Job Description - APAC

Job Title

2015 APAC Graduate

Program Global
Equities and
Commodities Derivatives

Department

Hong Kong

Location

Business Line /
Function

Global Equities and

Commodities Derivatives
(GECD)

Grade
(if applicable)

Analyst

Number of Direct
Reports

Date

Hierarchical
Reports to
Functional
Directorship / Registration

Position Purpose
BNP Paribas has a presence in nearly 80 countries with over 180,000 employees. It ranks highly in its three
core activities: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking.
In Asia Pacific, the BNP Paribas Group is a leading employer with more than 8,500 employees* and a
presence in 14 markets. Being one of the largest international banking networks, we strive to employ talented
and innovative people who are aligned to our vision and culture.
The Graduate Program is a comprehensive 24 month program designed to equip graduates with the
technical skills and individual competencies to embark upon a successful career within the BNP Paribas
Group. This opportunity includes a formal mentoring program, graduate community initiatives, relevant
technical training and on- the- job learning from our senior managers and highly experienced team members.
* Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions divisions (excluding partnerships)

Responsibilities
Global Equities and Commodity Derivatives (GECD) combines the activities of Structured Equity, Flow &
Financing and commodity derivatives. The team brings together research, trading, structuring, and sales
expertise across equities and commodities.
Structured Equity provides customized or exchange-traded structured solutions based on equities, indices
and other underlyings to meet the needs of a wide range of clients in capital protection yield and
diversification.
Flow & Financing encompasses the research, trading and sales of flow derivatives. Additionally it offers
financing through prime brokerage, securities lending and synthesis financing. The business integrates cash
equity, offering institutional clients a range of research, sales, trading and execution services in Asian equity
products and derivatives.
It is expected that the graduate will acquire knowledge/understanding of financial institutions and develop the
overall skills set required to successfully contribute to the business. Depending on the team you are working
in, your responsibilities may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

Support the team with clients on all aspects such as bookings, client confirmation, transaction and
financial analysis, drafting of legal documents and production of pitch book

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Ensure handling of primary and secondary trades as well as client after sale service
Liaise and coordinate with internal business units on activities such as structuring and trading on
pricing, daily grids
Control macro data, corporate fundamental trends and news flow on listed equities to develop
companies and market knowledge to support estimates and ad-hoc analysis
Monitor changes in local and global regulations impacting the business
Develop and maintain an accurate data base of information, possibly developing new tools and
automations to improve the management of the books
Provide reporting/ information to management and key stakeholders such as risk reports, and profit &
loss reports
Handle administrative tasks such as editing of termsheets and factsheets, implementing trades,
followed by validating transactions in the systems
Contribute to the implementation of BNP Paribas operational control policies and procedures in day- to
day business activities
Other duties assigned by management as requested

Technical and Behavioural Competencies / Specific Qualifications (if required)

Students who have recently graduated or graduating in 2015 from all areas of disciplines are most welcome
to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Takes initiative and is results driven

Strong decision making and analytical skills
Ability to innovative
Ability to manage change and complexity with confidence
Strong team player
Client focused and commercial thinking
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated and genuine interest in Banking and Finance
Proficiency in Microsoft office (MS Word, Excel & Power point)
Prior related internship within the banking industry is an advantage

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