BlueBay Asset Management LLP
Operations Intern Application Form
Closing Deadline: 3 March 2017
BlueBay is a global specialist fixed income manager. Headquartered in London with a strong European
presence, we invest over US$50 billion for institutional investors and financial institutions across the fixed
income investment spectrum on a global scale, from active long-only portfolios to alternative strategies and
private debt.
We employ an active management style focused on exploiting all factors of return. Capital preservation is
at the core of our process.
Our strategy focuses on superior client service; maintaining and improving a robust investment platform
alongside effective risk management. As a firm, we seek to delivering optimal outcomes for clients and
promote a culture of strong performance, coupled with innovation and collaboration. This is evidenced in
our established track record of investment performance and product innovation based on a collaborative
approach with clients and across our investment teams.
Our purpose is to be a respected, leading asset manager for our clients. We do this by embracing our values
of integrity, transparency and respect that have been the backbone of our firm since inception in 2001.
BlueBay has offices in the UK, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Stamford (US) and Japan. BlueBay Asset
Management LLP is wholly-owned by Royal Bank of Canada and part of RBC Global Asset Management.
BlueBay Asset Management LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
BlueBay runs a number of internship programmes of up to 12 months in duration, spent within a single
department of the firm and aiming to give the successful candidates a good insight into the workings and
responsibilities of a specific area of BlueBay’s business. These internships cross a diverse range of business
areas, throughout our global business development, infrastructure and investment teams.
If you have any questions whilst filling out this application form please email [email protected]
and we will be happy to help.
Details:
Title:
Location:
Remuneration:
Operations Intern
77 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 3JR
Competitive
The Operations Department:
The operations department is made up of roughly 50 members of staff based for the majority in London
with a small team in the US. The department is split into 12 sub-teams and led by the Partner, Global
Head of Operations. The operations department works closely with the investment desks and the finance
department to manage the post-trade stages of the lifecycle of a trade, ranging from cash management
to processing financial transactions.
Programme Structure:
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The rotational operations internship programme will be 12 months’ long (commencing June
2017) and offer the successful candidate exposure to the processing of financial transactions,
cash management, a variety of different instrument types and the opportunity to interact with
different business areas globally.
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The successful operations intern will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the
department as a whole and be involved in day-to-day projects and tasks as well as observe and
learn from BlueBay employees on more sensitive tasks.
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In addition to on-the-job training and support, interns will attend a two-day induction course
including an interactive Introduction to Asset Management workshop, lunch with the CEO, and
presentations from Partners or Department Heads from across the business. Interns also attend
tailored Make the Most of Your Internship at BlueBay sessions throughout their programme, to
enhance and develop both their professional and personal skills whilst deepening their
understanding of BlueBay.
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During the internship, structured and detailed performance feedback will be provided to interns.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The operations internship offers a rotational programme across 3 or 4 operations teams over the 12
month programme, offering the intern maximum exposure to the roles and responsibilities of the
department.
Duties and responsibilities will vary across the different teams, but will generally include working closely
with the Operations Associate to:
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Follow appropriate policies and procedures in line with function.
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Help to implement improvement processes and controls to support the business.
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Be involved in active cash management.
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Develop an understanding of various global markets and recognise the differences and risks
associated with each.
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Liaise with other internal areas such as front office and finance, as well as external parties
including prime brokers and custodians.
Personal Skills and Experience:
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Degree educated with at least a 2:1 achieved at year 2 and expected or achieved 2:1 final grade.
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Penultimate or final-year university student, or recent graduate.
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Strong overall academic profile.
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Demonstrable numeracy skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent communication skills and a strong capacity and desire to use initiative.
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Ability to provide examples of a pro-active approach to personal development.
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Ability to demonstrate commercial thinking alongside a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude to all aspects
of work.
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Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
Timelines and Guidance:
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Please email completed application forms to [email protected], with a copy of
your CV attached, including your A Level and university results. The closing deadline for
applications is 3 March 2017.
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited for telephone interviews, and, if successful, face-to-face
interviews at BlueBay’s London office.
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Telephone interviews will begin from 13 March 2017.
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Face-to-face interviews will begin from 3 April 2017.
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The internship will commence in June 2017.
Personal Details:
Full name:
Contact email:
Contact telephone number:
Details of right to work in the UK (NB visa
sponsorship is unfortunately not available):
Knowledge Assessment:
We would like get an insight into your understanding of some of the work the department undertakes, and
understand why you’re applying for this internship. Please answer the following questions and provide an
explanation for your answer:
What do you see as the main attributes that someone working in Operations might require? (max 250
words)
What is your understanding of financial transactions within the asset management industry? (max 250
words)
Given the increase in regulatory obligations post-2008, what do you see as the main challenges for asset
managers and other similar companies? (max 250 words)