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To apply for our undergraduate placement scheme, you must be studying for an undergraduate degree that requires a placement year. Master’s students are not eligible for this placement.
We are offering an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to join our Finance team as a Regulatory Reporting Undergraduate. In this dynamic role, you will gain first-hand experience in the fast-paced world of financial regulation.
As a key member of the team, your enthusiasm for learning, dedication to excellence and attention to detail will be essential. You will have the chance to contribute to various projects and tasks, collaborating closely with stakeholders to gain valuable industry insights and develop your skills.
This is what your time at Volkswagen Financial Services might look like
- You will contribute to the delivery of a first-class regulatory reporting function, ensuring continued regulatory compliance and adherence to strict reporting deadlines.
- Building productive relationships with stakeholders, including internal colleagues and Head Quarter colleagues to collaborate and gather necessary accounting information.
- Working closely with the Compliance and Legal departments to ensure adherence to relevant regulations.
- Involvement in both external and internal audits.
- You will contribute to ad-hoc investigations and analysis tasks as directed by the Regulatory Reporting Manager.
- Contributing to the development of financial forecasts to support the company's strategic planning.
About you
- Currently studying a degree in Finance, Economics, Politics or a related field
- Have effective communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across different business levels.
- Have a keen eye for detail, ability to focus on accuracy and statistical problem-solving skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong numerical aptitude
- Can work independently and handle responsibility
- Competent use of Microsoft office products, particularly Excel.
What we can offer you
- Salary of £22,250 per annum plus discretionary bonus and company pension scheme
- A wealth of experience and a fun and sociable workplace to start your career
- You will be joining a group of 49 undergraduates so you will have a large group of colleagues so that you can support each other throughout your placement year
- Access to Life Skills workshops, designed specifically for you as an Undergraduate
- Opportunity to join a discounted loan car scheme
- Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre
- Hybrid blend of working at our office based in Milton Keynes and working from home
Here is what our process looks like
- Apply and upload your CV, covering letter and answer a few application questions.
- You will then be invited to complete a Situational Judgement Test. This is a short multiple-choice question set to understand how you may approach situations.
- If you pass this stage, you will be invited to complete an online video interview where you will have the opportunity to tell us more about yourself.
- If successful, your last step in the journey is to attend an assessment centre at our Milton Keynes office where you will take part in a group exercise, complete a short interview, and deliver a presentation. You will also meet some of our managers and our current Undergraduates to find out more about a placement year with us.
About Volkswagen Financial Services UK Limited
Our mission is straight forward, we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. What does that mean? To make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible.
In our ever-changing world, this can be a challenge, so we aim to foster an openly entrepreneurial, pioneering environment, focussed on your mobility needs. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing.
We do this by offering a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems.
Volkswagen Financial Services are committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us, and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can.
Our undergraduate placement roles do not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.
Please do not apply for more than one placement role. This will ensure that you are considered for the placement that you are most interested in, and your skills are aligned to.
