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Internship Overview

This summer internship will last approximately ten (10) weeks, commencing at the beginning of June 2022, and concluding mid-August 2022. Interns will sit in our London office, and have the opportunity to work on various projects with Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts and/or other senior professionals throughout the firm. Interns can expect to complete the program having learned about SFM’s business and culture, built product/industry related knowledge, and begun to build a professional network.

Role

The European focused long-short equity team within the London office of SFM UK Management LLP is looking for a summer intern for June to August 2022. The team consists of generalist analysts and this will be a great opportunity for a summer intern to learn about various businesses and sectors while gaining exposure to the investment process.

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct analysis of specific companies that are identified as potential investment opportunities
  • Build detailed financial models
  • Undertake research projects into specific sectors and themes in order to understand the industries within which a company operates
  • Undertake valuation analysis in order to assess the over or under valuation of a specific company
  • Present conclusions to the rest of the team in order to inform investment decisions and make investment recommendations
  • Assist with management team interviews

Key requirements:

  • Strong academic background (min. 2.1 at undergraduate degree level)
  • Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn
  • A demonstrated interest in and passion for investing combined with a desire to analyse companies and investment opportunities
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced performance-driven environment
  • Basic understanding of financial accounting and equity valuation techniques
  • Excel skills would be advantageous
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Available full time from early June 2022 for 10 weeks

What we look for in applicants

  • Interest in financial markets and financial processes
  • Ability to multitask and complete projects in a timely manner
  • High degree of attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
  • Please specific if you have familiarity with financial modeling, SQL Databases, Bloomberg, VBA, Python, and R

Core Values

In all respects, applicants needs to reflect the following SFM core values:

  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Smart risk-taking
  • Owner’s Mindset
  • Humility

Process and timelines

  • Initial application (on-going)
  • Phone interview with Bright Network (on-going)
  • Shortlisting (by 9th April)
  • Review and interview with Soros Fund Management
  • Offer

SFM encourages applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences as it is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Please note depending upon response, applications may close earlier than initially advertised so please apply early to avoid disappointment.