Salary: £23,000 (£4,000 Location allowance if based in London)
Locations: Finance - Manchester or Leek
CAM - Manchester, Leek or London

We're actively recruiting now for our September 2010 graduate intake. The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) is looking to recruit talented graduates with real leadership potential into its ‘Finance’ and ‘Corporate and Markets’ directorates.

Our Business:
When you merge the financial services arm of one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives with the UK’s second biggest building society, the result was always certain to be something rather special.

So special in fact, that the merger between Co-operative Financial Services and the Britannia Group has created the opportunity to make a real difference for customers in the financial services market place. One which is set to be the most diversified customer-owned enterprise of its kind. Providing a strong, fair and ethical alternative to other high street banks, this exciting new venture has around 12,000 employees, more than 300 branches and assets of £76bn.

Graduate Opportunities
Our Graduate Programme is designed to help you gain a breadth of experience and knowledge which will provide you with a range of valuable business and leadership skills, together with specific technical skills.  We currently offer graduate opportunities in the following areas:

Finance Directorate
In a world when financial stability and effective stewardship are no longer taken for granted, the Finance directorate has a key role to play in becoming the UK’s most admired financial services business. 

Accountancy Opportunities
We offer opportunities for you to train as accountants and get experience in a full range of finance activities, including financial support and insight to business facing areas and central support functions to underpin business decisions.  You will also be involved in the financial reporting to management, Board, Group and external stakeholders and acquire skills in the development and maintenance of financial reporting systems.  As well as a diverse range of activities, we will provide you with a study programme, where trainees are supported financially and in terms of study leave. This programme is accredited by both ACCA and CIMA.

Credit Risk Opportunities
Strong risk management is a fundamental of a successful banking business and we are truly proud of our continuing profitable trading and the support we have provided to our customers throughout the recent banking crisis.

Through the development and delivery of innovative models and processes, the wide-range of specialist teams within Banking Risk work with Business areas to develop products that support our strong customer proposition. From personal credit cards and mortgages, through to large corporate loans and property financing, the risk management tools we deploy enable the risks to be both quantified and priced correctly, ensuring we maintain appropriate levels of capital and liquidity. 

The Programme will give you a broad experience in Credit Risk and bring you into contact with a wide variety of highly experienced colleagues, which, together with formal training where appropriate, will provide a sound basis for you to develop your career within CFS.

Corporate and Markets (CAM) Directorate
The CAM directorate brings together the business to business brands of CFS, including Corporate Banking, Treasury, Asset Management and Platform, the intermediary mortgage lender.  It has multiple sites across the UK, with the main centres being London, Manchester and Leek.

CAM is responsible for managing assets of approximately £40bn, generates around £240m of turnover per annum and has some 600 staff. 

You will have the opportunity to apply yourself to a variety of activities across CAM and to interface with key stakeholders in the wider CFS, providing a range of options for you to develop your future career with us. 

Who can apply?
You may have graduated a while ago, recently or may be in your final year. 

Qualification:
A 2:1 or above in a finance, mathematical or scientific discipline. For Finance applicants, consideration will also be given to those candidates with business or arts related degrees, however this would need to be supported by grade A-C A-Levels in a mathematical or scientific discipline. If you have not yet achieved your qualification, you will need to be on course to obtain the above degree grade.
 
You will need to be serious about a career in business, have an interest in ‘financial markets’ and have proven ability in analysis and using data. You will also be a good verbal and written communicator, be able to plan and prioritise effectively and build strong relationships.

CFS is an employer that values diversity and seeks to employ a wide range of people.

How to apply?
If you are interested in applying, please visit www.goodwithjobs.co.uk