Recruiter

EasyWebRecruitment.com

Salary

Competitive

Location

London

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Graduate Trainee Scheme (Finance and Risk)

IG is a world-leading provider of financial spread betting and CFDs. Founded in 1974 they have grown rapidly to become the FTSE® 250 company they are today. In the year to May 2012, the Group achieved a turnover of £369.2 million, and generated profit before tax (PBT) of £185.7 million.

They are one of Britain’s Top Employers and care about their people and their development. At IG, everyone who works for them is part of the Company's success.

Position: Graduate Finance and Risk
Location: London
Salary: £Competitive
Start Date: 2nd September 2013

ROLE:
Their Finance and Risk path provides opportunities to demonstrate your potential develop your skills in key business projects and acquire an in depth understanding of their business to provide an excellent start to a career with IG. They are looking for graduates with a passion for financial services who want to work in a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Much of your development will be on the job and you will be actively supported and encouraged to attain high levels of continuing performance through a combination of training and mentoring.
b) They also offer in-house workshops to provide you with insight into financial services and their products. These are complimented by training solutions tailored to your needs.
c) Along with broad business experience, IG will support you in your studies towards CIMA.
d) CIMA is your first step to becoming a management accountant and a qualification that will give you the best preparation for a career as a business leader.
e) You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of areas including: Management Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Statutory, Financial and Regulatory Reporting, Product Control, Exposure Management and Risk management, Tax, Internal Audit.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
a) Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline and grade A GCSE in Maths and English Language with a minimum of 300 UCAS Tariff points.
b) They seek individuals with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, a high level of numeracy, sound attention to detail and outstanding communication skills.


How do I apply?

If you are an ambitious graduate who strives to deliver excellence and perform to your potential, you will enjoy working for IG.
Please confirm your application by clicking the Apply button.

You will be required to submit both a CV and a covering letter.

There are 4 screening stages in their selection process, and you will initially need to be available during the following timeframes in order to apply:

Stage 1: Online Application – this will include the completing of a short online Technical Test
Stage 2: A 20 minute telephone interview – week commencing 1 July 2013
Stage 3: A 2 hour testing session – week commencing 8 July 2013
Stage 4: An assessment centre on 15 July (full day)

What would they like to know about you?

Please make sure your covering letter contains the following information:
• What makes you stand out from the crowd?
• Have you ever been part of a team in a dynamic environment and how did you fit into that team?
• Why would you like to work for IG?
• What experience – be it personal or professional – have you had that has equipped you with the skills and competencies relevant for this role.

When writing your covering letter, please think about relevant examples and be specific.

You may have experience of the following: Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Graduate Tax Accountant, Financial Planning and Analysis, Trainee Accountant, Financial Services, Finance Graduate, Trainee, CIMA, Trainee Financial Adviser, Trainee Auditor, Graduate Scheme, etc.

This vacancy is being advertised by Easy Web Recruitment, the UK’s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by Easy Web Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role.