PWC Preview

PWC Preview - brochure

This summer will you head to the beach, or towards a brilliant future? With PricewaterhouseCoopers do both through the PwC Preview program. If you want to take time off to enjoy yourself this summer, and experience what it would be like to work with one of the world’s leading professional services firms, this 5 day program could be just right for you.  As a PwC Preview participant, you will receive one week’s development which will cost you nothing more than your time commitment. You will attend business and employability skills sessions, networking seminars and have the opportunity to ‘shadow’ a PwC partner for a day. Regardless of the degree you are studying you will take away with you some valuable life and business skills and have the chance to experience life at PwC. The program provides:

•        employability skills training (application forms, interview and assessment centres),

•        business skills training (networking, presentation),

•        shadowing staff and Partners on real client work,

•        work in the community (on a PwC Foundation project), 

•        mentoring,

•        the opportunity to be offered a Vacationer or Graduate position for 2009.

To be eligible you must: 

1. be a 1^st year or penultimate year student,
2. hold Permanent Residency or be an Australian Citizen,
3. be available from 18 to 22 February 2008.

Applications are now open until Wednesday, 14 November 2007. Apply online at http://www.pwc.com/au/pwcpreview

FMAA 2008 – The New Team!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make FMAA 2007 the huge success that it was.  We had spectacular packed-out events, fantastic guest speakers, and great positive feedback overall!

Having just had our 2007 AGM, a new 2008 FMAA Executive (with a brand new structure to reflect FMAA’s growing presence on campus) has been elected:

President
Angela Liang

Vice President (Operations)
Kevan Shah

Vice President (Sponsorship)
Daniel Gammell
Jonathan Zipfinger

Treasurer
Rebecca Nygryn

Secretary
Meena Subramanyam

Marketing Director
Stephen Leung

Sponsorship Director
Jack Lin
Nicholas Zipfinger
Erica Zhong
Henry Byalikov
Amanda Kazacos
Vina Xiao
Caroline Boateng
Tom Haremza
Mario Emmanuel
Albert Bielenko

The 2007 FMAA Executive, especially President Dolan Shah, have done an amazing job.  They have paved a solid path, and we look forward to an even better 2008!

- Angela Liang
2008 President

CREDIT SUISSE Job Description

Research Analyst/Associate

Group Description/ Role outline (type of activities recruit is likely to perform)

1. Delivering Research on:

• Equities of Sydney companies;
• Industry sectors in which the companies assigned for coverage operate.
• Any other assets assigned by the head of the function.

2. Proactively generating investment ideas on stocks and industry sector, as well as thematic investment ideas.

3. Formulating detailed valuation models on stocks using Credit Suisse proprietary quantitative valuation tool.

4. Promptly assessing financial impact of specific news flow on a company of an industry

Training

There are two components to the training within Private Banking: A formal training and development program designed and delivered by some of the most skilled professionals in the financial service industry as well as our own Credit Suisse Relationship Managers and product specialists, supplemented with on-the-job learning. During your tailor-made global training program you will train with peers from all over the world and sit for your regulatory exams. You will start with a global company orientation to learn about Credit Suisse and how we operate. The Private Banking Training Program itself aims to prepare you to successfully perform on the job. You will be provided with an in-depth overview of the products and services provided by Private Banking as well as the skills you need to launch, grow and manage your own business and to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships. You will also be assigned a mentor to help you through the program and support you with your integration. A number of networking opportunities throughout the program will allow you to network with senior management and establish cross-divisional relationships also. A rigorous performance management process will ensure you are clear on your objectives and development points on a regular basis throughout the program.

Qualifications

Interested candidates must be a final year student and have a strong interest in building a career in Australia. A general interest and knowledge of the Australian Economy and Market is required.

Credit Suisse is noted for the diversity of its employees but seeks candidates with a common set of abilities – highly motivated, creative individuals who have demonstrated academic achievement and have the ability to work independently while still operating as a member of a team. Strength in verbal and written communication as well as computer literacy is essential. In addition, we look for intelligent, driven and hardworking candidates with consistent leadership skills shown through involvement in school activities.

Credit Suisse Firm Overview

Credit Suisse is one of the world’s premier financial providers offering investment banking, private banking and asset management capabilities to corporations, high net-worth families, entrepreneurs, governments and institutions around the world. Our unique integrated business model enables us to develop comprehensive financial solutions that meet the increasingly complex, global needs of the sophisticated clients that are our focus at Credit Suisse. We benefit from having established relationships and extensive network across both developed and developing market and economies. The bank is active in more than 50 countries internationally, and employs approximately 45,000 people.

Apply at www.credit-suisse.com/careers.

Deutsche Bank – Graduate and Internship Positions in Asia

Are you interested in sales and trading? Here is your chance to gain experience in one of the world’s hottest regions for sales and trading at a leading investment bank.Deutsche Bank is seeking penultimate and final year students currently studying in NSW who are talented and ambitions and wanting to start their careers where the action is – Asia!

Applications for winter internships in Asia close Friday, 14 September 2007.

For more information (internship):

For more information (graduate):

See www.db.com/careers to learn about their summer internship and training programs.

GerMANY Innovations

Visit the GerMANY Innovations, at the Seymour Theatre Centre, University of Sydney on Tuesday 11 September between 2pm – 6pm. Deutsche Bank will have a stall so don’t miss your chance to ask them questions about graduate or internship opportunities.

Also, Deutsche Bank’s Tom Meagher, Director, Private Wealth Management will be discussing the hot topic of Principles of Socially Responsible Investment between 3.10pm – 4.30pm. Learn how environmental, social and corporate issues can affect the performance of investment portfolios.

For more information on the GerMANY Innovations see:

CPA Brings You Overseas Opportunities

Are you interested in working in overseas? Then don’t miss CPA Australia’s ‘Opportunities in Asia’ Presentation. This is your chance to learn about the current employment opportunities in the accounting and finance industry throughout Asia. Asia’s markets and industries are continuing to develope at a fast pace. Find out about the challenging and dynamic opportunities available at the moment.

Date: Tuesday, 18 September
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Four Points by Sheraton, 161 Sussex St, Sydney
Sessions: Hong Kong/China; Singapore; Malaysia; DIAC/QAU

To register for this event, join as a free CPA Passport Member @ www.cpacareers.com.au

Deloitte In-House Info Session

Deloitte is running an in-house information session on the 4th September before our applications close and we would like to invite your members to attend. The evening will be a fantastic opportunity to find out more about our summer vacation program, check out our offices and speak to our staff to gain insight into what they do.

Date: Tuesday, 4th September 2007
Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm
Location: Deloitte, Level 9, 225 George Street, Sydney
RSVP: Friday, 31st August
Kate Dickson
Phone: 02 9322 5750
e-mail: kdickson@deloitte.com.au
RSVP essential as numbers are limited

This is your only opportunity to attend a function of this kind before applications close as no other firm is running such an event. Numbers are limited so RSVP is essential.

Interested in Sustainability Issues? Employers Are!

Guest Lecture – Wednesday 29th August 1-2pm – Merewether Lecture Room 3

Hear from Francis Grey of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in Australia – the AuSSi SAM Index

• Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are rapidly emerging as critically important issues

• Employers are increasingly expecting you to know about these issues- so boost your employability

• Understand the important role that Financial Markets and sustainable investment play in managing Climate Change

Brought to you by the Faculty’s Business and Professional Ethics Group in collaberation with the Faculty’s CEO and the FMAA.

Protiviti Resume Writing and Interview Guide

Protiviti, a global risk consulting company, has compiled an informative guide to writing resumes and participating in interviews.

If you are planning to apply to any position, whether it be in banking or accounting, or as a graduate or intern, this resource is invaluable. A must read.

Click to download:

Credit Suisse Investment Banking Super Day

Credit Suisse are hosting an Investment Banking Super Day on 28 September 2007.
It is your chance to learn about the world of investment banking and to speak with senior bankers.

During the day you will be involved in a number of hands on activities, including participating in a deal simulation.

Please note that you must apply to attend this event and that there are strictly limited places.

For more information:

Find Your Firm – Accounting BBQ

TWO MASSIVE BBQs. EIGHT Firms.

This is your chance to mingle with representatives of the Big 4’s, Insolvency Firms and Professional Bodies before the Final Application Dates for Summer Internships in early September.

Use this chance to ask questions and find out about opportunities that are open to you. Make a contact and you’ll be able to drop a name when you go for interviews… the easiest way to standout from the 1000s of other applicants.

Event: Find Your Firm
Date: Tuesday 21 Aug & Thursday 23 Aug
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Venue: Merewether Courtyard, Level 2
Cost: FREE
Participating firms: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, CPA, ICAA, Korda Mentha, McGrath Nicol

JP Morgan Investment Banking Comp

To all budding bankers, here is your chance to test your skill.

“The Deal” is an Asia Pacific competition for students graduating in 2008 or 2009, which is based on a large merger and acquisition case study. The Deal is complex and thoroughly absorbing – exactly like the real thing.

Prizes:

The winning teams will share prize money of USD 1,000 for the University Champions, with a further USD 2,000 for the Country Champions and a further USD 2,000 for the Asia Pacific Champions. The Country Championships for China will be held in Hong Kong and The Country Championships for Australia in Sydney. The Asia Pacific final and award ceremony will be in Hong Kong; if you don’t already live in the venue city for the finals, JPMorgan fly you in and put you up at a hotel.

This is a fantastic chance to tackle interesting problems and get mentoring, advice and first-hand feedback from JPMorgan bankers who do this on a day-to-day basis.

How to Register and Participate

Download the Case Study

Click here to learn more about Investment Banking and careers at JPMorgan in Asia Pacific.

Deutsche Bank Cocktails

Learn about opportunities for Asian students to work in Global Markets in Asia.
Meet representatives from our Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore Global Markets teams who will be able to provide you with more
information about opportunities within Global Markets and why Asia is the hottest place to launch your sales and trading career. Seats are limited.

When: Monday 13 August 2007
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Sydney Deutsche Bank Office
Register: To register, please email graduate.recruitment-asia@db.com. State your full name, university and expected year of completion.

See website for more details.

Women in Investment Banking

Each year, leading Investment Banks in Australia host a ‘Women in Investment Banking’ event.  The purpose of the event is for women to discover more about what a career in investment banking can offer.  On the night, women from leading banks will speak about the investment banking industry and representatives in attendance allow women to ask all the important questions.

The Sydney event is being held on Tuesday, 28 August 2007.  For more information click below.

Macquarie Bank Resume Writing & Interview Skills Workshop

A perfect opportunity for those interested in applying to Macquarie Bank.  This workshop is being held prior to the application deadline (which is 1st August).

When: Tuesday, 31 July 2007
Time: 11am – 12pm
Where: Merewether Lecture Theatre 2

The content of the work shop will cover what recruiters and Macquaire, in particular look for in candidates:
1. Resume writing tips;
2. Advice for writing covering letters;
3. Guidance for preparing for and performing in the interview;
4. What questions to ask in interviews.

ICAA @ Four Seasons Hotel

The ICAA are hosting an Information Evening next semester.

It is aimed at providing more information about their Achiever Work Experience Program (1st Years Students) and their Vacation Employment Program (penultimate/final Years Students).

Date: Tuesday, 21 Aug 2007
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George St, Sydney
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: Free, however a gold coin donation to the Inspire Foundation is encouraged

Visit their website and register for the event.

Sponsor Notices

In the lead up to application close dates for Investment Banking Summer Internships, our Investment Banking Sponsors are providing us with material that should assist you with your applications.Click here for more information. Revisit this page over the coming days as more notices are included.

IB Information Evening & Luncheon

Our most recent events went well. The Shangri’La Hotel was fitting venue to end the semester.

Special thanks to Simon Moore, Managing Director of The Carlyle Group, for giving a very entertaining and informative speech.

Good luck in the exams.

See our photos.

Investment Banking Information Evening

When: Tuesday, 5th June 2007
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Terrace Café (Level 4, Wentworth Building)
Cost: Free to all students
Dress: Smart Casual
Canapes provided

Seven banks, seven presentations. Learn more about the career opportunities in the finance industry.
See presentations by our sponsors Macquarie Bank, ABN Amro, Credit Suisse,Deutche Bank, Goldman Sachs JBWere, JPMorgan Chase and UBS.

Luncheon Tickets

We have SOLD OUT of tickets for the Luncheon on the 8th June 2007.
If you missed out, come to our Investment Banking Information Evening on the 5th June 2007.