[北京]Marshall Wace 2017 Summer Intern Program Hong Kong

Marshall Wace

Founded in 1997, Marshall Wace is a leading global alternatives investment manager specializing in long/short equity. We combine fundamental investing with systematic and quantitative strategies to deliver returns from a range of investment solutions. We are one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers with over 250 employees working in London, New York, and Hong Kong.

Our history is one of continuous development and innovation, from being the creators of the TOPS Alpha Capture System, to the extensive use of proprietary systems throughout our investment and operations environment.

In a challenging industry we seek to be competitive by bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and providing them with the systems, data, technology, and work environment they need to succeed. Our culture enables innovative ideas to surface from all areas of the firm and to be executed quickly. TOPS is an exceptional example of how innovation within Marshall Wace has created a unique investment solution for clients and driven many areas of the firm to improve efficiency and key processes and controls.

The Intern Program

Marshall Wace offers an 8 week summer intern program in its Hong Kong location. The program provides high performing, entrepreneurial undergraduates exposure to the role of Investment analysis across all areas of the firm. The program includes highly personalized mentoring, weekly lunch seminars with senior managers and key staff, social events, opportunities to participate in the firm’s charitable activities, and interaction with clients and service providers across the alternative asset management industry. In addition, interns will be given time to explore other areas of the firm that may be of interest. In short, the goal of the program is to provide its participants with the breadth, variety and the support that will enable them to build a strong technical platform from which to launch their career.

Roles Available

Investment Analysis

To be successful in this role you will need to be highly numerate, highly analytical and conversant with the principles of finance. You will be working within the equity investment teams researching investment opportunities for our funds, and get a broad exposure to investment selection, portfolio construction and risk management.

Qualifications

Students of all undergraduate levels and areas of study are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants share some common traits:

- Excellent academic credentials in a challenging course of study

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Hunger to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and problem-solving

- Collaborative, team-oriented personality

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

- Strong programming and/or mathematical skills (for our more technical roles)

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted to InternshipsHK@. Applications will be accepted until 16 December 2016, and must contain a resume and detailed cover letter. We encourage you to apply early as assessments will be made on a rolling basis.

If your application is shortlisted you will be invited to participate in a telephone interview before further steps of the process, which will include role-specific assessments and in-person interviews.  Decisions will be made no later than January 10^th 2017.