FSA / EmployAbility Insight Day

Are you interested in a career in financial services?

Do you want to find out more and get a head start?

If this sounds familiar then you need to attend the FSA/EmployAbility Insight Day.

Friday 10th June 2011, London

This day has been specifically designed for students interested in the FSA graduate or intern programmes. This focused one day event will give you the opportunity to engage in the work of the FSA and meet the people at the heart of the business.

The programme will combine a mixture of networking with graduates and business representatives, case studies to give you an insight into the organisation’s work and skills sessions delivered jointly by the FSA and EmployAbility, to help you succeed in their assessment processes.

Requirements

The FSA require 300 UCAS points or more, and a predicted 2:1 or better.

However, if there are extenuating circumstances which may have affected your grades, please contact EmployAbility for further information at info@employ-ability.org.uk

How to register?

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!  Register now by downloading and completing a registration form now.

Send the completed form to applications@employ-ability.org.uk by the 1st of June 2011 to book your place.

Whizz Kidz – Open to all wheelchair users wishing to gain experience in the Finance sector. Fully supported by Whizz-Kidz in a range of high profile organisations.

Paid Internship – Finance and HR

How to apply

Name: Claire Smith, Whizz-Kidz , 10-12 Allington Street , Victoria , London , SW1E 5EH

Phone 02077986161

Email c.smith@whizz-kidz.org.uk

Opportunity for first year disabled students interested in a career in financial regulation

The Financial Services Authority has partnered with EmployAbility for a 3 Day Insight Programme this summer.

The FSA offers a three day programme to first year undergraduates designed to give a full overview of their multi-faceted work. The Insight will combine a mixture of networking with graduates and business representatives, case studies to give students an insight into the work of the FSA and skills sessions to help them succeed in the assessment process.

Requirements

To apply for the programme undergraduates will need to:

• be a first year undergraduate.
• have 300 UCAS points or more.
• submit the short application form
• have a short telephone interview, demonstrating a motivation for a career in regulation.  They will be informed shortly afterward if successful in obtaining a place on the programme.

If there are extenuating circumstances which may have affected grades, this must be clearly stated on the form and/ or EmployAbility contacted for further information.

Apply now

The completed application form must be returned to applications@employ-ability.org.uk by 20^th February, 2011.

Please contact Justin Penney on 07776 090 508,  info@employ-ability.org.uk should the form be required in an alternative format or for any questions.

Don’t forget to contact EmployAbility should you have any questions or require further information regarding the FSA Summer Internship Programme. We can provide additional information about this programme and can give students useful advice and tips on how to make a successful application.

Goldman Sachs EmployAbility deadlines extended!

The deadlines for two Goldman Sachs EmployAbility summer internships programmes have recently been extended. For full details on how to apply, please click on the links below:

• Goldman Sachs EmployAbility Summer Internship 2011

Application deadline extended to 28 November 2010

• Goldman Sachs EmployAbility Summer Internship Technology Division 2011

Application deadline extended to 28 November 2010

Are you a female undergraduate, considering a career in accountancy, business and finance?

The ICAEW’s Women in Accountancy event is a great opportunity to find out about the ACA qualification from ICAEW and participate in interactive sessions and business games.

Who is going to be there?

Network with a variety of accountancies including BDO, Deloitte, Ernst and Young, Grant Thornton, HW Fisher, KPMG, Moore Stephens, National Audit Office, PwC, Reeves and Neylan and SWATuk.

When will the event take place and how do I sign up?

Monday 22 November 2010, Chartered Accountants’ Hall,
London. 09:00 – 17:00
Sign up online at http://www.careers.icaew.com/events/Women-in-accountancy-event
now, or email women@icaew.com

For more information visit:  http://www.prospects.ac.uk/a/?r=25218&t=ED&p1=21382

Investment Banking Careers Event for LGBT Students

The Inside & Out Event is specifically designed to help lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender undergraduates learn more about careers in the investment banking industry.

Who will be there?

Participating banks include:

• Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• Barclays Capital
• Citi
• Credit Suisse
• Deutsche Bank
• Goldman Sachs
• JP Morgan
• Morgan Stanley
• RBS
• UBS
• Nomura

When will it be and how do I sign up?

Date: Wednesday 17^th November, 4.45pm-9.30pm

Where: Central London

The event is free to attend and transport costs will be reimbursed. If you are interested in attending, you must first register by sending your CV to alice.west@staffordlong.co.uk. Further information can be found on the Inside and Out website: http://www.insideandout-banking.co.uk/

Women in High Finance Event

Credit Suisse will be hosting an informal networking event aimed at female students interested in a career in finance

Credit Suisse is a forward-thinking financial services firm providing private banking, investment banking and asset management services to clients worldwide.

The best way to get a feel for the financial industry is by meeting individuals who work in fiance. There will be employees attending this event from across the Credit Suisse business areas, ranging from Investment Banking (including Equities and Fixed Income) through to Information Technology and Finance.

When: 24^th November 2010

Time:   10am – 5pm

Where: Location will be confirmed upon application

Please apply by 18^th November with your CV and cover letter to: Alice.West@StaffordLong.co.uk

Are you a woman interested in Finance?

Are you Female?
In your first year or penultimate year of university?
Do you have ‘A’ grades in GCSE Maths and English?

If your answer to all the above is yes, then why not apply for the HSBC-Visible Women Mentoring Programme. HSBC in collaboration with the Visible Women Campaign is offering female undergraduates, in their first or penultimate year, the opportunity to be mentored by an HSBC Graduate. The formal programme will run from January – March 2011, with the experience day taking place in April 2011.

How will you benefit?

• Guidance in choosing a career path and identifying interests and strengths.
• Unique opportunity to have an insight into graduate schemes and recruitment processes.
• Insight into working at HSBC and the opportunities available within the industry.
• Opportunity to meet graduates and other leaders at HSBC on the experience day to be held at our Global Headquarters in Canary Wharf.
• Potential to work towards applying for a Summer 2011 internship (subject to assessment)

How can you get involved?
1. Send an e-mail to register interest to info@vwcampaign.co.uk
2. Create your profile
3. Complete the short application form and online testing
4. Applicants will be notified of the outcome in December

The final day to register interest in 21 November 2010. If you meet all three of the listed critera, then send your email to info@vwcampaign.co.uk today.

Interested in a career in financial regulation?

The FSA Insight Programme is a series of six events that cater to different groups of students, including those with disabilities and ethnic minorities. The events will be taking place in both the autumn and spring terms and are designed to give students a real insight into the role and opportunities within the FSA. All events take place at the offices of the FSA in Canary Wharf, London.

The Insight programme will combine a mixture of networking with graduates and business representatives, case studies to give you an insight into the work of the FSA, and skills sessions to help you succeed in their assessment process.

The entrance requirements are 300 UCAS points or more, and a predicted 2:1 or better. For more information and to apply, please click here.

www.fsagraduates.co.uk/fsa-on-campus/insight-days.aspx

Investment Banking opportunities for disabled students

Interested in finding out more about the Investment Banking industry? Not sure if it’s for you? Come along to Scope’s  ThisAbility: Inside Investment Banking event Tuesday 16 November for a day’s insight into this industry and the many different career opportunities open to you. This event is open to any first or penultimate year undergraduate students who consider themselves to be disabled or have a long term health condition.

Who will be there?

Banks attending include: Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays Capital, Citi, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, RBS and UBS

How do I find out more?

For more information visit www.scope.org.uk/ThisAbility or email ThisAbility@scope.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 15 October 2010