BlueBay Asset Management LLP
Human Resources Internship Application FormClosing Deadline: 3 March 2017
BlueBay is a global specialist fixed income manager. Headquartered in London with a strong European presence, we invest over US$50 billion for institutional investors and financial institutions across the fixed income investment spectrum on a global scale, from active long-only portfolios to alternative strategies and private debt.
We employ an active management style focused on exploiting all factors of return. Capital preservation is at the core of our process.
Our strategy focuses on superior client service; maintaining and improving a robust investment platform alongside effective risk management. As a firm, we seek to delivering optimal outcomes for clients and promote a culture of strong performance, coupled with innovation and collaboration. This is evidenced in our established track record of investment performance and product innovation based on a collaborative approach with clients and across our investment teams.
Our purpose is to be a respected, leading asset manager for our clients. We do this by embracing our values of integrity, transparency and respect that have been the backbone of our firm since inception in 2001.
BlueBay has offices in the UK, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Stamford (US) and Japan. BlueBay Asset Management LLP is wholly-owned by Royal Bank of Canada and part of RBC Global Asset Management. BlueBay Asset Management LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
BlueBay runs a number of internship programmes of up to 12 months in duration, spent within a single department of the firm and aiming to give the successful candidates a good insight into the workings and responsibilities of a specific area of BlueBay’s business. These internships cross a diverse range of business areas, throughout our global business development, infrastructure and investment teams.
If you have any questions whilst filling out this application form please email and we will be happy to help.
Details:Title: / Human Resources Intern
Location: / 77 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 3JR
Remuneration: / Competitive
The Human Resources Department:
The Human Resources department is made up of approximately 9 members of staff led by the Partner, Head of Human Resources, and consists of three specialist functions; Reward, Generalists (including recruitment) and Employee Relations. Collectively the team provides HR support to all areas of BlueBay’s business and a population of circa 400 employees globally.
Programme Structure:
· The Human Resources internship programme will be 12 months’ long (commencing June 2017) and will give you exposure and to the following areas, covering BlueBay’s London and global offices: compensation and benefits, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, learning and development and ad hoc projects.
· This internship most suits an undergraduate or recent graduate looking to develop a successful career in Human Resources and as such seeking to gain commercial experience working within a HR department of a successful Asset Management firm.
· The successful Human Resources intern will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the department as a whole and be involved in day-to-day projects and tasks as well as observe and learn from BlueBay employees on more sensitive tasks.
· In addition to on-the-job training and support, interns will attend a two-day induction course including an interactive Introduction to Asset Management workshop, lunch with the CEO, and presentations from Partners or Department Heads from across the business. Interns also attend tailored Make the Most of Your Internship at BlueBay sessions throughout their programme, to enhance and develop both their professional and personal skills whilst deepening their understanding of BlueBay.
· During the internship, structured and detailed performance feedback will be provided to interns.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
HR Administration
· HR invoices – verify, process and review invoices for accuracy
· Prepare third party references
· Record employee personal data on the HRIS for each employee, including information such as addresses, contact information, absences and performance
· Manage system set-up of new joiners
· Identify and process HRIS changes
· Record and monitor sickness, process fit for work notes
· Process contract variations
· Manage right to work checks
· Provide management information as requested to the Head of HR and HR team
· Liaise with external suppliers when required such as private medical and private GP provider
· Arranging manual payments, liaising with Finance to ensure prompt payment
Training & Development
· Administrative responsibility for the accurate and timely production of Training and Development communication/correspondence (internal and external), e.g. production of course joining instructions, booking courses and venues
· Maintenance of training and development records/requests
· Collating, proofing and issuing of training and feedback documentation
Recruitment & Onboarding
· Assist with internal and external recruitment process by liaising with direct applicants to provide feedback
· Placing job ads, screening responses (CV and telephone screening)
· Interview scheduling
· Liaising with agencies to source CVs and co-ordinate interviews
· Management of contractor pre-starter checks and contractor extensions
· Management of recruitment inbox
Personal Skills and Experience:
· Penultimate or final-year university student or recent graduate with an excellent overall academic profile; at least a 2:1 achieved at year 2 and expected or achieved 2:1 final grade. Ideally studying Human Resource Management.
· Prior HR experience or knowledge is desirable.
· Experience in a similar administrative role is essential.
· Demonstrative ability to work efficiently and effectively.
· Attention to detail is key.
· Confidentiality and discretion at all times due to the sensitive nature of the information.
· Awareness of the different components of an HR department.
· Work as a strong team player and as an individual when needed.
· Demonstrable written communication skills, numeracy skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
· Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint (tables, charts, database accuracy).
Timelines and Guidance:
· Please email completed application forms to , with a copy of your CV attached, including your A Level and university results. The closing deadline for applications is 3 March 2017.
· Telephone interviews will begin from 13 March 2017.
· Face-to-face interviews will begin from 3 April 2017.
· The internship will commence in June 2017.
Personal Details:
Full name:
Contact email:
Contact telephone number:
Details of right to work in the UK (NB visa sponsorship is unfortunately not available):
Knowledge Assessment:
We would like get an insight into your understanding of some of the work the department undertakes, and understand why you’re applying for this internship. Please answer the following questions and provide an explanation for your answer:
Aside from qualifications and work experience, what do you consider the personal qualities you’ll need to be successful in HR? (max 250 words)Suggest three ways in which a business could increase employee engagement, aside from monetary rewards. Explain each of your suggestions. (max 250 words)
Give an example of some employee benefits you are aware of and explain the importance of having a strong and diverse benefit structure in place. (max 250 words)