertise 
  • Support and demonstrate company values 
  • Keep up to date with any industry wide developments 
  • Comply with Data Protection Legislation with regard to the disclosure of information. 
  • Comply with all requirements from regulatory bodies
  • Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management 

EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION

CriteriaEssentialDesirableQualificationsGood operational experience
SkillsAdept to learning
Can question and challenge
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Good team workerCan analyse and write clear summary reports
Technical writing capability
Microsoft SharePointKnowledgeBNPP PF UK operating model
Solid understanding of IT
Department operating model
Some understanding of Operational RiskBasic knowledge of FCA’s Role and of the TCF, Conduct Risk and Data Protection PrinciplesPrevious ExperienceWorking to deadlinesManagement of Projects
Supporting regulatory auditsExperience RequiredPrevious operational role within BNPP PF UK or similar roles in a retail finance company

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Technical Service Delivery Manager

Solihull/Swindon – Hybrid working – Full-time – Permanent

We’re Arval BNP Paribas – we’re a global leader in vehicle leasing and the fourth largest leasing company in the UK. Our passion for Service, Sustainability and Solutions is brought to life by each and every one of our people – who we call Journey Makers

Culturally, we’re a friendly bunch – more human than corporate – and we serve a diverse customer base. From families choosing their first electric vehicle, to global brands seeking to switch their fleets to electric vehicles – whatever our customers’ mobility needs, we have a solution to offer. 

Why join Arval?

In addition to the benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a progressive global banking group, we have a supportive and collaborative culture where wellbeing and work-life balance are taken seriously. Which is why we recently won the title of Employer of the Year in the South West Business of the Year Awards

About the role

You will be responsible for leading both an internal technical authorisations team and outsourced service provider in relation to the service, maintenance and repair of vehicles. You’ll also support performance management across these areas, help shape strategic direction and build high-performing teams for effective cost control and service delivery. Whilst being able to bridge the gap between internal business objectives and supplier execution, being responsible for relationship management, delivery against service delivery agreements, continuous improvement and risk management.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead, support and manage performance of technical authorisations teams
  • Manage relationship and service delivery of outsourced supplier partner
  • Production and presentation of performance reporting
  • Drive continuous improvement, technology adoption and stronger customer outcomes 

What we’re looking for

You’re an inclusive and supportive leader with supplier relationship and performance management experience together with the foundation of vehicle technical experience and qualifications. You’re comfortable working to tight deadlines, making informed decisions and helping teams work efficiently and effectively.

You’ll also be able to demonstrate:

  • Technical service delivery management experience
  • Supplier relationship and performance management, ideally including outsourced service providers
  • Team management experience
  • Experience working to tight deadlines in a busy operational environment
  • Ability to analyse and present data

The package

We offer a basic starting salary of up to £60,000*, plus a bonus of up to £4,600. We also offer 25 days holiday as standard, plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday and the option to purchase an additional 5 days.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Company car or cash alternative of £5,500 per annum
  • Private medical cover, including a digital GP service
  • Company pension with enhanced employer contribution of up to 10%
  • Discounts on our products and services and discounts in many high street brands
  • 2 paid volunteering days every year
  • Free on-site gym
  • Dedicated on-site social and dining space with facilities to store and heat food, charge your phone and purchase refreshments
  • Plus, a range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle

Ready to make a difference?

Click to apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV.

We’re passionate about being consciously inclusive employer, with a strong Speak Up culture. We’re also proud to be a Ban the Box employer as part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive society for all.

Interview process

  • Telephone screening with a member of our Talent Acquisition team
  • In-person interview with the hiring manager

If you’re not shortlisted, we’ll still let you know the outcome of your application.

What are you waiting for? Apply today and we’ll be in touch.

*Please note: The salary range shown reflects the starting point of the relevant pay zone and the benchmarked maximum for this specific role. Any salary adjustment resulting from an internal move is subject to the principles of the Group compensation policy and general guidelines. If you’re already within the pay zone, your salary may remain unchanged. The maximum salary may be offered where a candidate’s experience, skills, and performance fully align with the requirements of the role. This approach supports internal mobility as a development opportunity, while maintaining consistency with Group policy. 

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The Role:

To undertake Rural valuations, management and general Rural consultancy in the Suffolk and the surrounding area. 

Requirements:

•    Responsible for the delivery of the valuations work steam in Suffolk and the surrounding area.

•    Undertake valuations for a range of purposes including loan security, tax, inheritance and estate planning (rural, residential and development/planning appraisal)

•    Work with colleagues and the Head of Rural Team to develop all work streams.

•    Produce high quality, detailed and professional reports to our clients in line with agreed timescales.

•    Undertake general Rural consultancy and management work as required.

•    Provide professional and reasoned advice to our clients at all times.

Key Skills

•    Reliable, friendly, approachable and supportive of colleagues.

•    Entrepreneurial, analytical, dynamic and able to apply professional and commercial judgement to deliver results

•    Competent and experienced RICS qualified rural surveyor with experience of delivering work across a range of projects

•    Capable of building relationships with existing and new clients and generating new opportunities

•    Possess a composed manner to be able to work under pressure

•    Good time management and ability to prioritise workloads

•    Ability to meet deadlines

•    Accuracy and attention to detail

•    Excellent communication skills – must be capable of building and maintaining good relationships with team members, other colleagues and clients

•    Confident manner with clients and the team

•    An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion

•    Ability to network, influence and negotiate effectively.

Qualifications:

•    MRICS

•    RICS Registered Valuer

•    FAAV qualified an advantage

Experience

•    Experience in agricultural and rural residential valuations 

•    Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and mapping software

•    Experience in working in a regional setting potentially covering more than one office location.

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
  • Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 27 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 
  • Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection, long term disability insurance,  interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 
Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

The Role

The position of Accounts Payable Assistant is integral to the delivery of property financial services to a varied client base. The role is to support the Accounts Payable Manager to ensure services are delivered to a consistently high quality and standard, promptly and efficiently to the Client Finance Reporting team as headed up by the Reporting Manager.

Key deliverables and responsibilities

  • Data entry using TRAMPS
  • Monitoring of invoices submitted through P2P scanning
  • Processing of manual invoices and credit notes
  • Logging cheques received by post for Accounts Receivable
  • Processing of payment runs (BACS and Cheque)
  • Processing of Refunds
  • Opening, and sorting and distributing of post
  • Responding to routine enquiries (correspondence, emails, telephone calls, etc) 
  • Liaising with Facility Managers and Surveyors
  • Supplier statement reviews and reconciliations
  • Investigate and resolve outstanding Aged Creditor items
  • Adherence to processing timetables
  • Liaise with supplier and originating departments to resolve queries and disputes
  • New supplier setups
  • Compliance with Processes, Procedures and Company Policies
  • All other general admin and housekeeping duties as required
  • Other ad hoc duties as required from time to time

Qualifications:

  • Good academic at GCSE and or A level background including Maths and English

Person specification

Essential skills

  • Holder must have proven work experience in a demanding property management or financial focused environment. 
  • Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision but must recognise when to ask for guidance 
  • Must be numerate and pay close attention to detail.
  • IT literate, particularly in Microsoft Office packages and TBS TRAMPS (v. 3.80 or above). 
  • Ability to concentrate on processing work and focus on the task in hand.
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
  • Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work. 
  • Financial:  Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice .

BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

The Role

The Credit Control Assistant works within a team responsible for managing the recovery of monies from tenants / occupiers. The objective of the role is to support the Credit Control Team and liaise with tenants on outstanding debts, manage the recovery of arrears and maintain information relating to actions taken. The Credit Control Assistant supports the Credit Control Team by:

  • Chasing arrears on behalf of clients in accordance with clients’ debt recovery policies
  • Maintaining records of tenant actions to settle arrears, including monitoring performance against agreed payment plans
  • Liaising with surveyors and client accountants to resolve tenant queries about charges and payments

Responsibilities

  • Support existing Credit Controllers with chasing arrears on behalf of clients in accordance with clients’ debt recovery policies for the methods and timescales to be employed in escalating recoveries
  • Keep surveyors responsible for clients and tenants informed of progress in collecting arrears
  • Agree all escalation steps to recover debts with the surveyor responsible prior to initiating action
  • Maintain records of agreed repayment plans and ensure such plans are approved by the surveyor and/or client as appropriate
  • Track repayments against agreed payment plans and notify surveyors and client accountants of any default
  • Support the Credit Controllers with instructing solicitors and/or bailiffs to recover outstanding sums in accordance with client instructions and agreed with the surveyor responsible
  • Record details of conversations and actions agreed with tenants to clear outstanding arrears
  • Provide information to support preparation of monthly credit control reports and aged debtor analyses
  • Ensure that all tenant queries are actioned in a timely manner, liaising with surveyors and Client Accountants as required.
  • Report any tenant disputes and/or complaints to the surveyor and client accountant responsible.
  • Reconcile tenant statements / aged debtor reports.
  • Provide tenants with copies of any missing documentation, creating and issuing charges as necessary.
  • Assist in the allocation of cash receipts at peak periods.
  • Contribute to the identification of unallocated cash.
  • Adhere to all agreed procedures and controls.
  • Participate in the company’s performance management programme, adhering to and promoting internal performance standards.

Qualifications:

  • Good academic at GCSE and or A level background including Maths and English

Person Specification 

  • Experience in a credit control / rent collection role within a busy office environment.
  • Qualification or part qualification in credit control and debt management or a related accounting discipline a distinct advantage
  • Must be highly numerate and accurate with strong attention to detail
  • Tenacious, presentable, assertive and self-motivated
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional telephone manner
  • Conscientious and highly focussed, with a sound understanding of credit control procedures and an appreciation of data protection issues
  • Experience of using computer based accounting systems, ideally Trace Tramps, or similar packages such as Yardi Propware / Voyager, Qube Horizon, etc.
  • Able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
  • Good skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
  • Understanding of accounting techniques including sales ledger transactions, particularly in a property environment, would be an advantage.
  • Service charge knowledge advantageous.
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
  • Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work. 
  • Financial:  Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice .

BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
The Role
The Credit Controller works within a small team responsible for managing the recovery of monies from tenants / occupiers. The objective of the role is to liaise with tenants on outstanding debts, manage the recovery of arrears and maintain information relating to actions taken. The Credit Controller supports the Credit Control Manager by:
  • Chasing arrears on behalf of clients in accordance with clients’ debt recovery policies
  • Maintaining records of tenant actions to settle arrears, including monitoring performance against agreed payment plans
  • Liaising with surveyors and client accountants to resolve tenant queries about charges and payments
  • Analysing aged debtors and advising surveyors and clients regarding recovery of arrears.
Main Accountabilities
  • Maintain records of debtor payment performance and issue payment reminders to poor payers
  • Chase arrears on behalf of clients in accordance with clients’ debt recovery policies for the methods and timescales to be employed in escalating recoveries
  • Keep surveyors responsible for clients and tenants informed of progress in collecting arrears
  • Agree all escalation steps to recover debts with the surveyor responsible prior to initiating action
  • Maintain records of agreed repayment plans and ensure such plans are approved by the surveyor and/or client as appropriate
  • Track repayments against agreed payment plans and notify surveyors and client accountants of any default
  • Instruct solicitors and/or bailiffs to recover outstanding sums in accordance with client instructions and agreed with the surveyor responsible
  • Record details of conversations and actions agreed with tenants to clear outstanding arrears
  • Provide information to support preparation of monthly credit control reports and aged debtor analyses
  • Ensure that all tenant queries are actioned within 24 hours, liaising with surveyors and client accountants as required
  • Report any tenant disputes and/or complaints to the surveyor and client accountant responsible
  • Reconcile tenant statements / aged debtor reports
  • Provide tenants with copies of any missing documentation
  • Assist in the allocation of cash receipts at peak periods
  • Contribute to the identification of unallocated cash
  • Adhere to all agreed procedures and controls
  • Participate in the company’s performance management programme, adhering to and promoting internal performance standards.
Person Specification
  • Experience in a credit control / rent collection role within a busy office environment. Qualification or part qualification in credit control and debt management or a related accounting discipline a distinct advantage
  • Must be highly numerate and accurate with strong attention to detail
  • Tenacious, presentable, assertive and self-motivated
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional telephone manner
  • Conscientious and highly focussed, with a sound understanding of credit control procedures and an appreciation of data protection issues
  • Experience of using computer based accounting systems, ideally Trace Tramps, or similar packages such as Yardi Propware / Voyager, Qube Horizon, etc.
  • Able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
  • Good skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
  • Understanding of accounting techniques including sales ledger transactions, particularly in a property environment, would be an advantage.
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
  • Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 
  • Financial:  Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 
BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

The role

The Client Onboarding Analyst (COA) is responsible for onboarding new accounts, performing periodic reviews in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations or as set by internal policies and procedures for the Strutt and Parker (S&P) Business Lines.  The COA will undertake due diligence to understand the AML risks for all Client and Counterparty relationships to ensure that appropriate Know Your Client (KYC) requirements, fee agreements and other due diligence information are obtained and maintained in accordance with internal and regulatory standards. 

The candidate will have previous experience of working in an AML environment and be able to provide a high level of service to both the team and our Clients. By demonstrating self-motivation, with reliability and flexibility being essential skills, as well as being competent working independently and within a team setting. This fast-paced role will focus on supporting the Lettings offices within the Residential and Rural UK teams, working alongside the Compliance team and will include day-to-day contact with our customers where necessary.

Key deliverables

•    Under direct supervision of the S&P Client Onboarding Managers, complete due diligence on new and existing accounts to ensure compliance with requirements of BNP Paribas Group’s AML / KYC policies. 

•    Supporting all Lettings offices with KYC for all due diligence levels (inclusive of EDD), proactively resolving ad-hoc queries related to all aspects of AML analysis and in addition, where required to assist on sales KYC to support the business.

•    Where required, establish and maintain trusted relationships with our customers to facilitate and accelerate the onboarding processes. Our customer base consists of Individuals, Legal Entities and Wealth Structures, inclusive of Introducers and Partners.

•    Assist in training and support to the front offices within Lettings and Sales in accordance with Group polices, account initiation and recertifications.

•    Perform periodic reviews of Client accounts as required by the Group policies.

•    Actively participate in developing, testing and implementing new or enhanced DD processes and other process improvement initiatives as required.

•    Establish and maintain effective relationships with front office staff and the Compliance Team.

Person specification

Essential experience

•    Demonstrable experience and undertaking enhanced Client due diligence, including completing independent searches and sanction checks.

•    Prior experience interpreting policies and procedures associated with AML regulations.

•    Working knowledge of third-party global information sources used to complete Client due diligence searches.

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•    Knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook, internet search engines.

•    An interest / working knowledge of the Real Estate business (preferred, but not a pre-requisite).

Personal qualities

•    Personable and people orientated

•    Principled and self-assured

•    Strong communicator

•    Able to work autonomously and meet targets

•    Able to multitask and manage to tight timelines and deliverables

•    Able to prioritise and work in an organised fashion

•    Extremely detail oriented                      

•    Open to change and future orientated

•    Creative thinker who can make logical decisions

•    Responsive to Clients and colleagues

•    Commercially astute

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

•    Health & Leisure: Health Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

•    Financial:  Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme – you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

London – 2027 – Summer Internship – Technology

Country: United Kingdom 

Programme: Summer Internship

City: London

About BNP Paribas

You may only apply for one Summer Internship per academic year (Global Banking- Coverage, Capital Markets or M&A, Global Markets, Technology or Securities Services). If you submit more than 1 application you will be automatically rejected.

With strong roots in Europe’s economic history, combined with a rich heritage with a UK history spanning over 150 years, BNP Paribas is both a leading European bank and a prominent global institution. As the ‘Bank for a Changing World,’ we put our clients at the centre of our world, innovate on their behalf, and support clients through changing times. 

BNP Paribas is one of Europe’s leading banks with an international presence in 68 countries and more than 183,000 employees.

We are looking for the next generation of talent to help us drive our long-term commitment to building a responsible and sustainable financial future.

Why join BNP Paribas? 

1. A great place to work 

Depending on your role, you can benefit from hybrid, flexible, and agile working arrangements, and a collaborative culture that values balance and inclusion. 

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

2. A positive impact 

Work for a firm where ethical standards and sustainability are the core of our purpose. 

We are committed to Net Zero in our financing and investment portfolios by 2050 and a goal of 80% low-carbon energy financing by 2030. 

Our impact goes beyond the climate, we empower our employees to give back with every employee receiving four volunteering days each year; in 2023 alone our UK employees dedicated over 18,000 hours to volunteering. 

Our strong ESG performance has been recognised and we were named Top Employer Europe 2026 for the 13th consecutive year and World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance (Euromoney, 2026).


3. A focus on growth 

There is clear focus on investing in our people through training, mentoring and career development with dedicated career days to provide you tools to evolve. Our training offerings are deeply embedded into our Early Careers programmes, and continue to support your career progression beyond being an intern and graduate. In 2024, nearly half of our UK Corporate & Institutional Banking roles were filled internally. 


Business Area

Technology

Technology underpins everything we do at BNP Paribas. Our teams develop, implement and maintain the tools that keep our business running and help us deliver for our clients. We build award winning technology and have an eye on the future. We partner with the world’s top advanced AI models. Our technology powers a Global Markets Business that’s been named ‘World’s Best Bank for Markets’ by Euromoney and won OTC Trading Platform of the year for Cortex.

This could mean:

  • Building new applications for our trading floors
  • Supporting our sales teams with IT platforms
  • Enhancing our risk measurement and pricing tools
  • Setting up infrastructure for new offices
  • Improving our e-commerce and trade processing systems

 You will not only work with cutting-edge technology but also gain an understanding of the business problems it solves.

The Programme Overview

The Internship

  • Our nine-week Technology Summer Internship is designed to give you hands-on experience in a fast-paced, global environment. 
  • From day one, you will work with experienced professionals, contribute to live projects and develop the technical and professional skills that will help launch your career.
  • As part of this internship, you may be considered for the 2028 Technology Graduate Programme in London ONLY.


What You’ll Do

 You could work in one of the following areas:

Business and Technical Analysis

  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and understand project needs
  • Document project requirements so development teams can implement them
  • Attend Agile prioritization meetings and track progress using JIRA
  • Debug production issues and learn the systems in depth

Application Development

  • Develop and deliver solutions for key platform areas
  • Collaborate with developers and business analysts to bring projects to life
  • Ensure your work is tested and ready for production
  • Provide support for production issues and contribute to improvements

Product Implementation, Analysis and Support

  • Deliver first-class support for business and IT users
  • Document processes to build team knowledge
  • Track and resolve incidents in line with ITIL standards
  • Prepare environments for releases and support testing

What We’re Looking For

To join the Technology Summer Internship, you should be in your penultimate year of study and have:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to work well in a team and build effective relationships
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • An eagerness to learn and adapt
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • A basic understanding of financial markets
  • Experience with Python, C#, C++, Java, Angular JS, HTML, XML, VBA, IIS or Geneos Monitoring
  • Software development experience with Python, C#, C++, Java, Angular, SQL or similar

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 

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). 


Equal Opportunities 

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring fairness and preventing any form of disadvantage throughout our recruitment process. We are committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all. 

Adjustments 

We are dedicated to an unbiased and inclusive hiring process to ensure all applicants are treated fairly. 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 Summer Internship per academic year (Global Banking, Global Markets, Technology or Securities Services) 
  • Successful candidates for this Summer Internship programme will be considered for London Technology ONLY