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Focus is on the "best kept secrets". Global Investment Banks who offer incredible opportunities but don't spend that much time or money advertising these roles. Usually these are roles across EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) ++ offer training & rotations overseas.
Goldman Sachs
Currently 15 programmes open for grads/ internships & work placements. You can expect these roles to be extremely competitive. It's open to candidates across EMEA. Also have women specific programmes/ opportunities
Application link/s: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/students/programs/index.html
Currently 15 programmes open for grads/ internships & work placements. You can expect these roles to be extremely competitive. It's open to candidates across EMEA. Also have women specific programmes/ opportunities
Application link/s: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/students/programs/index.html
CitiBank
2021 EMEA - South Africa, JHB Graduate Learnership
- Need a 65%+ GPA
- Must be a graduate (less than 1 yr experience)
- Posted two weeks ago
- Opportunity to rotate to another IB area after 6 months
Application link:
https://citi.avature.net/careers/ProjectDetail/Johannesburg-Gauteng-Gauteng-South-Africa-2021-EMEA-South-Africa-JHB-Graduate-Learnership/11640
2021 EMEA - South Africa, JHB Graduate Learnership
- Need a 65%+ GPA
- Must be a graduate (less than 1 yr experience)
- Posted two weeks ago
- Opportunity to rotate to another IB area after 6 months
Application link:
https://citi.avature.net/careers/ProjectDetail/Johannesburg-Gauteng-Gauteng-South-Africa-2021-EMEA-South-Africa-JHB-Graduate-Learnership/11640
Credit Suisse
2021 International Wealth Management Associate Program Full-Time covering South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia
- Need an MBA/ Masters degree
- Bootcamp in Zurich
-2+ yrs experience
Application link:
https://tas-creditsuisse.taleo.net/careersection/campus/jobdetail.ftl
2021 International Wealth Management Associate Program Full-Time covering South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia
- Need an MBA/ Masters degree
- Bootcamp in Zurich
-2+ yrs experience
Application link:
https://tas-creditsuisse.taleo.net/careersection/campus/jobdetail.ftl
JP Morgan
EMEA equity research covering SA banks & insurance
- Associate position based in Johannesburg
- 3/4 years sector experience
BankerX note: JPM really take care of their people. Hard to get in but totally worth it.
Application link:
https://jp-morgan-chase.jobmount.net/job-5f22956b24543fcdf458b256-global-research-emea-equity-research-sa-banks-insurance-associate-johannesburg
EMEA equity research covering SA banks & insurance
- Associate position based in Johannesburg
- 3/4 years sector experience
BankerX note: JPM really take care of their people. Hard to get in but totally worth it.
Application link:
https://jp-morgan-chase.jobmount.net/job-5f22956b24543fcdf458b256-global-research-emea-equity-research-sa-banks-insurance-associate-johannesburg
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2021 programmes will open in a couple of weeks & you want to get in early. BAML offer strong opportunities across a number of investment banking areas. Our top pick is the Johannesburg Winter Internship.
Application Link: https://campus.bankofamerica.com/opportunities.html
2021 programmes will open in a couple of weeks & you want to get in early. BAML offer strong opportunities across a number of investment banking areas. Our top pick is the Johannesburg Winter Internship.
Application Link: https://campus.bankofamerica.com/opportunities.html
Rothschild & Co.
They never advertise roles. I mean - its Rothchild after all. Most of their student programmes are across Europe & in New York (same with their professional roles) however they have a Johannesburg office. Strong pick.
Application link:
https://www.rothschildandco.com/en/careers/
They never advertise roles. I mean - its Rothchild after all. Most of their student programmes are across Europe & in New York (same with their professional roles) however they have a Johannesburg office. Strong pick.
Application link:
https://www.rothschildandco.com/en/careers/
Nomura
A Japanese investment bank with a strong global presence. Their 2021 internships are now open for role placements mostly in New York. Being an investment banking junior in New York is a fantastic experience.
Application link:
https://nomuracampus.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-ext/brand-4/xf-3348347fc789/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/1/adv/
A Japanese investment bank with a strong global presence. Their 2021 internships are now open for role placements mostly in New York. Being an investment banking junior in New York is a fantastic experience.
Application link:
https://nomuracampus.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-ext/brand-4/xf-3348347fc789/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/1/adv/
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche have had a rough couple of years & it's not high on our list of best investment banks to work. It's worth taking a look - strong global experience esp as a junior
Application links:
https://www.db.com/careers/en/grad/role-search/role-search-overview.html
Deutsche have had a rough couple of years & it's not high on our list of best investment banks to work. It's worth taking a look - strong global experience esp as a junior
Application links:
https://www.db.com/careers/en/grad/role-search/role-search-overview.html
Morgan Stanley
MS is an iconic heavy hitter & an incredible place to work. They probably have the best campus recruitment & networking events. There's a networking webinar coming up on an intro to IB, strongly recommend you dial-in
Webinar link:
https://morganstanley.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/brand-2/xf-8f354508211d/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/2/opp/9927-Introduction-to-the-Investment-Banking-Division-Asia-EMEA-Schools-Webinar/en-GB
MS is an iconic heavy hitter & an incredible place to work. They probably have the best campus recruitment & networking events. There's a networking webinar coming up on an intro to IB, strongly recommend you dial-in
Webinar link:
https://morganstanley.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/brand-2/xf-8f354508211d/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/2/opp/9927-Introduction-to-the-Investment-Banking-Division-Asia-EMEA-Schools-Webinar/en-GB
Barclays
Recently opened up an office in Johannesburg. Fantastic place to work with unbelievably smart people. Having been on both the London & New York programmes - the technical skills & network you build is immense.
Application links:
https://joinus.barclays/eme/
Recently opened up an office in Johannesburg. Fantastic place to work with unbelievably smart people. Having been on both the London & New York programmes - the technical skills & network you build is immense.
Application links:
https://joinus.barclays/eme/
UBS
The 18-24 Graduate Training Programme is a great one. Like other global banks - the technical skills & relationships you develop is immense. Definitely worth serious consideration.
Application link: https://www.ubs.com/global/en/about_ubs/careers/students-and-graduates/graduate-talent-program/emea.html
The 18-24 Graduate Training Programme is a great one. Like other global banks - the technical skills & relationships you develop is immense. Definitely worth serious consideration.
Application link: https://www.ubs.com/global/en/about_ubs/careers/students-and-graduates/graduate-talent-program/emea.html
Evercore
Technically an elite boutique -but has to be on any serious bankers list. Notoriously difficult to break in with a strong focus on technical ability. If you're the type of person who uses a mouse in Excel, maybe give it a miss.
Application link:
https://www.evercorecareersemea.com/programme/analyst
Technically an elite boutique -but has to be on any serious bankers list. Notoriously difficult to break in with a strong focus on technical ability. If you're the type of person who uses a mouse in Excel, maybe give it a miss.
Application link:
https://www.evercorecareersemea.com/programme/analyst
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