BNP Paribas early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-03 against BNP Paribas's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with BNP Paribas. How we check

At a glance

I2020 Internship, Graduate Programme and Apprenticeship

How BNP Paribas recruits

Current recruitment year (page undated). 4 stages, from BNP Paribas's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where BNP Paribas names them.

  1. Upload your CV

    CV

    Apply by uploading a CV. One Graduate Programme, Summer Internship or Spring Insight application per recruitment year.

    “Know your CV like the back of your hand. Think through your personal and professional achievements.”
  2. Online tests

    Online tests

    Online tests; the FAQ points candidates to the Aon support team for help, indicating Aon delivers them. Test types and timings not stated.

    “These aren't anything to worry about, but if you need some practise there are plenty of resources out there to practise competency-based questions.”
    Source
  3. Interview

    Final interview

    Interview, described as a two-way process. Format not stated.

    “Interviews are a two-way process and therefore it's just as important that you come away feeling good about us.”
    Source
  4. Assessment Center

    Assessment centre

    Final stage mixing individual tasks, group exercises and interviews.

    “This is the final stage and is a mixture of individual tasks, group exercises and interviews.”

Spring Insights

How BNP Paribas recruits

Current (page undated). 3 stages, from BNP Paribas's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where BNP Paribas names them.

  1. CV and online tests

    CV

    Attach an up to date CV and complete online tests.

    “You'll need to attach your most up-to-date CV and complete online tests. Successful applicants will then be invited to an interview.”
  2. Online tests

    Online tests

    Online tests taken with the application.

    “You'll need to attach your most up-to-date CV and complete online tests. Successful applicants will then be invited to an interview.”
    Source
  3. Interview

    Final interview

    Interview for successful applicants.

    “You'll need to attach your most up-to-date CV and complete online tests. Successful applicants will then be invited to an interview.”
    Source

Visa sponsorship

  • I2020 Internship, Graduate Programme and Apprenticeship

    BNP Paribas supports work-permit applications generally but explicitly excludes its I2020 internship and Apprenticeship from sponsorship.

    “We support applications from candidates requiring a work permit... [but] do not offer visa sponsorship for the I2020 and Apprenticeship programmes.”
  • Spring Insights

    BNP Paribas does not publish a visa sponsorship position for its Spring Insights programme.

    “four-day Spring Insight programme is designed for forward-thinking students”

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Common questions

What is the BNP Paribas graduate scheme application process?
BNP Paribas's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Upload your CV, then Online tests, then Interview, then Assessment Center.
Does BNP Paribas sponsor visas for graduates?
BNP Paribas supports work-permit applications generally but explicitly excludes its I2020 internship and Apprenticeship from sponsorship.

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