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Global Markets Sales and Trading, Winter Analyst
Johannesburg, South Africa
About Us
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organisation.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
The team:
Our Global Markets Winter Analyst programme gives our interns maximum exposure to the various products within Sales and Trading.
Programme Overview
Our Winter Analyst programme is designed to offer you a broad and exciting experience of what it is like to work as a full time Analyst. Interns will work in an exciting and fast paced environment fully supported by managers, buddies, mentors and Global Markets colleagues.
Training and Development
Your training and development is our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the programme in addition to on the job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout.
Responsibilities:
As a winter analyst your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Sales
Supporting the sales force in their daily activities
Gaining exposure to client relationship management
Preparing marketing material and working on client presentations
Exploring sales leads through market and company research
Delivering analytical projects around client profitability and market trends
Trading
Supporting traders in their daily activities
Shadowing senior members of the team and undertaking mock trading as a hands-on approach to learning the basics of risk management and market making
Analysing client and market data to help develop and execute trades
Following and analysing macro and company specific events as they unfold real time, and anticipating the upcoming path and outcome.
Eligibility
Candidates are required to be to be in their penultimate year of study pursuing either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation timeframe between September 2024 and July 2025
On track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)
Must be available to join the winter programme from June until August 2024
What we are looking for
You’ll need to demonstrate drive, innovation and a genuine interest in the financial markets
Team-working, leadership and problem-solving skills, plus creativity are key qualities, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and interact with a variety of people
Demonstrates accountability and productivity and displays analytical and problem-solving skills
Influences decisions and outcomes through effective communication and interpersonal skills
Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables
Demonstrates integrity and ethics by earning other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
Our recruitment process
Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.
We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve.
What if I need workplace adjustments?
We’re committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email juniortalentemea@bofa.com and let us know. We’ll get back to you within two business days.
We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package
Application Deadline
March 12 2024