Merrill Lynch is seeking graduates for a 12-month rotational analyst programme providing exposure to global markets, investment banking, and research. The programme includes full instruction on relevant tools and techniques, as well as developing business acumen and teamwork skills. Graduates will take on real responsibility early while gaining ongoing development opportunities. Strong academic qualifications, quantitative skills, initiative, strategic thinking, communication skills, and interest in financial markets are required.

1. Employer Merrill Lynch
Job title Graduate/Analyst Programme
Closing date 12/08/2011
Job categories Finance, including management consultancy
Paid / unpaid Paid
Job description Merrill Lynch's Graduate / Analyst programme is a 12 month
rotation through which graduates will gain an in-depth
introduction to the firm, its culture and global reach, alongside
other newly hired analysts. Graduates will rotate through Global
Markets, Investment Banking and Research.
The training will include full instruction on all relevant tools,
techniques and working practices. Graduates will also receive a
solid grounding in all business areas as they develop their
professional skills and teamwork capabilities. Once graduates
join a business line, they will take on real responsibility from an
early stage.
There will be exposure to ongoing development opportunities
throughout the programme and graduates will be encouraged to
expand their abilities through on-the-job learning, structured
training and study towards professional qualifications. The
company fosters an inclusive and supportive culture, and
encourages and rewards hard work.
Person requirements Strong academic qualifications and quantitative skills are
important. Equally important are initiative, strategic and
creative thinking, communication skills and a genuine interest
in the financial markets.
How to apply • Apply online at www.baml.com/campusemea
*On the left hand navigation bar - click on ‘How to Apply’
*Click ‘Apply’
*Choose Preferred location/Programme (from drop down list)
*The South African Analyst Rotational Programme link will
now appear below- click on this and APPLY
• Complete application form and take numerical reasoning test
online
• Competency-based interviews in August 2011
• Assessment centres in early September 2011
• Final selection and offers to successful graduates September
2011
Location(s) Gauteng
Full-time/part-time Full-time

2. Permanent/Temporary Fixed-term