Avia, Finance Sector Specialist at JobTestPrep.
Have a question? Contact me at: ask_the_team@jobtestprep.co.ukThe BNP Paribas Investment Banking summer internship is offered in two departments:
Note: You can only apply for one department, so choose wisely which is better suited for you. Read on to get more information on each.
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The application process is roughly the same for both. In both cases, you will have to first pass the online tests, administered by Cut-e (AON), to get looked at by HR.
If you don’t score above the benchmark, your application will be dinged automatically.
But don’t worry, this is exactly what we are here for!
Each department has its own set of unique tests, to see if you have what it takes to work in that specific area of the bank. In order for you to get into your desired department, you have to know EXACTLY what you are up against.
Get accurate preparation for either of the two departments & ace the unique and specific tests!
The switch challenge is a unique and special type of Logical Reasoning test.
Each question consists of an input, an operator, and an output.
An input is the upper row, consisting of 4 symbols. The operator acts like a funnel that takes the input from the upper row and changes the order of the symbols. The output is what comes out of the funnel – the lower row, with the new order of the symbols.
Each operator consists of four digits. Each digit represents the previous position of each symbol, before it was changed by the operator. The new order of the symbols’ position matches the position of the digits. Like so:
Test yourself with a sample question:
Which operator is the right one for this input and output?
Check out this video explanation to see if you got it right.
Tip: There are different difficulty levels, and some questions include two operators. The first operator is given, and you need to find the second operator.
It helps to draw the middle row, under the first operator so that you will not have to remember a lot of information at once. This, in turn, makes it easier to find the second operator in a similar way as when the question provided only one operator.
More about the different difficulty levels can be found in our prep pack.
I have heard of many applicants that were taken by surprise by this test. Indeed, implementing a new language within six minutes can be overwhelming and scary.
The best way to deal with a new language is to practise it over and over until you feel comfortable with it. And you will, I promise.
Start practising now with accurate BNP Paribas Switch Challenge questions and eliminate the surprise!
This test is designed to check your ability to analyze numerical data presented in tables and graphs. You will be given six sheets of data that you can go back to and analyze at any point.
Every question will present a statement related ONLY to one of the six sheets. You will then have to decide rather the statement is true, false or that you cannot say.
Let’s see it in an example.
Buildings are expected to represent the greatest portion of Podunk Textiles Ltd. value next year.
The correct answer is True.
According to the Company Value tab, in FY+1 (next year), Buildings are expected to be valued at 18 billion dollars, while Inventory at 10 billion dollars, and Investments only at 3.5 billion dollars.
Therefore, the correct answer is True.
Tip: With each new question, try to accumulate more and more information about the tabs. After 10-15 questions, you should be able to tell what each tab is about, which will make finding the relevant tab easier in later questions.
This strategy and many more can be found in the full preparation pack.
I know it might seem hard, but all barriers can easily be overcome with focused practising. Yes, even answering a question in less than 20 seconds. A high score is within your reach.
Practising will make sure you can easily navigate the unique structure of this test and beat the impossible time limit.
Start practising now for the BNP Paribas Numerical test and get a high score!
This test is designed to see how well you can retrieve information and draw accurate conclusions from verbal data.
You will be given six sheets of text with each offering different sets of information to analyze during the test.
Every question will present a statement related to ONLY one of the six sheets. You will then have to decide if the statement is true, false, or that you cannot say.
Let’s see how a question might look like:
The Board of Directors is elected by the shareholders, and is assigned to monitor the company's activity as a whole.
The Board of Directors hires the CEO themselves, and they have the power to fire him if 10% of the management agrees to it.
The Board of Directors convenes every 75 days and discusses the CEO's performance every 100 days.
The Board of Directors has the right to allocate up to $100,000 in bonuses every year. However, the shareholders' general assembly should authorize higher amounts.
Moreover, the shareholders' general assembly can fire every director, and once every five years 40% of them must be replaced by new directors.
This being said, no management employees are allowed to be in the company's Board of Directors.
The board must consist of at least 33% females, at least 20% males, and at least 12% university graduates.
Statement: There are no differences in the duties between the shareholders and the directors.
As indicated in the first line of the Board of Directors tab, the board is elected by and works for the shareholders, thus there is a major difference between them.
Tip: Before you even read the first question, look at the titles of the tabs and very quickly scan through the titles of the sections in each tab.
Do not spend too long doing this; it is only meant to provide you with a very basic knowledge of the information you have to sift through during the test.
More strategies and solving tips can be found in our experts’ preparation pack.
At first glance, this test is not hard. But when you dive into the details it starts to look quite intimidating. You can get lost in all the text, and the ticking clock is of no help.
I know exactly how you feel, and I also know that you can overcome these difficulties with some good, accurate practise.
Start practising now to take the BNP Paribas Verbal Reasoning test stress-free!
The online tests can be VERY stressful, especially since you have only one chance.
Our fool-proof 3-step method will help you eliminate stress and focus on getting a high score. Which you are absolutely capable of getting!
Start practising for the online tests and secure your BNP Paribas internship!
The world keeps changing rapidly, and so are the summer internships. Last year the BNP Paribas internship went virtual, and it is safe to say that this year it’s going to be the same.
Absolutely not. If you are a strong candidate, and if you passed the online tests, they will be happy to have you, regardless of what school you attended.
Yes, you can! BNP Paribas invites students from all academic backgrounds to apply. As long as you are suited for the job, they will teach you everything you need to know.
No, you cannot. This summer internship is for penultimate-year students only. If you are looking for an internship this year, you need to look for a Spring Week.
No, you cannot. BNP Paribas limits all applicants to only one department in the summer internship. This is the time to figure out which area of the bank excites you the most.