London - Long Term Internship 2026 - Compliance

Company Overview

Our company aims to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising clients according to the highest ethical standards. Our employer promise rests on three pillars: being a great place to work, dedication to sustainability and positive impact, and commitment to the development of our people.

Business Area

BNP Paribas is a leading European bank with international reach, present in 73 countries and employing over 196,000 staff, including around 149,000 in Europe. The Group's main activities are Domestic Markets, International Financial Services (Retail Banking & Services), and Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), serving corporate clients and institutional investors. BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking provides capital markets, securities services, financing, treasury, and advisory solutions. CIB UK Compliance is a second-line function offering specialist advice and support to UK senior management, business lines, and functions to manage compliance risks and adhere to internal controls and external rules. The function covers controls, assurance, monitoring, ethics, training, whistleblowing, money laundering, market abuse, and financial security. The Intern role may be positioned within UK Compliance Governance Office; Market Abuse Surveillance; PIC, PE and Training & Registrations; Private Side, Control Room, Functions & BP2S Advisory; UK Financial Security; CIB Controls Independent Testing.

Role and Team

Job Purpose
The role involves assisting senior team members across one of the above teams with day-to-day activities and a range of tasks, including supporting operational processes, reporting, data analysis, and project delivery. It requires a proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach with excellent communication and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Support – Assist in executing, documenting, and improving team processes, including data management and reporting.
• Governance and Management Information – Support the coordination and preparation of governance meetings and Management Information packs, including compiling and distributing materials, agendas, minutes, and post-meeting actions. Develop regular and ad-hoc reports and compliance KPIs/RI packs.
• Project and Initiative Support – Participate in ad-hoc projects, providing documentation, status tracking, and coordination.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain internal stakeholder relationships, foster teamwork, and improve communications within the team.
• Data Analysis and Insights – Extract, analyse, and interpret complex data sets to inform business decisions, using Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis and visualization tools.
• Digital Platform Management – Maintain and develop shared digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint) to ensure they are comprehensive, well-organised, and user-friendly.
• Automation and Artificial Intelligence – Identify opportunities to automate processes using AI productivity tools and promote their adoption to improve efficiency and performance.

Requirements

• Degree from a leading university with an excellent academic record, or equivalent work experience.
• Key competencies:
• Collaboration and Communication – Proactive, solutions-focused, with excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Productivity and Organisation – Strong prioritisation, organisational, and time-management skills; able to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail – Meticulous with a focus on accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Technical and Analytical Ability – Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to extract insights using Power BI.
• Independence and Judgment – Able to work independently with sound judgment; escalate issues when needed.
• Adaptability – Flexible and willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Conduct – Be a role model, promote good conduct, demonstrate proactivity, transparency, and accountability for conduct risks; consider the impact of actions on colleagues; align with Group values and Code of Conduct.

Conduct & Values

We expect all colleagues to embody the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethic, integrity, and Code of Conduct). Be proactive, transparent, and accountable for identifying and managing conduct risks, and consider the implications of actions on colleagues.

Location, Duration & Internship Details

Location: London

Duration: 11 months

Internship Structure: You may apply to four Long Term Internships over the course of a year across any business area. Successful candidates for this long-term internship will be considered for London only. Discuss available start dates with your interviewers. If not selected, CVs may be shared with other BNP Paribas teams for potentially suitable roles within the recruitment round. By submitting your CV, you consent to secure sharing with other hiring teams within BNP Paribas.

Why Join Us

We offer a great working environment with flexible and hybrid working arrangements where role-appropriate. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, a non-contributory pension, life and income protection insurance, extensive wellbeing programs, private medical schemes, mental health support, gym memberships, health assessments, and other employee support services. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, equal opportunities, and providing adjustments in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.