View Vacancy - Financial Services Commercial Intern, São Paulo
The British Consulate in São Paulo is recruiting for one DIT Financial Services Commercial Intern.
The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment. We are a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.
The successful candidate will give assistance to the Asset Management, Banking/Fintech, Insurance and Green Finance agendas.
You will have the opportunity to participate at commercial meetings, organize events and research in order to develop your professional skills and experience to enhance your future career prospects.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Organising travel agendas and logistic arrangements;
- Provide support to the organisation of meetings and activities for team members and government visitors;
- Provide support to the organisation of events such as trade missions, seminars and official visits;
- Assisting in the preparation of market research reports, briefings and visiting programmes;
- Accompanying meetings with Brazilian and UK companies, both virtually and in person;
- Analysing trade data, news, and sector information related to the relevant sectors;
- Providing administrative support to the team;
- Keeping and updating records of interactions with clients on Client Relationship Management systems, under the guidance of the sector analyst;
- Providing support on promoting the UK’s wider economic and political objectives.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The position will suit an energetic, motivated self-starter with an interest in the sector. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work under pressure both independently and as part of a cohesive team. We also expect strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Essential on arrival:
- We encourage candidates currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree – in areas such as Economics, International Relations, Administration, Marketing, Public Policy, Law, Social Sciences or similar subjects;
- Currently enrolled in an University;
- Fluent English, with excellent writing and speaking capabilities;
- Fluent Portuguese, with excellent writing and speaking capabilities;
- Strong research, reading comprehension and attention to detail;
- Team-working skills, opened to learn and receive feedback.
- Any past internship or professional experiences, particularly if working at a commercial role or any public organisation.
Learning and development opportunities:
- Essential HMG training will be given at the beginning of the Internship, with on-the-job training available throughout.
- The length of this contract can be 6 months, up to 2 years.
- The period of probation for this role in 3 months.
- The British Consulate in Sao Paulo offers an attractive working environment and a monthly remuneration package for this role of BRL 1,697.70.
- The interviews will only take place in January 2022.
This opportunity is closed to applications.