2026 APAC Graduate Programme – Global Banking APAC, M&A – Singapore

Program Overview

BNP Paribas is a leading international financial institution with a long-standing presence in Asia Pacific. The firm offers a wide range of financial services across corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, retail banking, and consumer financing through strategic partnerships. BNP Paribas provides competitive salary and benefits, along with a collaborative, values-driven working environment.

2026 APAC Graduate Programme – Global Banking APAC, M&A

Our two-year graduate programme provides first-class training and immediate responsibility. It offers dedicated support and development to start a successful career in financial services.

For

Final year students or recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Details

• Duration: 24 months
• Start date: July 2026
• Location: Singapore
• Note: Candidates with more than one application will not be processed. Review different business lines and working locations before applying.

Who can apply?

• Apply as a recent graduate, final year undergraduate, or master’s student in any discipline.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 (or equivalent) in any discipline.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (additional languages are an advantage).
• Demonstrate methodical, logical, solution-driven thinking, with commercial awareness and a keen interest in finance topics and market trends.

What you can expect

You will receive a comprehensive induction and participate in group training to learn more about the BNP Paribas Group. From day one, you will begin business-specific technical and financial training, along with personal skills development to support your early career. You will work with industry-leading specialists, gain on-the-job training throughout the two-year programme, and undertake cross-entity projects to understand how we approach complex work and to build a strong internal network. A mentor and a buddy will support your growth during the programme.

Mentor & Buddy

Throughout the programme, you will be mentored by experienced managers and team members, and paired with a buddy from our early career cohorts to ensure you receive the resources you need to succeed.

Your Role

To support the M&A team in Singapore by providing high-quality corporate finance advice and M&A transaction execution to corporate, private equity, and sovereign wealth fund clients across Southeast Asia. You will be part of a growing team handling high-value deals.

M&A Deal Activity – Typical Responsibilities

• Assume significant responsibility for various phases of transaction origination, execution, and overall growth of the firm.
• Work closely with clients on M&A transactions, guiding them through due diligence, financial modeling, valuations, transaction document negotiations, and preparation of information memorandums and investor presentations.
• Support senior bankers in origination efforts with idea generation and preparation of pitch books.
• Build and review detailed financial models and perform financial and valuation analyses.
• Be involved in end-to-end transactions from pitching through to closing.
• Engage in significant client interaction.

What is required for you to succeed?

• Experience in the financial services industry with prior exposure to M&A deals through internships or work in investment banks, private equity, in-house corporate finance teams, or Big 4 corporate finance groups.
• Comprehensive knowledge of M&A processes.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and interpretative skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Degree in Finance or closely related area of Business Administration.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is a plus.