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Internship Fair 2016

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Finding an internship 2

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Participants 5

Upcoming events

Finding internships, work experience, and part-time work

Thursday 13 October 1-2pm

Finance industry overview Wednesday 21 October 1-3pm

Telephone screening Wednesday 28 October 1-3pm

How to perform well in group exercises Thursday 29 October 1-3pm

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Internships are a great way to gain experience and see what it’s really like to work in an area that interests you.

Where should you start?

Do your research! Whether you know what sector you want to intern in or have no idea, make use of the resources at and recommended by LSE Careers. Once you’ve done some research, make a one-to-one careers appointment to discuss your options, get advice and ask any questions.

Sign in to LSE CareerHub

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When you log in to LSE CareerHub you can customise your preferences to receive emails and notifications about opportunities, jobs, internships, news and careers events which interest you.

You can use LSE CareerHub to search for all available vacancies from internships, part-time jobs and graduate positions, to volunteering opportunities. LSE CareerHub is also where you can book one-to-one appointments with careers consultants, CV discussions, practice interviews, and events including seminars, presentations and fairs.

Visit our website

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As well as information on career planning, applying for jobs and up to date event information you can access:

Internship and work experience information – a comprehensive guide to internships across many sectors, internship timeline, advice on successful applications, and internship etiquette.

Deadline dates for internships – a guide to internship deadlines in a wide range of employment sectors.

CVs, cover letters and application forms information – example CVs and useful booklets and advice to help your initial application.

Interviews, assessment centres and psychometric tests information – excellent videos, leaflets, links, online practice psychometric tests, case study examples and in-tray/e-tray examples.

Get free access to our online careers and employment resources

lse.ac.uk/careers > Exclusive Resources

Visit the LSE Careers website for free access to specialist and exclusive careers websites:

Vault: Career Insider is an exclusive online careers library where you can download careers ebooks.

Going Global provides country guides including information on employment trends, trade and professional organisation links, work permit and visa regulations information, and CV examples and advice. There is also a huge international opportunity and internship database.

Finding an internship

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10 Minutes With…includes videos from top employers giving students an insight into different industries, companies and roles.

You can find lots of useful self-assessment tools in the “Career planning and job hunting” section of our website such as Career Builder. Career Builder is an interactive tool which helps you navigate the career planning process and find the most appropriate information and resources for whatever stage you are at.

lse.ac.uk/careerbuilder

You can also use Interview Stream to record and review your own interviews using a question bank, and Graduates First to access online verbal and abstract reasoning and personality profiling tests.

Visit us in the Careers Resource Centre on Floor 5 of the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre

We have free materials for you to take away including:

• Guides on how to complete application forms and how to write CVs and cover letters

• Sector specific Inside Careers guides including: Management Consultancy, Banking, Accountancy and many more

• Target guides including: City and Finance, IT and Technology, Teaching, Work Experience, Internships and Placements and many more

Make a careers appointment

This can be a good first step if you are undecided about your career path or want to discuss an internship opportunity, or anything careers related! We also offer advice on CVs, cover letters and application forms.

Log into LSE CareerHub from 9.30am on the day you want the appointment to view and book available slots.

Find more careers events

lse.ac.uk/careers > Careers Events

Throughout the year LSE Careers organises and facilitates various events, including careers seminars, fairs, forums and employer presentations. For more details of upcoming events and to book visit LSE CareerHub.

You can also contact LSE Careers by asking a question on CareerHub (http://careers.lse.ac.uk/Questions.chpx), emailing careers@lse.ac.uk, or dropping in to the Careers Resource Centre on Floor 5 of the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre.

Follow us on Twitter (@LSECareers), Facebook (/LSECareers) and LinkedIn (LSE Careers) for up to the minute careers news and updates.

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Internship Fair – Tuesday 11 October 2016

A1 Macquarie Group

A2 Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

A3 Nomura International Plc

A4 EY

A5 Deutsche Bank

A6 Accenture

A7 Goldman Sachs

A8 Shell

A9 Standard Chartered Bank

A10 Bloomberg LP

A11 HSBC

A12 PwC

A13 Credit Suisse - London

B1 Oliver Wyman

B2 Rothschild & Co

B3 The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

B4 Bank of America Merrill Lynch

B5 UBS AG

B6 ICAP

B7 Barclays

B8 Willis Towers Watson

B9 D. E. Shaw Group

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Accenture

Recruitment website: accenture.com/ukgraduatesNumber of vacancies: Ongoing recruitmentApplication method: Online application Application deadline: OngoingVisa sponsorship: Yes

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialised skills across more than 40 industries and all business function – underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With more than 358,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Recruitment website: baml.com/campusEMEANumber of vacancies: Approx. 400Application method: Online applicationApplication deadline: See websiteVisa sponsorship: Yes

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, large corporations and governments with a full range of financial and risk management products and services. Our purpose is to make financial lives better.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the marketing name for the Global Banking and Markets businesses. Combining our local knowledge and global expertise, we offer products and services across Global Corporate and Investment Banking, Global Markets and Consumer Card. In Europe, the Middle East and Africa we have offices in 21 countries serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and government clients.

Being a responsible business is integral to the success of our employees, clients and stakeholders, which is why we’re committed to making a difference in the communities in which we live and work. Our efforts focus on youth employment, environmental sustainability, arts and cultural investments and responsible business practices.

Application deadlines: Full-time – 27 October 2016 Full-time: Technology – 24 November 2016 Summer Internship – 24 November 2016 Spring Insight Programme – 7 January 2017

Barclays

Recruitment website: joinus.barclays.comNumber of vacancies: Approx. 1,000Application method: Online applicationApplication deadline: OngoingVisa sponsorship: Yes

There’s a sense of momentum to Barclays that’s shaping the future of our business – and of the people who work here. More than ever before, we’re driven by collaboration and a common purpose.

Everyone at Barclays has their own story of what that feels like. Come along and hear a few for yourself.

You’ll be able to speak to people from different areas of our business, explore where you might be best matched – and even hand in your CV to our recruiters at the stand to fast-track your application.

To see how far a career with momentum could take you, visit our website.

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Bloomberg LP

Recruitment website: bloomberg.com/careersNumber of vacancies: Ongoing recruitmentApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: OngoingVisa sponsorship: Yes

Bloomberg is dedicated to helping decision makers make the moves that make the world spin. In the worlds of business, finance, government, policy and philanthropy, our aim is true: provide data, information and insights that help cut through complexity to solve challenges great and small.

We’d like you to join us.

We are looking for innovative software, sales, data, finance and news professionals. Full-time and internship opportunities are available throughout our Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.

Successful candidates can come from any academic degree programme or background.

Credit Suisse – London

Recruitment website: www.credit-suisse.com/uk/en/careers.htmlNumber of vacancies: no fixed quotaApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: See websiteVisa sponsorship: Yes

Credit Suisse is a leading global wealth manager with strong investment banking capabilities and a top-tier asset management business. Founded in 1856, Credit Suisse has expanded to be a global force employing over 45,000 people in 50 countries. With new leadership, a new strategy and a streamlined global organisation, we are set for growth. We partner across businesses, divisions and regions to create innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients – and to help our employees grow.

We will invest in your development with ongoing opportunities for training, networking and mobility. Join us and let’s shape the future of Credit Suisse together!

We offer students a variety of opportunities such as our Spring Insight Week for 2019 graduates, our Summer Internship Programme for 2018 graduates, Autumn IB Internship Programme, and a full-time graduate programme.

We encourage you to apply!

Deutsche Bank

Recruitment website: db.com/careersNumber of vacancies: Ongoing recruitmentApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: See websiteVisa sponsorship: Yes

A graduate career to look forward to: Deutsche Bank is constantly evolving. So if you’re full of ideas, enjoy solving problems and are eager to grow, it could be the perfect place to start a fulfilling, fast-paced career.

As the leading global bank with roots in Germany, we’re driving change and innovation in our industry. And, whether you join us in investment banking, trading, technology or in another of our many areas, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed in an international environment. Our structured, ongoing training programme will support your continuous development and you’ll gain invaluable experience working alongside some of the best minds in the business. You’ll be encouraged to think for yourself from day one – giving you the opportunity to shape your own career and deliver work that’s of real value to both our business and your future.

If you’re ready to grow your potential and make your mark on an exciting, evolving business, discover a career to look forward to on our website.

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EY

Recruitment website: ey.com/UK/en/Careers/StudentsNumber of vacancies: No fixed quotaApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: OngoingVisa sponsorship: Yes

Start today. Change tomorrow.

As a leading professional services organisation, our work impacts at the highest level of global business. We advise many of the world’s most important companies on the issues that are shaping tomorrow.

Our people ask the better questions that lead to better answers, and work with our clients on better solutions. With a deep understanding of how businesses work, we drive innovations that enable clients to do better business, seize better opportunities and make better decisions on the issues that matter most.

We recruit students based on their strengths and future potential, and invest in training and development to hone your strengths for use in a truly global inclusive business environment. Bright, curious, ambitious graduates will join EY to drive lasting change, create an impact on business and their own careers, and make their own contribution to EY’s purpose of building a better working world.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Recruitment website: fcacareers.org.ukNumber of vacancies: Approx. 50Application method: Online applicationApplication deadline: See websiteVisa sponsorship: Yes

Our aim is to make financial markets work well for consumers, business and the whole economy. This is reflected in our operational objectives to:

• protect consumers • protect financial markets • promote competition

A career with us offers exceptional development and the chance to make a real difference. As a graduate or intern, you’ll develop expert knowledge as you work with some of the biggest names in finance.

Based in London, our two and a half year graduate programme offers multiple rotations and an external secondment. You’ll also benefit from bespoke training that complements what you learn on the job.

We’re looking for bright and inquisitive students and graduates from all backgrounds, across all subjects. We ask for a minimum of a 2:1 degree at undergraduate level.

Goldman Sachs

Recruitment website: goldmansachs.com/careersNumber of vacancies: Ongoing recruitmentApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: See websiteVisa sponsorship: No

Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base, including corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.

At Goldman Sachs, you will have many opportunities to make an impact.

From your first day, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with people of all levels who share the firm’s values. Nearly everyone – from our junior analysts to our most senior leaders – is actively involved in recruiting talented people from a variety of backgrounds, because we recognise that a diverse workforce enables us to serve our clients most effectively.

Whatever your background or area of academic study, we value the intellect, personality and integrity of an individual. While an interest in and appreciation for finance is important, one’s personal qualities are key.

HSBC

Recruitment website: hsbc.com/careers/studentsandgraduatesNumber of vacancies: 100Application method: Online applicationApplication deadline: See websiteVisa sponsorship: Yes

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. In 72 countries and territories serving around 48 million customers, we operate where the growth is, connecting customers to opportunities, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper. We help people fulfil their hopes and dreams and realise their ambitions.

Our network covers both established and emerging markets across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, North America and Latin America. Our unrivalled global presence gives us access to more than 85 percent of global trade and capital flows and we have a leading position in the world’s highest-growth markets.

We aim to be the world’s leading international bank. We’ll achieve this by recruiting talented students and graduates who share our vision and our values, and can lead us into the future.

To find out about the programmes that suit your interests and career aspirations, and in which location you would like to work, please visit our website.

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ICAP

Recruitment website: icapcampus.comNumber of vacancies: See websiteApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: See websiteVisa sponsorship: Yes

HERE’S THE DEAL.

ICAP is a financial markets, technology and risk solutions business. We partner with the market to develop innovative, critical solutions that become industry standards.

Our offer is complex and highly specialised, our clients’ expectations high. To keep delivering, to keep adapting, to keep improving, we need an ever-more diverse range of knowledge and personalities – from experts in the different post trade services to outstanding voice and electronic brokers. Our range of entry-level opportunities are designed to deliver these capabilities, as well as provide ICAP’s leaders of the future.

All our opportunities call for proactive self-starters with a keen interest in working in global financial markets. They also call for strong, resilient, engaging personalities. We’re looking for quick thinkers who have belief in their own ability, and who are comfortable adapting to change.

For more information about our programmes and to apply please visit our website.

Macquarie Group

Recruitment website: macquarie.com/uk/about/careers/graduateNumber of vacancies: See websiteApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: See websiteVisa sponsorship: Yes

Macquarie Group (Macquarie) is a leading provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services. Our culture is based on finding opportunities where we can create value for our clients.

Founded in 1969, we employ more than 14,000 people in 28 countries. Our unique structure and management style gives our businesses operating freedom balanced by limits on risk and observance at the highest professional standards. This has been a key to Macquarie’s success.

To find out more, please visit our website.

Nomura International Plc

Recruitment website: nomura.com/careersNumber of vacancies: No fixed quotaApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: VariousVisa sponsorship: Yes

Nomura is an Asia-headquartered financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By ‘Connecting Markets East and West’, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.

At Nomura, our goal is to attract and develop exceptionally talented people who share our passion for individual excellence and our commitment to teamwork. We offer a range of graduate and internship programmes across three key areas: investment banking, global markets and corporate infrastructure.

Deadlines: Full-time – Sunday 13 November 2016 Summer Internships – Sunday 1 January 2017

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Oliver Wyman

Recruitment website: oliverwyman.com/careersNumber of vacancies: no fixed quotaApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: 5 January 2017Visa sponsorship: Yes

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 50+ cities across 26 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialised expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organisation transformation. Our 3,000 professionals help clients optimise their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organisational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC).

Our challenging consultant position offers exceptional career growth and opportunity to motivated and hardworking graduates. We look for initiative, intuition and creativity with a strong background in problem solving and analytics. We do not require a specific academic degree or industry experience. One of the best things we can do for our clients and ourselves is to recruit a diverse group of people who bring a broad range of strengths and backgrounds to their roles.

GET THERE FASTER

Some people know precisely where they want to go. Others seek the adventure of discovering uncharted territory. Whatever you want your professional journey to be, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Oliver Wyman. Discover the world of Oliver Wyman at oliverwyman.com/careers.

At Oliver Wyman we offer a 10 week summer internship programme for students in their penultimate year of study. As an intern with us you will work on high impact client engagements as a full team member, responsible for project delivery.

Oliver Wyman is a leading global management consulting firm that combines deep industry knowledge with specialised expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organisation transformation. With offices in 50+ cities across 26 countries, Oliver Wyman works with the CEOs and executive teams of Global 1000 companies. An equal opportunity employer.

DISCOVEROUR WORLD

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PwC LLP

Recruitment website: pwc.co.uk/careers.htmlNumber of vacancies: Approx. 1500Application method: Online applicationApplication deadline: OngoingVisa sponsorship: Yes

Opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. And we’re proud, based on the opportunity we offer, that students have voted us the number one Graduate Employer in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for the last thirteen years.

Our continued success, size and scale, not forgetting our extensive client base, creates a unique learning and working environment for undergraduates and graduates to start their career.

Full-time graduate opportunities are available in Assurance, Actuarial, Consulting, Deals, Legal, Tax and Technology. PwC also offers a range of work experience opportunities. These include: Career Open Days, Talent Academies, Diversity in Business, Summer Internships and Undergraduate and Graduate Work Placements.

Rothschild & Co

Recruitment website: rothschild.com/careersNumber of vacancies: Ongoing recruitmentApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: See websiteVisa sponsorship: Yes

Rothschild & Co is a global and family-controlled group. We provide M&A, strategy and financing advice, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments, worldwide. Having been at the centre of the world’s financial markets for more than 200 years we can rely on an unrivalled global network of more than 2,800 talented employees and a track-record of outstanding execution with 50 offices around the world.

We run a Spring Insight Programme (London), Summer Internship Programme and Graduate Programme (London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds) in Global Advisory in addition to a Summer Internship Programme in Private Wealth and Human Resources. We also have ad-hoc off-cycle internship opportunities within our Merchant Banking division.

Shell

Recruitment website: shell.com/careersNumber of vacancies: Ongoing recruitmentApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: 31 March 2017Visa sponsorship: Yes

An Assessed Internship is one of the two routes into Shell and could open the door to your future career and help you to realise your potential as you develop your skills and refine your working style. Your internship journey with Shell will last between 12 weeks and 16 months. During this time you’ll be involved in real projects designed to help you discover your strengths. You’ll also have a mentor and a direct supervisor, who will give you regular, structured feedback.

By experiencing a Shell Assessed Internship, you’ll explore what Shell has to offer as an employer and discover the exciting opportunities to develop and grow your skills. You will have the opportunity to put into practice theories and concepts, discover the skills needed to develop, improve general business skills and gain exposure to the energy industry. You will also build valuable networks and contacts for future career opportunities.

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Standard Chartered Bank

Recruitment website: sc.com/graduatesNumber of vacancies: See websiteApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: OngoingVisa sponsorship: Yes

We believe there isn’t just one path to success. There are many. As a graduate student, it’s your turn to draw your map to success.

We bank the people and companies driving investment, trade and the creation of wealth across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Emerging markets are among the most exciting, and dynamic. That presents tremendous opportunity, as well as responsibility.

We’re hiring across a range of functions from Corporate Finance and Financial Markets, to Risk and Operations. With our celebrated ethical practice, leading the way across a truly global footprint, come and speak to our people and find out what path could lead you to success.

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Recruitment website: bcg.com/careersNumber of vacancies: No fixed quotaApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: 27 October 2016Visa sponsorship: Yes

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm and the world’s leading advisor on business strategy. We partner with clients from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their enterprises. Our customised approach combines deep insight into the dynamics of companies and markets with close collaboration at all levels of the client organisation. This ensures that our clients achieve sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organisations, and secure lasting results. Founded in 1963, BCG is a private company with 85 offices in 48 countries. For more information, please visit our website.

The D. E. Shaw Group Recruitment website: deshaw.com Number of vacancies: No fixed quota Application method: Online application Application deadline: Ongoing Visa sponsorship: Yes

Headquartered in New York City, the D.E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with offices around the world. Our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our research and staff. With a culture that combines some of the best aspects of academia, finance, and technology, we pride ourselves on a work environment that promotes collaboration, integrity, and adherence to the highest possible ethical standards.

Our people are intellectual but also humble, rigorous in their work but flexible in their approach, interesting, friendly, and most of all, curious about the world around us. Our teams work in close collaboration – not in competitive silos – to share trade ideas, manage risks, streamline processes, and explore new opportunities. By helping each person develop professionally and to learn not only from successes but also from mistakes, we help spark the intellectual interests of individual employees and ensure they are thriving.

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UBS AG

Recruitment website: ubs.com/careersNumber of vacancies: No fixed quotaApplication method: Online applicationApplication deadline: 31 December 2016Visa sponsorship: Yes

Expert advice. Wealth management. Investment banking. Asset management. Retail banking in Switzerland. And all the support functions. That’s what we do. And we do it for private and institutional clients as well as corporations around the world.

We are about 60,000 employees in all major financial centres, in almost 900 offices and more than 50 countries.

Our summer internships are an ideal way to gain the work experience you need. For 10 weeks you’ll be right at the heart of the business and take part in day-to-day operations. You’ll not only learn about the business from top to bottom, you’ll also experience our unique workplace culture.

Succeeding at UBS means respecting, understanding and trusting colleagues and clients. Challenging others and being challenged in return. Being passionate about what you do. Does that sound like you? Then you have the right stuff to join us.

Willis Towers Watson

Recruitment website: willistowerswatson.com/careersNumber of vacancies: Approx. 230Application method: Online applicationApplication deadline: See websiteVisa sponsorship: Yes

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 39,000 employees in more than 120 countries.

Each year we hire hundreds of talented students globally into full-time and internship roles – find your career path at Willis Towers Watson.

Whether you are first year, final year, or anything in-between, Willis Towers Watson has a scheme for you.

Together, we unlock potential.

Number of vacancies:

Graduate: circa 150

Intern: circa 80

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