NEW OPENING, IITA UGANDA

NEW OPENING, IITA UGANDA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL OFFICER – AGRONOMIST (COFFEE AND BANANA SYSTEMS) BASED IN KAMPALA (UGANDA) (REF: DDG-R4D/APO/A/12/10)
GENERAL INFORMATION
TITLE OF THE POSTING: ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL OFFICER – AGRONOMIST
SECTOR: COFFEE AND BANANA SYSTEMS IN SSA HUMID HIGHLANDS
LOCATION: KAMPALA, UGANDA
DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT: Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to 3 years

GRADE: IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars. Starting salary scale will depend on the level of education and experience.

NOTE: This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is open to Dutch and European Union nationals or permanent residents of the Netherlands (for criteria refer to the website of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

http://www.minbuza.nl/en/Key_topics/Development_Cooperation/Associate_Experts_Programme

II. SUPERVISION
NAME OF DIRECT SUPERVISOR: PIET VAN ASTEN
TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: SYSTEMS AGRONOMIST – CIALCA PROJECT MANAGER

CONTENT AND METHODOLOGY OF SUPERVISION:
The supervisor will provide scientific supervision and assist the incumbent in preparation of a three-year work with details of activities to be executed and milestones for performance monitoring. This will form the basis for regular monitoring of progress and adjustment of work plans, if necessary. The incumbent will participate in scientific meetings of IITA and its affiliated projects/programs. The candidate will undergo the formal IITA-institute wide annual performance appraisals. The incumbent will be able to liaise with researchers at advanced research institutes outside Africa for training and backstopping in research methodologies.

III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Review and strengthen IITA’s conceptual framework of research for development opportunities and constraints in banana and tree crop systems based on literature review and interactions with stakeholders.
Develop a work plan that is complementary to, but in line with, IITA’s existing research strategy and projects, based on the research questions derived from the conceptual framework and building on the APO’s specific expertise and interests. The work plan will contain details on data collection, analysis, and publication, combining exploration of existing data with complementary field data collection efforts.

Actively engage in communication with a wide range of banana and coffee stakeholders in the target areas to achieve research objectives, to ensure their research participation during the data collection phase, and to get their feedback on results obtained and the way forward.
Apply quantitative methods to analyse trade-offs in banana and tree crop systems in African smallholder farmers, taking into account resource requirements, profitability, sustainability of the natural resource base, food security, and long-term changes in environmental conditions such as climate change and soil fertility depletion.

Lead and assist in the writing of manuscripts for publication and assist in translating research findings into recommendations for stakeholders.
IV. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS:
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in agricultural systems with a strong agronomy background and basic knowledge of applied economics and participatory research methods.

EXPERIENCE:
Preferably 2 years relevant working experience. Familiarity with rural institutions and rural livelihoods in both Francophone and Anglophone Africa is desirable.

COMPETENCIES:
Fluency (oral and written) in both English and French.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment and to interact effectively with farmers and staff from national institutions and the private sector.

Willingness to travel regionally in challenging conditions.
V. TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS

TRAINING COMPONENTS:
Regular mentoring by the supervisor and other senior scientists during research proposal development, design of study, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Regional and country-level meetings in relevant IITA-led projects (CIALCA, LEAD)
Participation in the annual planning and review meetings of IITA
Participation in scientific conferences related to institutional development
Linking with collaborating scientists and professors at advance research institutes in Europe (e.g. Wageningen University), possibly supported by short-term training events at these institutes.

LEARNING ELEMENTS:
In the first year:
conduct literature review;
improved knowledge of the agronomy of perennial-based cropping systems (with emphasis on coffee, cocoa, and bananas),
improved knowledge of the socio-economic context of smallholder farming systems and participatory research methods
develop detailed research proposal and work plan that is in line with IITA’s existing strategy and projects on tree crop x banana systems

IN THE SECOND AND THIRD YEAR:
improved understanding of on-farm and participatory research methods,
improved knowledge of quantitative research methods for trade-off analysis,
understanding of value and knowledge chains in agricultural systems,
learn how to process, evaluate, publish, and present research results;
improved capacity to help translate research results into recommendations for stakeholders at different levels.

GAZPROM UK RECRUITS HR GRADUATES

Gazprom UK Recruits HR Graduates

To become the leading marketing and trading company in the global energy market we need world class people. Our HR team is closely aligned with the needs of our businesses and is seeking ambitious and talented individuals to enhance its role in the fields of reward, employee relations, learning and development, resourcing and business partnering.

Deadline: 14 January 2011
As GM&T grows rapidly, so does its workforce. It becomes ever more important that we preserve the enterprising spirit that helped to launch our Company. We recruit talented individuals with the skills and imagination to match our ambition; developing their expertise, allowing them to flourish and ensuring they become part of our ongoing success story.

Our busy HR team operates as a professional services group serving the whole of the organisation. Closely aligned to each area of the business, HR works with each client area in developing and implementing resource plans, performance management, training and development, reward and employee relations. The work is fast-paced, challenging and full of variety.

Jobs in HR
Successful applicants will spend time in our HR Business Partnering, Learning and Development, Resourcing and Reward teams helping to develop and grow these functions. Candidates need to demonstrate a passion for excellence, an ability to learn quickly and a natural skill of building relationships and managing stakeholders.

Main responsibilities in the HR Business Partner Team
The key task of the HR Business Partner team is to work alongside business leaders to help build and co-deliver strong commercially focused business plans that support the development of a high performance culture and leading energy business. You will do this through working with a team of 4 experienced HR business partners to:
• Develop a clear understanding of the current HR practice processes in order to assist in the resolution of first line employee relations issues.
• Equip them with a strong understanding of the business to ensure that HR solutions suggested are pragmatic and commercially viable.
• Build strong networks within the business to ensure proactive identification of issues and work with HR Business Partners to deliver timely and accurate solutions.
• Assist in the management of change initiatives as required.
• Provide mangers with the core people information they need to help develop effective people plans whilst ensuring that the integrity of our employee data is maintained.
• Identify opportunities to develop and streamline core HR processes and systems in order improve both employers and managers HR experience.
Main Responsibilities of the Learning & Development Team:
The key purpose of this rotation is to enable the expansion of the GM&T business by supporting the Head of Learning & Development in establishing a high quality Learning culture capable of supporting the company in achieving its stretch targets.

You will:
• Provide relevant support to Human Resources team in Learning & Development processes and activities.
• Identify training needs through the business planning process, liaising with HR Business Partners, carrying out training needs analysis and following up individual queries
• Be responsible for day to day supplier relationships and routine quality control meetings
• Support Head of Learning & development in tender processes and help research new learning suppliers and solutions
• Manage training projects e.g. full training life cycle for an individual training course
• Ensure quality of learning & development activities through formal observation, feedback and metrics (evaluation)
• Communicate with GM&T employees on relevant L&D initiatives in person and by managing the learning portal on our intranet

Main Responsibilities of the Resourcing Team:
This position is responsible for supporting the development and management of resourcing activities for the Gazprom Marketing and Trading (GM&T) business. You will:
• Support resource plans, generate role profiles and take briefs for new opportunities.
• Help source the best possible candidates for our business by using a variety of solutions that pan brand and campaign management, direct sourcing, social media engagement, employee referrals and by managing our key 3rd party relationships.
• Screen Candidates against role profiles, core competencies and GM&T values.
• Support the interview process administration.
• Respond to candidates ensuring they are kept informed of how their applications are progressing.
• Ensure contracts are issued correctly and returned timely.
• Help manage the recruitment messages and advertised roles on our website.
• Generate reports for HR and Hiring managers.
• Support the graduate recruitment project.

Main Responsibilities of the Reward Team:
Support the head of compensation and benefits in the development of reward and appropriate reward solutions for all areas of the business. You will:
• Provide support on salary benchmarking
• Work with the team to support annual salary reviews
• Support the HR team in creating performance focused compensation and reward solutions.

Candidate Specification:
Qualifications:
• Degree level education, preferably with a Human Resource focus.
Skills / Competencies:
• Concern for accuracy and ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent Microsoft office skills;
• Pro-active in achieving results;
• Ability to build effective communications with other employees;
• Ability to cope with rapid business growth;
• Good relationship management capabilities;
• Strong execution skills;
• Diligent and reliable.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
http://www.gazprom-mt.com/grads/

DEBENTURE CORPORATION PLC RECRUITS GRADUATE BUSINESS ANALYST LAW

Debenture Corporation plc: Graduate Business Analyst Law
A unique opportunity now exists for an analytically-minded graduate to join an exciting new business venture at Law Debenture.

Who is Law Debenture?
Established for over 100 years, Law Debenture today provides a wider range of services than ever before including corporate and pension trusts, agent for service of process, treasury management, corporate services including for special purpose vehicles, structured finance administration and whistleblowing services (“Safecall”). Law Debenture is now starting a new service in board effectiveness and corporate governance. This job is to help the director to set up the new business unit.

Deadline: 24 January 2011
Law Debenture services are available worldwide including London, New York, Hong Kong and Jersey.

Why Law Debenture?
Law Debenture has an established reputation for trustworthiness, high quality services and independence. Its clients include top FTSE companies and counterparts overseas. Law Debenture works closely with leading law firms and other professional advisers in the delivery of its services. This job will be located in the London office and is in the heart of the City of London. Other recent graduates already work with us on our more established services. They enjoy an informal team atmosphere where they get to work on a wide range of work so that development is fast. Financial support is available for further study for applicable professional qualifications.

What is the job?
Law Debenture now requires a graduate business analyst to help with the start up of a new business in services to company boards. The director setting up the new business is looking for a bright analytical graduate to help her establish surveys and metrics and a business intelligence service on corporate governance and board performance. The new graduate will also help to set up a best practice forum on corporate governance for non-executive directors and company executives. In the first instance we will be setting up a survey capability, a database of questions and metrics, and high quality reporting and newsletters. Our customers will be senior business people so our standards must be the highest. Eventually there will be an opportunity to lead and design specific surveys with clients. This is a full time, permanent position.

Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree at 2.1 or above in an analytical and quantitative subject such as economics or psychology, strong interest in business
• Strong analytical skills, high level numeracy, good statistics and high quality written communications
• Good MS Excel skills, knowledge of databases an advantage
• Knowledge of questionnaire and survey design an advantage
• A self starter who can organise their own time with the drive and commitment to deliver flexibly to meet business needs
• A strong team ethic to contribute in different ways as the business and the team grows
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and senior clients in a professional, business-like manner

How to apply:
To apply, email: graduatevacancy@lawdeb.com stating how you meet the requirements above and attaching a CV. Longlisted applicants will be asked to complete an online analytical test and shortlisted applicants will be asked to do a maths and a written assignment

WINCANTON UK RECRUITS GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

Wincanton UK Recruits Graduate Opportunities

Salary: Starting salary of £22,500. A clear structure for salary increments (rising to £25,000 at the end of the first year).

Location: UK Wide. Applicants must hold a full UK/EU driving licence (this is necessary as some of our sites are not easy to access by public transport) when commencing employment and must be fully mobile throughout the UK and Europe. European opportunities may be available to suit individual development plans.
Deadline: 17 January 2011

Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for talented graduates who want to become our leaders of the future. Being a management trainee at Wincanton means being a determined, self-driven team player. We expect excellence, but so will you. As a European company we expect you to be fluent in at least one European language as well as our business language, English. To find out more about our presence in Europe, visit our website.
Careers offered

Our programme is tailormade to create our business leaders of the future. The eighteen month scheme consists of a number of work placements and management training modules, all of which offer immediate responsibility and real leadership and managerial challenges. They’ll see you solving complex problems and working with our clients across Europe. And wherever you’re based, you’ll have the opportunity to really make an impact.
Degrees required

We are looking for bright graduates who are on target to achieve, or have achieved, a 2:1 in any degree discipline, especially those with a bias towards finance, business and logistics. Fluency in English and one of our European business languages is a prerequisite. Our European languages are French, German, Polish, Slovakian, Czech, Hungarian, Dutch and Swiss.

Benefits
Competitive salary
Clear structure for salary increments
An initial £3,000 interest free loan (terms and conditions apply)
Financial support for relocation while on the programme
Management development training within 12 months of joining our organisation.
Student membership to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
http://www.wincanton.co.uk/graduates

AETNA USA UNDERWRITING GRADUATE PROGRAM

Aetna USA Underwriting Graduate Program
Underwriters are the “hub” of our business. They determine accurate and acceptable
rates and fees. And they provide valuable, ongoing financial case management for our
corporate customers.

As an Aetna underwriter, you’ll assess financial risk on a case-level basis. You’ll negotiate with our field staff and customers to implement rates and fees that work for everyone. That includes marrying our profitability goals with our customers’ needs in a way that helps us retain and build membership. You’ll also deliver high-quality products, like financial accounting packages, proposal information, claims projections, funding evaluations, and group health plan and renewal packages.

What’s required
We can offer you a variety of underwriting opportunities, most of which require:
• B.S./B.A degree or equivalent work experience in business administration, mathematics, economics, finance or a related field
• Strong communication abilities
• Critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills
Familiarity with managed care products and services (preferred)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
http://www.aetna.com/about-aetna-insurance/aetna-careers/jobsearchredirect.html

AETNA USA SALES GRADUATE PROGRAM

AETNA USA SALES GRADUATE PROGRAM
Here’s a place you can make a healthy difference early in your career – and beyond. Our Sales Development Program gives you a chance to join a company that’s leading the way in health care reform. We’re winning awards for our green business solutions, our technology innovations and our strong commitment to diversity. So grow your career with Aetna – a company that cares.

Group School video
Meet some recent graduates of the Group School program currently working at Aetna. They’ll speak to how they feel about the program, what they value about their career and leadership at Aetna, and looking back how Group School was valuable to them as recent college graduates entering the professional work force. This not only highlights our program but the kind of highly motivated, articulate, and professional individuals we’re looking to recruit and hire.
Watch Group School video

Group School video transcript
The E. E. Cammack Group School is at the center of our Sales Professional Training Program. This school offers the sales training and real-world business experience that can take you anywhere you want to go. Since our group school began in 1924, 104 classes have graduated from this prestigious program. Today, alumni hold high-profile positions at Aetna and many other leading companies within the health care industry.

The E. E. Cammack Group School is a sales and account management training program that recruits and hires early-in-career professionals to become part of the Aetna sales and service organization. We’ll not only teach you industry basics, but also help you transition from college experience to the corporate environment.
The program includes:
• Intensive classroom-based study
• On-the-job training with business mentors who can help you get the most out of this program. You’ll have a group school “buddy,” an Aetna corporate advisor and a field office mentor.
• Opportunities to network with, and learn from, Aetna senior leadership — and some of the best salespeople in our industry.
You’ll learn a lot — including how to make the most of your potential. Our program teaches you:
• Aetna values
• How to be a business professional
• Fundamental client relationship & sales skills
• Basics of the insurance industry
• Presentation skills
• Tools to succeed now and throughout your career

What’s required
Here’s what you should have to join our program:
• B.S. or B.A. (or equivalent work experience)
• 3.0 GPA or higher (desired)
• Integrity and a strong work ethic
• Leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a group
• The willingness to be adaptable and accountable for your actions
• Computer skills

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
http://www.aetna.com/about-aetna-insurance/aetna-careers/jobsearchredirect.html

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United Biscuits UK Graduate Programme 2011
Are you bright, ambitious and passionate about a career in FMCG with one of the UK’s leading FMCG companies? We’re looking for the best of the best to become future leaders of our business, satisfying Jaffaholics and Hula Hoopers worldwide. United Biscuits UK recruits for their Graduate Programme 2011

Deadline: 14 January 2011
Start Date: September 2011
Location: Hayes,Halifax and Ashby de la Zouche
Salary: £23,000 – £26,000

We’re proud to produce some of the most popular biscuits, snacks and cakes in the market, loved by consumers across the world – and we want it to stay that way. That’s where you come in…
Drive, commercial awareness and customer focus are a good starting point but having a 2.i degree or equivalent, some work or placement experience and eligibility to work in the UK in a permanent role are really important.
You will be passionate about wanting to specialise in one of the following career areas:
• Manufacturing
• Sales
• Marketing
• Supply Chain
• Procurement
• Food Technical
• HR & Communications
Your career is as important to us as it is to you and that’s why we’ll always treat and support you as an individual. We’ll expect you to be proactive, take the initiative and be a real team player. And whilst you’re busy delivering great results through our graduate programme, we’ll help you to maximise your potential.
If you share our passion for success and are looking for a place where great careers are made, then the UB Graduate Programme is for you.

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GAZPROM MARKETING & TRADING FINANCE GRADUATE SCHEME

GAZPROM MARKETING & TRADING FINANCE GRADUATES SCHEME

As we grow, it becomes ever more important that we preserve the enterprising spirit that helped to launch our Company.
We recruit talented individuals with the skills and imagination to match our ambition; developing their expertise, allowing them to flourish and ensuring they become part of our ongoing success story.

Offer valid till 14th January 2011
Working in Finance
GM&T’s Finance function provides an efficient, high quality service to the Business Units, Executive Management and our Parent Company. We aim to provide concise, accurate and timely information to internal and external stakeholders to support key business decisions.
It’s a fast paced, challenging environment with a strong focus on innovation and a great team spirit. Support is given to those studying for accountancy qualifications and there is additional department-specific training. Working in Finance at GM&T channels an individual’s knowledge and skills towards shaping the systems and processes of GM&T’s future.

Jobs in Finance
GM&T is rapidly growing its capability and developing innovative products across multiple commodities within new markets. The Finance team plays a key part in supporting this drive for growth, and there are numerous opportunities for finance professionals in GM&T.
The Finance rotation will offer the chance to work across a number of our key teams and therefore gain a broad insight into the department. This will challenge an individual to understand not just the processes and responsibilities of each team but also the synergies with the rest of Finance and the Business. The rotation will provide exposure to the Finance Trading Capability, Financial Reporting and Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury and Settlements teams.
Main responsibilities of the Finance Trading Capability Team
New product planning and co-ordination from a Finance department perspective;
Leading the needs of Finance on all new company tactical solutions and systems.
Prioritisation of Finance department development requests and representation at IT planning meetings;
Working across the department to improve processes and controls – this includes developing controlled, automated Excel / Access based solutions where current system functionality is insufficient, and ensuring the tools available are fully exploited.
Main responsibilities of the Financial Reporting and Accounting Team
Production of statutory and group accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring the results meet all International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) disclosure requirements.
As GM&T grows and enters into complex transactions, the team takes a proactive approach in participation in the review of contracts and transactions and provides technical IFRS analysis prior to finalisation.
Responsible for reconciling the gross margin results to the trading system and external 3rd Party confirmations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
The team provides monthly and quarterly input into the group consolidated accounts accordance with IFRS standards. The team actively participates in the Internal Audit process by continually responding to audit queries and providing ad hoc analysis.
Manage the Accounts Payable function and ensuring that overhead invoices are available for payment on time and that supplier queries are dealt with efficiently.
Main responsibilities of the Financial Planning and Analysis Team
Providing information, analysis and advice to support decision-making at a Geography, Business unit and Support function level at GM&T;
Providing financial analysis and input into the production of GM&T’s mid-term strategic and operational plans, which are submitted to the Board of Directors on a bi-annual basis.
Intra-year reforecasts in order to determine if the business is performing in line with expectation and to support tactical decision making if and when required;
Performing financial modelling and valuation within the group, in order to support rapid change through acquisitions and new products, while helping to monitor the impact on the group’s financial position and outlook.
Management reporting and providing clear, concise and value-added analysis that aids in helping the business to clearly understand its Financial v Economic P&L, trading desk analysis, cost control, activity based costing for indirect and direct cost allocation and KPI analysis to support performance management within the business.
Main responsibilities of the Treasury Team
Maintaining and managing GM&T Group’s financial liquidity and performing short-, medium- and long-term liquidity planning (on the Group, BU and entity basis).
Debt strategy and securing external funding, intra- and intercompany funding & cash management services (bank accounts, escrows, etc.).
Projects (estimating cash flow implications and financing cost).
Foreign exchange and interest rate planning and management.
Building and maintaining relationships with Banks.
Main responsibilities of the Settlements Team
Responsible for ensuring correct controls and validations are in place for post deal entry validations and reporting upon the effectiveness of these
Ensure that the billions of pounds of energy bought and sold is accurately confirmed, validated, invoice and settled as per the terms and conditions of the contract in place. Investigating, understanding and resolving where discrepancies are highlighted.
Multi currency activity across a wide range of products from gas, power to carbon, FX, Oil and LNG, demanding a wide range of in depth energy market knowledge.
Interfacing extensively with a wide network of departments from FO traders, IT, Trading Capability, Risk, Finance and IT, as well as supporting our Singapore and Houston offices.
Developing new processes as new products come on line.

Candidate Specification:
Qualifications: Degree level education, preferably in a numerate discipline.

Skills/Competencies:
Excellent Excel skills (Intermediate to Advanced)
Strong commercial acumen
Systems knowledge and process skills
Strong analytical and modeling skills are preferable
Problem solving attitude
Able to work effectively under time pressure and autonomously
Highly motivated and proactive individual and team player
Able to manage conflicting priorities of multiple parties
Communication and influencing skills
Strong business partnership skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience: Experience of using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level is a necessity.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
http://www.gazprom-mt.com/grads/

NORTHROP GRUMMAN USA - GRADUATE AND STUDENTS JOB

Northrop Grumman USA Graduate & Students Jobs

We invite you to learn more about Northrop Grumman’s varied businesses and our rich history of innovation. Northrop Grumman continues to manufacture some of the most cutting-edge technology and products. As a member of the Aerospace and Defense industry, it is our mission to produce quality products and services – especially when the safety of our service men and women is involved.
For current students who are looking for internship or co-op or recent grads that are ready to start their full time career with Northrop Grumman

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/ngc_coll/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

AETNA USA - GRADUATE SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAM

Aetna USA Graduate Summer Associate Program

Aetna is looking for talented graduate students who are passionate about making a difference. Put your skills and ideas into action to help us build a better health care system.
Aetna’s Graduate Summer Associate Program
Our Graduate Summer Associate Program identifies and develops talent for leadership positions throughout the company. The program offers challenging summer assignments that reflect regular, full-time positions.

Hiring areas typically include:
Aetna Global Benefits
Corporate Development
Corporate Finance
Information Technology
Operational Excellence Group
Strategic Marketing and Communications
Strategic Planning

Graduate Summer Associates get:
Formal orientation
Classroom and online-based training
A weekly executive speaker series, including the opportunity to learn from Aetna’s Executive Committee and senior leaders
A cross-functional final project
Social networking and community service events

You’ll also have the opportunity to work on a cross-functional final team project that has strategic importance to Aetna’s business. As part of this project, you’ll present your research and recommendations to our Executive Committee.
http://www.aetna.com/about-aetna-insurance/aetna-careers/student-programs/student_graduate_associate.html

AETNA ACTUARIAL STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAM

AETNA ACTUARIAL STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAM

Our Actuarial Student Training Program gives you the experience, training and support you need to become a future financial leader at Aetna. The program offers a challenging and supportive environment.
Actuaries are considered the financial engineers. They lead the way in managing risk. They lay the foundation for long-term success by designing and pricing new products. And they make sure today’s products and future obligations are financially sound.
What’s required
• 3.0 GPA or above is desired, with a concentration in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or economics
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete actuarial exams
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative
Actuarial Student Training Program
We offer a strong management development component with targeted rotational assignments. The program is managed by a formal Student Committee. Student Program benefits include:
• Challenging interdepartmental rotations ranging from 12 to 18 months
• On-demand, online training opportunities
• Periodic in-person training sessions and networking opportunities
• Company-sponsored study time
• Paid review courses and study materials
• Paid exam fees and professional society dues
• Onsite actuarial libraries and study rooms
Automatic salary increases upon successful completion of each exam and upon completion of Associate of Society of Actuaries status. Other economic rewards for eligible candidates also are available, including performance and promotional increases and bonus programs.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
http://www.aetna.com/about-aetna-insurance/aetna-careers/jobsearchredirect.html

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE RECRUITS FRESH GRADUATES

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE RECRUITS FRESH GRADUATES
New York Life has been helping our customers and their families secure long-term protection for their financial future. New York Life Insurance Worldwide Ltd. (Incorporated in Bermuda with Limited Liability) was established in Hong Kong in 1988. We are committed to providing our customers with a comprehensive range of life and medical insurance products and as well as financial investment products. Our dedications are to excel in relationship with our customers in order to provide superior quality services and benefits.
Job Title: Fresh Graduate
Job Description:
Services Provide to Clients
• Investment Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Risk Management
• Personal and Family Protection and Portfolio Advices
Promotion Possibility
• Fast track management promotion (Build-up your own working team)
Our requirement:
• University Graduate or above (Fresh graduates are welcome)
• Good inter and intra-personal skills
• Energetic personality (Energetic team player)
• Positive in mind, mature, self-motivated and be able to work under pressure.
• Majoring in Finance, Business or Economics is an advantage
We Offer:
• Attractive allowance scheme
• Medical insurance, provident fund and other fringe benefits
• Comprehensive Financial Planner Training Program
• Overseas trips and conventions
• Subsidies to professional examinations, CFPCM, FChFP, etc..
Interested parties please send your resume to Mr. Billy Hung at recruitmentnyl@gmail.com

OR MAIL TO 23/F, New York Life Tower, Windsor House 311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, HK (Attn. Billy Hung)

GAZPROM UK RECRUITS FRONT OFFICE GRADUATES

GAZPROM UK RECRUITS FRONT OFFICE GRADUATES
Working for Gazprom Marketing & Trading
As we grow, it becomes ever more important that we preserve the enterprising spirit that helped to launch our Company. We recruit talented individuals with the skills and imagination to match our ambition; developing their expertise, allowing them to flourish and ensuring they become part of our ongoing success story.
Working in Trading, Portfolio and Origination
These businesses create value for GM&T by trading gas, power, oil and oil products, carbon and foreign exchange. The Gas and Power origination teams provide a valuable range of products and services for energy clients including supplies, swaps, options, hedges, storage and transportation deals. These businesses have grown fast and are continually pushing boundaries – especially with regard to depth of trading and the areas in which we operate.
Jobs in Trading, Portfolio and Origination
We look for entrepreneurial individuals who can identify and establish new sales channels for these businesses and originate, negotiate and conclude contracts with our customers. Applicants need strong business acumen and excellent financial, analytical, negotiation and presentation skills, as well as an expert understanding of the energy industry and marketing and trading specifics. It’s high pressure work and the deadlines are tight, but it’s an exciting, dynamic and rewarding environment.
GM&T Ltd is a marketing and trading subsidiary of Gazprom Group based in Kingston-Upon-Thames. We are currently looking to recruit 6 graduates to join our Front Office function where you will be exposed to up to 5 business units including the Operations team, the Trading Analysis and Strategy team, the Carbon team, the Origination team, the Trading Capability team and with the Trading teams directly.
During your time in the Operations team, you will provide vital support to the Trading teams for Gas, Power and Carbon. Working with the Trading Analysis and Strategy team will increase your knowledge and experience of the Front Office activities by giving you the opportunity to support the Trading & Portfolio Team (and wider GM&T) by providing clear, accurate and timely analysis to inform decision making. Your contribution to the Trading desk will be through checking deal entries to minimise errors and so reducing errors to the Settlements Team.

Main Responsibilities in the Operations Team
Provide an added value link with Back Office
Responding to queries regarding invoice reconciliation
Continuous improvement of processes and procedures
Support the Front Office in ensuring that all GM&T positions are balanced and reconciled in accordance with Trading Manager’s instructions
Ensure that trading activity carried out on behalf of trading team is accurate
Support the Operations Manager in ensuring that Operations’ activities are executed in a timely and accurate manner:
Support the Power and Gas Trading teams in the successful nominations of daily positions to the grids and networks
Ensure accuracy of nominations for GM&T positions
Main Responsibilities in the Trading Analysis and Strategy team
Support front-office decision makers by providing accurate and timely analysis of market drivers
Extract, collate, check and analyse market data from relevant information sources; use this to build market models and trading decision models
Monitor current news feeds, company, industry and competitors’ websites, passing market sensitive information onto Traders
Attend industry conferences, reporting back to the Trading team
Produce regular (routine) reports on various commodity markets (especially gas and power)
Deliver ad-hoc analysis to inform trading decisions
Participate in the design and conceptualisation of trading analysis tools, writing specifications for and testing applications built by in-house IT Developers
Provide administrative support to the Trading team
Main Responsibilities with the Carbon Team
Monitor and collect information, from UN and other sources
Provide administrative support to Carbon team, support in co-ordination and recording of team meetings, assist in following-up and closing issues.
Develop and maintain specific databases related to different project processes and market trends, DOE performance, timelines, request for reviews, etc. This would be used for interaction with SP and Risk and specific decision making
Assist in developing and maintaining our own databases
Provide administrative support to Carbon team, support in coordination and recording of team meetings. Assist in following up and closing issues
Provided administrative support in administration activities of PM team systems [PM tool, DOE pipeline, planning, etc]
Provide entry level support for project quality control [consistency checks, work book auditing] and initial screening [review against methodologies, etc]
Provide assistance in development of weekly-monthly reports
Main Responsibilities with the Origination Team
Identify and establish new sales channels in-line with the sales and marketing strategy (in UK and subsequently in continental Europe)
Focus on the development of gas/power activity in new/different markets
Responsible for originating structured deals, negotiate and conclude sales contracts with customers (both wholesale and end users, or final customer delivery point)
Establish new and maintain existing relationships with GM&T customers
Manage growth in sales volumes and growth in the GM&T customer base (in UK and subsequently in continental Europe)
Provide input to legal review of sales contract terms and conditions
Build strategic relationships with core internal business partners e.g. Trading team, optimisation, analytics, Risk, I.T. etc
Production of management reports and presentations
Ensure compliance with risk management governance policies and procedures
Main Responsibilities with the Trading Capability Team
Facilitate the development of a strong portfolio of counterparty trading documents, in support of GM&T’s expansion
Support & improve implementation of Business Processes
Research and analysis of prospective market areas for GM&T’s trading expansion
Prepare and deliver presentations as required
Co-ordinate ad hoc Front Office trading capability requirement as required
Main Responsibilities with the Trading Teams
Be a point of contact for all Traders during the day with a key responsibility to support the deal entry process for 11 multi commodity (gas, power, foreign exchange & oil) traders checking traders individual trade blotters against what has been entered into the in house trading database and minimising any potential errors. Work with individual traders to address any amendments as required.
Work directly with the Trading Managers to identify and implement initiatives to support daily trading activity and run ad hoc analysis as requested in order to support the commercial management of the desks. Liaise with all areas of the business, including overseas subsidiaries in Singapore and Houston, to address trade queries and provide information as required

Candidate Specification:
Qualifications:
Degree level education in finance, business, engineering, science or a related numerate discipline. Masters preferred.
Skills:
Excellent analytical skills and a good attention to detail
A good level of numeracy and computer skills, ideally with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Fluent in English, European language(s) an advantage
Competencies:

Diligence and reliability
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and alone
Able to cope with pressured situations and rapid growth of business
Strong organizational and planning skills
Ability to foster and build relationships across teams
Willingness to learn new skills
Experience:

Basic knowledge of working in the energy industry desirable
How to apply:
If you are interested in working within our Trading, Portfolio and Origination teams please follow the following link and complete your application.
http://www.gazprom-mt.com/grads/

AETNA USA FINANCE GRADUATE PROGRAM
Aetna’s Finance department works directly with various business units and corporate groups to help the company meet its financial responsibilities. These responsibilities include supporting sustained profitable growth, managing costs, forecasting accuracy and capital management, as well as maintaining a strong financial control environment.
As an employee in the finance area, you would be part of a diverse and knowledgeable team that specializes in many areas:
• Business Unit Finance
• Controllers
• Internal Audit
• Investor Relations
• Procurement
• Real Estate Services
• Tax
• Treasurers
What’s preferred
You’ll find a variety of opportunities, each with specific qualifications. In general, the department looks for:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, math or other related field
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Computer skills, especially proficiency with Microsoft Office products
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AETNA USA - IT GRADUATE PROGRAM

AETNA USA IT GRADUATE PROGRAM
As a leading provider of health and related group benefits, we put our members at the center of everything we do. We want to give people the resources and information they need to lead healthier lives. Our focus is on bringing together the best products, information and services to create a positive customer experience. We need people who can help us use technology in a way that sets us apart from our competitors.
Our IT professionals create best-in-class solutions that bring together technology, information and business processes. They’re experienced in the systems and software we all depend on — whether it’s an interactive website or a mainframe application. With your specialized technical skills, you can be an IT expert who helps keep us connected to the marketplace.
Leadership Development Program
Our Leadership Development Program gives you the opportunity to develop technical, business and leadership skills. This program can be the ideal way for you to accelerate your professional growth. It’s more than a job — it’s a potential career path.
During the program, you’ll rotate through a series of challenging projects and technical assignments within Aetna Information Services and other business areas in our Pennsylvania and Connecticut offices. Each assignment lasts approximately eight months. Most participants complete the program in 3 years.
You may have assignments in the following disciplines:
• Infrastructure and Networking
• Application Development
• IT Architecture
• Software Testing
• Database Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
This program will give you opportunities to deliver real business results. Plus, you’ll be trained, coached and evaluated to help you achieve optimum performance. At the end of our program, successful participants will have the opportunity to explore various open positions within Aetna Information Services.
What’s required
• B.S. or B.A. in computer science or management information systems, engineering, business-related disciplines or the sciences
• 3.3 + GPA (preferred)
• Demonstrated strong communication, analytical, team, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Previous intern/co-op work experience preferred

CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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