On Friday 2nd November BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is holding an extremely valuable event with directors at Trinity College’s Danson Room from 7pm. The event will be about the Portfolio Analytics Group (PAG), a risk and analytics group in BlackRock Solutions that utilises sophisticated analytics on fixed income, equity and alternatives businesses to help our clients and portfolio managers understand their portfolio exposures, strategy, risk and returns. PAG provides the daily risk reporting and ad-hoc analytical support to over $7 trillion worth of assets under risk management across thousands of portfolios. Analysts will gain a broad understanding of the asset and risk management business, which includes learning about the wide range of securities our clients trade, how they are priced in the market, how we analyze them within BlackRock Solutions and what sensitivities they have to various market factors. The group is also responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing the technology that is used to support the trading and reporting needs of BlackRock Solutions’ risk management clients.THIS IS AN EXCITING AND UNIQUE AREA THAT PROVIDES HUGE EXPOSURE, UNPARALLED TRAINING AND TRANSITION OPPORTUNITIES. It is an opportunity to learn more about our internship and full time opportunities OVER LOTS OF FREE DRINKS AND FOOD.

Numbers behind the Numbers
In vast oceans of data, we seek the insights that can change outcomes. We dig deep to find the numbers behind the numbers. Please join the Portfolio Analytics Group as they champion a new standard of analytical rigour and fact-based investing. 
 
Portfolio Analytics within BlackRock Solutions is responsible for delivering our financial analytical capabilities on securities and portfolios to portfolio and risk management teams at BlackRock and external clients. While we do not manage money, we enable our clients to understand their asset allocation and risk exposure so they can better manage their investment portfolios.  We are at the intersection of the portfolio and risk managers who utilise our analytics, the financial modellers and developers who build the analytics and portfolio management tools, and the operations teams that perform the daily analytical processing.

We offer full time and internship positions in Client Services, Investment Management, Operations, Portfolio Analytics/Advisory, Risk or Technology in London or Edinburgh.

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/377021095707223/

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGVNWG05SUVZTzQ3UnhGUXF5ZFVXbXc6MQ

On Monday 29th October BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is holding an extremely valuable event with directors at Jesus College’s Habbukuk Room from 7pm. The event will be about the Financial Markets Advisory Group which provides counsel to senior executives in banks, insurance companies, mortgage companies and other financial institutions on their most difficult—and interesting—capital market issues. Our practice centers on financial strategy, valuation of illiquid portfolios and riskmanagement. The advisory practice is rooted in BlackRock’s culture of objective, fiduciary problem solving for clients, and is a strategic priority for the firm. THIS IS AN EXCITING AND UNIQUE AREA THAT SHOULDAPPEAL TO STUDENTS INTERESTED IN FINDING A CAREER THAT ESSENTIALLY PROVIDES A MIX BETWEEN BANKING AND CONSULTING. It is an opportunity to learn more about our internship and full time opportunities OVER LOTS OF FREE DRINKS AND FOOD.

BlackRock’s Financial Markets Advisory Group combines the asset expertise of an investment bank with the strategic mindset and creative problem solving of a financial consultancy.
 
BlackRock’s Financial Markets Advisory (“FMA”) group undertakes a variety of engagements including (i) valuation and risk assessment, (ii) advisory services to financial & official institutions and (iii) portfolio workout and disposition. FMA applies a consultative approach – every assignment is unique to the specific issues of the client, and is therefore highly customized. Rooted in BlackRock’s culture of objective problem-solving, the advisory practice is among the highest strategic priorities at the Firm.
 
The FMA group is comprised of Advisors and Portfolio Managers and combines the asset expertise of an investment bank with the strategic mindset and creative problem solving of a financial consultancy. It advises senior executives at financial institutions and government entities on their most difficult – and most interesting – capital markets issues. Some of our notable assignments include:
 
·         Being selected by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to manage $80 billion in assets related to the rescue operations for Bear Stearns and AIG.
·         Performing diagnostic exercises on the Greek and Irish banking sector, with results feeding into critical decisions for the banks, the sovereigns, and the investment community.
·         Advising one of the world’s largest banks on the disposition of a business unit, and liaising with prominent private equity firms involved in the M&A process
·         Advising a European central bank and regulator with respect to domestic banks’ exposure to loans in Emerging Markets

 

Please send your CV to president@theoxfordguild.com to attend the event – any students invited to attend will have their applications fasttracked should they wish to apply to the Financial Markets Advisory.

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/460039537367600/

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dE9fam02TkdjSWZibFpsYnMwbFJsblE6MQ

We offer full time and internship positions in Client Services, Investment Management, Operations, Portfolio Analytics/Advisory, Risk or Technology in London or Edinburgh.

The Oxford Guild would like to invite you to their Investment Banking Champagne Social at Camera bar and club on Tuesday 30th October.

Come and join us for free unlimited champagne, chocolates and G&D’s ice cream as well as invaluable networking opportunities with leading investment banks.

Tickets are purchased online here: http://www.theoxfordguild.com/champagne-social-booking/

We hope to see you there.

 

Our Sponsor’s Ernst & Young will be at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel on 29 October for EY Live!!!

Details below:

Ernst & Young Live is a unique learning experience that will help guide you to a career path that is right for you.  We have plenty on offer during the event, so explore as much as you can.

It’s packed with interactive and stimulating activities centred around key learning topics including Employability, Commerciality and Self Awareness. These sessions will give you the opportunity to find out more about yourself and your strengths – it’s never too early to learn skills that will make you more employable, so make sure you take part when you attend.

You’ll also be able to talk to our people, including our trainees, about what it’s really like to work in a professional services firm. Ask them anything you like, and find out more about our opportunities to get experience and ultimately a job.

Come to our event and discover how to take your career further, faster.

Monday 29 October 2012, 6:00pm
The Ballroom, Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Beaumont Street, OX1 2LN

Register at ey . com/uk/careers

Opportunities in Advisory, Assurance, Corporate Finance and Tax


Oliver Wyman would like to invite you to a short presentation on Monday 29th October to find out more about the rewarding career opportunities offered for Oxford students.

Oliver Wyman is one of the fastest growing management consultancies in the top 5, and a thought leader in a range of industries from aviation to banking. Our proven track record of success is founded on deep, specialised expertise, combined with a thorough understanding of our clients’ businesses to create real impact and deliver lasting change.

What can Oliver Wyman offer you?
−      Direct exposure to senior clients and international opportunities from day one
−      Commitment to work-life balance, personal growth, and career flexibility – such as sabbaticals and non-profit fellowships
−      A fun, collaborative and stimulating work environment
−      A springboard to the most exciting future career opportunities

To find out more, join us next Monday at the Museum of Natural History for a short presentation followed by informal drinks with our consultants and partners.

When:              Monday 29th October, 6.30pm for 7pm start
Where:             Museum of Natural History, Parks Road
Who:                All welcome

Find out more about Oliver Wyman at www . oliverwyman . com/careers


Join us for a networking drinks event at Bridge bar and Club on Thursday 25th October 2012 from 7.45pm where you will have the opportunity to network with our Deloitte hosts, the majority of whom will be Oxford alumni at the Oxford Guild Deloitte Drinks event. This is your opportunity to chat with our staff from across our service lines and find out what they do on a day-to-day basis in an informal environment. To register your place at this exclusive networking event please visit www . deloitte . co . uk/careers/events