Northern Europe Marketing Traineeship in London

Business Unit: Client Group Marketing

Contract Type: Graduate Traineeship (Investment20/20)

Preferred Start Date: July/August

Duration of the Placement: 12 Months

Location: 22 Bishopsgate, London

Company Overview

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the asset management division of BNP Paribas Group. As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers’ (AXA IM) activities have been fully integrated into BNPP AM, creating a unified and strengthened global platform. BNPP AM is a leading global asset manager, leveraging the Group’s scale, stability, and expertise. We serve a diverse client base and cover a broad range of asset classes, from equities, fixed income, and multi‑assets to real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and private equity. With AXA IM’s integration, BNPP AM now ranks among Europe’s top asset managers, managing approximately €1.6 trillion in assets and focusing on long‑term savings and alternative strategies. Sustainability is central to our approach: we prioritise ESG and responsible investing to deliver sustainable, long‑term performance while supporting environmental, social, and economic transitions.

Careers at BNPP AM: Empowering our people to drive progress

As part of a responsible, progressive organisation, our people help us to invest for what matters. Everyone in our diverse, global family shares this responsibility. Together, our people push boundaries and drive forward ideas, being bold, taking the lead, and using initiative and enterprise to create exceptional service that seeks to drive long‑term prosperity for our clients, society and the world we live in.

Diversity and Inclusion

At BNPP AM, inclusion and diversity are closely linked to our values and to our culture of respect for employees, clients and the communities around us. We always aim to create an environment where everyone feels they belong, are included and can thrive within a diverse community.

Programme Information

You will join as a trainee as part of the Investment20/20 one‑year trainee programme. We can’t guarantee a permanent position at the end of the 12‑month contract; however, if you perform well and we have an open position at the time, permanent employment could be a possibility. The programme is offered by many investment management firms and 75% of the 2,000 trainees are offered permanent positions at the end of the year. As a trainee, you will be introduced to investment management, gain industry knowledge and experience, and develop relationships to progress your career. We will support you in achieving or starting a professional qualification if this interests you. You will also meet and network with over 300 trainees across the industry and participate in socials and insight events.

Description Of The Department

The Marketing Trainee will work within the Client Group Northern Europe Marketing Team in London, assisting with marketing projects and events in the UK, Netherlands and Nordics. You will work closely with internal teams such as specialist marketing teams, communications, sales and investment specialists, and external service providers. The team consists of five full‑time members and one trainee and reports to Lisa Bush (Head of Marketing for Northern Europe).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of the UK, Netherlands & Nordics marketing strategy for both Institutional & Wholesale client segments, owning and managing key industry‑sponsored and BNPP AM proprietary events and all associated marketing activity.
• Help raise the visibility of BNP Paribas Asset Management and our key corporate themes, supporting other marketing initiatives such as sales roadshows, virtual lunches, reporting on events, marketing communications, and the use of our marketing email platform Eloqua and the Salesforce CRM system.
• Assist with event management and logistics across Northern Europe.
• Help maintain the marketing budget, raise purchase orders (POs), and process invoices for the team.
• Report: Keep active ownership of all statistics and return‑on‑investment documents across the team.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Aptitude and enthusiasm for marketing and events.
• Strong command of the English language, written and spoken.
• Interest in financial markets/asset classes can be helpful.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and keen learner.
• Team player and proactive worker.
• Creative and enthusiastic self‑starter.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, with particular focus on PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong numeracy skills.

What We Offer

This traineeship is an excellent opportunity to discover an international working environment and gain strong exposure to complex issues faced by a diverse investment manager. You will be fully integrated into our team, collaborating with and discovering other departments such as Investments, Compliance, Client Service and Distribution. Autonomous, entrepreneurial, and result‑driven culture where initiative is encouraged. Rapidly take on real responsibilities within a growing platform. GBP 28,000 basic salary + competitive benefits package.

What We Expect From You

• Workplace professionalism.
• Physical attendance to the office 3‑4 days a week.
• Curiosity.
• Commitment.
• Willingness to learn & grow.

Please join us to realise your potential to drive progress, for yourself, our clients and the world in which we live.