Getting Investment Banking 2014 took place on the 24^th October 2014 at the offices of Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the heart of the City of London.

This year Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Citi, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, J. P. Morgan, Macquire, Morgan Stanley and UBS joined together in welcoming talented students with a disability or long-term health condition and provided tailored advice and the knowledge needed to make an informed application for graduate schemes and internships.

The day began with an opportunity for students to network and engage with bank representatives before sitting down for a formal introductory presentation from Lee Nicholls, partner at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The presentation was followed by an informative presentation from Fitch Learning providing an overview of what investment banking involves and how the industry can benefit from recruiting talented disabled students.

Following the keynote speeches students and bank representatives worked together in an interactive group session designed to address issues concerning disclosure and requesting and implementing adjustments during the recruitment process. Helen Cooke Director of My Plus Consulting and event co-organiser headed the session. The session highlighted that it is best to be upfront about your disability and that requesting adjustments is not only necessary to “level the playing the field” but it also needs to be a two-way process between the applicant and the employer whereby the most appropriate adjustments can be made.

After the keynote speeches and the interactive group session bank representatives and students networked over light refreshments before starting an interview skills session. The interview skills session headed by Grace Eddy from J. P. Morgan provided students with invaluable advice on how to best prepare for interviews and what banks can provide in terms of assistance and adjustments for talented disabled students. The session also provided information on standard interview questions and techniques to answer questions.

The event finished with a question and answers session with a panel made up of six representatives from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Citi Goldman Sachs, HSBC and J. P. Morgan. The questions and answers sessions covered a wide range of topics addressing students concerns about disclosure in the recruitment process and work place and requesting adjustment for when working in a bank.

An evening networking event closed the Getting Investment Banking event where students and bank representatives had an additional opportunity to meet each other, discuss opportunities and start the process of applying for internship and graduate placements.

The third Getting Investment Banking event took place on 24th October 2013 at the offices of Citi in Canary Wharf. Nine of the largest investment banks, with equally large commitments to increasing diversity, took part. Employees and recruiters from Citi, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, HSBC and UBS met with the talented disabled students who’d managed to secure a place at the event.

The event began at midday with a light lunch and a brief opportunity for students and recruiters to network before formalities began with a welcome from the host firm. The delegates were then provided with an overview of investment banking and business areas.

This was followed by a session looking at the process of requesting and implementing adjustments, should these be required. Helen Cooke, Director of My Plus Consulting and event co-organiser, took the opportunity to stress that requesting adjustments needed to be a two-way process for both employers and students – both had to be open and willing to work together for the process to be successful.

Students should give firms enough time to put adjustments in place, for example. Helen also stressed that adjustments should be about ‘levelling the playing field’, and not be abused to give one applicant an unfair advantage over others. She also highlighted that being open about your disability was always the best move to make – particularly when applying to the largest banks, which have the biggest budgets, so can afford the most adjustments, and are most keen to recruit diverse talent.

This session was followed by a short break, which provided yet more networking opportunities for employers and students. Students were then split into groups for an interview skills session. Here they were given a number of common interview questions to ask each other, helping them to practise their presentation and interpersonal skills, and given tips by firm representatives on how to best present themselves at interviews.

Following this, representatives from the participating firms took part in a Q&A session, answering questions from their personal perspectives as disabled people working in investment banking. There was then a brief discussion on the next steps for students to take, focussing on the recruitment process and how best to put together a great application, before each panel member was asked to give their final thoughts on the event. Last but not least, the event ended similarly to how it began – with networking, this time over drinks and canapés, allowing students and employers one last chance to discuss anything that sprung to mind.

Getting In 2012, a one day careers event for disabled students interested in Investment Banking, took place on 23rd October at the offices of Goldman Sachs in Central London.

Trainees, partners and recruiters from 10 global investment banks, including Citi, Barclays, JP Morgan and Credit Suisse, came to meet talented disabled students and graduates aspiring to work in the banking sector. The students who attended were afforded the opportunity to meet with potential future employers in a relaxed and open environment where they could ask questions about disability and the support on offer both during the recruitment process and in the workplace itself.

Olivia Morley from Goldman Sachs welcomed the delegates to the event and talked about the importance of a diverse workforce: “a diverse workforce encourages increased creativity and innovation and is crucial to improved performance and continued business success. To that end, we are committed to an environment that values diversity and promotes inclusion”.

Following Olivia’s opening she handed over to 7 City, a financial training company, who spent the next hour talking about investment banking; what it is, the career opportunities available, and what one can realistically expect from a career in this sector.

After lunch, Helen Cooke, Director of My Plus Consulting, explained how requesting and implementing adjustments in the workplace is a two-way street. Helen spoke about how, in recruitment, employers and candidates must work together to ensure that proper adjustments are made, sharing the responsibility of helping ‘level the playing field’ for disabled candidates. In addition, Helen talked to the delegates about the benefits of disclosing their disability to an employer, when to do this and how the information they provided was used to ensure appropriate support was put in place.

Students next enjoyed an interactive interview skills session. Recruiters explained how a typical interview was structured, got the students to work through common interview questions, and talked about what was meant by ‘commercial awareness’ and how best to demonstrate this knowledge at interview.
This was followed by a panel session of industry experts, where the panel answered questions collected from students throughout the day. The panel included representatives from Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Capital and JP Morgan.

Topics such as disclosure, support and promotion were all discussed with panel members offering advice and guidance as well as sharing their own personal experiences of managing their disability in the workplace.

The day ended with a networking reception where students were able to spend time with representatives from the different firms and find out more about working in the various organisations present.
The feedback from the students was overwhelmingly positive; they found the day hugely informative and helpful. Many of them said that they day had considerably built their confidence to believe a career in investment banking was a very real opportunity for them and that support would be in place to ensure they could realise their true potential.

Since Citi opened its first office in New York in 1812, it has answered the needs of economies, businesses and communities in hundreds of cities, in over 160 countries, thriving in the most challenging times over a 200 year history. Citi’s global presence isn’t just a question of size, it’s a way of thinking.

A career with Citi means being part of a global firm that provides the most forward-thinking financial products and solutions to the most enterprising corporations, institutions, governments and individuals around the world.

Citi’s success is driven by its exceptional people – their passion, dedication and entrepreneurship – and it will be people just like you who will shape its future. At Citi, learning doesn’t stop at graduation and there are many ways to embark on a rewarding career path, enjoying the global opportunities and long-term training and development initiatives experienced by over 260,000 employees worldwide.

Opportunities

Citi offers full-time, placement and internship opportunities across a number of its business areas, including:
• Investment Banking • Corporate Banking • Capital Markets Origination • Sales & Trading • Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) • Security and Fund Services (SFS) • Private Bank • Risk Management • Human Resources • Operations and Technology.

Citi also offers insight programmes enabling students in their first year (or in their second year of a four year course) to experience first-hand the Citi culture and environment. Graduates interested in this industry with drive, commitment and a passion for learning are encouraged to apply.

Why diversity is important to us

At Citi, we recognise our diversity as a competitive advantage. In a global marketplace, it’s vital that an organisation provides a wide range of ideas and solutions to its clients. A diverse workforce not only understands its clients better but is more creative and innovative on their behalf. To maintain our competitive edge it’s essential that we continue to grow a workforce with different backgrounds, perspectives and ideas. A diverse workforce fuels an organisation like Citi, colleagues with a wide range of experiences and skills learn from one another helping to develop their full potential.

To find out more about our approach to disability, please have a look at our profile page on greatwithdisability.com – click here to view.

Careers website

oncampus.citi.com

Application deadlines

Our applications will open again in 2015. Please visit our website for more information.

Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. Following the merger with Merrill Lynch on 1 January 2009, Bank of America Merrill Lynch became the largest brokerage in the world and now serves clients and customers in more than 150 countries.

The company is a long-established participant in the European markets, with a presence since 1922. Over 18,000 people are employed in Europe and Central Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA), based in offices in 32 cities across 23 countries.

Opportunities

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is ideally placed to offer the scope and opportunities the cream of graduate talent deserves. Full-time and internship programmes are available in the following areas: Global Markets, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, Global Treasury Solutions, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Research, International Corporate Treasury, Market Risk, Credit Risk Management, Compliance, Operations &, Middle Office, Technology, Quantitative Management, Human Resources and Europe Card Services.

Why diversity is important to us 

At Bank of America Merrill Lynch, diversity is one of the driving forces behind our success. The truth is, we count on different ideas, backgrounds and perspectives to help us compete in a diverse global marketplace. We respect and value not only differences related to age, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, but also diversity of viewpoint, experience, talents and ideas. We strive to empower all associates to excel on the job and reach their full potential, and reward and recognise employees based on performance and results.

Join us, and you’ll be integral to our growth agenda. We’ll give you the highest level of training and mentoring support. Our commitment to improving the quality of life within our communities and to the environment means you can get involved in a number of corporate social responsibility initiatives too.

To find out more about our approach to disability, please have a look at our profile page on greatwithdisability.com – click here to view.

Careers website

baml.com/campusEMEA

Application deadlines

Our applications will open again in 2015. Please visit our website for more information.

Our Business

Morgan Stanley is more than a leading financial services Firm. With 1,200 offices spanning 43 countries and talented, passionate people bringing excellence and integrity to everything we do, the Firm is truly global. Throughout the Firm’s history, diverse and talented individuals have worked together to develop our new ideas and groundbreaking financial products.

Our Successes

Morgan Stanley has maintained its leadership position in the industry for many years.  The Firm’s investment banking franchise regularly features at the top of the league tables for Mergers & Acquisitions and IPOs.  Our research, strategy, and economics teams are consistently ranked highly in investor surveys.  Our Sales & Trading, Prime Brokerage, Wealth Management and Asset Management businesses have won multiple awards over the years and Morgan Stanley’s commitment to diversity and equality has also received accolades.

Our People

There is no typical person at Morgan Stanley. Our people come from a wide variety of backgrounds and interests but they are all high achievers who share integrity, intellectual curiosity and the desire to work in a collegial environment. Individuality is prized and people are encouraged to be themselves. What you are interested in and how you approach the world will determine your individual career path at Morgan Stanley.

Our Expectations

Our success is built on a history of providing the very best advice and solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. It’s one of the things that set us apart, and we want to work with and develop students and graduates who share that commitment to providing first-class service. Attitude is therefore just as important as aptitude, which is why we accept academically excellent applicants from all degree disciplines.

Our Future

Morgan Stanley leadership success rests on the talents of our people, so our future lies in enabling them to be the best they can be. Which is why – whether you join us as an intern or a graduate – you can expect world-class training and development. Depending on the area that you join, you will learn how to manipulate analytical tools, cutting-edge technology and data resources. However, classroom-based and on the job training and workshops are just one aspect of your development. You will also receive regular mentoring and coaching as well as be invited to networking events and senior management presentations for you to know our culture, understand our core values and key products as well as build a network of contacts – all necessary foundations for a truly exceptional and rewarding career.

Opportunities

Our Interns

We all know and recognise the value add of work-experience and we, therefore, offer internships that give promising penultimate-year students the chance to experience one of our nine key business areas in an enjoyable and intellectually challenging way. In addition to our 10-week summer programmes, we also run industrial placements and off-cycle internships, plus give you the opportunity to join us for a look behind the scenes at one of our insight events. While allowing you to experience Morgan Stanley and our culture first hand, internships and industrial placements also serve as the #1 pipeline for our full time programmes.

Our Graduates

Like our Internships, the Morgan Stanley Graduate Programme is open to students who demonstrate the entrepreneurial drive, team working and communication skills needed to take our business forward. The structured programme is designed to hone your negotiation and networking abilities as well as equip you with specialist knowledge of your chosen area.

Graduates Sought: We welcome applications from all degree disciplines. Please check our website for an overview of the different skills and competencies we seek by division and programme.

Graduate positions for 2015: although we fill a lot of our graduate roles through our summer analyst class, there are always a few full-time positions available by division and interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Minimum degree classification sought: 2.1 or international equivalent

Internship opportunities:  We offer summer and off-cycle internships, industrial placements as well as a 1-week insight programme for first years.

EMEA locations: Amsterdam,  Budapest, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Glasgow, Istanbul, Johannesburg, London, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Paris, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Warsaw and Zurich.

Recruitment Areas:

Morgan Stanley offers internships/graduate programmes in the following areas:

• Equity Research
• Finance
• Global Capital Markets
• Human Resources
• Investment Banking
• IT/Technology
• Operations
• Prime Brokerage
• Real Estate Investing
• Risk Management
• Sales and Trading
• Strats & Modelling

Why diversity is important to us

Morgan Stanley believes that embracing diversity is vital to our success as a global firm. We are dedicated to recruiting from the broadest talent pools possible. The people we require can be found only by looking across the full spectrum of gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, culture and level of physical ability to ensure a global workforce that is reflective of our evolving society. Innovation and business success will come from encouraging true diversity of styles and ideas and from leveraging multiple talents. Being equal at work means more than being protected by the law – it means being given equality of opportunity within an environment where everyone is valued and difference is appreciated.

Quite simply, we all perform better when we can be ourselves and when we are working in an inclusive environment. It is about respecting, valuing and harnessing the richness of ideas and talent that comes from working with people from different backgrounds.

To find out more about our approach to disability, please have a look at our profile page on greatwithdisability.com – click here to view.

Careers website

morganstanley.com/careers

Application deadlines

What do we do:

Barclays is an international financial services provider engaged in personal banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking and wealth management with an extensive presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.

Career opportunities: 

We have graduate and internship opportunities in areas right across our key businesses; as well as in the vital business functions such as Technology, Risk, Operations and Compliance. In all cases, you’ll find yourself at the heart of the action. You’ll gain real experience in a real role, working on anything from live transactions and marketing projects to research and analysis, according to the business area you join. As well as benefiting from extensive training before and during the programme, you’ll have regular opportunities to network with intern colleagues, recent graduates and senior members of the firm.

Employees:

140,000 employees worldwide

More info:

www.barlcays.com/joinus

Disability at Barclays:

Barclays is committed to being a disability confident organisation. We aim to attract talented people, supporting disabilities or health conditions by providing the respect, equipment and adjustments that enable our people to excel.  The insights of our colleagues with disabilities help us to identify new ways of making our products, services and facilities accessible to everyone. Across Barclays, employees can follow the Reasonable Adjustments processes if they have a disability or a health concern that affects their daily work. We operate an integrated standing Reasonable Adjustment programme that enables us to remove barriers wherever possible that affect you carrying out your day-to-day job. Barclays will arrange and fund all assessments to help employees understand what adjustments would be helpful for them.  Finally, our Disability Awareness Network, Reach, is a firm-wide network which supports Barclays in its commitment to promote disability awareness across the firm. Reach ensures that all colleagues are able to access the best services and systems, as well as reach their career development goals.

Application Deadlines:

Our applications will open again in 2015. Please visit our website for more information.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.

Our recruiting process enables us to attract accomplished people to the firm. Nearly everyone – from our most senior leaders to our most junior analysts – is actively involved in recruiting as we seek to recruit people who share our core values. Academic achievement is important, but is only one indication of a person’s potential. At Goldman Sachs, we recognise that a diverse workforce encourages increased creativity and innovation. Diversity is crucial to improved performance and continued business success. To that end, we are committed to an environment that values diversity and promotes inclusion.

Opportunities

New Analyst Programme, Summer Internships, Work Placements, Spring Internships

Why diversity is important to us

Our culture, built on teamwork, excellence and diversity, provides opportunities for everyone to have an important impact on the building of our businesses.  As a global business, our people come from all over the world and represent different nationalities, educational backgrounds and life experiences. We welcome their unique perspectives, their energy and ideas and their willingness to learn as well as to teach.

We believe that working towards a more diverse workplace will both benefit the firm and help us to more successfully meet the needs of our clients.  Our ongoing diversity efforts include a commitment to recruiting women, students from historically under-represented backgrounds, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) population and those with disabilities. We also seek candidates from a broad array of academic disciplines and concentrations, such as liberal arts, applied math, sciences, and engineering.

To find out more about our approach to disability, please have a look at our profile page on greatwithdisability.com – click here to view.

Careers website

gs.com/careers

Application deadlines

Our applications will open again in 2015. Please visit our website for more information.

HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations. With more than 6,300 offices in both established and emerging markets, we aim to be where the growth is, connecting customers to opportunities, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We serve around 54 million customers through our four Global Businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. Our network covers 75 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Africa, North America and Latin America.

Listed on the London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Bermuda stock exchanges, shares in HSBC Holdings plc are held by about 216,000 in 131 countries and territories.

Opportunities

Spring Internship

The HSBC Spring Internship Programme is an in-depth introduction to three areas of the HSBC Global Businesses division. It is a three-day event held in our headquarters in Canary Wharf, London. The programme covers: Global Banking (including [Advisory], Equity Capital Markets and Client Management), Global Markets (including Sales and Trading), and Global Research.

Summer Analyst Internship

Our 10-week Summer Analyst Programme is designed for ambitious penultimate year university students. This non-rotational programme takes place predominantly in our main hubs: London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai with an extensive range of opportunities across Global Banking, Global Markets, Global Research, Global Infrastructure, HTS GBM Technology, Global Transaction Banking, Global Asset Management and Global Private Banking.

Whichever business area you apply to, this programme will provide you with the platform to be considered for our full-time Global Businesses Analyst Programme (GBAP). You will have the opportunity to show your genuine potential and develop the behaviours, skills and experience essential to enjoy a long-term career at HSBC.

Graduate Opportunities

Our Global Businesses Analyst Programme (GBAP) is a unique learning and development programme for Analysts joining HSBC. It clearly differentiates us and sets you up for a high-achieving career within one of the world’s few truly global banks.

Designed with a clear objective in mind, GBAP will give you the skills, experience, access to global networks and development opportunities needed to excel as a new Analyst. We are confident in your ability to become a future leader at HSBC, and GBAP is your first step towards achieving your ambitions.

Why diversity is important to us

In an organisation as global and as well connected as HSBC, being open to different ideas, perspectives and cultures is vital. Our future success depends on connecting with clients, communities and each other. That is why you will find diversity at the heart of our business.

Our Diversity and Inclusion team aim to ensure people feel valued and that they are working in an environment where discrimination, bullying and harassment are not tolerated, and employees feel their opinions count, their views are heard and their concerns are addressed.

Diversity and inclusion is core to the culture of HSBC and is embedded in our Group Values.

To find out more about our approach to disability, please have a look at our profile page on greatwithdisability.com – click here to view.

Careers website

hsbc.com/careers/studentsandgraduates

Application deadlines

Our applications will open again in 2015. Please visit our website for more information. 

Working with a team committed to being the best. Earning the trust of our clients. Demanding excellence of yourself. That’s what it means to be part of J.P. Morgan. Join us and you’ll help shape the future of one of the most respected financial institutions in the world. We play a leading role in helping markets grow and companies develop in more than 100 countries.

We are looking for team players and future leaders with exceptional drive, creativity and interpersonal skills. Impeccable academic credentials are important, but so are your achievements outside the classroom.

Opportunities

Start early and get yourself noticed.
Career opportunities are available firm-wide, so it pays to find out as much as possible about the industry, our business areas, the roles we offer and what we are looking for before you apply.

For those graduating in 2017, we have multiple spring week programmes across our various lines of businesses – Spring Week: Inside the Industry (Investment Banking and CIB Risk), Spring Week: Experience the Markets,Spring Week: Technology, Spring Week: Winning Women, and Spring into Bournemouth.

Where do you fit in?

Summer internship opportunities are available in the following areas:
• Asset Management • CIB Risk • Finance • Human Resources • Investment Banking
• Investor Services • Operations • Private Bank • Quantitative Research • Sales, Trading & Research • Technology • Treasury Services

Why diversity is important to us

Diversity is a cornerstone of our global culture, and it helps us meet the changing needs of our clients, customers, employees and the communities we serve around the world. Our diversity strategy focuses on four core areas: management accountability, workforce development, workplace inclusion and marketplace impact.

Our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are comprehensive. We encourage managers to hire, develop and maintain a diverse workforce, and we offer a complete set of programs and benefits to meet their changing needs. And we foster a diverse supply base by cultivating relationships with firms owned and operated by minorities, women and other historically underutilized groups.

To find out more about our approach to disability, please have a look at our profile page on greatwithdisability.com – click here  to view.

Careers website

jpmorgan.com/careers

Application deadlines

Our applications will open again in 2015. Please visit our website for more information.

UBS is a global financial services firm offering wealth management, investment banking, asset management and, in Switzerland, retail and commercial banking.

Opportunities

UBS recruits graduates from all academic backgrounds ­ the humanities and sciences, as well as economics and finance. Because of its global reach, the firm is particularly keen to hear from students with strong language skills. For UBS, degree subject is less important than a graduate’s ability to prove they can analyse problems, plan ahead, make decisions, demonstrate sound judgement and communicate with others. The other qualities UBS seeks in graduates are ambition, integrity, a commitment to accuracy and a desire to work collaboratively with other friendly but driven professionals.

UBS’s Graduate Training Program offers talented graduates continuous learning in a fast-paced but supportive environment. The program lays the foundation for a rewarding career in finance by combining intensive classroom education, coaching from more senior colleagues and on-the-job experience.

 Our 9-week structured summer internships are aimed at penultimate year students; however UBS is happy to consider applications from final year students and those who have just graduated. Students who have graduated or apply in their final year are advised that any potential career opportunities secured through our internship program would commence in September 2015.

Why diversity is important to us

At UBS, disability is no obstacle to success. Our mission is to attract and harness the talents of disabled people to establish UBS as the first choice for employees and clients.

Careers website

ubs.com/graduates

Application deadlines

Please check our website for details.

Macquarie Group (Macquarie) is a global financial services provider. Our diverse range of services includes corporate finance and advisory, equities research and broking, funds and asset management, foreign exchange, fixed income and commodities trading, lending and leasing and private wealth management.

The diversity of our operations is a core strength and our reputation for spotting extraordinary opportunities and developing people into outstanding business leaders has led to a highly successful business.

Founded in 1969, Macquarie employs more than 13,600 people in 28 countries. We combine leading market positions as a global specialist in a wide range of sectors, including resources, agriculture and commodities, energy and infrastructure, with a deep knowledge of Asia-Pacific financial markets.

Key to Macquarie’s success is a unique structure and management style that enables businesses to exercise significant operating freedom balanced by limits on risk and observance of the highest professional standards.

This philosophy encourages a sense of ownership and entrepreneurial endeavour among our people and has produced a stream of major financial innovations throughout Macquarie’s history.

Our philanthropic arm, the Macquarie Group Foundation, is very active around the world, ensuring Macquarie contributes meaningfully in the communities in which our staff live and work. Together with Macquarie staff, the Foundation has contributed more than $US165 million to approximately 1,300 community organisations since 1985.

Opportunities

On our graduate and internship programmes you’ll join a specific business group and be an integral member of the team from the start. You’ll participate in a structured induction and our open, non-hierarchical environment fosters real team work. From day one you’ll gain hands-on experience, take responsibility and get the exposure and freedom to determine your career path and make your mark within a highly successful organisation.

We look for people who want to drive their own success. High calibre, motivated individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate flexibility and think creatively. At Macquarie you’ll have the freedom to find your own career path and be successfully different.

We hire graduates and interns into the following business areas:

• Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (Sales & Trading)
• Macquarie Capital (Investment Banking)
• Macquarie Funds Group (Asset Management)
• Risk Management Group
• Corporate and Asset Finance (Lending & Leasing)

Careers website

macquarie.com/mgl/com/global-careers/emea

Application deadlines

Please check our website for  details.

Getting In is a careers event specifically for students with a disability or long-term health condition. The official definition of disability according to the Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as “someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.”

Conditions covered by the Equality Act include, but are not limited to: visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments, Asperger’s Syndrome, diabetes, epilepsy, dyslexia, dyspraxia, mental health conditions, speech impairments and major illnesses such as cancer and MS.

If you are uncertain whether you are eligible to apply please contact us at: gettinginvestmentbanking@staffordlong.co.uk

What did / do you study and where?

I went to University of London, Queen Mary and I studied Economics and Finance.

What drew you to the organisation you are working for / did your internship with?

Having met many people from various institutions, the people and culture at Bank of America really stood out. What impressed me was their commitment to diversity and inclusion, teamwork and meritocracy. Everyone was extremely supportive, helpful and welcoming.

How do you manage your disability at work?

Bank of America makes sure that any challenges or disadvantages are minimal. This is not only due to the network they have available to help you out with equipment, but the people are what make the biggest difference to me. Everyone is understanding, supportive and enthusiastic.

How has your employer helped you to do well at your workplace?

Before joining, Bank of America’s HR team made sure that things were put in place for me. I met with occupational health, knowing I could follow up with HR if I needed to. I have had several adjustments made for me also. I’ve found everyone at the bank to be very open and the Bank of America team has been very accommodating.

What advice or top tips would you offer?

If you have a disability, accept that it’s what makes you special, and that’s who you are. I would also advise you to be very open about it. The more transparent you are about your disability, the more people are able to provide the support you need in order to succeed in your career.

What did / do you study and where?

I am studying Maths and Economics at LSE.

What drew you to the organisation you are working for / did your internship with?

I was attracted to Barclays by conversing with members of the Barclays team at the Getting In Banking networking session. Their friendliness and inspiring chats encouraged me to apply.

How do you manage your disability at work?

I have a remote speech to text reporter during meetings. I also have a notetaker during long sessions.

How has your employer helped you to do well at your workplace?

Barclays has been very helpful from the start of the recruitment process to the end of the internship. At all stages, I have been asked what adjustments would be useful and they have all been implemented. Barclays also liased with Action on hearing loss on deaf awareness training for the team, as well as any potential equipment/adjustments that maybe added.

 What did you gain from attending Getting In?

The event was very useful giving a good insight of the Banking industry and various roles in it. In particular the panel discussing disability and reasonable adjustments was very motivating and informative on dealing with disability in the recruitment process as the work place.

 What advice or top tips would you offer?

It is obviously very important to network at events such at these – make sure you try meet as many people as you can from all the banks!