BNP Paribas (UK)
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BNP Paribas runs a UK apprenticeship programme for A-level leavers, with roles across Global Markets, Global Banking, HR, IT, Compliance and Legal. Apprentices start in September in London or Glasgow, get a mentor, and study for Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeships (the only levels currently offered). Roles open in early February each year and are advertised with the intake year and level in the title.
Programmes
- 2027 intakeApprenticeship ProgrammeExpected, ~FebOpensClosesTBC
Apprenticeship types
Apprenticeship - Software Developer L4 (Global Markets IT)
Level 4Source for Apprenticeship - Software Developer L4 (Global Markets IT)Apprenticeship - Investment Operations Specialist (IMC) L4 (Global Banking)
Level 4Source for Apprenticeship - Investment Operations Specialist (IMC) L4 (Global Banking)Apprenticeship - Human Resources Support L3
Level 3Source for Apprenticeship - Human Resources Support L3Apprenticeship - Paralegal Officer L3
Level 3Source for Apprenticeship - Paralegal Officer L3Apprenticeship - Compliance
Source for Apprenticeship - Compliance
| Apprenticeship | Level | Discipline and duration |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship - Software Developer L4 (Global Markets IT)Source for Apprenticeship - Software Developer L4 (Global Markets IT) | Level 4 | Technology24 months |
| Apprenticeship - Investment Operations Specialist (IMC) L4 (Global Banking)Source for Apprenticeship - Investment Operations Specialist (IMC) L4 (Global Banking) | Level 4 | Investment OperationsDuration not published |
| Apprenticeship - Human Resources Support L3Source for Apprenticeship - Human Resources Support L3 | Level 3 | HRDuration not published |
| Apprenticeship - Paralegal Officer L3Source for Apprenticeship - Paralegal Officer L3 | Level 3 | LegalDuration not published |
| Apprenticeship - ComplianceSource for Apprenticeship - Compliance | Not published | ComplianceDuration not published |
Entry requirements
Accepts UCAS pointsFrom 96 UCAS points
- A levels
- Finishing three A-levels (or equivalent), or attained within the last 12 months
- UCAS points
- 96 UCAS points (2026 Software Developer L4 advert)
- GCSEs
- Minimum grade C in GCSE Maths and English
- Equivalents
- A-level equivalents accepted
- Other
- No visa sponsorship for the Apprenticeship programme.
Application process
- Upload CV and apply
- Online tests
- Interview
- Assessment centre
- Upload CV and apply
- Online tests
- Interview
- Assessment centre
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Online tests
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Interview
- 4
Assessment centre
Typical timeline
- Opens
- Early February
- Closes
- Not published
- Assessment
- Not published
- Offers
- Not published
- Starts
- September
Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027
Expected, ~Feb
Locations and universities
- Locations
- London, Glasgow
- Universities and training providers
- Not published
Salary and benefits
- Starting salary
- Not published
- Progression
- Not published
- Notes
- Not published
- Benefits
- Mentor and study support
- Travel costs to interviews reimbursable up to a set amount
Cohort size and intakes
- Intake years
- 2025 intake2026 intake
What stands out
Advert titles state the city, intake year and apprenticeship level (e.g. 'London - Apprenticeship 2026 - Software Developer L4'), making the programme easy to track year to year.
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