training programme summer internship - amplify trading
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The Amplify summer training programme is world renowned
for creating the best equipped candidates to enter today’s
financial industry. Our alumni have been placed at many of
the world’s leading institutions, now actively seeking
applicants with this unique experience.
You will develop a broad range of skills from understanding
global markets, to experiencing the different roles in both the
buy-side and sell-side of the industry. You will use the same
practical simulations delivered to the world's leading
investment banks, hedge funds and asset managers.
The entire programme is designed to help you find what
financial role suits you, and then to ensure you have every
advantage to secure that role. You will be invited to attend
sociable networking events with industry professionals,
receive one-to-one CV advice with interview and assessment
prep, and continue to receive our support even after the
programme has finished.
You will receive a Level 6 Diploma in Trading & Financial
Market Analysis accredited by the London Institute of
Banking & Finance.
SECURE YOUR FUTURE IN FINANCE
OUR TECHNOLOGY
Using technology to enhance learning
We have invested in technology to help you
actually experience the different roles within the
industry to find and secure your future in finance.
• FlowTrader – Sales & trading/market-making
• IBD Simulation - IPO and M&A
• PMTrader – Portfolio Management
• ReTrader – Trading historical market events
• GMHF - Global Macro Hedge Fund
• LIVETrader - Trading live markets
Each simulation goes towards creating your
performance profile, which can lead directly to
internship and graduate opportunities with the
world's largest financial firms.
We have built a unique portal, that allows all of our
simulations to be delivered online.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL MARKETS
Stage 1: E-Learning Platform Duration: Anytime pre-course
The experience begins as soon as you have registered for the
programme, you will receive access to AmplifyNow, our
renowned online pre-learning and assessment platform. No
prior experience is necessary as the content is designed to
ensure that everyone completes Stage 1 with a firm grasp of
the key concepts in contemporary financial markets.
You will receive an exclusive login to our Global Markets
trading app to ReTrade the major events that have driven each
asset, helping you really understand why markets move. By
the end of the pre-learning course you will have a practical
understanding of the following assets:
• Commodities• Equities• Fixed Income• Foreign Exchange
This stage lasts right from registration until you join us in the
summer. The content can be reviewed as many times as
needed and the Amplify Trading team will always be available
to provide any support.
INVESTMENT BANKING
Stage 2: Amplify Trading LIVE Online Duration: 1 Week
Your first week with us on the Amplify Trading Summer Internship
Programme, gives you experience across the different roles on the sell-
side of the financial industry. This involves theoretical lectures and
practical simulations to fully prepare you for the realities for a career in
investment banking.
• RUN THE UNIVERSAL BANK: You will gain a practical understanding
of how different divisions of a universal bank come together as you
move between Global Markets, IBD and Retail Banking divisions.
• INVESTMENT BANK SALES & TRADING: Experience the different
roles on the global markets desk of an investment bank. You will
operate at an advanced level in market making, risk management and
sales trader roles.
• INVESTMENT BANK DIVISION: From valuations and M&A, to client
mandates and IPO’s, our IBD simulations cover all aspects of working
in corporate finance.
• INTERDEALER BROKING: Use the same platform as the world’s
largest broking firms to match client trades and maximise commission.
The career sessions integrated within Stage 2 will provide you with a
step-by-step guide to the application process for the world’s largest
institutions.
TRADING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
Stage 3: Amplify Trading LIVE Online Duration: 1 week
You will now develop skills crucial to working in the buy-side, including
experience in investment strategy, portfolio management, technical analysis,
and trading psychology. You will also delve into the world of derivatives,
exploring concepts such as futures, options and calendar spreads.
• ASSET MANAGEMENT: You will be grouped into funds where each asset
manager is responsible for an asset class. Based on your research, you will
apply a complimentary and coherent strategy, whilst also deciding on the
funding each asset manager receives.
• LIVE MARKET TRADING: LIVETrader allows you to apply advanced
technical analysis and fundamental trading strategies in live market prices.
You will apply advanced arbitrage and spread trading strategies across
asset classes understanding key concepts in options and futures markets.
• PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING: We integrate applications to combine
psychometric assessments with predictive analytics and AI technology.
The simulation captures real decisions and behaviours as you respond
spontaneously to simple and engaging tasks, meaning we can observe
real behavioural preferences in action.
SECURE YOUR FUTURE IN FINANCE
Stage 4: : Amplify Trading LIVE Online Duration: 1 week
Stage 4 builds your practical skills across broader areas of
finance to ensure you secure a significant competitive advantage
in your applications.
• ALGORITHMIC CODING IN PYTHON: Our experienced
technology team will take you through the basics of how to
write your own code and understand how technology is used
in modern day finance.
• ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS: Gain an insight into Private
Equity transactions and Real Estate investment trends.
• REGULATION, CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCE: Crucial to
understand for any interview, our Conduct & Compliance
simulation will give you experience of working within MiFID II
protocols.
In this final stage the Amplify team will be working closely with
you on a 1-1 basis to review and enhance your CV. It will reflect
the entire experience, pitched in a way to best suit the roles to
which you would now like to apply to.
We will invite you to a Networking evening with our contacts at
major financial firms, and previous Amplify alumni who are now
working in the industry. This is a great way to enhance your
connections and put to work the skills you have gained.
A SUMMARY OF YOUR AMPLIFY EXPERIENCE
• Learn to analyse financial markets by applying an understanding of
global macroeconomics and technical analysis across asset
classes.
• Operate roles across an investment bank including the investment
banking division (M&A) and global markets (market-making and
sales trading).
• Manage a global multi-asset portfolio through macro driven
volatility with the objective of outperforming the benchmark.
• Experience the implications of behavioural finance first-hand, as
well as decision making under pressure.
• Receive a Level 6 professional diploma accredited by The London
Institute of Banking and Finance.
• Benefit from careers advice from those inside the industry: CV tips,
interview techniques, networking, presentation skills and group
exercises.
• Network with professionals from across the industry at regular
social events sponsored and organised by Amplify Trading.
Our unique technology helps us deliver the programme online to anywhere in the world.
OUR LOCATION
UNIQUE ONLINE EXPERIENCE
LIVE TRADING FLOOR IN CENTRAL LONDON
Amplify Trading operates its main trading floor from
a central London location next to the Bank of
England. Two further offices operate in London and
in December 2017 Amplify Trading opened in
Shanghai, China.
Our summer internship training programme is now accredited by the London
Institute of Banking & Finance and on successful completion, candidates will be
awarded the professional Level 6 Diploma qualification in Trading & Financial
Market Analysis.
Securing this professional qualification gives formal recognition of the practical
knowledge gained throughout the Amplify Trading experience. Completion of the
summer programme allows you to record both the renowned internship
experience and educational achievement onto your CV.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
"The experience gave me an incomparable advantage. From the in-depth training in macro economic and geopolitical developments to an extensive
exposure to Amplify Trading’s technology, I received full preparation to kick start my career."
Antonino Mallaci Bocchio, Blackrock
Amplify Trading Summer Intern
OUR STORIES
MORE REVIEWS
BJORN STADELGoldman Sachs - Equity Research Analyst
“In a time where there seems to be a preparation course for everything, there is still none to prepare you for internships or City jobs except those Amplify offers.“
“For me, figuring out what it is I am good at and passionate about was the most valuable lesson I took away from the course.”
AUDREY DONGBank of America - Quant Analyst
“With the financial market analysis skills developed from the internship, I was more capable to give a good 360-degree answer to those ‘commercial awareness’ questions and distinguish myself from other candidates.”
“The LIBF level 5 diploma also adds value to my professional background and showcases my strengths to employers.”
KRISTIAN LEXEKLINTMorgan Stanley - Sales & Trading Intern
“What was impressive and gave an all-round experience at Amplify, was that we did not solely do intraday trading. We also had the opportunity on multiple occasions to experience simulations at Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and within Portfolio Management.”
“Anyone remotely interested should grasp the opportunity.”
Over four weeks the Amplify Trading team will work closely with each intern going
through repeated one-to-one CV reviews, interview practice and assessment centre
preparation. We take great pride in the ability to create direct industry connections
to make a significant impact on your future.
YOUR FUTURE IN FINANCE STARTS HERE
Corporate Clients in 2018/19
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Accreditation and awards received by Amplify
Trading in recognition of our innovative approach to
financial market training.
AWARD WINNING TRAINING PROGRAMME