Graduate Programme Sydney

What is this position about?

2026 APAC Graduate Programme – Securities Services - Australia

Our two-year graduate programme is designed to provide you with first class training and immediate responsibility, it gives you the support and development you need to start a successful career in financial services. You can join us in one of several business areas below:

• Investment Analytics and Data Services
• Banking Service Operations/Fund Dealing Services

The individual will serve as a foundational pillar in ensuring the accurate and efficient administration of custody services, encompassing one of the above areas, which will be assessed in interview. The role aims to develop the incumbent's expertise in the technical, regulatory, and operational aspects of custody while fostering a robust understanding of client servicing and strategic business support.

You will be assessed based on the below skills:

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Inclusivity
• Analytical thinking
• Decision making
• Leadership
• Organization
• Persuasion
• Teamwork
• Time management

What can you expect?

Induction

You will begin with a comprehensive induction, where you will be immersed in group training and discover more about the BNP Paribas Group. The duration of the program is 24 months.

Your Development Journey

From day one, 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. Working alongside our teams of industry leading specialists, you will gain on-the-job training throughout your two-year programme taking you along a 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 our early career cohorts who will make sure you are getting everything you need to grow.

What will you do?

• Contribute to the delivery of performance, risk and attribution reporting, mandate compliance services to clients
• Work on client or prospect-related matters e.g. RFPs, reporting, maintaining records and documentation. Also, supporting Relationship Managers and Client Service Managers on topics related to client satisfaction, revenue and billing

• Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle for our clients that invest in managed funds (aka unlisted unit trusts)

• Support the Local Custody Corporate Actions team by researching and processing fixed income and equity corporate actions across the Australia and New Zealand markets, including complex events

• Contribute to various reporting, analysis on risk-related topics e.g. incidents, efficiency and quality issues for committees and relevant stakeholders. Continuously improve the information‑collection and reporting for senior management
• (NZ only) Support the change roadmap, working alongside Project Managers and Business Analysts to perform analysis, contribute towards business requirements and the construction and execution of testing plans
• (NZ only) Support NZ Global Custody Account Management with client queries, coordination and issue management across internal global teams and report production.

Who can apply?

Our two-year graduate program has been designed to give you the support and development you need to start a successful career in financial services.  To be considered for the placement, you will:

• Apply as a recent graduate, final year undergraduate, or master's student in any disciplines
• Possess GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 or above (or equivalent) in any discipline
• Be available to work full time from Februrary 2026 onwards
• 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 will need in order to succeed:

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Quick learner with a strong interest in financial services and the ability to grasp complex processes.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, with a keen aptitude for learning new software and financial systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach with a strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance frameworks is advantageous.

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world's largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

• BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community
• BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization
• Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness
• BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us at [at] asia.bnpparibas (dot) com or and ask for the Talent Acquisition Business Partner

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