Sales & Trading Assistant - Structured Derivatives US - Internship

About The Job

• Based in Lisbon, the Sales and Trading Assistant Team for US and LATAM Structured Products is an extension of the sales team based in NYC charged with assisting the team in their daily activities, working in proximity to each salesperson to deliver quality service and products to our clients. We are part of a global sales workforce in charge of selling tailor-made investments solutions (Structured and Derivatives Products), including both Equities and Fixed Income underliers

Your Main Activities Are

• Book trade transactions and verify settlement accuracy
• Coordinate with middle‑office and back‑office teams for smooth post‑trade processing
• Communicate trade details to internal stakeholders and clients
• Assist the sales team with pre‑trade activities and deal preparation
• Prepare marketing materials, pitch decks and client emails
• Perform market and competitor data collection
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and suggest improvements
• Contribute to the design and testing of digital tools for trade processes
• Lead small automation projects to increase efficiency

Profile And Skills To Success

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or management
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

About The Team

• Global Markets, the capital markets division of BNP Paribas' Corporate & Institutional Banking, is a powerhouse delivering top-tier solutions across asset classes. Our Portugal Platform (Porto and Lisbon) stands as a major European HUB and a unique player in the country, boasting a wide range of Front Office roles and services – Trading, Sales, Research, Structuring, Quants & Engineering, Business Dev and Support, Marketing & Client Support, Risk Management, Data Analytics and Machine Learning. With rapid growth and ambitions to make a global impact, we offer numerous short and long-term opportunities
• Get a glimpse into our world- Check out our Global Markets Portugal webpage

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution

Leading player in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe

• International reach

The Group holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services that are structured around three operating divisions:

• Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) connects companies needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients
• Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) brings together all our commercial banks and several specialised businesses heard
• Investment & Protection Services (IPS) combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real estate including specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services
• Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.220 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 centres of expertise providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas ´ambition Is To Cultivate An Open And Responsive Environment For All That Encourages Collaboration And Interaction. We Demonstrate Our Commitment By Actively Contributing To The Group’s Diversity And Inclusion Strategy And Goals, In Line With The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As Part Of Our Local Corporate And Social Responsibility – Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal Is Committed To

• Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees
• Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.