Associate, M&A – Energy and Commodities recruitment

About BNP Paribas:
BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com) is one of the best rated banks in the world*. The Group has a presence in more than 80 countries and more than 200,000 employees, including more than 160,000 in Europe. It ranks highly in its three core activities: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate Investment Banking. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leader in consumer lending.

BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail banking model across the Europe-Mediterranean zone and boasts a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate Investment Banking and Investment Solutions activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and solid and fast-growing businesses in Asia.

*Rated AA- by Standard Poor's.

Business Overview:
The New York-based MA group enjoys a close-knit, "boutique" environment and affords unique advantages to an incoming associate including direct access to highly experienced senior bankers, direct interaction with clients, and the ability to leverage the global network and resources of a major international bank.

Responsibilities:
The associate will focus principally on the energy and commodities space, which is a strategic focus for BNPP Corporate Investment Banking, and will have additional opportunities to work across other sectors covered by the broader team (e.g. industrials, consumer products).
· Support the origination and execution of diverse corporate finance activities and manage several assignments in parallel.
· Perform advanced financial analysis and lead transaction execution
· Supervise and train the analyst team and contribute to origination efforts, team discussions and client management.

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