2025 APAC Graduate Programme – Brand & Communications – South Korea

Our two-year graduate programme has been designed to give 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 or support functions, and take on real responsibility from day one. Depending on your qualifications and experience, you can apply to join us as either an analyst or an associate.

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:

January 2025

Location:

South Korea

Candidates with more than one application will not be processed – You are encouraged to review the different business lines and working locations before applying.

Who can apply?

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
• Have to be fluent in spoken and written English and Korean (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 will you do?

This position supports implementation of various communication projects and strategies for BNP Paribas CIB business in Korea.

Direct Responsibilities

• Conduct daily media monitoring and prepare a report with short English translations on important topics related to BNP Paribas business in Korea;
• Create and edit content (e.g. press releases, internal news, social media posts, company website, videos) around announcements, business, internal/external events, etc.;
• Plan and execute events;
• Preparation of presentations and reports.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Follow internal policies and procedures when implementing projects;
• Work closely with regional team and attend regular meetings;
• Translation of important updates on ad hoc basis.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent verbal/writing skills in both English and Korean
• Photo taking, video filming and editing experience preferred
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiatives
• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills