Research Associate


Company:: BNP Paribas
Location:: New York City, NY
Job Type:: Full Time
Category:: Capital Markets

Yrs of Exp:: 5+ to 7 years
Posted:: 1/12/2013

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Job Description

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com) is one of the best rated banks in the world*. The Group has a presence in more than 80 countries and more than 200,000 employees, including more than 160,000 in Europe. It ranks highly in its three core activities: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leader in consumer lending.

BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail banking model across the Europe-Mediterranean zone and boasts a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas and solid and fast-growing businesses in Asia.

*Rated AA- by Standard & Poor's.

Business Overview:

BNP Paribas Fixed Income business offers a broad range of products and services for both issuers and investors in the primary and secondary markets. We help our clients find effective ways to raise and invest capital, as well as manage their exposure to risk. Our clients include corporations, institutional investors, banks, governments and supranational organisations. In the primary market, we are the top bookrunner for all bond issues in euros, as well as a top five bookrunner for all bonds in all currencies (Thomson Reuters, H1 2011), while our secondary product suite encompasses Credit, Rates and Foreign Exchange.

Position Summary
Research Associate level preferred.
Requires bachelor's or graduate degree in economics. Master's degree welcome but not necessary

Key responsibilities include
• Develop and maintain macroeconomic and financial databases.
• Develop and maintain reliable quantitative and econometric models.
• Assist in and contribute to the production of periodic research papers/documents.
• Model and forecast key macro and financial variables for Latin American economies.

• No more than 5 years of prior relevant work experience.
• Prior work experience in a research function at a financial services firm is preferred.
• Strong background in economics analysis (particularly monetary/financial markets).
• Strong quantitative background in econometric analysis and statistical techniques.
• Proficient in the use of EViews or related statistical software.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
• Excellent knowledge of Spanish.
• Excellent proficiency of Excel.
• Must be able to handle high-volume of publications and presentations production.
• Must have strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task.
• Must work well in a collaborative, team-centered environment.

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