2026 Apac Graduate Programme

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 20,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.

Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 64 markets with more than 178,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.
- excluding partnerships

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

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**2026 APAC Graduate Programme - Securities Services - Australia**

For:
Final year students or recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any disciplines from a recognized university

Duration:
24 months

Start date:
**Location**:
January 2026

Australia

**Who can apply?**

To be considered for the placement, you will:
Possess GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 or above (or equivalent) in any discipline

Have to be fluent in spoken and written English (additional languages are an advantage)

Demonstrate methodical, logical, solution-driven initiatives, with commercial awareness and a keen interest in latest finance topics as well as market trends

**What you can expect?**

Induction

You will start off with a comprehensive induction, where you will be immersed in group training and discover more about the BNP Paribas Group.

Training

Then you will start your business specific technical and financial training, alongside personal skills development aimed at equipping you with the knowledge you need to get you the best possible start in your career. On-the-job training will be delivered throughout your two-year programme, taking you along a tailored development path to build your expertise and broaden your base of skills. You will also have the chance to experience other parts of the business through cross-entity projects, which will help you understand how we approach complex work and give you the chance to develop a strong internal network.

Mentor & Buddy

Throughout the programme, you will be mentored by experienced managers and team members, as well as pairing with a buddy from previous cohorts who will make sure you are getting everything you need to grow.

**What you will do?**

As a **Client Development - Client Services** graduate, you will:
Ensure proper maintenance of standard documentation and reporting base related to the Client Development organization and governance (Committees, KPIs, sales targets, etc.). Graduate will also be involved on memos/ presentations and communication deliverables when required, including support on transformational and transversal initiatives impacting the Greater China Client Development framework.

Over time, leveraging on graduate experience within Client Development, the graduate will be part of the CSM succession planning. Such a plan will (i) ensure adequate leverage over the location talent pool and (ii) prevent us from hiring outside of BNPP at much higher cost, hence generating savings for the franchise.

As a **Client Delivery** graduate, you will:
Handle on-boarding projects as well as transformation projects and proactively recommend improvements across all aspects of the operating model including redesigning organizational structure, operational efficiency and digital transformation

Define & manage project governance evidencing the roles and responsibilities of project’s participants

Analyze with operations the process to be used / created to answer client requirements

Coordinate with relevant functions and operational teams to ensure the client has been set-up as per expectations, conducting relevant cross-Business Lines testing

Ensure a correct handover process at the end of the project

As a **Client Lines - COO** graduate, you will:
Supporting in (i) the definition of the 2S APAC strategy and (ii) proper articulation of the Client Lines governance (FI&C, AM/AO, Alternatives and Private Capital) to ensure full alignment of our positioning/ value proposition and transformation journey towards sustainable and profitable growth.

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