The Refinery is an invitation only training programme designed to identify and train high caliber young people for opportunities in the investment finance sector, this includes Investment Banks, Asset Management firms and Brokerage houses.
During the programme, eligible candidates will undergo training (refining) to develop the skills that leading investment finance firms want to see. This involves learning technical skills including financial analysis, company valuation and financial modelling as well as soft skills like communication, presentation, etc that you need to excel in any revenue generating role in leading investment finance institutions. Classes are taught by past or current employees of leading financial institutions.

Following the training, candidates will also be given exclusive access to interview with investment finance firms towards securing an internship or full time employment. So far, graduates of The Refinery have gone on to positions in prestigious firms like Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, ARM, Afrinvest, Renaissance Capital, P&G, Capital Craft, amongst others.

The Ideal Candidate
The typical candidate for The Refinery should;
Be in at least 200 level of ANY COURSE in ANY UNIVERSITY and not be more than 6 months post National Service
Have top grades, preferably first class or second class upper (a second class lower grade can be considered for candidates with stellar extracurricular experience)
Have strong quantitative skills
Have strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate smoothly, intelligently, articulately and concisely in written and spoken forms
Have previous leadership or business experience
Have an interest and passion for Finance OR Information Technology. However, it is not compulsory that the candidate have studied a finance related course
Be up for a challenge and desire to build a career with a top notch global financial powerhouse

Application closes 12th of July

Click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=785