Analyst – Investment Grade Syndicate
About the role
The US Private Placement (“USPP”) market is a subset of the global debt capital markets, built on a deep pool of predominantly illiquid fixed income capital. The market attracts issuers from around the world, including corporates, infrastructure, renewables, REITs, aviation, and financial institutions. The US Private Placement team in New York has three dedicated professionals responsible for syndication and distribution of these transactions.
Responsibilities
- Deal Execution: Assistsenior syndicate members in structuring,pricingand launching IG syndicated loans and US private placements. Prepare term sheets, offering materials and allocation/ pricing materials
- Documentation & Workflow: Coordinate the preparation,reviewand distribution of transaction documents (offeringmaterials, loan agreements, indentures, etc.). Track deliverables across internal stakeholders and external counsel.
- Market Intelligence: Monitorsecondary market activity, pricingtrendsand investor appetite for IGcredit – loans and bonds. Produce regular market updatesas such
- Investor Relations: Support the management of the investorbookrunprocess, respond to investor inquiries, andmaintaindeal and investor databases.
- Risk & Compliance: Ensure all transaction stepscomply withinternal policies, regulatoryrequirementsand BNP Paribas risk frameworks. Conductdue‑diligencechecks and coordinate with coverage and capital markets teams.
- Reporting & Analytics: Generatepost‑dealcase studies, syndicationmetricsand pipeline dashboards. Contribute to the continuous improvement of syndicate processes and technology tools.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the IG Loan Syndicate desk, US Private Placement team, Debt CapitalMarketsand the Global Markets division to share best practices and drivecross‑borderexecutionleveraging BNPP’s global platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance,Economics, Accounting (or a closely related field) with a strong academic record.Master’sdegree is a plus.
- 1 year of experience in debt capital markets,syndicated loansyndicationorinvestment banking
- High degree of motivation, dedication, intellectualcuriosityand professional poise
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assess credit metrics, pricingmodelsand market trends; comfortable handling large data sets and producing concise, data‑driven insights.
- AdvancedproficiencyinMicrosoftExcel(including advanced formulas, pivot tables), PowerPointandWord;proficiencyin Bloomberg, S&PCapIQand similar market data platforms is a plus
- Familiarity with deal syndication software anddataroomproviders such asDealVDR,IntraLinks,DebtDomainandSyndTrak
- Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinaryenvironment;proactive attitude with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Qualifications
- FINRA Registrations Required:
- SIE, Series 7, 63 and 79 (either existing or within 3 months of start date)
- CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required):
- SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.