Why Investment Banking
Please explain your motivation for applying to J.P. Morgan and more specifically for an Internship in Investment Banking. (200 words)*
Investment Banking is now at a crucial junction, where Investment and Commercial Banking are splitting up due to the ring fence which is being built around these two banking areas. As well, the new upcoming regulation, Basel III, will have a huge impact in the investment banks, with higher liquidity and capital requirements, in order to increase solvency and stability in financial industries.
Secondly, I am keen to apply to the Spring Insight Programme for as I am thoroughly intrigued by the financial markets and International Banking, I intend to better understand how a leading investment bank works, looking ahead to a potential career in the financial industry. The range of opportunities within J.P. Morgan is outstanding and the Insight Week assures a better understanding of the different areas within an Investment Bank, as well as an improved knowledge on which step to take while applying to the Summer Internships. I am aware of the key role the Spring Insight plays in order to get into the Internship Programme, and maybe afterwards, become part of J.P. Morgan’s team.
Describe the strengths you possess that would contribute towards you being successful in the role and business you are applying to. Please identify valuable skills, experience and attributes that would support your application. (150 words) *
Having worked at the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) for three weeks has emphasised my analytical abilities, for I had to carry out various task, such as writing reports, organizing clients meetings and dealing with confidential data. This enabled me to improve my IT especially my Excel skills. Being a part of a team while researching data for the reports, coupled with tight deadlines highlighted my team-work and communication skills and allowed me to become more comfortable while working under
Investment Banking is now at a crucial junction, where Investment and Commercial Banking are splitting up due to the ring fence which is being built around these two banking areas. As well, the new upcoming regulation, Basel III, will have a huge impact in the investment banks, with higher liquidity and capital requirements, in order to increase solvency and stability in financial industries.
Secondly, I am keen to apply to the Spring Insight Programme for as I am thoroughly intrigued by the financial markets and International Banking, I intend to better understand how a leading investment bank works, looking ahead to a potential career in the financial industry. The range of opportunities within J.P. Morgan is outstanding and the Insight Week assures a better understanding of the different areas within an Investment Bank, as well as an improved knowledge on which step to take while applying to the Summer Internships. I am aware of the key role the Spring Insight plays in order to get into the Internship Programme, and maybe afterwards, become part of J.P. Morgan’s team.
Describe the strengths you possess that would contribute towards you being successful in the role and business you are applying to. Please identify valuable skills, experience and attributes that would support your application. (150 words) *
Having worked at the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) for three weeks has emphasised my analytical abilities, for I had to carry out various task, such as writing reports, organizing clients meetings and dealing with confidential data. This enabled me to improve my IT especially my Excel skills. Being a part of a team while researching data for the reports, coupled with tight deadlines highlighted my team-work and communication skills and allowed me to become more comfortable while working under