Overview
Stifel Europe is a full-service, middle market investment bank that offers a full range of bulge bracket financial services to middle market clients. The investment banking division is rapidly growing and highly active relative to middle market peers; in the last year, headcount of the division has grown to over 150 in London, and ranks amongst the top London investment banks in both total transaction size and volume. Stifel Europe is based in the City of London and its influence reaches throughout continental Europe.
The role
This role is a 6 month internship in our Paper and Packaging (Industrials), Investment Banking team. On successful completion of the internship, you will have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role.
Your tasks and responsiblities will include:
- Preparation of presentation materials for new business pitches or client projects
- Research and presentation of company/industry information including financial data.
- Basic financial analysis using Bloomberg / Thomson Eikon / Excel
- Written reports and Board papers
- Working with compliance to ensure adequate client and transaction take on procedures are followed (jncluding drafting of take on papers for internal approval committees)
- Maintaining internal databases (IPOs, M&A etc)
- Monitoring selected client and peer group market news
- Providing ad hoc support on assigned transactions
Candidate Profile
We look for candidates who are eager to make an impact and fulfil the below requirements:
- Business proficient German
- Have already graduated with a 2:1 or above
- High level of numeracy and financially literate
- Open to graduates from all backgrounds, regardless of area of study or degree focus
- Able to start the internship immediately, and for a full-time role after the initial 6 months if successful
Strategic Thinking
- Grasp macro factors impacting relevant industry and/or Product
- Understands overall goals of transactions
- Basic knowledge of products and sectors
- Knowledge of relevant tools, techniques and processes
- Seeks creative approaches to efficiently and effectively perform analytical tasks
Business Results
- Understands overall goals and nature of specific client relationships and is responsive in supporting client needs
- Demonstrates strong quantitative ability
- Rapidly processes and synthesizes information and identifies key issues
- Delivers required outputs on time and at required quality and accuracy
- Effectively works on several activities without sacrificing quality or service
Personal Effectiveness
- Communicates effectively in formal and informal settings
- Proactively communicates and manages expectations
- Demonstrates good judgement
- Is calm and focused under pressure
People Leadership
- Participates in recruiting and training activities
- Works well with others and shares ideas
- Complies with policies and procedures
- Actively participates in efforts to improve the institution and its reputation
Benefits
- Competitive Salary + Bonus
- Full training and mentoring system to enhance and accelerate your learning
Application Process
- Online application & CV submission
- Interviews with Stifel