Financial Institutions Coverage Intern – May to August (Toronto)2025

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join a dynamic and growing organization, part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future.

Internship program

As an intern, you will benefit from a 4 month program that aims to give you the tools to develop yourself and discover your potential through customized trainings, networking sessions and transversal projects.

More information about the program available on our website:

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The position at a glance

BNP Paribas’ Financial Institutions Coverage division (FIC) is a product-neutral group dedicated to the coverage of Canada’s financial institution: banks, insurance companies, pensions, governments, and asset managers. The successful candidate will work closely with all members of the team and across all sector verticals.  

The mandate of FIC within Corporate and Institutional Banking at BNP Paribas, includes:

• Managing client relationships on a global basis
• Identifying new industry trends and related client needs 
• Working closely with our product specialists in delivering tailored solutions to our clients across the full product suite (global markets, DCM, private capital, transactional banking, advisory, and structured solutions)
• Understanding the client background, roadmap and objectives 
• Establishing and nurturing regular contacts at all levels of the client organization in order to develop long term business relationships
• Growing existing business, identifying new opportunities for current clients, and prospecting new potential clients for the FIC Canada franchise

In detail

Main responsibilities for the internship:

• Work with relationship bankers throughout the transaction origination cycle as needed
• Perform summary analysis of quarterly and annual financial results across the client portfolio for the purpose of identifying latest trends and new business opportunities
• Analyze, understand, and present revenue composition, performance against historical and budgeted figures, market share coalition data, and other quantitative analysis as required
• Contribute to the preparation of client pitch decks and prepare briefing materials for client meetings
• Research client and industry-wide financial information, business updates, and market trends and provide updates to the FIC team on a weekly basis
• Actively contribute to all special projects

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Eligibility: 

1. Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited Canadian post-secondary program
2. Must be able to work in the local premises 
3. Be 18 and over
4. Have at least one more semester left after completion of internship

Other skills:

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program, preferably with a finance and/or engineering focus, with a graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026
• Able to manage direct contacts with internal and external clients
• Proactive, reliable and self-starter
• Makes sound decisions that support the organizational direction, values and mission
• Follows through on verbal and written commitments
• Keeps others informed of situations, work assignments, and concerns
• Has a positive, professional and credible reputation both internally and externally
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing, with an emphasis on analytical, logical and persuasive arguments
• Employs active listening skills

Please note that selected candidates will be contacted in January.

What you need to know

• We will review candidates as they apply, so don’t wait to submit your application;
• BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility@us.bnpparibas.com
• You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas’ office(s) is an essential function of this position;

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Right Act).

To learn more about our DE&I commitments, click here

About us

BNP Paribas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas’ mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships

• Montreal’s Top Employers 2024
• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2024
• Women in Governance  – Parity certified –  Platinum certification
• Pride at Work Canada
• Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
• Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
• Synclusiv
• ·Ready, Willing, and Able
• Autisme sans Limites
• LinkedIn Top Companies 2024

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** Only selected applications that meet the requirements of the role will be contacted **