One of the most popular graduate destinations for LSE students, banking and investment professionals aim to make profit for firms, governments and wealthy individuals through the financial markets. It is a highly competitive market, but there are opportunities within large, midsize and boutique companies.
Banking and investment employers value students who have gained an internship or some relevant work experience. Within the major banks and financial services institutions the majority of internship positions translate to offers of permanent graduate contracts.
Typically a graduate training contract will last three years, and you would study towards professional qualifications while working. Mid-size or boutique firms offer graduate schemes rarely, so students would be advised to apply for their trainee or analyst positions which tend to be advertised as and when the business needs require it.
Salaries can be extremely high - particularly with bonuses - though the hours can be long and the environment is highly pressurised.
You do not need a related degree, but should be able to demonstrate numeracy, analytical ability, communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
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Weixin Li completed the MSc in European Political Economy at LSE in 2010. She now works as an Associate for Goldman Sachs Asset Management “The further into your career you are, the more you will find that it is the general skills you pick up from varied exposure to different people and things, as well as the ability to adapt and learn […]
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With Michaelmas Term now well underway many LSE students are already focusing on the holidays, exams and beyond! LSE Careers is open to all students of any year group and at any stage in your career. We’re always very happy to speak with first year students and have been seeing some of you over the past few weeks. Question topics […]
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Attending a career event off-campus, often at an employer’s office, is a fantastic way to find out more about the organisation’s culture and the working environment. Insight days, open evenings, and meet and greets are a great opportunity to learn more about a job before you apply, and to meet and network with staff across the organisation. Here are some […]
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Starts: 21 Nov 2016 3:30 PM
Finishes: 21 Nov 2016 6:45 PM
HSBC are hosting a networking event in their Head Office for those interested specifically in the Coverage Relationship Management division. This interactive event will provide an opportunity to discover more about this dynamic business area.
Starts: 23 Nov 2016 3:00 PM
Finishes: 23 Nov 2016 5:00 PM
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Challenge yourself and transfer your academic knowledge into practical experience by working on a case study, getting to know the relevant financial models, identifying key investment considerations and key risks, and producing a SWOT analysis.
Starts: 24 Nov 2016 5:30 PM
Finishes: 24 Nov 2016 7:45 PM
Meet an Alum brings together alumni and current students for small 30 minute group discussions so you can find out what it’s really like to work in a particular field or organisation.
Starts: 27 Nov 2016 10:00 AM
Finishes: 27 Nov 2016 1:00 PM
Join KBZ Group on the 27th November 2016 to showcase the range of opportunities available in the Myanmar of 2016. They will talk about what it is like to live in Myanmar and how their executives, a mixture of locals, repatriates and expatriates find living and working here.
Starts: 29 Nov 2016 10:00 AM
Finishes: 29 Nov 2016 4:00 PM
We are pleased to host a careers fair with recruiters from Germany, organised by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in London.
Starts: 30 Nov 2016 2:45 PM
Finishes: 30 Nov 2016 6:15 PM
At the Open House you’ll hear from Deutsche Bank technology experts about how they work to deliver new products and services, and what it’s done for their careers. You’ll have the chance to ask questions of your own, and meet them face-to-face.
Starts: 1 Dec 2016 5:30 PM
Finishes: 1 Dec 2016 7:45 PM
Meet an Alum brings together alumni and current students for small 30 minute group discussions so you can find out what it’s really like to work in a particular field or organisation.
Starts: 8 Dec 2016 5:30 PM
Finishes: 8 Dec 2016 7:45 PM
Meet an Alum brings together alumni and current students for small 30 minute group discussions so you can find out what it’s really like to work in a particular field or organisation.
Starts: 12 Jan 2017 5:30 PM
Finishes: 12 Jan 2017 7:45 PM
Meet an Alum brings together alumni and current students for small 30 minute group discussions so you can find out what it’s really like to work in a particular field or organisation.
Starts: 19 Jan 2017 5:30 PM
Finishes: 19 Jan 2017 7:45 PM
Meet an Alum brings together alumni and current students for small 30 minute group discussions so you can find out what it’s really like to work in a particular field or organisation.
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2 Jan 2017
Cotswold England United Kingdom
Successful graduates will benefit from a three year development programme, consisting of approximately six, six-month placements across all areas of the business. Successful candidates will be fully supported through the MSc in Wealth Management with Loughborough University.
30 Dec 2016
City of London England United Kingdom
This is an exciting opportunity to apply for a summer internship designed to provide you with a full understanding of the day-to-day activities across our Electronic, Program and High Touch Cash trading divisions working for a leading global equity trading business.
31 Jan 2017
London England United Kingdom
This is a unique opportunity to fast-track your career and work in a rapidly expanding company with a meritocratic, start-up culture. The successful candidate will work closely with senior traders to identify, build and develop quantitative tools and indicators.
6 Jan 2017
London England United Kingdom
Whichever team you join, our 8-week Summer Internship programme will provide you with a fantastic introduction to Technology within Investment Management. It's also a great way to secure a full-time job after you graduate.
31 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
Opportunity to gain M&A and capital raising experience working with high-profile Internet and Digital Media companies at a leading Technology Investment Bank
31 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
Ardian’s Mid-Cap Buyout team is offering a graduate opportunity in the London office to assist in the identification, analysis and execution of investments.
30 Dec 2016
England United Kingdom
Research Assistant - responsibilities will comprise of researching data, generating charts and maintaining chart, production runs, publishing and conducting basic economic and financial market research will also figure prominently as well as contributing to our digital initiatives.
30 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
A leading London investment firm seeks a full time Quantitative Analyst / Developer for an exciting new role.
26 Dec 2016
Seoul, Redhill South Korea
4 weeks in Seoul, Korea and 3 weeks in United Kingdom
18 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of a Global team with physical presence in London, Paris, New York and Hong Kong. To provide a comprehensive Regulatory Onboarding solution to the Global Markets Division, balancing commercial goals, with robust operational integrity.
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