Anyone worked at socgen/BNPParibas here before??

[pmeswani]

I'm there now, nothing's changed!

Hmmm. Ok. I landed the interview before I checked this thread out. I was hoping some form of change. But it must be better than where I am at the moment.

[pmeswani]

Plenty to be wary of - they are cutting costs (permie & contractors) like the world's going to end in 2012.

Which office and division?

PM me if you like.

I think I will be in the Marylebone office working in the IT Security Department.

[pmeswani]

I can't believe you're considering working for the BNP.

Compared to where I am now, it can only be better...

[Jeebo72]

Sorry for reviving an old thread. I have landed an interview with BNP Parabas. Any new views of them?

I'm there now, nothing's changed!

[ChimpMaster]

Sorry for reviving an old thread. I have landed an interview with BNP Parabas. Any new views of them?

Plenty to be wary of - they are cutting costs (permie & contractors) like the world's going to end in 2012.

Which office and division?

PM me if you like.

[Scrag Meister]

Immediately prior to going contracting in 2007, I was lined up for a
3RD interview for a perm role at BNP Paribas. Nothing at interview put me off the company, just that someone else offered a contract quicker.

Sorry no view on SocGen.

[d000hg]

I can't believe you're considering working for the BNP.

[pmeswani]

Sorry for reviving an old thread. I have landed an interview with BNP Parabas. Any new views of them?

[Le Rosbif]

I interviewed for a contract with SocGen about 2 years ago.
The manager was some sort of arrogant muppet who clearly only recently arrived from Paris and did not have a clue what the difference between a contractor and an employee is.
Contracting work is not nearly as common in Paris than in London, that must be why.

Anyway I'd go go BNPParibas if I were you as they appear to be more adapted to the anglo-saxon ways of working. (Based on what friends told me)

[Liability]

BIL works for BNPP - says its an ok place but you gota get used to the way they do things and if they dont like the look of ya theyll get rid - simple as.

[swamp]

I failed an interview at BNP Paribas once. I really impressed the technical people, but I didn't get on with the French manager who insisted on going over all the technical stuff his staff had already been through with me (as if he didn't trust them). Funny bunch, and in a way I'm glad I didn't get the gig.

[snaw]

Just got a contract offer from both of these guys and cannot really decide

Has anyone here worked for them before?

Were they a good bunch>?

Socgen.

Hated it.

French management technique is very different to what you may be used too ...

Very hands on, and micromanagemet. I had team meetings, plus one on ones every week ... did my 6 months and gtf outta there.

Plus they're very slow moving, in investment banking terms, actually any terms. Stuffy comes to mind.

And funnily enough, I used to like the French, until I spent time working with them. Unfortunately a lot fo the stereotypes are based on actual characteritics.

[pmeswani]

Just got a contract offer from both of these guys and cannot really decide

Has anyone here worked for them before?

Were they a good bunch>?

Take both and invoke the subs clause (if one exist). That way you can earn money on both. HTH

[HairyArsedBloke]

Their trading floors tend to get a bit wiffy towards the end of the week. They are French after all.

[SteveMcadden1]

Just got a contract offer from both of these guys and cannot really decide

Has anyone here worked for them before?

Were they a good bunch>?