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@ City Finance
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City Finance offers structured stagiaire placements within its London-orientated research team, focused on the analysis of wealth and financial services across European markets. The firm’s work centres on the study of financial markets operating in private banking, hedge funds and related financial services mechanisms, with a particular emphasis on capital markets, private equity, asset classes and investment banking.
Stagiaires benefit from a disciplined research environment with exacting high standards for analysis and research output related to financial markets in particular capital, equity, funds and investment institutions and banks. The firm has a broad focus on financial systems, including comparative assessment across asset friendly jurisdictions as well as the macroeconomic frameworks that shape them.
Our stagiaires assist in financial services research through the collation, organisation and synthesis of asset-level and sector-level information. Stagiaires may assist with the preparation of analytical notes, reports and maintaining structured datasets used in comparative analysis of financial markets. We look for clarity of thought, precision in execution, project management and the ability to engage with complex financial material in a structured manner. A variety of assignments vary the week of the stagiaire to ensure an aggregation of rounded skills.
Eligibility for a stagiaires is strictly limited. Applications are open only to candidates specifically seeking a stagiaire or enrolled students who are required, as part of a full-time academic programme, to complete a practical placement. Applications outside these criteria are not considered.
Successful candidates typically demonstrate a strong interest in investment companies and financial markets, along with the ability to create detailed written and numerical information. Prior exposure to financial analysis or related academic study is beneficial, particularly where it involves finance-focused disciplines. This stagiaire placement is suited for those with the interest to ultimately enter the financial services, investment banking or market analysis sectors.
The stagiaire reflects the firm’s commitment to analytical rigour and structured research within the European wealth and investment management landscape. It provides experience to the candidate in a professional research setting related to financial services,
Terms
The stagiaire is offered on the condition that applicants are currently enrolled in full-time education and that the placement is required in order to satisfy academic requirements for the completion of a non remunerated stagiaire. The stagiaire is not remunerated and no stipend or expenses are provided. Candidates must therefore be fully self-supporting for the duration of their placement.
To Apply
Applicants must submit three documents in English both in PDF format.
1. A résumé adhering to the Europass CV format.
2. A letter of motivation.
3. A scan of your EU Passport.
Résumés must be in PDF written in English, detailing full academic and work history with dates; Registered residential address and phone and email contact details. Contact details for an academic referee and a character or work referee should also be included. A portrait is customary to include on the Résumé.
Motivation letters must be in PDF written in English. Letters should outline your motivation for the stagiaire, relevant skills, and reasons for your suitability for selection, along with precise dates of your availability for the placement if selected. We expect you to demonstrate that have read our website in your letter.
Applications can be made by email to:
Data Protection: We do not retain or store data on applicants unless they are selected. Documents of unsuccessful candidates are securely erased.
Stagiaire
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Research Manager
@ City Finance
★★★★★
Industry focus:
Asset Management, Investments, Insurance, and broader Financial Services.
Overview of the Role:
As a Research Manager at City Finance you will manage end-to-end research projects across quantitative, qualitative and mixed method approaches. Projects will be predominantly focused on funds, asset management, investments and the broader financial services sector. You will also support senior leadership across the wider portfolio as required.
This is a varied, hands-on role that requires strong industry experience, multitasking capabilities, a collaborative mindset and the ability to deliver high quality insights to senior stakeholders.
Person specification:
Excellent organisational and time management skills; ability to balance multiple priorities; A proactive, attitude with the ability to work under pressure; Strong communication skills, capable of presenting confidently to senior-level stakeholders; A collaborative team player, motivated to grow in a fast-paced environment; An interest in financial services-particularly global asset management. EU member state citizen as no visas will be sponsored.
To Apply
Applicants must submit two documents in English both in PDF format.
1. A résumé adhering to the Europass CV format.
2. A letter of motivation.
Résumés must be in PDF written in English, detailing full academic and work history with dates; Registered residential address and phone and email contact details.
Motivation letters must be in PDF written in English. Letters should outline your motivation for the job, relevant skills and reasons for your suitability for selection.
Applications can be made by email to:
Data Protection: We do not retain or store data on applicants unless they are selected. Documents of unsuccessful candidates are securely erased.
Research Manager
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