City, Banking, Finance and Consultancy Careers Fair Guide 2017

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Banking, Finance and Consultancy Wednesday 27th September Great Hall, College Building 2 to 4.30pm (2 to 3pm: priority entry with a fast-track pass) Dont forget to follow us @CityCareers #CityBFC Platinum sponsor

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Welcome from Sponsors of the 2017 Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair Imagine a career that is diverse, with opportunities for international travel, a rewarding salary and the ability to shape critical business decisions.

ICAEW Chartered Accountants are recognised around the world as leaders in accountancy, finance and business.

They are the ones making commercial decisions that affect the strategy, direction and profitability of organisations around the world – that’s why 97% of the world’s 100 global leading brands employ ICAEW Chartered Accountants.

We work with a global network of over 4,500 authorised training employers worldwide, offering you the opportunity to train towards becoming a chartered accountant. Combining professional development, ethics, work experience and academic study; our globally-recognised qualification, the ACA will develop you into a business leader of the future.

You will find our members working in all sectors – from multinational organisations to local charities and business start-ups. Our members also come from a wide variety of degree disciplines as employers look for graduates from varied backgrounds who can think differently.

Once you commit to ACA training, we will be here to support you at every stage of your journey, whether it is through study support, professional development, webinars or career advice. Having qualified you will be invited to join our network of over 147,000 ICAEW Chartered Accountants where we will continue to support you throughout your career, wherever it takes you.

Go places. Become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

We are delighted to invite you to the 2017 Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair. This event is an ideal opportunity for you to network with key recruiters from these sectors and gather information that will help you stand out from other applicants.

Please use the checklist below that the Careers Service has prepared for you in order to help you make the most of this event and get ahead of the competition.

Before the Fair • Registered for and attended the fair preparation session or completed the Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair Prep Quiz to learn how to make the most of the Fair and get a fast-track entry pass?

•P re-registered online via careershub.city.ac.uk/students?

• Done some research on the exhibitors that you want to approach on the day? Start with reading the profiles of the exhibitors in this guide.

• Researched how employers prefer to be approached at Careers Fairs?

• Prepared some relevant questions that demonstrate your interest in that area of work?

• Prepared a couple of sentences to introduce yourself clearly and succinctly to organisations?

See page 15 of this guide for further information on how to secure a fast-track entry pass.

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On the day • Approach the stand as you would do at an interview – first impressions count!

• Start conversations with expressions such as “I am interested in...” or “I know about your company and would like to find out more about...”

• Be prepared to outline succinctly your knowledge of the company, express enthusiasm in what the company does and describe how your background could contribute to their needs • F ind out what exhibitors are looking for by asking them what skills and experience they require. You can then tailor your experiences and responses to what they are looking for • Have a notepad ready so you can note down the name of anyone who you really enjoyed talking to. If they inspired you to work for their organisation, mention this in your application form • Be proactive and keen: talk to the recruiters •P lan what you are going to wear to project a professional image on the day of the Fair. Present yourself as you would at an interview.

• Stand in a huddle in the corner talking to your friends • Monopolise a single person • Just browse or collect freebies • Dress too casually (jeans, trainers and baseball caps are not recommended).

Prepare to answer questions “Tell me about your course and why you decided to study it.”

“What interests you about banking/finance/consultancy?”

“Tell me a little bit about yourself.”

Are you ready to sell yourself positively and succinctly in response to general openers like these? Start with your name, course and year of study. You may then want to say a few words about your career aspirations, areas of interest, why you are attending the Fair and why you have approached the employer in front of you. Write your notes on the following lines:

Prepare to ask questions Have a look through the pages that follow and identify employers that you would like to approach at the Fair. Think about questions that you would like to ask each of them and write them down in the notes sections under exhibitors’ profiles in this guide, ready for the day of the Fair. For example, prepare questions that will help you decide if a particular career or a particular organisation may be the one for you. You may wish to find out more about opportunities for professional qualifications, long-term careers prospects, work-life balance, job security, work environment, training and development opportunities, content of work, opportunities to work internationally and job availability. You may also wish to ask questions about recent news stories or big issues facing a particular organisation or industry. Ensure you do not ask questions which can be easily answered by doing some very basic research.

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FAIR BREAK-OUT SESSIONS This year, we are delighted to offer break-out sessions in conjunction with the Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair. These sessions are run by some of our exhibitors at the Fair and will provide you with an opportunity to improve your employability skills.

The following sessions are scheduled to take place during the Fair on Wednesday 27th September in the College Building.

Students need to sign up for these sessions in advance. Registration will open on Monday 25th September through City CareersHub. careershub.city.ac.uk/students

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS The Industry Insight Programme, sponsored by FDM Group, allows you to explore a range of industries and sectors, either related to your degree or in another area of interest to you. A series of full-day or half-day events will take place on company premises, giving you a deep insight into a specific company and an understanding of your chosen sector.

For more information, visit City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students Make sure you tweet us your first impressions during the Career Fair by using hashtag #CityBFC throughout the day.

Top-tips to help land an internship, placement or graduate role with CIMA 2.15 to 3.15pm in A214 Capacity: 30 people

Developing commercial awareness with ICAEW 2.15 to 3.15pm in A109 Capacity: 35 people

Internships, placements and graduate opportunities are competitive for a reason; there are a greater number of people studying and graduating than ever before. As the number of applicants outstrips the number of vacancies, this leaves thousands of students each year empty-handed. This session will look at what employers are looking for and how to approach the recruitment process for maximum success.

You will constantly hear that employers are looking for commercially-savvy employees.

This session defines just what that means, and gives you the chance to assess your own awareness, and also how to develop it.

By the end of the session you will be able to analyse situations from a business perspective and recognise what makes an organisation successful.

How to succeed at assessment centres with PwC 3.15 to 4.15pm in A110 Capacity: 50 people This is an interactive session which will leave you feeling prepared to attend assessment centres. The session will provide you with an insight into assessment methods commonly used on assessment days and also provide you with hints and tips on preparing for your assessment day. During the session you will also undertake a mock group exercise and gain feedback from one of our fully trained PwC assessors. Please bring a calculator to the session.

Some of the careers events coming up in the autumn term Mock assessment centre, preparing you for the recruitment process with CIMA 24th October, 12 to 2pm Working and communicating across cultures with Bloomberg 25th October, 2 to 4pm ICAEW business game 17th October, 6 to 9.30pm Find out how to book and see the details at: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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Additional companies will be present on the day.

Careers in the City 2nd October, 6 to 8pm Careers in Actuarial Science, Insurance and Risk 19th October, 6 to 8pm Careers in Investment Banking 26th October, 6 to 8pm Careers in Accounting and Finance 13th November, 6 to 8pm Careers in the Charity Sector 22nd February, 6 to 8pm LGBT Workplace Equality: Increasing inclusion 26th February, 6 to 8pm International Women’s Day: Successful Women in the Workplace 8th March, 1 to 3pm Register online at: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

Thinking about doing a professional qualification?

Look out for the following event: Fast Track into a Professional Career: 5th October, 6 to 8pm.

Register online at: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

Founded in 1694, the Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, the Bank’s mission is to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.

The Bank of England is not just a uniquely influential organisation – it is also a uniquely rewarding place to develop a career.

There are a broad range of high-quality opportunities we offer to people at different stages in their careers. Our current and future success depends on the talent and diversity of our people. That is why we welcome all disciplines, from IT to philosophy, for our graduate development programme, internships, industrial placements and PhD roles. Come and find out more about all of our opportunities and meet our people! @bankofengland www.bankofengland.co.uk

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Barclays is a transatlantic consumer, corporate and investment bank offering products and services across personal, corporate and investment banking, credit cards and wealth management, with a strong presence in our two home markets of the UK and the US. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 85,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. www.barclays.co.uk

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BDO is an international network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms which perform professional services under the name of BDO. The fee income of the member firms in the BDO network, including the members of their exclusive alliances, was $7.60 billion as of 30th September 2016. These firms have representation in 158 territories, with over 67,000 people working out of over 1,400 offices worldwide.

In the UK we operate from 18 offices, covering all major business centres, across the country, employing 3,500 people offering tax, audit and assurance, and a wide range of consulting and advisory services.

You can be yourself here, we value you as an individual and want you to realise your aspirations. You have a voice and your opinion counts. We give you the challenge, support your needs and you are able to shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality.

BDO offers graduate programmes in a range of exciting business areas from tax to forensic services and will help you identify the training programme that is right for you. @BDO_Trainees_UK facebook.com/BDOTraineesUK www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/careers

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Build your future IHS Markit harnesses deep sources of information, analytics and expertise to forge solutions for the industries and markets that drive global economies. Our company partners with clients in business, finance and government to provide the unrivalled insights and perspectives that lead to well-informed, confident decisions.

Fantastic opportunities are available for driven, ambitious students looking to build their career solving business critical issues for the world’s leading institutions.

Gain valuable industry experience by working with a global team across a host of industries including energy, finance, automotive, engineering, technology, maritime and trade, aerospace and defence, chemical, and economies and country risk.

Build on your foundation and explore the opportunities through our Global Internship Programme. Join IHS Markit and start your career today!

For more information and to apply, visit our website at:

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Founded in 2010, the Blackwell Global group of companies was established to offer brokerage solutions for private and institutional clients, along with other investment products. Blackwell Global is a Straight Through Processing (STP) brokerage providing superior liquidity and price feeds from top international banks, 24-hour technical support, market research tools, educational material, professional partnership programmes, and a fullyintegrated Blackwell Trader platform for its clients. Blackwell Global has a global presence in over 90 countries, with main offices in the separately regulated markets of Cyprus, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Blackwell Global Investments (UK) Limited is FCAregulated forex brokerage that empowers private investors and institutional clients with advanced trading tools and solutions. @BlackwellGlobal facebook.com/BlackwellGlobal instagram.com/blackwellglobal www.blackwellglobal.com

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We solve complex challenges.

Bloomberg is dedicated to helping decision makers make the moves that make the world spin. In the world 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.

It all starts with data. Anchored by the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real-time financial information to more than 325,000 subscribers globally, Bloomberg solves a variety of challenges for our clients through an ever-expanding array of technology, data, news and multimedia services that add value to information.

Bloomberg offers full-time entry-level roles to graduates across a range of business areas including Global Data, Analytics & Sales, Software Development and Operations.

Graduates who join Bloomberg will focus on building and defining their own career rather than climbing a pre-defined ladder.

All graduate starters will participate in team specific training that continues throughout their career via the Bloomberg University.

All new graduates will benefit from our full staff benefits which include free snacks in our 24/7 pantry. @BloombergCareer facebook.com/BloombergCareers www.bloomberg.com/start

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Capco is a global management consultancy with a focus in financial services including banking and payments, capital markets and wealth and asset management. Our professionals combine innovative thinking with our unrivalled first-hand industry knowledge to offer our clients consulting expertise, complex technology and package integration, and managed services to move their organisations forward.

Many employers including Capco have many more opportunities than just typical graduate schemes. This includes internships, insight weeks, and company-based projects, available to all level students. They give both parties a chance to learn more about the other. Students can gauge the culture, work environment, the people, all while increasing their chances of obtaining full time employment upon graduation.

Our first-year opportunities, including first-year insight days, are usually held in April and November. Our Summer Internship Programme is 10 weeks, providing penultimate year university students with real consulting experience. Applications typically open in November and close at the end of January. One week training is required with nine weeks on a client project, where interns get to experience life as a consultant. www.capco.com/careers

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CIMA is the world’s largest and leading professional body of management accountants, with more than 229,000 members and students in 176 countries. CIMA professionals work at the heart of business in industry, commerce and not-for-profit organisations, helping people and businesses to succeed. Whatever your current discipline, if you are considering a career in finance or business, the CIMA qualification has the power to enhance your degree, kick start your career, improve your earning potential and open doors for you with top employers all over the world. CIMA work with organisations across all industries offering internship, placement and graduate opportunities in roles across accounting, finance and consultancy. Come and speak to us for further information about particular organisations or industries you are interested in.

The new CIMA Undergraduate Club is free for you to join and brings you the latest graduate schemes, work placements and internships from our top UK employers. You will also get exclusive access to employer events, industry updates, careers advice and more. @cima_ugc www.cimaglobal.com/uk

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CIPFA is the professional body for people in public finance. Our 14,000 members work throughout the public services, in national audit agencies, in major accountancy firms, and in other bodies where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

As the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, CIPFA’s portfolio of qualifications are the foundation for a career in public finance. They include the benchmark professional qualification for public sector accountants as well as a postgraduate diploma for people already working in leadership positions. Graduates are taught by professionals in our in-house CIPFA Education and Training Centre as well as other places of learning around the world.

We also champion high performance in public services, translating our experience and insight into clear advice and practical services. They include information and guidance, courses and conferences, property and asset management solutions, consultancy and interim people for a range of public sector clients. www.cipfa.org/tv

City Short Courses City, University of London is one of the most reputable providers of evening and weekend courses in the capital. A short course is an excellent way to bridge skills gaps or gain new expertise. We offer a wide variety of short courses, training and development programmes, delivered by expert practitioners and informed by our own ongoing research.

Our courses range from one day Masterclasses to 10-week courses and cater for individual learners as well as employers seeking staff development opportunities. You can choose from over a hundred evening and weekend short courses in subjects including business and management, creative industries, languages, computing, law and writing. Our courses range from introductory to advanced levels, allowing you to continue your progress over a period of several terms if you wish. @cityshortcourse www.city.ac.uk/study/short-courses

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As a partner to hundreds of firms worldwide, Dealogic provides integrated content, analytics, and technology that helps clients originate the right opportunities, distribute deals to the right buyers, and ensure seamless and transparent consumption of resources. Firms who use Dealogic see results in increased profitability and productivity – and a client’s success is our top goal.

Whether you want to analyse wallet share, execute a deal, align operating units, or manage risk, there is only one answer: Dealogic.

As a leading financial technology firm, we pride ourselves on being innovative, collaborative, and client focused. We are always looking for like-minded people to join our growing and exciting business. If you want a role where you can make a real impact, take a look and unlock your potential. @dealogic www.dealogic.com

Deloitte is the brand under which tens of thousands of dedicated professionals in independent firms throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management and tax services to selected clients. There are several entry routes to our graduate scheme, across different areas of our business. Whichever area you join, the scheme is designed to take the most insightful, intelligent and interesting graduates and develop them into professionals who will lead the industry.

Deciding where to start your career is one of the biggest investments that you will ever make.

At Deloitte, you can be sure that the investment is worthwhile as you will have both the range of opportunities and supportive culture required to develop into the professional you have the potential to be. We offer inspiring work to students and experienced professionals across tax consulting, audit, financial advisory, consulting and technology. www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates

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We deliver objective advice in the areas of valuation, compliance and regulatory consulting, disputes and investigations, M&A and restructuring. Our professionals balance analytical skills, deep market insight and independence to help our clients make sound decisions. As an organisation, we think globally and encourage our people to do the same. We would like to meet students who are interested in working for a global finance advisory firm where you can make an impact.

That means when you take your place on our team, you will discover a supportive and collaborative work environment that enables you to excel.

It is important that students are exposed to work experience at an early stage in their studies so they can translate their theoretical knowledge into practical experience. We look forward to speaking to you about opportunities we can offer. www.duffandphelps.com/careers

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Industry Insights The Industry Insight Programme, sponsored by FDM Group, allows you to explore a range of industries and sectors, either related to your degree or in another area of interest to you.

A series of full-day or half-day events will take place on company premises, giving you a deep insight into a specific company and an understanding of your chosen sector.

For more information, visit City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

Fair preparation and fast-track entry to the Fair Get fast-track entry to the Fair and learn how to make a great first impression on employers by attending the Making the Most of the Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair preparation session, delivered

by ICAEW, on 25th September between 1 and 2pm.

Register your attendance online at: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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Employability sessions Employability sessions are constantly organised throughout the year. Keep an eye on our Twitter account and your emails for information on upcoming events @CityUniCareers.

As a leading professional services organisation, our work impacts at the highest level of global business. By asking better questions, we provide our clients with better answers, helping them solve complex business issues. For bright, curious, ambitious graduates, working at EY offers you the opportunity to change how worldleading organisations do business.

If you can see the change the world needs and are smart enough to be part of it, EY is a great place to build the career you want and make your own contribution to EY’s purpose of building a better working world. @EY_StudentsUK facebook.com/EYCareersUK instagram.com/eyukcareers www.ukcareers.ey.com/graduates

Employer in Residence During the term, employers will be offering one-to-one CV checks to students.

Find out more about these sessions and how to register for them on City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

CV Clinics City’s Careers Consultants will deliver CV Clinic sessions during the Fair.

These 15-minute appointments will cover a range of general careers advice, ranging from CV checks and application advice to advice on setting up a student society.

You can sign up for these sessions through City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.

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FDM Group is a professional services provider with a focus on IT, and the UK’s leading IT graduate employer. FDM’s business model is both unique and robust, bringing people and technology together. With over 160 clients worldwide, we help them achieve specific business objectives within various sectors, including financial services, media, retail and insurance.

The Financial Conduct Authority is the conduct regulator for 56,000 financial services firms and financial markets in the UK and the prudential regulator for over 18,000 of those firms. We exist to protect everyone who uses financial services. We regulate banks, pension providers, insurers, payday lenders and debt brokers, and we work closely with the Prudential Regulation Authority to do this.

We are renowned for our dynamic Careers Programme, which gives graduates and ex-Forces personnel award-winning business and technical training in core disciplines.

Upon completion of the training, candidates progress to represent FDM on client sites as our consultants for a minimum of two years.

Although we are funded entirely by the firms we regulate, we are an independent body, accountable to the HM Treasury and Parliament. As the regulator of the biggest financial market in Europe and the second largest in the world, we have an unparalleled outlook on the financial sector.

www.fdmgroup.com

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

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• 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. www.fca.org.uk/careers/early-careers

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HW Fisher & Company is a commercially astute organisation with a personal, partnerled service aimed at entrepreneurial small, medium enterprises (SMEs), large corporates and high-net worth individuals. Our clients come from many different backgrounds and are active in all branches of commerce and industry. Our reputation is grounded in quality, delivering premium advisory services efficiently and cost-effectively.

ICAEW is a world leading professional membership organisation that promotes, develops and supports more than 147,000 members worldwide. We provide our members with knowledge and guidance, and ensure ICAEW Chartered Accountants are meeting the highest ethical and technical standards. As financial experts we act in the public interest offering insights into business and the economy that help to shape government policy and regulation.

Our mission is to serve our clients with creativity, enthusiasm, energy and vision.

We mean these words and they mean more than just a strapline. They are a stance, an attitude, a culture. HW Fisher aspires to be the most outstanding independent firm in London, with a client list to compete with the best, profits to compare with the best and an attitude to be the best.

To become an ICAEW chartered accountant you will complete an ACA training agreement with one of our authorised training employers.

This involves 450 days of on-the-job work experience alongside professional skills development and study elements of the ACA qualification. Each year companies authorised

by ICAEW offer 6,000 training roles to study the ACA, whilst earning a competitive salary.

www.hwfisher.co.uk

@icaew_careers facebook.com/icaewcareers youtube.com/user/icaewcareers www.icaew.com

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Employability Skills Programme Our Employability Skills Programme is designed in collaboration with employers. The sessions prepare students to make the transition from education to work, covering all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. They explore the skills that are most valued by employers, how students can reflect on these and how students can articulate their experiences clearly when talking to employers. Students that attend the preparatory session and eight of the sixteen main sessions will receive a certificate. The following sessions take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in October and November 2017 and February 2018: • Preparation Session with The Institute of Student Employers – 3rd October, 1 to 2pm • Part 1 Succeeding with your online application with KPMG – 10th October, 1 to 2pm • Part 2 Personal career branding – what makes you unique with BESTSELLER – 10th October, 6 to 7pm • Part 3 Knowing how your skills are applicable to the working world with FDM – 17th October, 1 to 2pm • Part 4 What makes a successful telephone interview with Santander – 17th October, 6 to 7pm • Part 5 What makes a great video interview with Grant Thornton – 24th October, 1 to 2pm • Part 6 Demonstrating your competency in interviews with Capco – 24th October, 6 to 7pm • Part 7 Knowing where your strengths lie with EY – 31st October, 1 to 2pm • Part 8 Improving your psychometric test scores with BDO – 31st October, 6 to 7pm • Part 9 Developing your commercial awareness with PwC – 7th November, 6 to 7pm • Part 10 Networking techniques to last a lifetime with Unite the Union – 8th November, 1 to 2pm • Part 11 Impressive group work behaviours in assessment centres with IBM – 6th February, 1 to 2pm • Part 11 Impressive group work behaviours in assessment centres with Bond Dickinson – 6th February, 6 to 7pm • Part 12 Presenting to impress in group assessment centres with CIMA – 13th February 1 to 2pm • Part 12 Presenting to impress in group assessment centres with Heathrow Airport – 13th February 6 to 7pm • Part 13 How to develop and demonstrate leadership skills with Amazon – 20th February 1 to 2pm • Part 13 How to develop and demonstrate leadership skills with Teach First – 20th February 6 to 7pm • Part 14 How to succeed in the job market with Bloomberg – 27th February 1 to 2pm • Part 14 How to succeed in the job market with Blackwell Global Investments – 27th February 6 to 7pm.

Your Careers Service At www.city.ac.uk/careers, you can: • Book online for CV, cover letter and application form checks (20-minute appointments), mock interviews and in-depth career guidance sessions (45-minute appointments) • View hundreds of graduate roles, placements and internships, part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities on and off campus • Register to attend a range of career events to gain first hand company information, network with employers and access the hidden job market • Access a comprehensive range of resources, including career videos, career guides, statistics on what recent graduates from your course are doing and hundreds of useful links to external resources.

A merger of equals unites IHS, a leader in global information and analysis, and Markit with its cutting-edge products and solutions that enhance transparency, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. For our customers, it is a unique opportunity to begin using sophisticated market data and solutions that leverage Markit’s financial-sector acumen in combination with IHS expertise across multiple, interconnected industries.

We bring together the deepest intelligence across the widest set of capital-intensive industries and markets. By connecting data across variables, our analysts and industry specialists present our customers with a richer, highly-integrated view of their world.

That is the benefit of The New Intelligence.

We are able to isolate cause and effect, risk and opportunity in new ways that empower our customers to make well-informed decisions with greater confidence. @Markit facebook.com/Explore.IHS ihsmarkit.com

Over the past 30 years, Inside Careers has helped thousands of students find recruitment with hundreds of top graduate employers in the financial sector. Working in partnership with leading professional bodies, we publish a range of authoritative graduate career guides, on finance and consultancy.

Our website provides students with a one stop shop to access to the latest graduate jobs, internships placements and insight days. We also provide professional careers advice on your specialist profession, email updates to help you organise job deadlines and employer events, industry-specific forums and regular Q&A sessions with employers and much more. @InsideCareers facebook.com/insidecareers www.insidecareers.co.uk

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LCP is a firm of financial, actuarial and business consultants, specialising in the areas of pensions, investment, insurance, business analytics, financial modelling and employee benefits.

At LCP our biggest strength is our people, so from day one you will be valued, actively involved and be able to make your own contribution to meeting the needs of our clients.

We offer placements in our pensions actuarial, investment, insurance and business analytics and financial modelling departments.

At LCP, the work we do involves assessing the risks associated with future events and advising clients on how much money they should set aside now to be able to cover uncertain payments in the future and how that money should be invested. Working with some of the brightest minds in the business means you will get a real feel of what being a consultant at LCP is really like.

LCP has an excellent track record of students passing their professional exams and qualifying quickly; we also have an extensive programme of in-house training. After an introductory course, regular training sessions are held throughout the first three years, covering every aspect of the business. www.lcp.uk.com

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Morgan Stanley mobilises capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 75 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standards of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its foundation are four core values: putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas and giving back; that guide its more than 55,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 43 countries. @MorganStanley youtube.com/user/mgstnly instagram.com/morgan.stanley www.morganstanley.com

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ACCESS GLOBAL MARKETS 60 instruments to trade on our Blackwell Trader MT4 platform.

Choose from currency pairs, precious metals and CFDs for a wider range of investments.

Start trading today with a Live or free Demo trading account.

Website: blackwellglobal.com Email: cs@blackwellglobal.com *Forex and CFDs involve a high level of risk.

Trading could lead to loss of your investment.

Blackwell Global Investments (UK) Limited is a limited liability company registered in England and Wales with its registered office at 107 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DN, United Kingdom. Company Number 09241171. Blackwell Global Investments (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register Number 687576. VAT Reg. No. GB 230372151

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The Mountbatten Institute is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to develop the careers of young professionals through international business programmes. Our mission is to foster international and cross-cultural understanding through experiential education, practical training and residence abroad, and to provide opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

The Mountbatten Institute offers training and internship programmes in New York and London for foreign nationals. The 12 month programmes include full-time practical training at a host organisation in conjunction with academic study. Our host organisations include around 60 global top companies such as top-tier investment banks, law firms, media companies, marketing agencies, publishing houses and non-profits.

Participants can choose to train in the fields of investment banking and finance, marketing and communications, legal and compliance, human resources or business operations.

On our programmes trainees are supported throughout their time abroad with accommodation, insurance and stipend so they can focus on their Mountbatten experience. @MIGlobal facebook.com/MountbattenInstitute instagram.com/mountbatten.i www.mountbatten.org

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We are the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics and its recognised national statistical institute.

We are responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels. We also conduct the census in England and Wales every 10 years. www.ons.gov .uk

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Overcoming the fear of networking events “ Preparation is key. Networking events can be a nerve-racking experience and having an idea of the questions you would like to ask will calm you and ensure you take something useful away from the experience. Remember to take notes too so you do not forget the answers to all those insightful questions you asked. Above all, be yourself and make some genuine connections.” Inside Careers “ Practice a few introductory lines at home before you attend the networking event. What are you interested in, what is your favourite module, how are you going to separate yourself from other candidates. Think about how you are going to introduce yourself to the employers and go for it.” EY “ Networking can help you build better connections with other professionals and help you expand your knowledge. Our top tip is do not be afraid to join in.

Events are an excellent place to meet new people and build connections, so do not be afraid to initiate a conversation or introduce yourself during a break in an existing conversation.” ICAEW “ Just do it. Understand that all your peers are in the same boat, and that prospective employers were once in your shoes. No one is there to humiliate, belittle, or scream at you. Understand that networking is a knowledge sharing exercise, so come prepared with your elevator pitch and a list of questions for prospective employers.” Capco “ It starts with a simple Hello. How are you? and can lead to a very interesting conversation. Remember that everyone finds networking events difficult at times but people do like to talk about themselves so having a few typical questions up your sleeve should help lead to a nice conversation.”

Bank of England “ There is never a stupid question, we have all been in your shoes so just ask and build a rapport with people on the stand. This will build your confidence as the event continues. Good luck.” CIPFA

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Opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. We are proud, based on the opportunities we offer, that students have voted us the number one graduate employer in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for the last 14 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 careers.

Our purpose is to build trust in society, solving important problems for our clients; helping them tackle complex business challenges and improving how they work.

There are many areas you could begin your career, you could work in actuarial, assurance, consulting, deals, legal, tax and technology or you could take advantage of one of our work experience opportunities. Our programmes will help you learn where your skills, interests and career goals would best fit into our business. You could spend as little as one day with us on a career open day, or if you’re looking to invest more time, you could apply to our summer internship programme or perhaps one of our graduate roles. @PwC_UK_Careers facebook.com/PwCCareersUK instagram.com/pwc_uk/ www.pwc.co.uk

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SEO London prepare talented students from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds for career success. We have made a lifetime of achievement possible for 10,000 talented young people from underserved and underrepresented communities.

SEO London’s careers programme partners with over 50 sponsor firms across eight leading industries and has supported several thousand alumni into internships and graduate roles since 2000. www.seo-london.org

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Why are employers joining us at the Fair? “ City, University of London is well connected to the City and its workings, and many graduates are focused and interested in a career in finance. I also attended City a long time ago, and I wish I had paid more attention to these kinds of events.” Blackwell Global Investments “As a leading global University committed to academic excellence, we are interested in engaging with students from City, University of London.

Although we accept candidates from all degree disciplines, we naturally appeal to students interested in careers in Banking and Finance and hence why we have decided to attend this Fair.” Bank of England “ CIMA employers are looking for high quality, enthusiastic and dedicated students to recruit as their future business leaders, City, University of London has a proven track record of developing this profile of student.” CIMA “ There are currently over 70 City alumni currently working for Bloomberg across the globe. We are here to find the next generation of talent.” Bloomberg “ Our success is built on a history of providing the very best advice and solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. City, University of London Careers Team shares this commitment to provide first-class services to its academically strong and well-rounded students. Partnering with City allows us the opportunity to network with potential candidates well suited to Morgan Stanley.”

Morgan Stanley “ Chartered accountancy is an exciting and fulfilling career which opens up a whole world of opportunities. We are supporting City, University of London’s Banking, Finance and Consultancy Fair 2017 to help students understand the changing role of the modern chartered accountant, who use their skills and experience to help companies improve their performance, solve financial problems and drive their future plans.” ICAEW “ We seek top talent and as such, recruit from London’s top universities. We want to meet students of all levels and get our brand into the market place as we achieve record growth year on year. A spot in City, University of London’s Career Fair ideally places Capco to connect with like-minded people; the future stars of the Banking, Finance and Consulting Industry.” Capco

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Start thinking about your career now In a competitive employment market it is essential to engage with employers early to stand out from your peers, gain experience and make an informed decision about your future.

First year students! It’s never too early to start thinking about your career – read on to find out why it is important to engage early.

“ Insights and internships are not only a great way to develop skills and demonstrate a real interest in the profession but candidates that perform well are often fast-tracked through the company’s graduate recruitment process. Engaging with employers early could allow you to enter your final year of university with the security of knowing you’ll have a job at the end of it.” Inside Careers “ First-year students should engage with employers early on as time at university flies by so quickly and it is so much easier to work out exactly what you want to do, where you would like to work and who you would like to work for when you talk to various people in different companies and professions. Careers Fairs are a great place to do this.”

HW Fisher & Company “ Engaging early offers a number of benefits. You identify what opportunities are available to you, some you may not have considered, you learn more about what employers want from you, allowing you to develop key employability skills and enhance your commercial awareness, and you also start to develop a professional network to support you future development and open the door to possible career opportunities.” CIMA “ The graduate recruitment market is increasingly competitive. By applying for first-year internships you will open yourself to valuable work experience and opportunities to build skills and knowledge to make yourself stand out from the crowd when graduation comes around.” Bank of England “ Many employers including Capco have many more opportunities than just typical graduate schemes. This includes internships, insight weeks and company-based projects, available to all-level students. They give both parties a chance to learn more about the other. Students can gauge the culture, work environment, the people, all while increasing their chances of obtaining full-time employment upon graduation.” Capco “ Research shows that students are increasingly starting to search for a graduate job in their first year of study. Engaging with employers early on will help give insight into the behaviours and skills employers are looking for in student applications and CVs, as well as provide opportunities to secure work experience, summer internships and placement opportunities.” ICAEW

After the Fair • Send a ‘thank you’ email to any contacts you met on the day.

It might just add to the positive impression you have made and set the stage for future correspondence • Take note of everything that you have learned and refer to this throughout the selection and recruitment process • Think about how well you would fit into the organisations that you have spoken with.

• Get your CV or application form reviewed by a Careers Consultant at the Careers Service • Practise interviews and assessment exercises • Check the Careers website regularly for upcoming campus events • Log on to the Careers website to view hundreds of opportunities and receive job email alerts.

Good luck with your job search!

Careers Service City, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB T: +44 (0)20 7040 8093 E: careers@city.ac.uk www.city.ac.uk/careers

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Go places.

Become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Looking for an exciting and fulfilling career which opens up a whole world of opportunities? Become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and gain the skills and experience you need to help companies improve their performance, solve financial problems and drive their future strategies.

ICAEW. More than you’d imagine. icaew.com/careers