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Financial Advisor, EDWARD JONESPosted Dec 23, 2008
Full Time
London, ON, CANADA; Sudbury, ON, CANADA; Vaughan, ON, CANADA; Windsor, ON, CANADA
Relevant Work Experience: All
Job Category:Financial Advisor
Industry:Banking; Insurance; Project Management
Company Url: http://www.careers.edwardjones.com
Financial Advisor *
Individuals from a variety of occupational backgrounds including sales people, I.T. professionals, and corporate managers have found new success at Edward Jones. By becoming an Edward Jones Financial Advisor, you can run your business, determine your compensation, and redefine your future.
We take a personal approach to business that starts with a face-to-face meeting between a Financial Advisor and an individual investor. As we continue to grow in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, we are looking for individuals who are self-managers, sales-oriented and highly driven.
What leads to success as a Financial Advisor?
Edward Jones believes in doing business the old fashioned way, face to face. When starting out, our Financial Advisors spend most of their time in the communities they serve, making face-to-face contacts in neighbourhoods and with businesses, introducing themselves and Edward Jones. They spend time getting to know their clients, their investment needs and their objectives. Then they recommend the appropriate investments and services on an individual and personal basis. A strong sales and/or management background compliments the Edward Jones business model. We frequently find that individuals with a solid sales or management history thrive as Financial Advisors because they understand the commitment and relationship building skills that are crucial to establishing long-term clients.
As an Edward Jones Financial Advisor you will:
- Work autonomously from your own neighbourhood office while being supported by an international financial services leader
- Build your business by identifying and cultivating prospective clients
- Help clients to determine financial and investment needs, and utilize sales skills to effectively recommend suitable financial products
- Become knowledgeable in an array of financial products to suit a variety of objectives and risk levels
- Enjoy early financial support. We know that building a business takes time. For this reason, you'll have a compensation package during your first eighteen months including training pay that takes into account your experience and geographic location. You'll also have opportunities to earn new account bonuses and milestone bonuses based on your production while you build your client base.
Secure your future:
- Earn commissions, bonuses, and incentive travel based on your production
- Receive world-class financial and business development training
- Apply a proven business model
- Earn a full-time branch office assistant who manages client service and marketing activities
- Participate in profit sharing
- Have the opportunity to become a partner in the firm
- Work for one of the best companies to work for in Canada***
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the right type of person. The financial gains can be great - but it takes a dedicated individual to capitalize on the potential. Visit the Edward Jones career site now to apply online and read success stories of current Financial Advisors Edward Jones - Achieve Well-earned Success
www.careers.edwardjones.com
*In Quebec, our advisors are known as Investment Advisors.
**Edward Jones received the highest numerical score among full service brokerage firms in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2006-2008 Canadian Full Service Investor Satisfaction StudiesSM. 2008 study based on 6,240 total responses measuring 16 brokerage firms and measures opinions of investors who used full-service investment institutions. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed May 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
***For the sixth consecutive year, the financial-services firm Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for in Canada by the Globe and Mail's Report On Business magazine and in La Presse in the annual listing of the "50 Best Employers in Canada." This year the firm ranked No. 5.
Edward Jones is an equal opportunity, committed to developing an inclusive culture. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives are good for building business.
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Citibank internships
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Job/Career Opportunity Analyst and Associate at Morgan Stanley
Your Opportunity as a Morgan Stanley Analyst
Morgan Stanley analysts are graduates who may not have extensive job experience or knowledge of the financial world. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and interests—but all are high achievers who share integrity, intellectual curiosity and the desire to work in a congenial atmosphere with like-minded people.
Each part of Morgan Stanley designs its own Analyst program, taking a comprehensive approach to make you an effective professional. After a brief period of classroom training your instruction comes on the job, often working with more experienced professionals.
Entering Morgan Stanley through one of our Analyst programs quickly launches your career. Whatever part of the firm you join, you may be taking on responsibility more quickly than you ever thought possible. You will be building on Morgan Stanley’s global presence and longstanding reputation as a financial industry leader. And you will be growing a personal network of colleagues who may well become your lifelong friends.
Your Opportunity as a Morgan Stanley Associate
As an Associate, you come to Morgan Stanley with several years of professional experience, an MBA or other advanced degree. You are well prepared to put your knowledge to work at a firm that is a worldwide leader, in a collegial atmosphere where you can make an impact quickly.
Each part of Morgan Stanley designs its own Associate program to make the most of your skills and interests. After a brief, intensive training period you will be working with more experienced professionals who will rely on you for client, product or business responsibilities. Your education will continue and you may be encouraged to broaden your skills by spending time in other regions or parts of our business.
Morgan Stanley offers you an unsurpassed platform for building your career. Our global reputation, broad presence and deep understanding of the financial world will keep you intellectually challenged. And you will find that the quality of our people makes our firm personally as well as professionally rewarding.
For current available Positions in Analyst and Associate Programs in Asia, Pacific, Europe, Japan, and North America
visit
http://www.morganstanley.com/about/careers/recruiting/careers/programs/index.html
Morgan Stanley analysts are graduates who may not have extensive job experience or knowledge of the financial world. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and interests—but all are high achievers who share integrity, intellectual curiosity and the desire to work in a congenial atmosphere with like-minded people.
Each part of Morgan Stanley designs its own Analyst program, taking a comprehensive approach to make you an effective professional. After a brief period of classroom training your instruction comes on the job, often working with more experienced professionals.
Entering Morgan Stanley through one of our Analyst programs quickly launches your career. Whatever part of the firm you join, you may be taking on responsibility more quickly than you ever thought possible. You will be building on Morgan Stanley’s global presence and longstanding reputation as a financial industry leader. And you will be growing a personal network of colleagues who may well become your lifelong friends.
Your Opportunity as a Morgan Stanley Associate
As an Associate, you come to Morgan Stanley with several years of professional experience, an MBA or other advanced degree. You are well prepared to put your knowledge to work at a firm that is a worldwide leader, in a collegial atmosphere where you can make an impact quickly.
Each part of Morgan Stanley designs its own Associate program to make the most of your skills and interests. After a brief, intensive training period you will be working with more experienced professionals who will rely on you for client, product or business responsibilities. Your education will continue and you may be encouraged to broaden your skills by spending time in other regions or parts of our business.
Morgan Stanley offers you an unsurpassed platform for building your career. Our global reputation, broad presence and deep understanding of the financial world will keep you intellectually challenged. And you will find that the quality of our people makes our firm personally as well as professionally rewarding.
For current available Positions in Analyst and Associate Programs in Asia, Pacific, Europe, Japan, and North America
visit
http://www.morganstanley.com/about/careers/recruiting/careers/programs/index.html
Merrill Lynch - Summer Interns
Welcome Students - Apply
Students typically enter Merrill Lynch through one of two entry points: summer internships and full-time programs.
Summer internships give you a chance to experience working at Merrill Lynch for a summer prior to graduation. Former summer interns account for the majority of full-time hires. The best time to submit your application is from Early September through December for programs taking place in the following summer.
Direct hiring for full-time programs also occurs during the autumn season. The best time to submit your application for these programs is from Early September through November preceding your graduation.
Across our businesses and corporate and enterprise groups most full-time opportunities begin with a world-class training program.
http://careers.ml.com/index.asp?id=76716_79332_76756
Students typically enter Merrill Lynch through one of two entry points: summer internships and full-time programs.
Summer internships give you a chance to experience working at Merrill Lynch for a summer prior to graduation. Former summer interns account for the majority of full-time hires. The best time to submit your application is from Early September through December for programs taking place in the following summer.
Direct hiring for full-time programs also occurs during the autumn season. The best time to submit your application for these programs is from Early September through November preceding your graduation.
Across our businesses and corporate and enterprise groups most full-time opportunities begin with a world-class training program.
http://careers.ml.com/index.asp?id=76716_79332_76756
Summer Internships at Goldman Sachs
The earliest opportunity for you to join Goldman Sachs is as an intern. Goldman Sachs interns are currently pursuing a college, university, MBA or other advanced degree. We offer internships to those who want jobs with real responsibility, outstanding training and the chance to learn from the best and brightest.
Exploration
Background
A financial background is not necessary. Whatever your discipline or major, we encourage you to apply, provided you share an interest in the financial markets and have demonstrated strong academic performance and professional drive.
Preparation
Getting to know us is essential. Our recruitment process is built upon our belief that a candidate’s understanding of the Goldman Sachs culture is as important as the skills and talent she or he can bring to the firm. Explore gs.com, consult with alumni and, if possible, talk with your classmates who have interned with us.
Interviews
The internship interview process will focus on your general suitability for and interest in Goldman Sachs. We focus on your past experiences and future goals to determine if you meet the core competencies that apply across all internship roles we offer.
Types of Internships
Summer Internships
We offer real responsibilities that give you a sense of what you would be doing, day to day, as a full-time Goldman Sachs employee. You will work alongside leaders within our industry, as well as other smart, motivated people. We offer 10-week summer internship positions in our principal geographic locations. The summer analyst role is for candidates currently pursuing a college or university degree. The summer associate role is for candidates currently working toward an MBA or a more advanced degree.
Other Internships
Our unique internships provide great exposure to our firm. A select number of businesses and regions offer three, six and twelve-month internships throughout the academic year. In the Americas and Europe, we also offer one and two-week programs that take place during college and university spring breaks. Visit Unique Positions for more information.
We also have internship opportunities for university and business school candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. We manage a number of internships, sponsorships, and scholarships that are designed to increase awareness of the firm and our industry. Visit Diversity for more information.
http://www2.goldmansachs.com/careers/your-career/positions/intern/index.html
Exploration
Background
A financial background is not necessary. Whatever your discipline or major, we encourage you to apply, provided you share an interest in the financial markets and have demonstrated strong academic performance and professional drive.
Preparation
Getting to know us is essential. Our recruitment process is built upon our belief that a candidate’s understanding of the Goldman Sachs culture is as important as the skills and talent she or he can bring to the firm. Explore gs.com, consult with alumni and, if possible, talk with your classmates who have interned with us.
Interviews
The internship interview process will focus on your general suitability for and interest in Goldman Sachs. We focus on your past experiences and future goals to determine if you meet the core competencies that apply across all internship roles we offer.
Types of Internships
Summer Internships
We offer real responsibilities that give you a sense of what you would be doing, day to day, as a full-time Goldman Sachs employee. You will work alongside leaders within our industry, as well as other smart, motivated people. We offer 10-week summer internship positions in our principal geographic locations. The summer analyst role is for candidates currently pursuing a college or university degree. The summer associate role is for candidates currently working toward an MBA or a more advanced degree.
Other Internships
Our unique internships provide great exposure to our firm. A select number of businesses and regions offer three, six and twelve-month internships throughout the academic year. In the Americas and Europe, we also offer one and two-week programs that take place during college and university spring breaks. Visit Unique Positions for more information.
We also have internship opportunities for university and business school candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups. We manage a number of internships, sponsorships, and scholarships that are designed to increase awareness of the firm and our industry. Visit Diversity for more information.
http://www2.goldmansachs.com/careers/your-career/positions/intern/index.html
Lehman Brothers JOb Opportunities
Client Associate/Marketing Support NB PAM: Sales Dallas Dallas, TX, United States 12/27/2007
Client Associate/Marketing Support NB PAM: Sales Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA, United States 12/27/2007
Client Associate/Marketing Support NB PAM: Sales Boston Boston, MA, United States 12/27/2007
Assistant Roadshow Coordinator Account Management - NY New York, NY, United States 12/18/2007
Associate Finance Administration New York, NY, United States 1/2/2008
Assistant Vice President Productivity & Process New York, NY, United States 1/2/2008
Assistant Vice President Global Systems & Projects Grp Jersey City, NJ, United States 1/2/2008
Associate Global B/S and LE Accounting New York, NY, United States 12/27/2007
http://www.lehman.com/careers/applytolehman/experiencedhire.htm
Client Associate/Marketing Support NB PAM: Sales Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA, United States 12/27/2007
Client Associate/Marketing Support NB PAM: Sales Boston Boston, MA, United States 12/27/2007
Assistant Roadshow Coordinator Account Management - NY New York, NY, United States 12/18/2007
Associate Finance Administration New York, NY, United States 1/2/2008
Assistant Vice President Productivity & Process New York, NY, United States 1/2/2008
Assistant Vice President Global Systems & Projects Grp Jersey City, NJ, United States 1/2/2008
Associate Global B/S and LE Accounting New York, NY, United States 12/27/2007
http://www.lehman.com/careers/applytolehman/experiencedhire.htm
Quantitative Careers At Lehman Brothers
Quantitative Careers At Lehman Brothers
A culture of creativity and intellectual achievement. Cutting edge research. Around the world, Lehman Brothers is hiring top quantitative talent. Explore these pages to see how your quant background can make an impact.
Lehman Brothers actively recruits top candidates with strong quantitative backgrounds and the desire to apply their skills in the financial markets. By “quantitative,” we mean undergraduate or advanced degrees in finance, economics, mathematics, science or engineering, though a candidate’s intelligence, quantitative skills, drive and interest are more important to us than a particular field of study.
New hires with quantitative backgrounds usually enter our organization through the Quantitative Research or Trading areas, but their careers develop in all directions. People with quantitative backgrounds hold senior positions throughout Lehman Brothers.
We hire either directly to a specific desk within the Firm or through our associate or analyst/senior analyst program. Recruiting for various programs typically follows an annual calendar, but we accept applications year-round.
We hire Ph.D., master’s and undergraduate candidates. Ph.D. candidates with quantitative backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our associate or summer associate program. Master’s candidates are primarily hired as senior analysts, while undergraduates are primarily hired through the summer or full-time analyst program. If your background does not fit into one of these specific recruiting categories, we encourage you to apply nonetheless, as we are constantly looking for outstanding quantitative talent.
http://www.lehman.com/careers/quants/
A culture of creativity and intellectual achievement. Cutting edge research. Around the world, Lehman Brothers is hiring top quantitative talent. Explore these pages to see how your quant background can make an impact.
Lehman Brothers actively recruits top candidates with strong quantitative backgrounds and the desire to apply their skills in the financial markets. By “quantitative,” we mean undergraduate or advanced degrees in finance, economics, mathematics, science or engineering, though a candidate’s intelligence, quantitative skills, drive and interest are more important to us than a particular field of study.
New hires with quantitative backgrounds usually enter our organization through the Quantitative Research or Trading areas, but their careers develop in all directions. People with quantitative backgrounds hold senior positions throughout Lehman Brothers.
We hire either directly to a specific desk within the Firm or through our associate or analyst/senior analyst program. Recruiting for various programs typically follows an annual calendar, but we accept applications year-round.
We hire Ph.D., master’s and undergraduate candidates. Ph.D. candidates with quantitative backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our associate or summer associate program. Master’s candidates are primarily hired as senior analysts, while undergraduates are primarily hired through the summer or full-time analyst program. If your background does not fit into one of these specific recruiting categories, we encourage you to apply nonetheless, as we are constantly looking for outstanding quantitative talent.
http://www.lehman.com/careers/quants/
Analysts wanted - Amba Research - India
Amba Research is the leading provider of investment research support services to the global capital markets industry. We work with clients in all the world’s major financial centers.
Clients use Amba Research to leverage their own investment research process, enabling them to generate and screen more investment ideas in a high-quality, customized, cost effective and flexible manner.
We work with over half of the major global investment banks, investment management firms, alternative asset managers, commercial banks and other financial services firms. Our meticulously chosen and professionally trained analysts work offshore in support of our clients’ research teams.
We specialize exclusively in providing investment research support. This focus allows us to provide a broad and in-depth range of research services. We support clients in major areas of research, including equity, fixed income and credit, and quantitative research.
We are committed to quality, innovation and integrity. Our management team comprises experienced Wall Street research professionals with a deep understanding of what drives our clients’ needs.
Amba Research functions as a strategic partner to its clients, sharing their values and goals.
Current Vacancies
Due to increasing demand, Amba offices in Bangalore, Colombo and San José are looking to hire highly qualified, motivated and team-spirited financial industry professionals as Associate Vice Presidents (AVP) and Analysts for the following two areas.
Investment research
Quantitative research
Investment Research
Investment Research duties include:
Write investment research reports
Build and maintain sophisticated models to forecast financial results of international companies
Persuasively articulate investment ideas to clients
Undertake special projects requiring Internet and screen-based research
Your qualifications should include:
A demonstrated record of high academic and professional achievement.
The minimum requirement is a bachelors degree or an equivalent professional qualification in Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics.
Strong financial statement analysis skills
Fluency in written and spoken English, including report writing skills
Strong Excel modeling skills
At least three years experience at executive level (for AVP candidates only)
Preference will be given for individuals possessing:
Strong skills in stock valuation methods
Experience in analysing industry structures and bases of competition
MBA holders, candidates working towards the CFA charter, or holders of other finance-related post-graduate qualifications
Selected candidates will receive comprehensive financial analyst training from senior international Investment Professionals along with the opportunity to work with some of the finest analysts in the world.
Candidates should be willing to be posted abroad if necessary for 4-8 weeks for on-site training with our clients.
If you are interested in a career with Amba and if you fit our requirements please fill the web application form and attach your CV.
Quantitative Research
In addition, we have openings for Quantitative Analysts / AVPs who have specific skills/aptitude for computer programming, statistical analysis and mathematical modeling areas. For such people knowledge and qualifications in financial field is not mandatory but preferable.
Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
http://www.ambaresearch.com/amba/home
Clients use Amba Research to leverage their own investment research process, enabling them to generate and screen more investment ideas in a high-quality, customized, cost effective and flexible manner.
We work with over half of the major global investment banks, investment management firms, alternative asset managers, commercial banks and other financial services firms. Our meticulously chosen and professionally trained analysts work offshore in support of our clients’ research teams.
We specialize exclusively in providing investment research support. This focus allows us to provide a broad and in-depth range of research services. We support clients in major areas of research, including equity, fixed income and credit, and quantitative research.
We are committed to quality, innovation and integrity. Our management team comprises experienced Wall Street research professionals with a deep understanding of what drives our clients’ needs.
Amba Research functions as a strategic partner to its clients, sharing their values and goals.
Current Vacancies
Due to increasing demand, Amba offices in Bangalore, Colombo and San José are looking to hire highly qualified, motivated and team-spirited financial industry professionals as Associate Vice Presidents (AVP) and Analysts for the following two areas.
Investment research
Quantitative research
Investment Research
Investment Research duties include:
Write investment research reports
Build and maintain sophisticated models to forecast financial results of international companies
Persuasively articulate investment ideas to clients
Undertake special projects requiring Internet and screen-based research
Your qualifications should include:
A demonstrated record of high academic and professional achievement.
The minimum requirement is a bachelors degree or an equivalent professional qualification in Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics.
Strong financial statement analysis skills
Fluency in written and spoken English, including report writing skills
Strong Excel modeling skills
At least three years experience at executive level (for AVP candidates only)
Preference will be given for individuals possessing:
Strong skills in stock valuation methods
Experience in analysing industry structures and bases of competition
MBA holders, candidates working towards the CFA charter, or holders of other finance-related post-graduate qualifications
Selected candidates will receive comprehensive financial analyst training from senior international Investment Professionals along with the opportunity to work with some of the finest analysts in the world.
Candidates should be willing to be posted abroad if necessary for 4-8 weeks for on-site training with our clients.
If you are interested in a career with Amba and if you fit our requirements please fill the web application form and attach your CV.
Quantitative Research
In addition, we have openings for Quantitative Analysts / AVPs who have specific skills/aptitude for computer programming, statistical analysis and mathematical modeling areas. For such people knowledge and qualifications in financial field is not mandatory but preferable.
Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
http://www.ambaresearch.com/amba/home
http://www.envision-global.com/content/home.asp
FINANCIAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT
Envision Financial Services Recruitment offers a sector-based service led by industry professionals who have first-hand knowledge of market trends, working conditions and professional development opportunities across the industry. They provide candidates and clients with unmatched levels of service.
Our different specialities are detailed above; each offers relevant information and immediate job opportunities within the financial services industry.
FINANCIAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT
Envision Financial Services Recruitment offers a sector-based service led by industry professionals who have first-hand knowledge of market trends, working conditions and professional development opportunities across the industry. They provide candidates and clients with unmatched levels of service.
Our different specialities are detailed above; each offers relevant information and immediate job opportunities within the financial services industry.
Fund Managers Assistant Required London
Our client is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. The investment management arm provides global investment opportunities to a substantial and diversified client base including institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. It is one of the pre-eminent investment management organisations globally, with responsibility for over $640bn assets under management. .
The London based PCA team is responsible for oversight of over 400 portfolios which are invested globally across all asset classes including alternative investments and complex derivative products. This is a senior technical position within GSAM Operations and as such requires the capability to work effectively with a diverse range of professionals both internally and externally, covering a wide range of accounting, product and industry initiatives.
The principal responsibilities for this position include:
- Oversight of the accounting and reconciliation functions.
- Problem solving capability for complex accounting, performance and portfolio issues.
- Performance calculations and investigations.
- Cash management.
- Client reporting covering portfolio analysis, accounting and regulatory reports.
- Extensive ad hoc analysis for fund managers and clients.
- Project participation for new systems, processes and products.
- Significant liaison with internal and external clients.
- Management of departmental change events including systems automation, scalability initiatives and efficiency improvements.
- Business planning including new accounts, new products and new markets.
- Operational policy formation and implementation including risk management, valuation, accounting and controls.
The experiences and skills required for this position include:
- Process and control orientation, balancing commercial opportunities with risk management
- Experience in client facing activities
- Apply re-engineering methodologies to processes and execute solutions
- Ability to gather information, make decisions and drive results
- Highly motivated and ability to coach others in technical areas and problem solving
- Capability to prioritize and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, self-starting individual with high levels of ownership
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to learn quickly
- Strong academic record
- Previous accounting experience or qualifications beneficial but not essential
This vacancy is being advertised by Envision Personnel Solutions Limited. The services advertised by Envision Personnel Solutions Limited are those of an Employment Agency.
http://www.envision-global.com/content/home.asp
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Vacancy SummaryJob TypePermanent LocationCity of London, Docklands, East London, North London, North West London, South East London, South West London, West End, West London, London Start DateASAP DurationPermanent Salary£35k - £45k pa + Bonus + Ref No:122962-GSA-SD-HQ00002364 Date Advertised 31 Dec 2007
Applying For This Position
Unless otherwise stated, if applying for a job within the European Union, you must ensure that you are already authorised to work there.
Recruiter: Envision Personnel Solutions Limited
0207 220 7900 (T)
Steven Davies
The London based PCA team is responsible for oversight of over 400 portfolios which are invested globally across all asset classes including alternative investments and complex derivative products. This is a senior technical position within GSAM Operations and as such requires the capability to work effectively with a diverse range of professionals both internally and externally, covering a wide range of accounting, product and industry initiatives.
The principal responsibilities for this position include:
- Oversight of the accounting and reconciliation functions.
- Problem solving capability for complex accounting, performance and portfolio issues.
- Performance calculations and investigations.
- Cash management.
- Client reporting covering portfolio analysis, accounting and regulatory reports.
- Extensive ad hoc analysis for fund managers and clients.
- Project participation for new systems, processes and products.
- Significant liaison with internal and external clients.
- Management of departmental change events including systems automation, scalability initiatives and efficiency improvements.
- Business planning including new accounts, new products and new markets.
- Operational policy formation and implementation including risk management, valuation, accounting and controls.
The experiences and skills required for this position include:
- Process and control orientation, balancing commercial opportunities with risk management
- Experience in client facing activities
- Apply re-engineering methodologies to processes and execute solutions
- Ability to gather information, make decisions and drive results
- Highly motivated and ability to coach others in technical areas and problem solving
- Capability to prioritize and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, self-starting individual with high levels of ownership
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to learn quickly
- Strong academic record
- Previous accounting experience or qualifications beneficial but not essential
This vacancy is being advertised by Envision Personnel Solutions Limited. The services advertised by Envision Personnel Solutions Limited are those of an Employment Agency.
http://www.envision-global.com/content/home.asp
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Vacancy SummaryJob TypePermanent LocationCity of London, Docklands, East London, North London, North West London, South East London, South West London, West End, West London, London Start DateASAP DurationPermanent Salary£35k - £45k pa + Bonus + Ref No:122962-GSA-SD-HQ00002364 Date Advertised 31 Dec 2007
Applying For This Position
Unless otherwise stated, if applying for a job within the European Union, you must ensure that you are already authorised to work there.
Recruiter: Envision Personnel Solutions Limited
0207 220 7900 (T)
Steven Davies
Business Analyst (IT) Investment Banking Required
Business Analyst (x4)
Reference 575699
RecruiterFSS
Salary£35 - £40 per hour
Posted31/12/2007
ContactFSS
e: job8.75699.559@crystal.aplitrak.com
t: 020 7390 7290
Are you looking for a long-term Business Analyst contract where you will be involved in a vitally important project from start to finish?
We are working exclusively with a leading on-line broker (ranked number one in the States), who are currently ramping up their European operation and investing heavily to mirror the achievements of the American business. Crucial to success in Europe is the harmonisation of the current systems, platforms and processes within the front and back office. As such they are currently recruiting for a pool of talented and experienced business analysts to forge ahead with this business critical project.
The main objective of the project is to deliver active trader platforms to Europe.
There are two major streams of activity occurring within this. The first is a series of enhancements to the back office system currently being used. The second is a series of enhancements to an existing web portal (based on scalable and robust architecture), so that it can be used for the different businesses, and replace the existing websites used.
To join this team you must be familiar with cash equities, development life cycle, back office & settlements. You will have the ability to manage small projects end to end from an Investment banking background, conduct process mapping and process improvements on new, existing products and be part in the full project life cycle on end to end projects.
Experience of standard PM tools and techniques, eg MS Project along with the use of Visio to produce flowcharts and diagrams, will be essential.
The client is looking to move as quickly as possible to set up this team and interviews are being arranged asap!
FSS is a leading international recruitment consultancy.
Reference 575699
RecruiterFSS
Salary£35 - £40 per hour
Posted31/12/2007
ContactFSS
e: job8.75699.559@crystal.aplitrak.com
t: 020 7390 7290
Are you looking for a long-term Business Analyst contract where you will be involved in a vitally important project from start to finish?
We are working exclusively with a leading on-line broker (ranked number one in the States), who are currently ramping up their European operation and investing heavily to mirror the achievements of the American business. Crucial to success in Europe is the harmonisation of the current systems, platforms and processes within the front and back office. As such they are currently recruiting for a pool of talented and experienced business analysts to forge ahead with this business critical project.
The main objective of the project is to deliver active trader platforms to Europe.
There are two major streams of activity occurring within this. The first is a series of enhancements to the back office system currently being used. The second is a series of enhancements to an existing web portal (based on scalable and robust architecture), so that it can be used for the different businesses, and replace the existing websites used.
To join this team you must be familiar with cash equities, development life cycle, back office & settlements. You will have the ability to manage small projects end to end from an Investment banking background, conduct process mapping and process improvements on new, existing products and be part in the full project life cycle on end to end projects.
Experience of standard PM tools and techniques, eg MS Project along with the use of Visio to produce flowcharts and diagrams, will be essential.
The client is looking to move as quickly as possible to set up this team and interviews are being arranged asap!
FSS is a leading international recruitment consultancy.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Carrer in Consultancy - BOOZ Allen Hamilton
How is Booz Allen different from other top-tier consulting firms?
Our major differentiator is our focus on Strategy-Based Transformation
Helping clients face change brought about by discontinuities in their markets (e.g., deregulation, new competition, convergence of technology, mergers and acquisitions)
Working with clients that want to drive to a new future through major, cross-functional change
Covering the entire CEO Agenda, from corporate portfolio to business unit strategy to functional strategies (e.g., marketing, technology, operations)…with precision, speed, and certainty
A Strategy-Based Transformation includes:
Understanding industry structure and dynamics
Developing a strategic agenda—including both business and functional strategies
Driving the CEO’s agenda forward through skilled program management
Cascading the strategy throughout the organization through effective leadership and organization strategy
This Strategy-Based Transformation work is more focused on the full CEO Agenda than the work of most of our competitors.
How is the firm structured?
Booz Allen has a straightforward corporate structure. The firm is comprised of several business units: North America Commercial, U.S. Public Sector, Europe, and International.
Our senior staff are all members of industry- or functionally-focused teams.
The Industry-focused teams are:
Automotive
Aerospace & Defense
Consumer
Energy, Chemicals, and Utilities
Financial Services
Health & Pharmaceuticals
Industrials
Insurance
Media
Telecommunications
Transportation
The Functionally-focused teams include:
Information Technology
Operations
Organization & Change
Strategy & Leadership
What are the differences across offices in terms of size, industries served, types of clients served, and type of work being done?
Unlike most of our strategy consulting competitors, Booz Allen does not follow a regional consulting model. We staff the best people for a specific engagement on the engagement, even if they don’t happen to live in the office closest to the client’s location. However, our industry and functional teams are often located closest to the markets they serve. For instance, partners in our Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit offices lead most of our automotive work; most of our media partners work in our New York office; partners in Dallas and Houston lead most of our energy work. As a result, many of our staff who work on those jobs tend to come from those offices. We also factor our staff’s career development needs and interests into staffing opportunities and will staff him/her on a job in another city to meet those needs and interests.
In the North America Commercial Business, New York is our largest office. Our other commercial offices are in Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, McLean (VA), Mexico City, and San Francisco. Those offices serve primarily commercial clients providing strategy work for the executive agenda. We have over 40 offices across the U.S. that serve our public sector clients; however the majority of staff live and work in the Washington DC area. Those offices serve primarily public sector clients providing management consulting, engineering, information technology, and systems development/integration services to government agencies, institutions and infrastructure organizations.
How would you explain the work that Booz Allen does?
While we have long-term relationships with many clients—we have worked with several clients almost continuously for 40, 50 or 60 years—people come to consulting to do a variety of different things. Our goal is to keep you on one project for no more than six months. Thereafter, you may stay at the same client, but will be working on something different—something that will help you develop and take you to the next level in your consulting career. Team size can vary, depending on the project, but most times you will be working on a fairly small sub-team, focusing on a particular aspect of the client’s issue. A typical sub-team could be comprised of three to a dozen people—and almost always, you’ll be working side-by-side with members of the client organization.
What does Booz Allen look for in a candidate?
Booz Allen looks for candidates with the following general attributes:
A high level of general intelligence and academic achievement
Real thought leadership, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills (which includes both a quantitative and qualitative orientation)
Personal leadership qualities, including an ability to manage people, drive change, and accomplish challenging goals through and with others
The ability to work independently, while simultaneously being able to forge productive team relationships
Business judgment and maturity, including the ability to develop a ‘big picture’ view and use it
Intellectual curiosity
Strong personal presence, combined with compelling and professional presentation and communication skills
Initiative, personal organization, motivation, and ownership of one’s work
One of our senior partners said it best:
"What kind of person makes it at Booz Allen? Someone who has done something very hard and very well, like compete in a marathon or sing in an opera—something at which they strive to excel for the sheer self-satisfaction of the quest. People here are driven to excel for the feeling, the personal satisfaction of being the best."
What is the career progression for an Associate to a Partner?
New MBA hires begin at the Associate level and advance to Senior Associate, Principal and then Vice President (known inside the firm as Partner). Individuals tend to spend two to three years at each level. On average, it takes about seven to nine years to become a Vice President.
Incoming Associates can expect to join a functional or industry team right away. However, Associates will not work exclusively in their chosen industry or function. We believe in providing Associates with a broad development experience across a range of industries, client problems, and functional issues.
Virtually all of our Strategy-Based Transformation work is, by definition, cross-functional. It requires deep expertise in organizational strategy, IT, or Operations. That’s why we hire some very highly skilled Associates directly onto the IT and Operations teams. Associates who align to a functional team will gain broad expertise across industries and across client problems.
I am trying to decide between consulting and investment banking. Why should I choose consulting? [Back to Top]
Investment banking and consulting are different career paths -- comparing them is like comparing well-paying apples with well-paying oranges. Consulting is, by necessity, a longer, more open-ended, and more personally interactive process than the more transactional nature of investment banking. Strategy consulting presents a variety of different types of problems which require unique solutions. The consulting experience guarantees variety project to project and client to client. It is important to choose what you would be happiest doing.
Can you describe the types of things a Summer Associate actually does?
We want our Summer Associates to get a good feel for what it’s like to be a consultant at Booz Allen. So you’ll do the same kind of work that our Associates do. You’ll be staffed as a fully functioning member of a client team, generally working side-by-side with your team members at the client site and tasked with your own responsibilities and your own deliverables. As is typical with any new Associate, you will concentrate on the fundamentals of consulting—fact-finding, analysis, developing recommendations for change, writing, presentation skills, and building client relationships.
What training do you provide before I start?
As a full-time employee, you will begin by joining other new Associates at a week-long training session that imparts Booz Allen’s heritage, culture, and approach to consulting. This is also a great chance to get to know your fellow associates as well as other members of the firm. Similarly, for our Summer Associates, we provide a week of training where you learn the basic tools to work as a Booz Allen consultant, while also getting to know interns from across the globe.
How much say do I actually have about the types of projects I work on? Can I focus more of my projects on one area?
Your individual development preferences and needs play a huge role in the projects on which you’ll be staffed. Additionally, our clients’ needs and the overall availability of staff also play a significant role in the staffing process. You’ll work with your mentors and the staffing team to find the right projects to develop your core consulting skills and your personal preferences.
I hear you have a well established mentoring program at Booz Allen; how does that work?
At Booz Allen we recognize that everyone needs someone to talk with about their careers, someone they can use as a sounding board, someone with more experience with the firm who can give them advice. Therefore, we have a formal mentoring program in place that’s worked very well.
When new Associates join the firm, they are assigned a Junior and Senior Mentor. Junior Mentors are people to reach for around anything from how to book your travel and where to stay to writing a self-assessment during your appraisal cycle. Your Senior Mentor is someone who can provide insights into your long-term growth at Booz Allen and often works to ensure that your development needs are being met through your staffing assignments. In addition to your formal mentors, you can certainly form less formal mentoring relationships with other colleagues based on your personal or professional interactions.
What is the culture/work environment like at Booz Allen?
The culture at Booz Allen is unique. The best and brightest people—highly experienced individuals from a variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise – come together to help our clients succeed by solving CEO-agenda problems. Our culture is one of the key reasons why people decide to join us.
The firm places a strong value on:
Individuality
An ability to thrive in a team environment
Intellectual integrity
A drive for excellence
A commitment to servicing clients
People who do well at Booz Allen have demonstrated a strong team orientation and creative thought leadership in their previous jobs and campus activities. They are analytic in their approach, thorough in problem solving, and most importantly, are intellectually curious and have a passion for solving problems. Almost any academic or industry background appeals to Booz Allen because our business spans most industries and functional disciplines.
We also value diversity. The wide array of backgrounds among our people serves as a competitive differentiation, a source of individual and corporate pride, and one of the selective secrets underlying the power of our teamwork. The solution we derive for our clients with a diverse team who bring a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives will always be better than one that is derived from a team who does not have that diversity.
How much should I expect to work, travel, and be away from home? How many weekends should I expect to work? I’ve heard that people at Booz Allen travel more. Is that true? [Back to Top]
The consulting business inherently is a fast-driving business. There is no doubt that we work hard. And if you are looking for a 9 to 5 job, then this is not the right industry for you. Challenging, demanding work sometimes requires long hours; however, fourteen- hour days are not business-as-usual at Booz Allen.
We believe that our consultants work hours than are typical of those at our competitors. We encourage you to talk to members of our firm: they will tell you different stories--about some really tough projects, and about others when the hours were very reasonable; about those times when they traveled a lot, and about those where they didn’t hit the road for months.
The reality is that every project has peaks and valleys. Teams generally work together at the beginning of an assignment to lay out a project schedule and try to anticipate when those peak times will be so that you can better plan your schedule.
How do I know which consulting firm is best for me?
When considering potential employers, think about your specific career goals and aspirations. Articulate what is important to you and evaluate each company you consider against these criteria to determine which one will give you the best opportunity to discover and develop your full potential.
Booz Allen offers an extraordinary range of development opportunities. From the beginning, you’ll be making contributions to businesses in a global marketplace. You’ll be developing an international perspective, building strong team leadership skills, deepening functional and industry capabilities, and gaining cross-functional understanding.
We believe that the best measure for determining a firm’s fit for you rests in how you feel about its people: Will they help you learn skills, lead others, grow personally, and have fun? Talk to as many people as possible—including people who are currently working there as well as previous employees. Ask the same questions repeatedly to see if you receive similar or different answers. Press for specifics on the criteria that are most important to you.
At Booz Allen, we encourage you to get to know us. Participate in the various activities we host on campus. Get your information firsthand to gain valuable insight into our corporate culture and environment.
http://www.boozallen.com/careers/9001843/careers_mba/38307338
Our major differentiator is our focus on Strategy-Based Transformation
Helping clients face change brought about by discontinuities in their markets (e.g., deregulation, new competition, convergence of technology, mergers and acquisitions)
Working with clients that want to drive to a new future through major, cross-functional change
Covering the entire CEO Agenda, from corporate portfolio to business unit strategy to functional strategies (e.g., marketing, technology, operations)…with precision, speed, and certainty
A Strategy-Based Transformation includes:
Understanding industry structure and dynamics
Developing a strategic agenda—including both business and functional strategies
Driving the CEO’s agenda forward through skilled program management
Cascading the strategy throughout the organization through effective leadership and organization strategy
This Strategy-Based Transformation work is more focused on the full CEO Agenda than the work of most of our competitors.
How is the firm structured?
Booz Allen has a straightforward corporate structure. The firm is comprised of several business units: North America Commercial, U.S. Public Sector, Europe, and International.
Our senior staff are all members of industry- or functionally-focused teams.
The Industry-focused teams are:
Automotive
Aerospace & Defense
Consumer
Energy, Chemicals, and Utilities
Financial Services
Health & Pharmaceuticals
Industrials
Insurance
Media
Telecommunications
Transportation
The Functionally-focused teams include:
Information Technology
Operations
Organization & Change
Strategy & Leadership
What are the differences across offices in terms of size, industries served, types of clients served, and type of work being done?
Unlike most of our strategy consulting competitors, Booz Allen does not follow a regional consulting model. We staff the best people for a specific engagement on the engagement, even if they don’t happen to live in the office closest to the client’s location. However, our industry and functional teams are often located closest to the markets they serve. For instance, partners in our Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit offices lead most of our automotive work; most of our media partners work in our New York office; partners in Dallas and Houston lead most of our energy work. As a result, many of our staff who work on those jobs tend to come from those offices. We also factor our staff’s career development needs and interests into staffing opportunities and will staff him/her on a job in another city to meet those needs and interests.
In the North America Commercial Business, New York is our largest office. Our other commercial offices are in Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, McLean (VA), Mexico City, and San Francisco. Those offices serve primarily commercial clients providing strategy work for the executive agenda. We have over 40 offices across the U.S. that serve our public sector clients; however the majority of staff live and work in the Washington DC area. Those offices serve primarily public sector clients providing management consulting, engineering, information technology, and systems development/integration services to government agencies, institutions and infrastructure organizations.
How would you explain the work that Booz Allen does?
While we have long-term relationships with many clients—we have worked with several clients almost continuously for 40, 50 or 60 years—people come to consulting to do a variety of different things. Our goal is to keep you on one project for no more than six months. Thereafter, you may stay at the same client, but will be working on something different—something that will help you develop and take you to the next level in your consulting career. Team size can vary, depending on the project, but most times you will be working on a fairly small sub-team, focusing on a particular aspect of the client’s issue. A typical sub-team could be comprised of three to a dozen people—and almost always, you’ll be working side-by-side with members of the client organization.
What does Booz Allen look for in a candidate?
Booz Allen looks for candidates with the following general attributes:
A high level of general intelligence and academic achievement
Real thought leadership, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills (which includes both a quantitative and qualitative orientation)
Personal leadership qualities, including an ability to manage people, drive change, and accomplish challenging goals through and with others
The ability to work independently, while simultaneously being able to forge productive team relationships
Business judgment and maturity, including the ability to develop a ‘big picture’ view and use it
Intellectual curiosity
Strong personal presence, combined with compelling and professional presentation and communication skills
Initiative, personal organization, motivation, and ownership of one’s work
One of our senior partners said it best:
"What kind of person makes it at Booz Allen? Someone who has done something very hard and very well, like compete in a marathon or sing in an opera—something at which they strive to excel for the sheer self-satisfaction of the quest. People here are driven to excel for the feeling, the personal satisfaction of being the best."
What is the career progression for an Associate to a Partner?
New MBA hires begin at the Associate level and advance to Senior Associate, Principal and then Vice President (known inside the firm as Partner). Individuals tend to spend two to three years at each level. On average, it takes about seven to nine years to become a Vice President.
Incoming Associates can expect to join a functional or industry team right away. However, Associates will not work exclusively in their chosen industry or function. We believe in providing Associates with a broad development experience across a range of industries, client problems, and functional issues.
Virtually all of our Strategy-Based Transformation work is, by definition, cross-functional. It requires deep expertise in organizational strategy, IT, or Operations. That’s why we hire some very highly skilled Associates directly onto the IT and Operations teams. Associates who align to a functional team will gain broad expertise across industries and across client problems.
I am trying to decide between consulting and investment banking. Why should I choose consulting? [Back to Top]
Investment banking and consulting are different career paths -- comparing them is like comparing well-paying apples with well-paying oranges. Consulting is, by necessity, a longer, more open-ended, and more personally interactive process than the more transactional nature of investment banking. Strategy consulting presents a variety of different types of problems which require unique solutions. The consulting experience guarantees variety project to project and client to client. It is important to choose what you would be happiest doing.
Can you describe the types of things a Summer Associate actually does?
We want our Summer Associates to get a good feel for what it’s like to be a consultant at Booz Allen. So you’ll do the same kind of work that our Associates do. You’ll be staffed as a fully functioning member of a client team, generally working side-by-side with your team members at the client site and tasked with your own responsibilities and your own deliverables. As is typical with any new Associate, you will concentrate on the fundamentals of consulting—fact-finding, analysis, developing recommendations for change, writing, presentation skills, and building client relationships.
What training do you provide before I start?
As a full-time employee, you will begin by joining other new Associates at a week-long training session that imparts Booz Allen’s heritage, culture, and approach to consulting. This is also a great chance to get to know your fellow associates as well as other members of the firm. Similarly, for our Summer Associates, we provide a week of training where you learn the basic tools to work as a Booz Allen consultant, while also getting to know interns from across the globe.
How much say do I actually have about the types of projects I work on? Can I focus more of my projects on one area?
Your individual development preferences and needs play a huge role in the projects on which you’ll be staffed. Additionally, our clients’ needs and the overall availability of staff also play a significant role in the staffing process. You’ll work with your mentors and the staffing team to find the right projects to develop your core consulting skills and your personal preferences.
I hear you have a well established mentoring program at Booz Allen; how does that work?
At Booz Allen we recognize that everyone needs someone to talk with about their careers, someone they can use as a sounding board, someone with more experience with the firm who can give them advice. Therefore, we have a formal mentoring program in place that’s worked very well.
When new Associates join the firm, they are assigned a Junior and Senior Mentor. Junior Mentors are people to reach for around anything from how to book your travel and where to stay to writing a self-assessment during your appraisal cycle. Your Senior Mentor is someone who can provide insights into your long-term growth at Booz Allen and often works to ensure that your development needs are being met through your staffing assignments. In addition to your formal mentors, you can certainly form less formal mentoring relationships with other colleagues based on your personal or professional interactions.
What is the culture/work environment like at Booz Allen?
The culture at Booz Allen is unique. The best and brightest people—highly experienced individuals from a variety of backgrounds and areas of expertise – come together to help our clients succeed by solving CEO-agenda problems. Our culture is one of the key reasons why people decide to join us.
The firm places a strong value on:
Individuality
An ability to thrive in a team environment
Intellectual integrity
A drive for excellence
A commitment to servicing clients
People who do well at Booz Allen have demonstrated a strong team orientation and creative thought leadership in their previous jobs and campus activities. They are analytic in their approach, thorough in problem solving, and most importantly, are intellectually curious and have a passion for solving problems. Almost any academic or industry background appeals to Booz Allen because our business spans most industries and functional disciplines.
We also value diversity. The wide array of backgrounds among our people serves as a competitive differentiation, a source of individual and corporate pride, and one of the selective secrets underlying the power of our teamwork. The solution we derive for our clients with a diverse team who bring a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives will always be better than one that is derived from a team who does not have that diversity.
How much should I expect to work, travel, and be away from home? How many weekends should I expect to work? I’ve heard that people at Booz Allen travel more. Is that true? [Back to Top]
The consulting business inherently is a fast-driving business. There is no doubt that we work hard. And if you are looking for a 9 to 5 job, then this is not the right industry for you. Challenging, demanding work sometimes requires long hours; however, fourteen- hour days are not business-as-usual at Booz Allen.
We believe that our consultants work hours than are typical of those at our competitors. We encourage you to talk to members of our firm: they will tell you different stories--about some really tough projects, and about others when the hours were very reasonable; about those times when they traveled a lot, and about those where they didn’t hit the road for months.
The reality is that every project has peaks and valleys. Teams generally work together at the beginning of an assignment to lay out a project schedule and try to anticipate when those peak times will be so that you can better plan your schedule.
How do I know which consulting firm is best for me?
When considering potential employers, think about your specific career goals and aspirations. Articulate what is important to you and evaluate each company you consider against these criteria to determine which one will give you the best opportunity to discover and develop your full potential.
Booz Allen offers an extraordinary range of development opportunities. From the beginning, you’ll be making contributions to businesses in a global marketplace. You’ll be developing an international perspective, building strong team leadership skills, deepening functional and industry capabilities, and gaining cross-functional understanding.
We believe that the best measure for determining a firm’s fit for you rests in how you feel about its people: Will they help you learn skills, lead others, grow personally, and have fun? Talk to as many people as possible—including people who are currently working there as well as previous employees. Ask the same questions repeatedly to see if you receive similar or different answers. Press for specifics on the criteria that are most important to you.
At Booz Allen, we encourage you to get to know us. Participate in the various activities we host on campus. Get your information firsthand to gain valuable insight into our corporate culture and environment.
http://www.boozallen.com/careers/9001843/careers_mba/38307338
Choosing Career - Job in Investment Banking
Sales and trading versus M&A advisory
Within investment banking there are several opportunities you can choose to pursue. Probably the most well known is M&A advisory: advising clients on takeovers and mergers or on defence strategies when they receive a hostile bid. The other popular career is located in the bank’s dealing room: sales or trading. The latter means that you’re mostly trading securities of a certain type for the firm’s own account whereas salespeople buy and sell securities on behalf of clients.
Apart from the different scope of these activities there’s also a significant difference in the working hours between M&A bankers and people in sales and trading. Where M&A is well-known for long working hours, especially during nights and weekends, sales and trading is suitable for those who like to get up early in the morning. In sales and trading coming to the office around 06.00 a.m. is not uncommon, if you had a rough night working on an M&A deal you might just be leaving for a quick power-nap.
Amsterdam versus London
If you are a Dutch student aiming for a career in investment banking, there are two places you are likely to end up; either in Amsterdam or in London. Obviously banking in Amsterdam has more focus on the Benelux region whereas London covers the entire of Europe. Although some of the major bulge-bracket Wall Street firms have opened offices in Amsterdam as well, the majority of those still choose to cover the Benelux from London. So moving to London does not necessarily mean you will not be involved in any Dutch deals.
An important difference is of course the more international character of the business in London, since London has been one of the world’s most influential financial centres for decades. You will find that the approach to doing business is slightly more Anglo-Saksian in London and that also implies that the working hours are longer than in Amsterdam. However in London generally the larger deals are done and some international experience obviously never hurts your career.
Banking versus Consulting
When it comes to choosing a career path many students who consider investment banking to be an interesting choice are also appealed by (strategy) consulting. Both industries clearly require analytical skills and teamwork and both offer excellent career and learning opportunities. Furthermore both careers offer you the opportunity to gain a lot of experience early-on in your career.
The scope of your day-to-day activities, however, is quite different: in investment banking the work is primarily finance oriented with many financial analysis, deal structuring and financial modelling. Strategy consultancy looks at a company’s business model and strategy instead of analysing the business from a pure financial point of view. In general one could say that the job in investment banking is more ‘in-depth finance’ and strategy consulting has a broader, less in-depth, scope. Furthermore consultancy firms are usually paid by the hour whereas investment banks charge a fee upon completion of the deal. Therefore banking is even more deal-driven but that also means the revenues are less certain. Required skills
Although different banks look for slightly different personalities there are many characteristics that suitable candidates have in common.
-Analytical skills; being a banker means that you come across many different problems that need to be solved and problem solving analytical skills are an absolute prerequisite in this business. When recruiting candidates investment banks usually find analytical skills among the most important characteristics of a candidate. They find it far more important than thorough knowledge of finance and economics. Therefore you will find many people with a more technical background (e.g. Physics, Mathematics, etcetera) working at the different investment banks.
-Team players; although you might think that ‘just doing it yourself’ is usually a good solution when in college, that doesn’t get a billion Euro deal done. Especially in M&A advisory teamwork is essential and therefore it is likely that during the interviewing process they will go on and on about examples showing you are a team player.
-Communication skills; with teamwork comes communication. To function in a team you need to have good communication skills in order to communicate with your team members and, later on in you career, with clients.
-Meeting deadlines; in college you might get away with a good excuse when handing in your paper too late, the client however will already have hired someone else. Therefore it is important that you get things done in time. Sometimes that’s just impossible, so let people know in advance and they can help find a solution. The above-mentioned communication skills are quite handy then.
-Attention to detail; when proposing a billion Euro deal to a client the last thing your manager wants to be confronted with is that his numbers are inconsistent. Therefore attention to detail is critical. Spelling errors, numbers that don’t add-up and other silly mistakes can ruin the deal and even lead to legal consequences if investors decide to sue the bank. Therefore displaying attention to detail from the beginning helps you build your career (so check your CV for spelling errors).
Applying to an investment bank
So when you’ve decided that a career in investment banking is totally something for you, the next step is to land an internship or job at one of the major players. By far the easiest way in is to do an internship first. Many banks primarily recruit there first year analyst class from the internship the year before. Furthermore you get a chance to find out whether the job really suits you and get to know some people who have some more experience in this field.
Step 1: online application
Most banks use an online application process for graduate recruitment. For internships as well as fulltime positions you need to fill in extensive forms (it will take you approximately 2.5 hours per bank to fill them in, maybe even more). Basically these forms are a combination of personal details and stuff that you would normally put on your CV or mention in your cover letter. Typical questions are ‘give us an example that shows you are a team player’ or ‘give us an example of something you have achieved in the last twelve months that you are really proud of’. When answering such questions it is not essential that you come with superior achievements such as climbing the mount Everest or saving the wildlife in Kenya. It’s just about the way you write your experiences down: you can be invited for interviews with examples of you flipping burgers, as long as you properly describe what you learned from it and what kind of teamwork was involved.
Apart from a good answer on these questions the best advice is that you should never lie on you application form. Investment banks employ people just to do your background check so every work experience that you lied about will be discovered. And obviously, that doesn’t land you a job in a highly regulated business!
Step 2: interviews
If you did a good job filling in the forms you will get an invitation to come for interviews. Usually they won’t notify you that many days in advance, just to check whether you can arrange all your other appointments to be rescheduled.
The interview process can be tough: many interviewers like to test your analytical skills and ability to work under pressure on the spot by giving you trick questions and so-called ‘brainteasers’. The best way to prepare for this is to read the ‘Vault guide to Finance Interviews’ which gives you numerous examples of brainteasers and other interview questions.
Another important part of the interviewing process is to check the candidate’s motivation. Therefore the other major topic during your interviews will be your motivation to be an investment banker. Do you really understand what it means to be in this business? Do you really want to make the required sacrifices (working weekends and late nights)? These are all questions you can prepare in advance and that will definitely help you. In this context it is also wise to do a little background check on the bank itself; it looks really silly if you just told them this is the only bank you ever want to work for and then you don’t know what the CEO is called. Enthusiasm is key here.
If you have a background in economics you can expect them to ask you more in-depth finance and economics questions whereas people with a technical background usually get more questions that are based on understanding and analysis.
Step 3: the assessment centre
Although not every bank organises assessment centres (or super Saturdays as they are sometimes referred to) but many banks do. Basically this is a ‘second-round’ interview that consists of various activities that help people assess your skills. This often involves short, unprepared, presentations, group discussions, more interviews and a case study. Again enthusiasm is the key!It is also wise to socialise with your fellow candidates, although you might see them as your competitors now, they can be your colleagues tomorrow.
Deadlines for application
If you have decided that you are going to apply, be advised that there are only certain periods during the year in which you can apply. Although deadlines vary from bank to bank most banks require you to submit your application for an internship by the end of December or beginning of January and you application for a fulltime position by the end of October or beginning of November. Check the website of the bank for the exact date, sending in an application form after the deadline is virtually impossible. Some banks also offer the opportunity for second year students to do a week’s length internship with them in the Easter period. This is to get acquainted with the business of investment banking and gives you good insight of what is expected from an
The household names in investment banking
ABN AMRO
Barclays Capital
Citigroup
Credit Suisse
Dresdner Kleinwort
Deutsche Bank
Goldman Sachs
JPMorgan
Lazard
Lehman Brothers
Merrill Lynch
Morgan Stanley
Rothschild
UBS
Must reads:
If you want to find out more about investment banking, the following books are a great start.
For interview preparation:
- The Vault guide to Finance Interviews
- The Vault guide to Investment Banking
- Wetfeet Guide to investment Banking
For background knowledge and investment banking ‘war stories’:
- Barbarians at the gate, Bryan Burrough & John Helyar
- Den of Thieves, James B. Stewart
- Liar's poker, Michael Lewis
- Monkey Business, John Rolfe
- Rogue Trader, Nick Leeson
- The Predators' Ball, Connie Bruck
- When genius failed, Roger Lowenstein
For more info about investment banking and an excellent opportunity to see the most prominent investment banks in London, visit: www.londonbankingtour.nl
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Within investment banking there are several opportunities you can choose to pursue. Probably the most well known is M&A advisory: advising clients on takeovers and mergers or on defence strategies when they receive a hostile bid. The other popular career is located in the bank’s dealing room: sales or trading. The latter means that you’re mostly trading securities of a certain type for the firm’s own account whereas salespeople buy and sell securities on behalf of clients.
Apart from the different scope of these activities there’s also a significant difference in the working hours between M&A bankers and people in sales and trading. Where M&A is well-known for long working hours, especially during nights and weekends, sales and trading is suitable for those who like to get up early in the morning. In sales and trading coming to the office around 06.00 a.m. is not uncommon, if you had a rough night working on an M&A deal you might just be leaving for a quick power-nap.
Amsterdam versus London
If you are a Dutch student aiming for a career in investment banking, there are two places you are likely to end up; either in Amsterdam or in London. Obviously banking in Amsterdam has more focus on the Benelux region whereas London covers the entire of Europe. Although some of the major bulge-bracket Wall Street firms have opened offices in Amsterdam as well, the majority of those still choose to cover the Benelux from London. So moving to London does not necessarily mean you will not be involved in any Dutch deals.
An important difference is of course the more international character of the business in London, since London has been one of the world’s most influential financial centres for decades. You will find that the approach to doing business is slightly more Anglo-Saksian in London and that also implies that the working hours are longer than in Amsterdam. However in London generally the larger deals are done and some international experience obviously never hurts your career.
Banking versus Consulting
When it comes to choosing a career path many students who consider investment banking to be an interesting choice are also appealed by (strategy) consulting. Both industries clearly require analytical skills and teamwork and both offer excellent career and learning opportunities. Furthermore both careers offer you the opportunity to gain a lot of experience early-on in your career.
The scope of your day-to-day activities, however, is quite different: in investment banking the work is primarily finance oriented with many financial analysis, deal structuring and financial modelling. Strategy consultancy looks at a company’s business model and strategy instead of analysing the business from a pure financial point of view. In general one could say that the job in investment banking is more ‘in-depth finance’ and strategy consulting has a broader, less in-depth, scope. Furthermore consultancy firms are usually paid by the hour whereas investment banks charge a fee upon completion of the deal. Therefore banking is even more deal-driven but that also means the revenues are less certain. Required skills
Although different banks look for slightly different personalities there are many characteristics that suitable candidates have in common.
-Analytical skills; being a banker means that you come across many different problems that need to be solved and problem solving analytical skills are an absolute prerequisite in this business. When recruiting candidates investment banks usually find analytical skills among the most important characteristics of a candidate. They find it far more important than thorough knowledge of finance and economics. Therefore you will find many people with a more technical background (e.g. Physics, Mathematics, etcetera) working at the different investment banks.
-Team players; although you might think that ‘just doing it yourself’ is usually a good solution when in college, that doesn’t get a billion Euro deal done. Especially in M&A advisory teamwork is essential and therefore it is likely that during the interviewing process they will go on and on about examples showing you are a team player.
-Communication skills; with teamwork comes communication. To function in a team you need to have good communication skills in order to communicate with your team members and, later on in you career, with clients.
-Meeting deadlines; in college you might get away with a good excuse when handing in your paper too late, the client however will already have hired someone else. Therefore it is important that you get things done in time. Sometimes that’s just impossible, so let people know in advance and they can help find a solution. The above-mentioned communication skills are quite handy then.
-Attention to detail; when proposing a billion Euro deal to a client the last thing your manager wants to be confronted with is that his numbers are inconsistent. Therefore attention to detail is critical. Spelling errors, numbers that don’t add-up and other silly mistakes can ruin the deal and even lead to legal consequences if investors decide to sue the bank. Therefore displaying attention to detail from the beginning helps you build your career (so check your CV for spelling errors).
Applying to an investment bank
So when you’ve decided that a career in investment banking is totally something for you, the next step is to land an internship or job at one of the major players. By far the easiest way in is to do an internship first. Many banks primarily recruit there first year analyst class from the internship the year before. Furthermore you get a chance to find out whether the job really suits you and get to know some people who have some more experience in this field.
Step 1: online application
Most banks use an online application process for graduate recruitment. For internships as well as fulltime positions you need to fill in extensive forms (it will take you approximately 2.5 hours per bank to fill them in, maybe even more). Basically these forms are a combination of personal details and stuff that you would normally put on your CV or mention in your cover letter. Typical questions are ‘give us an example that shows you are a team player’ or ‘give us an example of something you have achieved in the last twelve months that you are really proud of’. When answering such questions it is not essential that you come with superior achievements such as climbing the mount Everest or saving the wildlife in Kenya. It’s just about the way you write your experiences down: you can be invited for interviews with examples of you flipping burgers, as long as you properly describe what you learned from it and what kind of teamwork was involved.
Apart from a good answer on these questions the best advice is that you should never lie on you application form. Investment banks employ people just to do your background check so every work experience that you lied about will be discovered. And obviously, that doesn’t land you a job in a highly regulated business!
Step 2: interviews
If you did a good job filling in the forms you will get an invitation to come for interviews. Usually they won’t notify you that many days in advance, just to check whether you can arrange all your other appointments to be rescheduled.
The interview process can be tough: many interviewers like to test your analytical skills and ability to work under pressure on the spot by giving you trick questions and so-called ‘brainteasers’. The best way to prepare for this is to read the ‘Vault guide to Finance Interviews’ which gives you numerous examples of brainteasers and other interview questions.
Another important part of the interviewing process is to check the candidate’s motivation. Therefore the other major topic during your interviews will be your motivation to be an investment banker. Do you really understand what it means to be in this business? Do you really want to make the required sacrifices (working weekends and late nights)? These are all questions you can prepare in advance and that will definitely help you. In this context it is also wise to do a little background check on the bank itself; it looks really silly if you just told them this is the only bank you ever want to work for and then you don’t know what the CEO is called. Enthusiasm is key here.
If you have a background in economics you can expect them to ask you more in-depth finance and economics questions whereas people with a technical background usually get more questions that are based on understanding and analysis.
Step 3: the assessment centre
Although not every bank organises assessment centres (or super Saturdays as they are sometimes referred to) but many banks do. Basically this is a ‘second-round’ interview that consists of various activities that help people assess your skills. This often involves short, unprepared, presentations, group discussions, more interviews and a case study. Again enthusiasm is the key!It is also wise to socialise with your fellow candidates, although you might see them as your competitors now, they can be your colleagues tomorrow.
Deadlines for application
If you have decided that you are going to apply, be advised that there are only certain periods during the year in which you can apply. Although deadlines vary from bank to bank most banks require you to submit your application for an internship by the end of December or beginning of January and you application for a fulltime position by the end of October or beginning of November. Check the website of the bank for the exact date, sending in an application form after the deadline is virtually impossible. Some banks also offer the opportunity for second year students to do a week’s length internship with them in the Easter period. This is to get acquainted with the business of investment banking and gives you good insight of what is expected from an
The household names in investment banking
ABN AMRO
Barclays Capital
Citigroup
Credit Suisse
Dresdner Kleinwort
Deutsche Bank
Goldman Sachs
JPMorgan
Lazard
Lehman Brothers
Merrill Lynch
Morgan Stanley
Rothschild
UBS
Must reads:
If you want to find out more about investment banking, the following books are a great start.
For interview preparation:
- The Vault guide to Finance Interviews
- The Vault guide to Investment Banking
- Wetfeet Guide to investment Banking
For background knowledge and investment banking ‘war stories’:
- Barbarians at the gate, Bryan Burrough & John Helyar
- Den of Thieves, James B. Stewart
- Liar's poker, Michael Lewis
- Monkey Business, John Rolfe
- Rogue Trader, Nick Leeson
- The Predators' Ball, Connie Bruck
- When genius failed, Roger Lowenstein
For more info about investment banking and an excellent opportunity to see the most prominent investment banks in London, visit: www.londonbankingtour.nl
http://www.fsa.nl/index.php?module=5&item=139
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Mutual Fund Marketing Associate New York Oct 2007
Mutual Fund Marketing Associate
Location: New York , NY
ZIP/Postal Code: 10019
Listed: Thursday, October 18, 2007 4:42 PM
Expires: Sunday, November 11, 2007 1:30 PM
Category: Marketing/PR
Description:
Assist in the creation of materials and completion of marketing-related projects supporting the firm’s mutual fund marketing efforts.
• Creating brochures, sales ideas, fact sheets, and other mutual fund marketing materials
• Develop and coordinate mutual fund marketing focus programs/campaigns
• Conduct competitive research
• Develop a system to gather quantitative and qualitative research on literature perceptions and usage
• Complete writing projects such as articles for external publication, emails, letters etc.
Requirements:
Superb organizational skills
Ability to coordinate projects involving multiple parties within the firm including design team, legal/compliance, product management, portfolio management, sales and others.
Candidate must also have thorough knowledge of Mutual Fund products and minimum 1 year experience in a mutual funds marketing role.
4 year degree from an accredited academic institution.
SEE for details http://expo.live.com/ViewListing.aspx?lId=7413297&pid=msn_careers&s_cid=msn_careers
Location: New York , NY
ZIP/Postal Code: 10019
Listed: Thursday, October 18, 2007 4:42 PM
Expires: Sunday, November 11, 2007 1:30 PM
Category: Marketing/PR
Description:
Assist in the creation of materials and completion of marketing-related projects supporting the firm’s mutual fund marketing efforts.
• Creating brochures, sales ideas, fact sheets, and other mutual fund marketing materials
• Develop and coordinate mutual fund marketing focus programs/campaigns
• Conduct competitive research
• Develop a system to gather quantitative and qualitative research on literature perceptions and usage
• Complete writing projects such as articles for external publication, emails, letters etc.
Requirements:
Superb organizational skills
Ability to coordinate projects involving multiple parties within the firm including design team, legal/compliance, product management, portfolio management, sales and others.
Candidate must also have thorough knowledge of Mutual Fund products and minimum 1 year experience in a mutual funds marketing role.
4 year degree from an accredited academic institution.
SEE for details http://expo.live.com/ViewListing.aspx?lId=7413297&pid=msn_careers&s_cid=msn_careers
Career Opporutunites - SBI Mutual Fund - October 2007
Why SBI Mutual Fund?
SBI Mutual Fund is one of the fastest growing mutual fund houses in India having launched 40 schemes with over Rs.20000 Crores as assets under management. We are currently experiencing growth in many areas with our investor base of over 3.5 million across India, a large network of over 100 points of acceptance, 26 Investor Service Centres, 33 Investor Service Desks and 52 District Organizers.
To build your future with us email your resume to hrd@sbimf.com or send your resume addressed to HR Manager, Corporate Office, SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd. 191, Maker Tower 'E', Cuffe Parade, Mumbai-400 005.
Current openings
Relationship Manager
Assistant Relationship Manager
Assistant Manager – IT (Software Development)
Senior Relationship Manager – Institutional Sales
Senior Manager – Customer Service
Head – Investor Service Centre
Relationship Manager
Location : Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer
Responsibilities :
- Acquiring new Corporate clients
- Servicing the existing clients
- Increasing the Institutional Business
- Achieving the Targets set
Education & Experience :
- Preferably MBA with Sales Orientation
- Preferably 2-3 years of Mutual Fund Industry experience in the Institutional segment
- Good Communication/Presentation skills with a high degree of integrity is a must
Assistant Relationship Manager
Location : ISC-Goa, Meerut, Ajmer, Allahabad, Varanasi
Responsibilities :
- To Plan and strategize for marketing of SBIMF products
- Ensure mobilization of funds to the schemes as budgeted from time to time
- Maintaining and developing relationship with key investors and other market participants
- Building SBIMF distribution network and ensuring optimal performances of distribution systems and network in the territory.
Education & Experience :
- Preferably an MBA (Sales/ Marketing).
- Relevant experience of 2 to 3 years in Financial Marketing
Skill Required :
- Fluency in English, excellent presentation & marketing skills.
- Strong analytical skills
- Capacity to quickly understand financial markets / mutual fund industry / our schemes & sales orientation.
- Self Starter
Assistant Manager – IT (Software Development)
Location: Mumbai
Responsibilities:
- Managing and developing software applications
- Maintenance and development of systems appropriate for user specific needs
Education & Experience:
- Graduation, Relevant Certification from reputed Institute
- Relevant experience of 1 to 2 years, preferably in Financial Market
Skill Required :
- Fluency in English
- Excellent Analytical skills
- Knowledge about Dot Net and Oracle
- Knowledge of Data Base Management
Senior Relationship Manager – Institutional Sales
Location : Kolkata
Responsibilities :
- To Plan and strategize for marketing of SBIMF products
- Ensure mobilization of funds to the schemes as budgeted from time to time
- Maintaining, retaining and developing key investors and other market relationships.
- Building SBIMF distribution network and ensuring optimal performances of distribution systems and network in the territory.
Education & Experience :
- Preferably an MBA (Sales/ Marketing).
- Relevant experience of 3 to 5 years preference in Institutional Marketing
Skill Required :
- Fluency in English, excellent presentation & marketing skills.
- Strong analytical skills
- Capacity to quickly understand financial markets / mutual fund industry / our schemes & sales orientation.
- Self Starter
Senior Manager – Customer Service
Location : Kolkata
Responsibilities :
- Co-ordinating with R&T agents
- Handle all customer queries /Grievance of the region.
- Liaise with CAMS ISCs in the area and their back office for resolving customer grievance
- Recommend ways to improve quality of customer service
Skill Required :
- Fluency in English.
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent presentation & communication skills
- Capacity to understand Mutual Fund Industry, procedures and our scheme features.
- Self Starter
Education & Experience :
- Commerce Graduate
- Post Graduate Degree in Management would be an added advantage
- Relevant experience of 3 to 5 years
Head – Investor Service Centre
Location : Vadodara
Responsibilities :
Heading the Investor Service Centre
-To Plan and strategize for marketing of SBIMF products in the territory
- Ensure mobilization of funds to the schemes as budgeted from time to time
- Maintaining, retaining and developing key investors and other market relationships.
- Building SBIMF distribution network and ensuring optimal performances of distribution systems and network in the territory.
Enhancing the image of Customer Services
Skill Required :
- Fluency in English, excellent presentation & marketing skills.
- Strong analytical and leadership skills
Education & Experience :
- Preferably an MBA (Sales/ Marketing).
- Relevant experience of 5 to 8 year in Sales and marketing of Financial Products, preferably minimum 3 years in marketing of Mutual Funds.
http://www.sbimf.com/careers.asp
SBI Mutual Fund is one of the fastest growing mutual fund houses in India having launched 40 schemes with over Rs.20000 Crores as assets under management. We are currently experiencing growth in many areas with our investor base of over 3.5 million across India, a large network of over 100 points of acceptance, 26 Investor Service Centres, 33 Investor Service Desks and 52 District Organizers.
To build your future with us email your resume to hrd@sbimf.com or send your resume addressed to HR Manager, Corporate Office, SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd. 191, Maker Tower 'E', Cuffe Parade, Mumbai-400 005.
Current openings
Relationship Manager
Assistant Relationship Manager
Assistant Manager – IT (Software Development)
Senior Relationship Manager – Institutional Sales
Senior Manager – Customer Service
Head – Investor Service Centre
Relationship Manager
Location : Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer
Responsibilities :
- Acquiring new Corporate clients
- Servicing the existing clients
- Increasing the Institutional Business
- Achieving the Targets set
Education & Experience :
- Preferably MBA with Sales Orientation
- Preferably 2-3 years of Mutual Fund Industry experience in the Institutional segment
- Good Communication/Presentation skills with a high degree of integrity is a must
Assistant Relationship Manager
Location : ISC-Goa, Meerut, Ajmer, Allahabad, Varanasi
Responsibilities :
- To Plan and strategize for marketing of SBIMF products
- Ensure mobilization of funds to the schemes as budgeted from time to time
- Maintaining and developing relationship with key investors and other market participants
- Building SBIMF distribution network and ensuring optimal performances of distribution systems and network in the territory.
Education & Experience :
- Preferably an MBA (Sales/ Marketing).
- Relevant experience of 2 to 3 years in Financial Marketing
Skill Required :
- Fluency in English, excellent presentation & marketing skills.
- Strong analytical skills
- Capacity to quickly understand financial markets / mutual fund industry / our schemes & sales orientation.
- Self Starter
Assistant Manager – IT (Software Development)
Location: Mumbai
Responsibilities:
- Managing and developing software applications
- Maintenance and development of systems appropriate for user specific needs
Education & Experience:
- Graduation, Relevant Certification from reputed Institute
- Relevant experience of 1 to 2 years, preferably in Financial Market
Skill Required :
- Fluency in English
- Excellent Analytical skills
- Knowledge about Dot Net and Oracle
- Knowledge of Data Base Management
Senior Relationship Manager – Institutional Sales
Location : Kolkata
Responsibilities :
- To Plan and strategize for marketing of SBIMF products
- Ensure mobilization of funds to the schemes as budgeted from time to time
- Maintaining, retaining and developing key investors and other market relationships.
- Building SBIMF distribution network and ensuring optimal performances of distribution systems and network in the territory.
Education & Experience :
- Preferably an MBA (Sales/ Marketing).
- Relevant experience of 3 to 5 years preference in Institutional Marketing
Skill Required :
- Fluency in English, excellent presentation & marketing skills.
- Strong analytical skills
- Capacity to quickly understand financial markets / mutual fund industry / our schemes & sales orientation.
- Self Starter
Senior Manager – Customer Service
Location : Kolkata
Responsibilities :
- Co-ordinating with R&T agents
- Handle all customer queries /Grievance of the region.
- Liaise with CAMS ISCs in the area and their back office for resolving customer grievance
- Recommend ways to improve quality of customer service
Skill Required :
- Fluency in English.
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent presentation & communication skills
- Capacity to understand Mutual Fund Industry, procedures and our scheme features.
- Self Starter
Education & Experience :
- Commerce Graduate
- Post Graduate Degree in Management would be an added advantage
- Relevant experience of 3 to 5 years
Head – Investor Service Centre
Location : Vadodara
Responsibilities :
Heading the Investor Service Centre
-To Plan and strategize for marketing of SBIMF products in the territory
- Ensure mobilization of funds to the schemes as budgeted from time to time
- Maintaining, retaining and developing key investors and other market relationships.
- Building SBIMF distribution network and ensuring optimal performances of distribution systems and network in the territory.
Enhancing the image of Customer Services
Skill Required :
- Fluency in English, excellent presentation & marketing skills.
- Strong analytical and leadership skills
Education & Experience :
- Preferably an MBA (Sales/ Marketing).
- Relevant experience of 5 to 8 year in Sales and marketing of Financial Products, preferably minimum 3 years in marketing of Mutual Funds.
http://www.sbimf.com/careers.asp
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Merrill Lynch - Hong Kong - Jobs - 14-9-2007
From http://hongkong.recruit.net/company-Merrill+Lynch-jobs
Senior Specialist / AVP, Product Controller - Corporate Principal Investments
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Product Controller, you will provide support for Asian Corporate Principal Investments Business. It includes finance and desk support to the Corporate Principal Investments Desk, covering non-performing loans; sub-performing loans; primary and secondary positions in bank debt, bonds, mezzanine loans, notes and undervalued and disfavored public equities. Major ...
16 hours 6 minutes ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-13-2007)
Product Assessment Group (Hong Kong based)
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
position requires a broad understanding of structured products, derivatives, hedge & equity funds. • Responsible for managing the product risk and approval process for new structured products & derivatives in their relative region • Review of complex structured products and reporting to the Global Director all products reviewed and approved or disallowed. • Refer to the global manager any product ...
16 hours 5 minutes ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-13-2007)
AVP / VP, Product Controller - Real Estate Investment
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Product Controller, you will provide support for the Asian Commercial Real Estate Principal Investments Business. It includes finance and desk support to the Commercial Real Estate Principal Investments Desk, covering Real Estate Investments, Financing and Structured Investments. Major Responsibilities: • Coordinate preparation of timely and accurate financial statements with 3rd party ...
16 hours 5 minutes ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-13-2007)
Roadshow Coordinator
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
... Banker, Syndicate Desk input • ‘Final’ schedule given to Executive Services and limousine company DURING ROADSHOW • Reconfirmation of all logistics • Management of information flow between offshore ...
1 day 16 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-12-2007)
ETT Business Analyst
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
... team . This person will be responsible to building specifications for many of the new electronic trading products that Merrill Lynch is building. There will be considerable exposure to the business both locally and globally. Electronic Trading Technology ...
1 day 16 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-12-2007)
Associate - M&A
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Role Description: The Associate will be responsible for executing investment banking transactions focusing on Merger and Acquisition activities in the Asia Pacific Region. Background: As an Associate, you will be responsible for executing Merger and Acquisition and other advisory mandates in the the Asia Pacific market. You will be working with analysts to execute transactions working with other industry and product specialists. ...
1 day 16 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-12-2007)
Assistant Vice President, Management Reporting
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Technology Controller, Pacific Rim your responsibilities will be: • Liaise with Finance counterparts and GTI Technology managers in Pac Rim to produce consolidated monthly and quarterly Management Reports for regional management and NY management. • Prepare monthly forecast and annual Technology budget. • Prepare the monthly Technology internal recharges base on GTI inventory. Update ...
2 days 17 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-11-2007)
RECRUITMENT CO-ORDINATOR
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Leadership and Talent Management Group in Hong Kong have an outstanding opportunity available for a talented individual to join the in-house Lateral Recruitment Team. As the Recruitment Coordinator, you will be exposed to a variety of client service and administrative duties and be given the opportunity to develop and grow as the team expands it's services across the Asia Pacific Region. This critical ...
2 days 17 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-11-2007)
Global Real Estate Opportunity Fund - AVP
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
... unique opportunity for the right Finance candidate to work in Merrill Lynch's Global Real Estate Opportunity Fund. Duties and responsibilities would involve: • Closing ...
2 days 17 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-11-2007)
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Equity Application Support Analyst (Japan)
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices ...
3 days 13 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-10-2007)
Senior Specialist / AVP, Product Controller - Corporate Principal Investments
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Product Controller, you will provide support for Asian Corporate Principal Investments Business. It includes finance and desk support to the Corporate Principal Investments Desk, covering non-performing loans; sub-performing loans; primary and secondary positions in bank debt, bonds, mezzanine loans, notes and undervalued and disfavored public equities. Major ...
16 hours 6 minutes ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-13-2007)
Product Assessment Group (Hong Kong based)
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
position requires a broad understanding of structured products, derivatives, hedge & equity funds. • Responsible for managing the product risk and approval process for new structured products & derivatives in their relative region • Review of complex structured products and reporting to the Global Director all products reviewed and approved or disallowed. • Refer to the global manager any product ...
16 hours 5 minutes ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-13-2007)
AVP / VP, Product Controller - Real Estate Investment
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Product Controller, you will provide support for the Asian Commercial Real Estate Principal Investments Business. It includes finance and desk support to the Commercial Real Estate Principal Investments Desk, covering Real Estate Investments, Financing and Structured Investments. Major Responsibilities: • Coordinate preparation of timely and accurate financial statements with 3rd party ...
16 hours 5 minutes ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-13-2007)
Roadshow Coordinator
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
... Banker, Syndicate Desk input • ‘Final’ schedule given to Executive Services and limousine company DURING ROADSHOW • Reconfirmation of all logistics • Management of information flow between offshore ...
1 day 16 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-12-2007)
ETT Business Analyst
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
... team . This person will be responsible to building specifications for many of the new electronic trading products that Merrill Lynch is building. There will be considerable exposure to the business both locally and globally. Electronic Trading Technology ...
1 day 16 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-12-2007)
Associate - M&A
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Role Description: The Associate will be responsible for executing investment banking transactions focusing on Merger and Acquisition activities in the Asia Pacific Region. Background: As an Associate, you will be responsible for executing Merger and Acquisition and other advisory mandates in the the Asia Pacific market. You will be working with analysts to execute transactions working with other industry and product specialists. ...
1 day 16 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-12-2007)
Assistant Vice President, Management Reporting
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Technology Controller, Pacific Rim your responsibilities will be: • Liaise with Finance counterparts and GTI Technology managers in Pac Rim to produce consolidated monthly and quarterly Management Reports for regional management and NY management. • Prepare monthly forecast and annual Technology budget. • Prepare the monthly Technology internal recharges base on GTI inventory. Update ...
2 days 17 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-11-2007)
RECRUITMENT CO-ORDINATOR
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Leadership and Talent Management Group in Hong Kong have an outstanding opportunity available for a talented individual to join the in-house Lateral Recruitment Team. As the Recruitment Coordinator, you will be exposed to a variety of client service and administrative duties and be given the opportunity to develop and grow as the team expands it's services across the Asia Pacific Region. This critical ...
2 days 17 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-11-2007)
Global Real Estate Opportunity Fund - AVP
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
... unique opportunity for the right Finance candidate to work in Merrill Lynch's Global Real Estate Opportunity Fund. Duties and responsibilities would involve: • Closing ...
2 days 17 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-11-2007)
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Equity Application Support Analyst (Japan)
Merrill Lynch (Hong Kong)
Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices ...
3 days 13 hours ago from Merrill Lynch (Posted on:09-10-2007)
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
stock broker - career-opportunities, job-openings - Karvy Hyderabad - 7 Aug 2007
http://hr.karvy.com/career_RM.asp
Job Title
Business Development / Personal Financial Advisors [Junior/Middle/Senior Level]
Qualification:
NCFM Certified Graduate/MBA/CA
Job Description / Responsibilities
Providing Personal Financial Planning and Financial Education consulting services for individuals ranging from small investors to high net worth individuals.
Marketing of financial products (Equity / insurance / Mutual Funds / DP / commodities).
Acquiring new clients and advising HNI's on their long term and short term investments.
Desired Profile
Thorough Understanding of Financial Markets (Stock / Derivative / Commodity Markets etc.,)
Should have worked in a good Broking Houses / Banks / Insurance Companies in the capacity of Marketing / Sales personnel.
Comprehensive knowledge investment strategies and a solid understanding of multiple account relationship needed.
Able to drive the corporate vision while also capable of independent thinking and "getting things done".
Others
Ability to understand client expectations.
Strong Analytical, communication & influencing skills.
Location: Hyderabad
http://hr.karvy.com/career_BDM.asp
Job Title
Business Development Manager - Commodities
Qualification
MBA with 8 - 10 Years experience in business development for financial services, 1 - 3 yrs experience in Commodities business preferred.
Job Description / Responsibilities
To be able to guide the marketing teams and leading them for client acquisition.
Maintaining relationships with existing clients.
To organize, meet and co ordinate with HO for overall commodity business development.
Others
This role is responsible for business development activities for Commodities in the region.
Should be able to lead a team and should possess excellent communication and leadership skills.
Should possess strong business abilities, strategic business planning and team development skills.
Location
Kolkata, Bhopal, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Ludhiana and Lucknow regions
Job Title
Business Development / Personal Financial Advisors [Junior/Middle/Senior Level]
Qualification:
NCFM Certified Graduate/MBA/CA
Job Description / Responsibilities
Providing Personal Financial Planning and Financial Education consulting services for individuals ranging from small investors to high net worth individuals.
Marketing of financial products (Equity / insurance / Mutual Funds / DP / commodities).
Acquiring new clients and advising HNI's on their long term and short term investments.
Desired Profile
Thorough Understanding of Financial Markets (Stock / Derivative / Commodity Markets etc.,)
Should have worked in a good Broking Houses / Banks / Insurance Companies in the capacity of Marketing / Sales personnel.
Comprehensive knowledge investment strategies and a solid understanding of multiple account relationship needed.
Able to drive the corporate vision while also capable of independent thinking and "getting things done".
Others
Ability to understand client expectations.
Strong Analytical, communication & influencing skills.
Location: Hyderabad
http://hr.karvy.com/career_BDM.asp
Job Title
Business Development Manager - Commodities
Qualification
MBA with 8 - 10 Years experience in business development for financial services, 1 - 3 yrs experience in Commodities business preferred.
Job Description / Responsibilities
To be able to guide the marketing teams and leading them for client acquisition.
Maintaining relationships with existing clients.
To organize, meet and co ordinate with HO for overall commodity business development.
Others
This role is responsible for business development activities for Commodities in the region.
Should be able to lead a team and should possess excellent communication and leadership skills.
Should possess strong business abilities, strategic business planning and team development skills.
Location
Kolkata, Bhopal, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Ludhiana and Lucknow regions
stock borking - career-opportunities, job-openings, Mangal keshav - 7 August 2007
http://www.mangalkeshav.com/careers/careers.aspx
Manager-Accounts
Department
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Finance & Accounts
Location
-
Mumbai, Malad
No Of Opening
-
1
Age
-
No bar
Qualification
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CA
Experience In Years
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3+
Candidate Profile
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Leadership & Management quality.
Scope and Responsibilities
-
Assisting in formulating budgets and forecasts, conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected figures and actual expenditure and implementing corrective action. Ensuring timely preparation & maintenance of statutory books of accounts and financial statements. Assisting in MIS
Manager-E-Broking
Department
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E-Broking
Location
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Mumbai-Malad
No Of Opening
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1
Age
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25-30
Qualification
-
Bcom/MBA
Experience In Years
-
2+
Candidate Profile
-
Aggressive in Marketing. Able to workout various marketing plan & execute it.
Scope and Responsibilities
-
Handling Team., To formulate and implement the sales & marketing policies of the Company. To acquire and develop channel partners for sales and distribution To manage client servicing activities of the Company New Client acquisition., Business Growth
Relationship Manager
Department
-
NRI Desk
Location
-
Mumbai
No Of Opening
-
3
Age
-
28+
Qualification
-
CA/MBA
Experience In Years
-
5+
Candidate Profile
-
Work under pressure, meet strict deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Scope and Responsibilities
-
Knowledge of RBI Guidelines, procedures relating to NRI investments in India and taxation of NRI investments. Develop and maintain client relationship and generate revenues. Must possess marketing, presentation and sales, knowledge of financial markets and products including stocks, derivatives, mutual funds, insurance etc. 2+ years hand-on experience in acquiring and servicing NRI clients.
Manager-Accounts
Department
-
Finance & Accounts
Location
-
Mumbai, Malad
No Of Opening
-
1
Age
-
No bar
Qualification
-
CA
Experience In Years
-
3+
Candidate Profile
-
Leadership & Management quality.
Scope and Responsibilities
-
Assisting in formulating budgets and forecasts, conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected figures and actual expenditure and implementing corrective action. Ensuring timely preparation & maintenance of statutory books of accounts and financial statements. Assisting in MIS
Manager-E-Broking
Department
-
E-Broking
Location
-
Mumbai-Malad
No Of Opening
-
1
Age
-
25-30
Qualification
-
Bcom/MBA
Experience In Years
-
2+
Candidate Profile
-
Aggressive in Marketing. Able to workout various marketing plan & execute it.
Scope and Responsibilities
-
Handling Team., To formulate and implement the sales & marketing policies of the Company. To acquire and develop channel partners for sales and distribution To manage client servicing activities of the Company New Client acquisition., Business Growth
Relationship Manager
Department
-
NRI Desk
Location
-
Mumbai
No Of Opening
-
3
Age
-
28+
Qualification
-
CA/MBA
Experience In Years
-
5+
Candidate Profile
-
Work under pressure, meet strict deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Scope and Responsibilities
-
Knowledge of RBI Guidelines, procedures relating to NRI investments in India and taxation of NRI investments. Develop and maintain client relationship and generate revenues. Must possess marketing, presentation and sales, knowledge of financial markets and products including stocks, derivatives, mutual funds, insurance etc. 2+ years hand-on experience in acquiring and servicing NRI clients.
Stock Broker - career-opportunities, job-openings, Sharekhan 7 August 2007
http://www.sharekhan.com/careers/application.aspx?ID=2b64dfdb-6568-40fd-b0a6-e66e26f55eaf
BRANCH MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for heading Branch as a Profit Center.
Directly responsible for the Sales/Revenue generation for his Branch.
Ensuring a setup of adequate Risk Management systems for his branch.
To identify potential clients, negotiate pricing and ensure deal closure thereby ensuring healthy Client Acquisition.
To acquire Franchisees in nearby location.
Ensuring cross-selling of all products (PMS, Commodities, etc) to existing clients. Manage Risk & complianceEXPERIENCE: Handled responsibility as a branch Manager for at least 2 years. Ideally the total experience in broking business should be 5 years.KEY COMPETENCIES:
Men Management Skills.
Customer Acquisition & Client Relationship management.
Ability to manage Risk.
LOCATIONS: AHMEDNAGAR, ASANSOL/DURGAPUR, AURANGABAD, BANGALORE, BELGAUM, BELLARY, BHILLAI, BORSAD, CHANDRAPUR, CHENNAI, CUDDALORE, CUTTACK, DAHOD/GODHRA, DEHRADUN, DHANBAD, DWARKA, GANDHINAGAR, GHAZIABAD, GUWAHATI, HAMIRPUR, HIMMATNAGAR, HUBLI/DHARWAD, JABALPUR, JALGAON, JALLANDHAR, JAMMU/SRINAGAR, JANAKPURI/VIKASPURI, JUNAGADH, KAKINADA, KANNUR, KARNAL, KARUR, KUTCH, MANESAR, MEERUT, MIRZAPUR, MODELTOWN-DELHI, MORADABAD, NELLORE, PALANPUR, PONDICHERRY, PUNJAB-GOBINDMANDIGARH, PURI, RAICHUR, RAIGAD, RAJAHMUNDRY, RANCHI, ROHTAK, ROURKELA, SATARA, SOLAPUR, SURENDRANAGAR, THANJORE, TIRUPATI, UDAIPUR, VIRAR-MUMBAI, WANAWARI, WARANGAL, WARJE-PUNE.
Department: Branch Development
BRANCH MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for heading Branch as a Profit Center.
Directly responsible for the Sales/Revenue generation for his Branch.
Ensuring a setup of adequate Risk Management systems for his branch.
To identify potential clients, negotiate pricing and ensure deal closure thereby ensuring healthy Client Acquisition.
To acquire Franchisees in nearby location.
Ensuring cross-selling of all products (PMS, Commodities, etc) to existing clients. Manage Risk & complianceEXPERIENCE: Handled responsibility as a branch Manager for at least 2 years. Ideally the total experience in broking business should be 5 years.KEY COMPETENCIES:
Men Management Skills.
Customer Acquisition & Client Relationship management.
Ability to manage Risk.
LOCATIONS: AHMEDNAGAR, ASANSOL/DURGAPUR, AURANGABAD, BANGALORE, BELGAUM, BELLARY, BHILLAI, BORSAD, CHANDRAPUR, CHENNAI, CUDDALORE, CUTTACK, DAHOD/GODHRA, DEHRADUN, DHANBAD, DWARKA, GANDHINAGAR, GHAZIABAD, GUWAHATI, HAMIRPUR, HIMMATNAGAR, HUBLI/DHARWAD, JABALPUR, JALGAON, JALLANDHAR, JAMMU/SRINAGAR, JANAKPURI/VIKASPURI, JUNAGADH, KAKINADA, KANNUR, KARNAL, KARUR, KUTCH, MANESAR, MEERUT, MIRZAPUR, MODELTOWN-DELHI, MORADABAD, NELLORE, PALANPUR, PONDICHERRY, PUNJAB-GOBINDMANDIGARH, PURI, RAICHUR, RAIGAD, RAJAHMUNDRY, RANCHI, ROHTAK, ROURKELA, SATARA, SOLAPUR, SURENDRANAGAR, THANJORE, TIRUPATI, UDAIPUR, VIRAR-MUMBAI, WANAWARI, WARANGAL, WARJE-PUNE.
Department: Branch Development
Monday, August 6, 2007
Security Market - Career-opportunities - Job-openings - Motilal Oswal 7 August 2007
http://www.motilaloswal.com/Careers/#CurOp
Position/Job Title: Regional Sales Manager
Location : All India
Vacancy Code: RSM007
Experience (Years): 10 - 12
Profile Description : Responsible for fully staffed, profitable branch network across the region, offering clients the whole gamut of wealth management solutions aimed at customer delight. "Design regional sales strategy and drive business results as per the regional plan. Drive and meet sales number across products. Recruitment and training of regional sales and support staff and manage branch operations and handle employee engagement activities for the region.
Responsibilities : Direct Customer interaction especially with Key customers and identify new product opportunity. Synergise events and activities / initiative across region. Track market intelligence and competitor’s activities Team Management skills and team player. CA / MBA Finance / Marketing (Additional: NCFM, AMFI, CFP) with 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in sales management with in Financial Services. Prior experience of managing team with a compliance / client servicing background is desirable.
Position/Job Title: Manager Infrastructure and Facilities
Location: Bajaj Bhawan, Mumbai
Profile Description :We need Graduates / Post graduates with minimum 4 years of administration & hospitality experience. Candidate should be result oriented with excellent negotiation & project management skills.Plan capacity & execution in line with business & manpower growth plans. Maintain administration processes. Execute SLA's & service standards & report adherence from time to time. Communicate all available services & benefits that employees can hope to get through the administration function. Vendor management.
Position/Job Title: Regional Sales Manager
Location : All India
Vacancy Code: RSM007
Experience (Years): 10 - 12
Profile Description : Responsible for fully staffed, profitable branch network across the region, offering clients the whole gamut of wealth management solutions aimed at customer delight. "Design regional sales strategy and drive business results as per the regional plan. Drive and meet sales number across products. Recruitment and training of regional sales and support staff and manage branch operations and handle employee engagement activities for the region.
Responsibilities : Direct Customer interaction especially with Key customers and identify new product opportunity. Synergise events and activities / initiative across region. Track market intelligence and competitor’s activities Team Management skills and team player. CA / MBA Finance / Marketing (Additional: NCFM, AMFI, CFP) with 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in sales management with in Financial Services. Prior experience of managing team with a compliance / client servicing background is desirable.
Position/Job Title: Manager Infrastructure and Facilities
Location: Bajaj Bhawan, Mumbai
Profile Description :We need Graduates / Post graduates with minimum 4 years of administration & hospitality experience. Candidate should be result oriented with excellent negotiation & project management skills.Plan capacity & execution in line with business & manpower growth plans. Maintain administration processes. Execute SLA's & service standards & report adherence from time to time. Communicate all available services & benefits that employees can hope to get through the administration function. Vendor management.
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