The role

We are specifically looking for an individual who has a proven track record of selling high value homes in Oxford and the wider city market. 

This individual will be responsible for heading up the sales of residential property in Oxford City. 

As a Senior Associate Director, this individual will also support the Head of Office in driving revenue, profitability and lead generation throughout their patch. They will be a strong sales person with prior knowledge and a proven record of accomplishment in the same or similar patch. 

Responsibilities

•    Delivery of individual and team revenue against set targets through the sale of residential properties in the area. 

•    Develop relationships and work closely with clients through meetings to secure future instructions/business

•    Sourcing, pitching for, and securing new business through developing relationships with potential clients.

•    Meeting with clients and provide a service tailored to individual instructions.

•    To progress of sales to completion including liaison with solicitors as appropriate, and keeping all parties well informed.

•    Maintain a network of both internal and external contacts and make use of these in order to gain information on relevant markets and new business opportunities

•    Maintain team standards according to company policy and external regulations in relation to compliance and KYC responsibilities.

Person specification

The desired candidate will:

•    Be able to demonstrate a successful track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets

•    Have a proven track record of securing instructions in the Oxford City market

•    Demonstrate in-depth local knowledge of Oxford and the surrounding area 

•    Have a full understanding of all relevant regulation and AML and KYC procedures required in residential transactions

•    Must hold a full, valid driving licence

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

•    Health & 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.

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 Markets is BNP Paribas’ capital markets business within the Corporate & Institutional Bank (CIB), delivering solutions across asset classes, and industry-leading services for clients including Institutionals, corporates, private banks and retail distribution networks.

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.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Participate in Technical and Business Skills Training 
  • Support senior team members with day to day activities
  • Complete specific assignments, such as :
    • Point of contact for the sales team on client requests
    • Interacting with various teams (sales, structuring, marketing) to facilitate day-to-day business
    • Preparing and improving activity reports
    • Assisting in preparing management presentations
    • Assisting in market research and competition analysis
    • Participating in enhancement of existing marketing materials
    • Preparing frequent communications on activity and developments
    • Assisting with structurers, sales & business setup improvement projects

Requirements

  • Degree from a leading university with an excellent academic record; or equivalent work experience 
  • Demonstrable interest in the financial markets or economic affairs
  • Proactive and enthusiastic self-starter
  • Strong mathematical, analytical & quantitative skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Team player
  • Excellent spoken and written English are crucial and other languages are an advantage
  • Programming skills (Python, Java, VBA) welcome

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: 12 months

Start Month: June 2026

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.

#LI-Onsite 

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

ALM Treasury has a unique position within the BNP Paribas, as a transversal activity present throughout the Group. It manages balance sheet financial risks and requires ALM Treasury to operate in the financial markets and partner with all of the Group’s entities.

ALM Treasury’s mission is to:

* Manage the liquidity position of the Group including access to central banks & their liquidity facilities

* Manage the interest rate risk in the banking books (IRRBB) generated from the Group’s activities

* Manage the operational and structural foreign exchange risks of the Group

* Redistribute liquidity & funding within the businesses

* Optimise wholesale funding in capital markets

* Use credit portfolios as collateral for debt issuance, securitisation and clearing operations

It also performs a prudential role by scrutinising liquidity risk for the Group through the monitoring of internal

liquidity indicators and external market indicators and protecting the BNP Paribas name in wholesale funding

markets.

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.


Key Responsibilities 

  • Participate in Technical and Business Skills Training 
  • Support senior team members of  the team on their daily activities
  • Complete specific assignments 
  • The work the Intern could be involved in varies depending on the priorities of the desk

Requirements

  • Degree from a leading university with an excellent academic record; or equivalent work experience 
  • Excellent Maths and analytical skills
  • Excellent coding knowledge of Python and VBA
  • Good understanding of financial markets  and its products
  • Good data analysis skills of large volumes of data
  • Excellent written and oral English. Confident verbal, written communication and networking skills
  • Strong analysis and judgement 
  • Meticulous accuracy with a keen eye for detail 
  • Team player, proactive, independent, enthusiastic self-starter with strong interpersonal skills

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: 6 months

Start Date: ASAP

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.

#LI-Onsite 

The Role

Responsible for developing and assisting the strategic direction and project management of M&E Consultancy across BNPP RE’s Managed Portfolio. 

Effectively liaise with customers and colleagues at all levels. Assist in the development of an innovative, efficient future FM strategy focussed on a market leading FM service, in support of the overall Business Plan for Property Management. The role will focus on the delivery and oversight of M&E consultancy. The strategic aims will be:

1.    Oversight of all M&E Consultancy Contract & Tender arrangements.

2.    Oversight of all M&E Maintenance Contract Arrangements.

3.    Building a pipeline of fee generation work. Including projects, new build design and mobilisation, Pre and Post-PC support. Incident and critical failure management, etc. 

4.    Strategic drive to lead and advise on the possible in-housing of M&E Consultancy into our FM business. 

Role Responsibilities

•    Delivering business solutions to areas highlighted by PM or FM Executives in line with the Property Management Business Plan

•    Ensure projects are managed and delivered to the highest standard and within the agreed timeframes

•    Producing documents and literature which form the basis of new processes and procedures

•    Ensure BNP Paribas procedures and directives are continuously reviewed for effectiveness and always complied with through audit processes 

•    Create and implement training materials for new business solutions

•    Able to manage a multi-faceted complex project 

•    Contribute to and take part in tenders for new business

•    Prepare reports as required 

•    Preparation, monitoring and revision of current year budgets 

•    Identifies and develops opportunities to enhance the business 

•    Maintains and build a number of strategic (internal) client relationships 

•    Plans and manages projects requiring considerable creativity, foresight and judgement 

•    Manages projects which require cross functional co-operation 

•    Delivers projects that generate tangible benefit for the business and (indirectly) external clients 

•    Outcomes have 1-2 year time horizon 

•    Effective liaison with other parts of BNP Paribas Real Estate is critical to success 

Person specification 

•    Degree or equivalent 

•    Full UK Driving Licence 

•    Membership or Associate Membership of IOSH 

•    National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health – accredited by NEBOSH 

Experience 

•    Solid FM and M&E Consultancy experience at senior management level 

•    Understanding of commercial leases and the landlord and tenant relationship 

•    Good understanding of service charge budgets and accounting principles 

•    Management of in-house and supplier staff 

•    Management of supplier relationships at a senior and strategic level 

•    Good health and safety and environmental knowledge 

•    Good mechanical and electrical services knowledge 

•    Fee generation and revenue management

•    Experience of mobilising of new builds

•    Excellent English language skills – both written and spoken 

•    IT literate – MS Office at intermediate level 

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

•    Health & 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 

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.

Risk and Control Manager

Swindon – Hybrid

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

As an Operational Permanent Controller, you’ll work closely with business leaders and their management teams (1st Line of Defence) to ensure risks & controls are effectively identified, assessed, managed, and reported. As part of the BNP Paribas Group, we have a robust risk & control framework, and your key purpose will be to support, enable and oversee the business operation of this framework. You’ll ensure stakeholders understand the value and importance of risk management while enabling optimal business performance.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Partnering with senior leaders and their management teams to conduct risk assessments and oversee control performance (whilst also testing some controls yourself)
  • Managing incidents and implementing measures to prevent reoccurrence
  • Monitoring completion of action plans e.g. risk mitigation actions, 2nd line actions, internal audit recommendations
  • Co-ordinating governance meetings and producing & presenting management information packs
     

What we’re looking for

You have a sound understanding of operational risk management, control frameworks, and governance, most likely in a regulated industry. You possess good interpersonal and communication skills, are adaptable and have a track record of operating as a trusted advisor and business partner. 
 

You’ll also be able to demonstrate:

  • Understanding of the 3 lines of defence
  • Experience in implementing operational, compliance, and legal risk frameworks in large corporate business with a strong governance culture 
  • Strong stakeholder management skills 
  • The ability to work with autonomy, at pace, using your judgement to escalate to management when needed
     

The Package

We offer a basic starting salary of up to £55,000, 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 up to 10% employer contribution
  • Discounts on our products and services and discounts in many high street brands
  • 2 paid volunteering days every year
  • Free on-site gym
  • Subsidised restaurant serving chef-prepared breakfast and lunch, plus discounted Costa Coffee
  • Plus, a range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle 
     

Ready to make a difference? 

Sound interesting?  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 interview our Talent Acquisition team 
  • 1 hour competency-based interview.
     

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.  

#LI-Hybrid

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’ Global Markets business offers a broad range of products and services in the global interest rates, credit, currency, equities & commodity markets. Global Markets help their franchise of clients find effective ways to raise and invest capital as well as manage their exposure to risk. Their client base comprises of hundreds of corporations, institutional investors, banks, governments and supranational organisations.

FICC is a leading global franchise servicing Institutional and Corporate clients from credit origination and syndication, to secondary market trading on credit, FX, rates and commodities in both developed and emerging markets.

The Global Credit EMEA trading desks cover the entire credit trading spectrum. It provides liquidity to clients through market making credit products and offers tailored solutions to clients as well as funding of credit collateral.

The Credit Flow trading EMEA business provides market access and liquidity to clients through market making of Corporate Bonds, Leveraged Loans, ETF and Credit Derivatives (single names or Indices). 

Credit E-Trading incorporates Single Bond RFQ Market Making, Portfolio trading, ETF Market Making and ETF Creation Redemption across EUR/GBP/EM IG and HY Bonds.

Job Purpose 

BNP Paribas Credit Market Making Algorithmic framework provides liquidity on MTFs and regulated exchanges directly to BNP Paribas Institutional and Hedge-Fund clients. Algo Traders are continuously creating and optimising strategies, automatons and algorithms to improve liquidity provision on a wide spectrum of underlying, asset classes and markets.

The Credit E-Trading Intern will work as part of a team of senior traders, responsible for making markets and managing the technical platform that enables them to do so. This role requires a unique blend of trading and technical expertise, including product knowledge, high-performance coding, and an understanding of a complex and ever-evolving technical platform. It’s a fast-track to gaining the level of expertise necessary to generate the next tech evolutions, as well as strategies and algorithm ideas. The intern will focus on different quantitative research subjects of statistical arbitrage. With both fundamental and price dynamic data, they will apply various statistical/Machine Learning methods to create insights from data and generate meaningful signals for credit spread movement by analysing different aspects from datasets denoising to features extraction.

The role is to assist the team with the day-to-day business activities under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

The Credit E-Trading– Intern:

  • Supports Algo Traders in the continuous improvement of BNP Paribas’s Credit Electronic Market-Making infrastructure.
  • Supports Algo Trader in the monitoring of the activity (positions, flows, instantaneous market risks, infrastructure sanity) for the Algo.
  • As such, operates under the direct guidance of the Senior Algo Traders with responsibility to report and escalate to line management and managing day-to-day with high level of expertise in the product she or he is responsible for.

Missions shared with all other Algo Traders:

  • With the support of Algo traders and Strategists, develops and maintain algorithms and models.
  • To provide market liquidity through market making, and hedge accordingly
  • To monitor market news and events and evaluate the risk and opportunities for positions and strategies  
  • To ensure proper booking in the system, monitor front to back chain, and control operational risk.

ANALYSIS / RESEARCH /DEVELOPMENT

  • Research on new quantitative strategies and back-test them
  • Bring new strategy to production environment, improve current strategies
  • Follow the latest quantitative techniques (research papers, corporate intelligence…)
  • Enhance PnL sources diversification, use all available resources to maximize revenue.

TRADING

  • Perform the necessary backup to ensure business continuity.

CONTROL

  • Make sure trading is in line with market risks and local limits.
  • Propose enhancements to minimize potential Operational Risks
  • Make sure trading strategies are fully compliant with BNPP Compliance and Conduct framework.

REPORT/SHARE

  • Make a report of the research project he is in charge (timeline, document, …)
  • Make a trading report of the Desk’s market making activity (risk analysis, exposures, …)
  • Share research projects and experience with other Algo traders
  • Direct contribution to BNP Paribas Control framework 
  • Work as a team

Requirements

  • Strong education in Statistics, Maths or Computer Science: we are not just looking for people who know how to use machine learning techniques, but for people who understand how it works inside the black-box. 
  • Strong knowledge of Machine Learning techniques (classification, regression, natural language processing via standard statistical models or neural network).
  • Good programming skills, preferably Python.
  • Delivery-driven mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Team Player.

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: 6 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

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The role

This individual will work closely with the UK Head of Sales, in the overall management of the Knightsbridge & Belgravia Sales team. They will have focus on the direct management and results of their office, always looking to drive profitability where possible.

Responsibilities

•    Motivating the team and leading new initiatives to maximise performance

•    Monitoring KPIs including – RPS leads, viewing numbers, offer numbers, plot progression.

•    Achieve personal financial targets and budget, maximise gross profit 

•    Ensure delivery of timely and high quality advice and transactions to clients 

•    Meet with clients and assess their particular needs

•    Manage the team and ensure objectives are set and met

•    Register and manage applicants

•    Conduct market appraisals

•    Arrange and attend viewings around homes

•    Canvass for new business opportunities

•    Explain building issues and regulations to the clients

•    Respond to queries via e-mail and telephone

•    Liaise with solicitors

•    Close deals

•    Responsible (sometimes jointly) for successful delivery of all assignments in area of expertise

•    High profile ambassador for Strutt and Parker / BNP Paribas Real Estate in area of expertise

•    Has external recognition and is influential in the market

•    Undertake business planning activities in line with the company’s aims

•    Bill regularly and collect fees as quickly as possible 

•    Accurately forecast fees for the office when required to do so

•    Assist in developing initiatives to improve revenue and profitability

•    Abide by BNP compliance requirements 

•    An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion

Person specification

Qualifications:

•    Educated to GCSE level or equivalent as a minimum

Experience:

•    Excellent telephone manner and client facing skills 

•    Significant track record within the local residential sector with a broad cross section of clients

•    Proven fee earner

•    Self starter and can work with little supervision and, where appropriate, under pressure

•    Demonstrate a knowledge of the market which you operate within

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

•    Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 30 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.

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The role

This role is responsible for overseeing the Client Accounting and Financial Reporting teams and their operational delivery, alongside developing and delivering the strategic aims of the clients.  

The primary objectives of the role are:

  • Leadership of the Client Accounting and Financial Reporting teams, acting as an escalation point for all people matters and ensuring effective client service delivery for a variety of clients. 
  • Developing and driving a culture of high performance and success across the Client Finance department
  • Effective line management and development of the team leaders
  • Ensuring all statutory, legislative and internal process requirements are always met, including the requirements of HMRC, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and internal and external auditors.
  • Risk mitigation and business process improvement to drive efficiency in service delivery
  • Leading, managing and working on key strategic projects
  • Collaborating with key stakeholders within the wider business lines to ensure a ‘one-team’ approach, through developing strategic advice to enable clients to deliver on their key goals
  • Identifying and driving opportunities for cost savings and fee generation for the Client Finance Department
  • Working with the Senior Leadership and Senior Management Team to continuously improve the Client Finance capabilities and service offering, to ensure the department is recognised both internally and externally as a leader in its field

Key deliverables

People

Effective People leadership is considered critical to the success of the department, to ensure we attract and retain high performing talent. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, it is key that this role will: 

  • Provide guidance and motivate the Client Accounting and Financial Reporting teams to ensure they obtain results and achieve client and team KPIs
  • Act as a mentor and role model to team members, providing coaching and support to the team to ensure appropriate levels of performance and technical skills are maintained

Processes

Processes are seen as essential to the operations of the team, department and wider internal stakeholders. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, it is key that this role will: 

  • Develop, implement and continuously improve processes and procedures to ensure service delivery standards for internal and external clients are met and in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations
  • Design and implement the departmental control framework and delegation policy relevant to their areas.
  • Work with internal audit and compliance to ensure that all compliance and control requirements are met; and
  • Drive forward the effectiveness of controls of activities performed by the team.

Service Delivery

The Client Finance department is a critical part of service delivery to many of the BNP Paribas Clients and is considered to be market leading. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, it is key that this role will: 

  • Work with the Senior Management and Senior Leadership teams and other members of Client Finance to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and control of the operations;
  • Ensuring contractual compliance across the team, including SLAs and KPIs are achieved on behalf of BNPPRE;
  • Delivery of all service charge related and client reporting group tasks, accurately and on time.
  • Ensure all queries are responded to in good time 
  • Ensuring all necessary Quality Assurance reviews have been undertaken and signed off before issue; and
  • Assist in internal and external audits of financial information, procedures and controls.
  • Act as an escalation point for clients, surveyors and other relevant parties 

Person specification

Qualifications

  • Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACMA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) or;
  • Exceptional property accounting experience 

Skills

Financial and Technical Abilities

  • Commercially astute, innovative and solutions oriented;
  • Manages within budget and minimises overhead spend.
  • Highly numerate with strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Considerable practical experience in client monies management, financial operations and associated processes and controls.

Client Service Delivery and Business Development

  • Manages existing Client and key stakeholder relationships. 
  • Able to work on a broad range of projects; and
  • Committed to the provision of excellent customer service and to meeting deadlines

Leadership

  • Recognised senior specialist who shares knowledge and advises others.
  • Works with and develops junior employees; and
  • Coaching/mentoring of others.

Systems and Process

  • Evaluates, adapts and improves standards, techniques and procedures.
  • Good skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook).  
  • Experience of property management and accounting packages for managing agents e.g. Trace Tramps would be desirable

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
  • Heath & Leisure: Private medical cover, up to 30 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 
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 HR Officer will work in collaboration with the HR Business Partners and be responsible for delivering an excellent HR administration and first line advisory service to the business. This individual will work directly with the business, and this role will further raise the value-add business profile of the HRBP team.

Responsibilities

•    In collaboration with the HR Business Partners, provide an excellent first step advisory service to employees on areas such as performance reviews, absence management, family friendly procedures, whilst following policy, procedures and legal requirements, escalating issues where required

•    Supporting the HR Operations team in the preparation of documentation for employee relations processes such as disciplinary/ grievances / performance management and restructure programmes

•    Record and maintain accurate employee data and produce accurate and timely information/reports as required.

•    Ensure ongoing case management is recorded on the HR System on behalf of the HR Business Partners. 

•    In conjunction with the HR Operations team, create and review HR policies and procedures. 

•    Ad hoc reporting for HRBP team including monthly executive packs, monthly consultant’s report, restructure cost reporting 

•    Attendance at disciplinary/grievance and flexible working meetings to take summary meeting notes. Creation of flexible working request outcome letters.

•    Provide extensive support throughout the salary and bonus review cycle / promotions process and budget process, preparing salary review letters for promotions in collaboration with the HR Admin Hub.

•    Ensure that efficient and workable processes are in place and continuously review and improve them.

•    Involvement in summer internship planning and implementation 

•    Conducting exit interviews with leavers

•    Intranet updates for policy/procedure changes 

•    Support HR projects/objectives, leading elements of them where appropriate as directed by the Senior HR Business Partner.

Person specification

•    Educated to degree level and CIPD qualified or working towards


Qualifications/Key Skills

Experience

•    Record of HR operational experience

•    Professional services industry and/or multi-site background, an advantage

•    Experience in setting up HR policies and procedures

•    PC literate, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HR databases

•    Understanding of HR policies and procedures desirable

•    Professional services industry and/or multi-site background an advantage

Financial Analyst – Controlling
Swindon – Hybrid

We’re Arval BNP Paribas – 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’ll be at the heart of our Finance team, analysing financial data and providing clear, actionable insights. You’ll take ownership of forecasting and budgeting for key areas of the P&L, ensuring accuracy and supporting business decisions. You’ll work closely with the P&L Finance Manager and wider Controlling team, helping to identify risks and opportunities. If you’re looking for variety and the chance to make a real impact, this is the role for you.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering detailed financial analysis to support business performance
  • Leading forecasting and budgeting for specific P&L areas
  • Identifying and communicating risks and opportunities in financial results
  • Presenting data and recommendations to stakeholders across the business

What we’re looking for
You’re naturally inquisitive, with a curious mindset and a drive to get to the heart of the numbers. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and deadlines with a keen eye for detail. You’re confident working with large volumes of data, and you enjoy partnering with others to improve forecasting and budgeting. Your approach is proactive and trustworthy, and you’re comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion.

You’ll also be able to demonstrate:

  • Strong Excel skills and experience of financial modelling and the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends
  • Systems and data literacy, with a proactive approach to learning new tools
  • Excellent communication skills, able to present complex information in a clear and engaging way
  • Ideally, you’ll have a degree in a related subject (finance, economics, business, maths) and be part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or are keen to start your accounting qualifications

The package
We offer a basic starting salary of up to £45,000, plus a bonus of up to £1,900. 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:

  • Private medical cover, including a digital GP service
  • Company pension with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Discounts on our products and services and discounts in many high street brands
  • 2 paid volunteering days every year
  • Free on-site gym
  • Subsidised restaurant serving chef-prepared breakfast and lunch, plus discounted Costa Coffee
  • Plus, a range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle

Ready to make a difference?
Sound interesting? Click to apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV.

We’re passionate about being a 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 interview with our Talent Acquisition team
  • 1.5-hour meeting with the hiring panel, which will include a competency-based interview and presentation task

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.

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