Finance Graduate Training Programme
Company Overview
Markit was founded in 2001 as the first independent source of credit derivative pricing and has recently been announced as the fastest growing private company in the UK. Today, our data, valuations and trade processing services are regarded as the market standard in the global financial markets, helping our clients to reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and meet regulatory requirements.
As a private company with privileged relationships with 16 shareholder banks, Markit has unparalleled access to a valuable dataset spanning credit, equities and the broader OTC derivative universe. Our unique relationships with the bank shareholders give us the opportunity to work closely with these leading market makers to develop innovative solutions for the marketplace.
With over 1,300 institutions using our independent services as clients - including investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, central banks, regulators, rating agencies and insurance companies - we provide round-the-clock support from our offices in London, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney.
Key Aspects of this Role
- Support the business as required, gaining an excellent understanding of finance transaction services, financial and technical accounting, financial systems, management accounting, forecasting and budgeting/planning across the business. This will be achieved through a rotation programme, where each placement will carry skill and task objectives
- Build effective and supportive relationships within the finance team and senior managers across the business
- Study for and achieve chosen professional qualification
- Benefit from a structured planning and review process to facilitate the success of the individual
Given the excellent opportunity that this programme represents the successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high level of commitment to both the duties of the role and also their studies.
Why this role?
This is a great opportunity to perform and deliver a real job with significant responsibilities and which offers you the platform from which to complete your chosen professional qualification and training
You will be exposed to a wide range and breadth of experience both within operational finance, technical accounting, management accounting and central finance and across many business areas, and will benefit from long-term career opportunities within Finance in our rapidly growing international group.
Training and Development Assistance
We offer training which will be structured to allow you to study for a recognised professional accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA)
Individuals will be expected to pass exams at their first attempt
Markit will provide financial assistance with course fees, exam fees and annual institution subscriptions. These costs will be met in full on a first time basis. Where an individual fails at a stage of their exams, the company may provide assistance for study and exams, but tuition and exam fees are born by the individual. This is subject to management discretion.p>
Assistance will also be offered in terms of a contribution towards study / revision time.
Rewards
In addition to a generous study package, the role has an excellent starting salary
Future pay increments will be dependent on both the successful achievement of your work based objectives and examination success (post graduate conversion). This will be assessed twice a year after exam results are announced
Future Progression
Given the growing and dynamic nature of Markit and the finance function, there is scope for progression within the team from the graduate programme to a substantive position, with full responsibility for providing comprehensive financial support to the business
Qualifications and experience requirements
- A minimum 2.1 degree plus excellent A-Level results or equivalent
- Self starting and highly motivated individual, looking to prove their abilities in a demanding, delivery oriented environment
- The ability to take early responsibility and communicate effectively with management
- A strong desire to learn
- The ability to work effectively within a team
- Working knowledge MS Office applications (although training will be offered)
The Contact
Interested applicants should send their CV and a covering letter to careers.europe@markit.com citing "Finance Graduate Training Programme" in the subject line.