Investment 20/20 Programme

We are proud to be one of the founding partners of Investment 20/20, a company that helps drive a forward thinking, responsible and inclusive industry by partnering with investment companies across the UK to deliver their trainee programme. Their programme supports over 250 new trainee and apprentices each year, and offer them the  opportunity to attend networking events and technical training sessions throughout the year whilst completing their internship. For more information please visit: Trainee Programme – Investment20/20

Company Overview

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and a key player in international banking. We operate in 65 countries and employ 190,000 people, including nearly 145,000 in Europe. Our Group holds key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services; Investment & Protection Services; and Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) for corporate and institutional clients.

We are proud to be part of the Investment20/20 Trainee Scheme. Joining us as a trainee means you will become part of one of the strongest banks in the world with one of the largest international networks. We strive to recruit and develop the best people at all levels, and are offering a one year placement within our Securities Services business to those seeking to enter the financial services sector.

The programme offers an excellent opportunity to gain hand's on experience and will give you the chance to experience a full-time role in one of our business lines or functional areas. From the outset, you will be contributing to the output of your team, taking responsibility and working with leading professionals.

Business Area/Dept Overview

The Chief Conduct & Controls Office (CCCO) function ensures oversight and delivery of the first line of defence, the permanent control framework and monitoring of risks. The department consists of governance, conduct and controls, data protection and record management. 

The CCCO office reports to the Chief of Staff to the Regional Head of the Securities Services UK & Middle East business line. 

This role will work closely with the broader Chief of Staff Office, Conduct teams, the business, OPC (Operational Permanent Control) Managers and Risk, to support the business in complying with relevant legislation, Group and Metier policies and practices and other Level 1 operational RISK matters.

Job Purpose

The position is for an Administrator within a small CCCO team based in London. The first objective of the role is to learn, understand and develop key skills required to support key CCCO activities. Once training has been provided and key skills have been learned, there will be potential for the Trainee to provide practical support and assistance across many CCCO tasks. 

Key areas covered by the CCCO team are listed below:

• Conduct
• Fraud
• Financial Security
• Protection of Personal Data
• Protection of Confidential Data
• Record Management
• TPRM oversight
• OPC oversight

The Trainee CCCO Administrator will be provided with robust training and support in order to learn all of the key areas listed above. As the CCCO team size is small, there is the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the CCCO and additional experience in the matters of the broader Chief of Staff team once appropriate training has been completed.

Core accountabilities of role

• Provide meeting support including set up of meetings, collation of agendas and slide packs, taking minutes, following up on actions 
• Support the various reporting processes
• Support the creating and maintenance of processes, policies and procedures within the CCCO remit
• Support the Conduct Dilemma Training Programme
• Support the CCCO Share Drive maintenance activities
• General administration assistance to the CCCO team and broader Chief of Staff team.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience required for the role:

Essential:

• Positive, can-do attitude with confidence to ask questions 
• Numeric skills – confidence with basic maths 
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, listening)
• 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 interpersonal skills with experience of building good networks
• Strong organisational skills with good personal time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Capable of ensuring others adhere to deadlines
• Ability to adapt and respond in a rapidly changing environment 

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Competencies required for the role:

Essential:

• Integrity
• Commitment to good conduct
• Ownership and leading by example
• Inspiring others
• Innovation

Join us for one of our informative virtual calls where you will gain a greater understanding of the Bank and the roles available in this year’s programme. You will meet our recruiters who will share with you details about the recruitment process, CV and application tips, as well as having the opportunity to hear from some of our current I2020 participants regarding their own journey on our programme.

Meet the Recruiter Virtual Call

• 4.30 – 5.15pm Tuesday 25th February  
• 4.30 – 5.15pm Tuesday 4th March

If you would like to register for one of these calls, please click here.