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London - Investment 20/20 – Sales, Marketing and Communications Trainee

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need strong communication skills, basic financial knowledge, project management awareness, Microsoft Office proficiency, attention to detail, teamwork, organization, adaptability, creativity, and eagerness to learn.
  • You will amplify business impact through marketing channels, support campaigns, plan events, track metrics, collaborate with teams, foster relationships, drive leads, and create marketing materials.

Requirements

  • Good communication skills (verbal, written, listening)
  • Basic understanding of the financial markets and products
  • Basic understanding of project management: awareness of concepts such as deadlines, milestones, task tracking, risk and issues
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
  • Strong attention to detail: ability to check work carefully and ensure accuracy in task
  • Good team player, ability to work collaboratively with others and be flexible and step beyond this role as and when required to contribute to group efforts
  • Strong organisational skills with good personal time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to adapt, prioritise and multi-task
  • Fast learners for marketing tools (Linkedin, CRM tools, event microsites, designing tools etc)
  • Client Focus
  • Creativity
  • Proactivity and Productivity
  • Collaborative Mindset
  • Eagerness to learn and test new initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Understand business objectives and utilise marketing channels to amplify business impact
  • Support thought leadership campaigns to have a voice in the market
  • Plan and deliver events and paid sponsorships for brand visibility
  • Develop metrics to track marketing effectiveness across all communication channels
  • Work with digital, events and content teams to ensure correct promotion of marketing initiatives
  • Build strong internal relationships with key stakeholders and external relationships with vendors to streamline day-to-day work
  • Support sales for key account based marketing and drive business leads
  • Create marketing materials and videos for business development

FAQs

What is the Investment 20/20 Programme?

The Investment 20/20 Programme offers trainees the opportunity to join a network of over 250 new trainees and apprentices, providing access to industry networking events and technical training throughout the year.

What is BNP Paribas's role in the financial sector?

BNP Paribas is the European Union's leading bank and a key player in international banking, operating in 65 countries and employing around 190,000 people, with a strong presence in commercial, personal banking services, investment protection services, and corporate and institutional banking.

What will my role be within the Securities Services business?

As a trainee, you will support the UK Marketing & Communications team, focusing on enhancing visibility for the Alternatives segment, supporting private capital growth, and gaining knowledge across various business lines and functional areas.

What are the core accountabilities of the role?

Core accountabilities include understanding business objectives, supporting thought leadership campaigns, planning and delivering events, tracking marketing effectiveness, building relationships with stakeholders, and creating marketing materials among other tasks.

What skills and experience are necessary for this role?

Necessary skills include good communication abilities, a basic understanding of financial markets, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt and multitask. Experience in project management concepts is also beneficial.

Is prior experience in financial services required?

A basic understanding of financial markets and products is required, but prior specific experience in financial services is not necessary as the position is designed for trainees.

What competencies are emphasized for this role?

Essential competencies include client focus, creativity, proactivity, collaboration, and an eagerness to learn and test new initiatives.

Will I receive training as part of this role?

Yes, you will receive training through the Investment 20/20 Programme, which includes technical training sessions and networking opportunities throughout the year.

Will I have the opportunity to attend events during the trainee placement?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to attend industry networking events as part of the Investment 20/20 Programme.

How long is the trainee placement?

The trainee placement is for one year within the Securities Services business at BNP Paribas.

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Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1848
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.