About the job

• As a Business Researcher, you will go beyond traditional research delivery, taking on a central role in building, structuring and scaling knowledge across the organisation. You will act as a trusted advisor to internal clients, contribute actively to sector‑level expertise, and leverage advanced research tools and AI‑enabled solutions to continuously enhance the Investment Banking (IB) Research & Insights’s value proposition - helping to structure, scale and monetise the bank’s collective intelligence

Your Main Activities Are

• Deliver high-value, complex information research across sectors, companies, markets and macroeconomic themes to support Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), strategy and pitch activities
• Act as a thought partner to bankers, helping refine business questions, challenge assumptions and shape research approaches
• Translate structured and unstructured data into clear insights tailored to junior and senior stakeholders
• Support the development of sector-focused expertise, aligning with Investment Banking and M&A teams and priority industries
• Support the creation, structuring and maintenance of knowledge repositories, including sector and industry overviews, thematic research, curated precedent materials, etc
• Identify knowledge gaps and proactively identify reusable content to enhance efficiency and consistency across requests
• Leverage on AI-powered research tools to accelerate insight generation and improve research quality
• Act as a change ambassador by encouraging information‑sharing and data‑driven practices, and by actively supporting the adoption, testing and enhancement of new research tools and methodologies, when necessary
• Support market data governance activities by coordinating with external data providers and internal Procurement and Market Data teams, ensuring effective issue resolution, access management and optimal use of research databases. Actively explore emerging research trends, market data benchmarks and innovative research tools
• Collaborate closely with IB Research & Insights team colleagues to share best practices and scale expertise
• Contribute to internal transversal projects, training initiatives and knowledge-sharing sessions

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Business Management, Finance, Information Sciences, Information Management, Business or Marketing Intelligence, or related fields
• Professional experience in business research, knowledge management, consulting, or financial services
• Genuine interest in Investment Banking, along with a solid curiosity of economics, finance, and various industry sectors
• Proficiency of research methodologies and platforms
• Expert in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• At ease with Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools and knowledge management platforms
• Fluency in English, spoken and written
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and work with both structured and unstructured data
• Client‑oriented mindset, with strong attention to quality and detail, and comfortable engaging senior stakeholders across global teams
• High level of autonomy, ownership and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive and energetic attitude, values collaboration, and is consistently keen to support those around them

About the Team

• Fully integrated in the BNP Paribas Group, BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) is a leading provider of solutions to two client franchises: corporates and institutionals, and operates across EMEA (Europe Middle East Africa), APAC (Asia Pacific) and the Americas. The bank is a global leader in Debt Capital Markets and Derivatives. It is a top European house in Equity Capital Markets and it has leading franchises in Specialized Financing. In Securities Services, it is a top five House worldwide. BNP Paribas CIB strives to service the global economy by providing solutions to its clients in financing (Equity Capital Markets (ECM), Debt Capital Markets (DCM), specialized financing), flow banking (trade finance and cash management), financial advisory (M&A, project finance), global markets (interest rates, credit, foreign exchange, equity derivatives), risk management, and securities services
• As part of BNP Paribas CIB, the IB Research & Insights team supports Investment Banking teams across Europe. The team works transversally across geographies and business lines, serving a diverse mix of senior and junior professionals within a strong and well‑established Investment Banking culture that values collaboration, expertise and impact. The IB Research & Insights team is a strategic partner, particularly for the M&A franchise, delivering high‑value business, sector and company intelligence to support deal origination, execution and strategic decision‑making