London - Apprenticeship 2026 - Investment Operations Specialist (CISI - Global Market COO Office) L4
BNP PARIBAS
London (NW1 6AA)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 27 February 2026)
Posted on 11 February 2026
Contents
Summary
You will be working in one of our Global Markets teams as a Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist Apprentice (CISI Qualification). Global Markets offers consistent client service and innovative solutions for investment, hedging and financing opportunities.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Investment operations specialist (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with hybrid working conditions.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
You will be working in the Global Markets (GM) business as a Transversal Transformation Business Manager Apprentice under the GM COO Office.
The transversal transformation team is a small, dynamic group based in London and Paris that drives complex and large programs that are on the agenda of senior leaders and closely monitored by a GM Board member. The team works closely with senior management and collaborates daily with a wide range of business partners.
- Assist the Project Manager on strategic transformation initiatives
- Get hands‑on experience across several business functions – a great way to see how the bank works
- Rotate across different topics – Commercial, Data, Digital & AI, Operational Efficiency, and Regulatory & Controls
- Support digital projects by learning the bank’s digital ecosystem and contributing to roadmaps
- Help optimise costs and controls by understanding the financial side of the business
- Create clear, visual material for senior management presentations (charts, decks, one‑pagers)
- Perform various analysis to back‑up decision making
- Interact daily with business, finance, data‑scientists, ITO and HR colleagues
- You will also be working towards the Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist apprenticeship qualification, which also confers the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Investment Operations Certificate upon completion
Where you'll work
10 Harewood Avenue
London
NW1 6AA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Training course
Investment operations specialist (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Maintains a consistently high standard of service internally, towards clients and with intermediaries. Adheres to well defined timeframes, systems and processes. Consistently attentive to accuracy, detail and timeliness; meets required risk, regulatory and governance requirements. Performs tasks which may be complex, specialised, or non-routine, such as bespoke (OTC) derivative settlement and margin calculations, monitoring and processing these complex transactions through to completion; Preparing management, investment performance or review reports for internal and external clients.
- Adopts high quality written and verbal communication skills as appropriate for communicating with internal and external clients. . Builds positive relationships with clients and colleagues using sound interpersonal and influencing skills. Able to coach/train less experienced colleagues. Able to communicate and negotiate complex situations and issues that may arise.
- Consistently supports colleagues and the wider business, collaborating to achieve results. Aware of their role within team, how their team fits within the business and how the team’s decisions impacts on others. Takes a leadership role in the team when appropriate. Operates well under time pressure.
- Takes ownership for delivery in their area of responsibility, both for the core role and for developing and implementing changes. Able to exercise autonomy and judgement within fairly broad parameters. Finds effective ways to resolve issues. Escalates decisions and issues when necessary. Capable of resolving complex issues that may involve other business areas.
- Proactively plans and records their own development; seeks constructive feedback and incorporates within development plan; keeps up to date with changes in all areas of the role; shows commitment to the job and the industry.
Training schedule
- Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist qualification
- Training cohort: October 2026
- Training is virtual through the providers website, with on-the-job learning occurring in the office at 10 Harewood Avenue, London
- One day a week for training
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) is a global provider of financial solutions to corporate and institutional clients. With more than 20.000 people in 57 countries across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Asia-Pacific and the Americas, we offer solutions tailored to all our clients across capital markets, financing, treasury and financial advisory. We are “the bank for a changing world” and recently won the award for being the world’s best bank for sustainable finance. To play our part in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy by 2030, we’ve place the United Nations Sustainable Goals (SDG) at the heart of our business model. They impact the companies we do business with, the projects we finance and the people we invest in. We’re proud to be playing a leading role in guiding our clients towards responsible growth, and a lower-carbon economy, by co-creating financial solutions that align their business strategy with the SDG. We need more change agents – so join us today to help us with our mission! At BNP Paribas, we see value in diversity, equal opportunity and the quality of our lives together. That’s why the Group works daily with all its stakeholders to create an environment that is respectful of everyone, based on equality, and where fighting discrimination represents a primary goal.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification, they will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role within the department.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014540.
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Closes in 13 days (Friday 27 February 2026)
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