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Alvar Financial Services is a boutique firm offering a variety of investment and trading services through its complementary business lines, aimed at institutional, professional high net worth and private clients: From ‘high-touch’ execution broking and market insights, to financing solutions and an electronic trading platform. Our small community and flat structure empowers our people to grow innovate within their field of expertise, driving personal development and mastery in their work. We all share a vision of being a trusted partner to our clients, whilst building a collaborative, dynamic and meritocratic culture.
If successful you will join us on our first rotational trainee programme working across Prime Services/HNW, Olivetree Cash Equities and Olivetree Event Driven with full training provided and with an opportunity after your first month of joining to study for the CISI Introduction to Investment – Foundation Qualification.
Here is an insight into the 3 rotations
Alvar Prime Services / CFD desk
During your time shadowing the Prime Services and CFD desk, you will learn about Prime Brokerage, Contracts for Difference and other types of derivatives. You will gain an understanding not only to the trading side but also of the vital operational and risk management aspects of these products. You will be supporting the team in their daily position management tasks and support content creation.
Olivetree Cash Equities
Working in the cash equities trading team, you will be experimenting with ChatGPT to gauge how useful it can be towards financial modelling, helping with the search for new data providers, gathering client intelligence and doing regular stock pitches to the floor.
Olivetree Event Driven
Whilst shadowing the event driven team, you will be learning about mergers, takeovers, and how restructuring works. Additionally, you will be supporting the team by providing market analysis and research into new, current and speculative deals whilst supporting internal and external content distribution.
This is what you need
We’re looking for students who are finishing their degree or GCSE/A levels this year, the subjects are not important.
We value diversity and collaboration. When you bring people together with different backgrounds and experiences, they offer fresh perspectives and innovative ways of working, which in turn boosts creativity and productivity.
This is a place where you’re encouraged to contribute from day one, so you’ll be a great fit if you’re motivated, entrepreneurial and resourceful. To succeed in a collaborative, fast-changing and fast-paced environment, you’ll also need to be adaptable and a quick learner, with great attention to detail.
What you’ll get in return
- You will be joining a company who is passionate about supporting your personal and professional growth, providing full training and support.
- Competitive basic salary
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holiday days per annum
- Financial study support for the CISI Introduction to Investment
- Interest free season ticket travel loan scheme
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance with AVIVA
- Group Life Assurance
- Access to Discount Club allowing you savings with a variety of high street names and leisure brands
Key dates for your diary
- Application deadline: 19th July 2024
- Assessment days for final interview and presentation: TBC
- Start date: September/October 2024
Commitment To Diversity At Alvar Financial Services we believe that every voice matters. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, and experience a culture that is free of harassment, racism, and discrimination. That’s why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are a proud equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including, but not limited to, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, and leave of absence.
Alvar Financial Services is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. Please inform our HR Team via email hr@alvarfinancial.com if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
