Graduate Investment Associate

NEL Associates, Newcastle upon Tyne

Highly Competitive Salary

Initial fixed term contract

Upto 40 hours per week

Reference number:EMPLOY023

Sunderland Intern Factory Ltd is a new subsidiary company of the University of Sunderland that has the aim of creating employment opportunities for Sunderland Graduates linked to the University’s civic mission and its contribution to economic growth in Sunderland and the wider Northeast region.

The Organisation:

NEL is a specialist alternative finance manager working with loans, mezzanine debt and venture capital targeted at making both strong financial returns and benefiting the economy of the North East. They are experts working in a culture of integrity, collaboration and professionalism. The company support each other, celebrate achievements and adapt around individual’s skills, experience and family arrangements. Opportunities to join the team are incredibly rare with the majority of our team having been in place for over 10 years.

The Internship:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Investment Associate to join the team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will launch their career as part of an incredibly successful team, and shall be responsible for intelligently placing managed funds in order to financially strengthen growing North East businesses. The Graduate Investment Associate should be able to attract interest from ambitious businesses, review business plans and lead business owners through the investment appraisal decision making process. Full support and guidance will be provided by a proactive wider team. The role is well suited to a recent graduate who has a strong understanding of the financial industry, and who has preferably studied accountancy or a finance related degree subject.

To Apply:

Please submit a comprehensive CV and CoveringLetter ensuring to include the reference numberEMPLOY023 to before the closing deadline of Midnight onSunday 21st May 2017.

Please ensure that you give a detailed account of your skills and experience and how you meet the stated criteria of the Internship position. If you have any questions, please direct them to the above e-mail address.

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