Company
MarkitLocation
UK-LondonRemuneration
CompetitivePosition Type
PermanentEmployment type
Full timeUpdated
04-Nov-2013eFC Ref no
1302207
We are seeking a technically excellent
new graduate to join our graduate trainee program, based in the London
finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work as a key member
of this highly visible global finance team, in a rapidly growing
business.
Position summary
The Graduate Trainee will not hold a single position within the function’s team, but instead rotate on a planned program across the functions of Finance in order to gain practical knowledge and experience as part of the training program.
Duties & accountabilities
In addition to the Trainee’s passing of professional exams and gaining their professional qualification, Markit is committed to providing the Finance Graduate Trainee with a broad experience of Finance across the functions that comprise the function. This will facilitate the building of knowledge of finance operations from transaction processing, through commercial support of the business, tax, treasury, statutory accounting, business planning and forecasting.
Key areas of experience that have been identified as part of the rotation program within Markit’s finance function include:
Each placement will have learning objectives set and these will be reviewed with the Trainee’s mentor on a regular basis and more formally at the end of the placement.
The study package
The above study package can, subject to management’s approval, be supplemented by the Trainee’s annual leave entitlement.
The direct remuneration
The basic salary will be subject to review semi-annually, based on work performance and exam success. This will be undertaken within eight weeks of exam results being received and also be subject to a formal performance appraisal being undertaken.
The Finance Graduate Trainee will be eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus scheme and share option scheme. The trainee will also benefit from full private medical cover and permanent health insurance, along with life insurance.
Business competencies
Education and experience
Personal impact
Company overview
Markit is a leading, global financial information services company with over 2,500 employees. The company provides independent data, valuations and trade processing across all asset classes in order to enhance transparency, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. Its client base includes the most significant institutional participants in the financial marketplace. For more information, please see http://www.markit.com
The Graduate Trainee will not hold a single position within the function’s team, but instead rotate on a planned program across the functions of Finance in order to gain practical knowledge and experience as part of the training program.
Duties & accountabilities
In addition to the Trainee’s passing of professional exams and gaining their professional qualification, Markit is committed to providing the Finance Graduate Trainee with a broad experience of Finance across the functions that comprise the function. This will facilitate the building of knowledge of finance operations from transaction processing, through commercial support of the business, tax, treasury, statutory accounting, business planning and forecasting.
Key areas of experience that have been identified as part of the rotation program within Markit’s finance function include:
- Understanding sales contracts
- Preparing and maintaining accounting records
- Statutory and regulatory reporting
- IT desktop skills
- Financial Systems support and development
- Policy and procedure development
- Management accounts preparation and variance analysis / interpretation
- Preparing budgets and regular business forecasts
- Preparation of investment analysis / business case preparation
- Management and control of working capital
- Treasury management
- Tax contribution to calculations and also implementation of global tax strategy
Each placement will have learning objectives set and these will be reviewed with the Trainee’s mentor on a regular basis and more formally at the end of the placement.
The study package
- Professional membership fees fully paid.
- Professional exam fees fully paid.
- Taught or distance learning course for agreed papers fully paid for. Note that, subject to management discretion, taught courses will be limited to evening or weekend courses.
- Revision courses for the agreed papers to be sat will be fully paid for.
The above study package can, subject to management’s approval, be supplemented by the Trainee’s annual leave entitlement.
The direct remuneration
The basic salary will be subject to review semi-annually, based on work performance and exam success. This will be undertaken within eight weeks of exam results being received and also be subject to a formal performance appraisal being undertaken.
The Finance Graduate Trainee will be eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus scheme and share option scheme. The trainee will also benefit from full private medical cover and permanent health insurance, along with life insurance.
Business competencies
Education and experience
- University degree 2:1 or above
- Exceptional systems knowledge including Excel, Word and Power Point
- Outstanding commercial knowledge and awareness
Personal impact
- Mature approach with the ability and confidence to deal with finance and non-finance individuals on a day to day basis
- Ability to work towards deadlines and self prioritise
- Excellent communication skills for interaction with personnel at all levels in the organisation
- Strong team mentality essential
Company overview
Markit is a leading, global financial information services company with over 2,500 employees. The company provides independent data, valuations and trade processing across all asset classes in order to enhance transparency, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. Its client base includes the most significant institutional participants in the financial marketplace. For more information, please see http://www.markit.com
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