View Vacancy – Commercial Intern – Advanced Engineering & Automotive

Main purpose of job:

The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment. We are a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.

The successful candidate will be able to work with a long line of companies, understanding their respective sectors, the Brazilian market’s characteristics and trends. This way, the candidate will be able to create well-established sector knowledge.

You will have the opportunity to participate at commercial meetings, develop initiatives regarding policy and regulation in order to develop your professional skills and experience to enhance your future career prospects.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide support to the organisation of meetings and activities for team members and government visitors;
• Provide support to the organisation of events such as trade missions, seminars and official visits;
• Assisting in the preparation of market research reports, briefings and visiting programmes;
• Accompanying meetings with Brazilian and UK companies, both virtually and in person;
• Analysing trade data, news, and sector information related to the relevant sectors;
• Providing administrative support to the team;
• Keeping and updating records of interactions with clients on Client Relationship Management systems, under the guidance of the sector analyst.
• Conducting research, providing support on identifying regulatory and policy issues relating to Financial Services and Infrastructure;
• Providing support on promoting the UK’s wider economic and political objectives;
• Organising travel agendas and logistic arrangements;

The position will suit an energetic, motivated self-starter with an interest in the sector. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work under pressure both independently and as part of a team. We also expect strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Essential on arrival:

• We encourage candidates currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree – in areas such as Economics, International Relations, Administration, Engineering, or Public Policy.
• Candidates should have a genuine interest for this sector;
• Fluent English, with excellent writing and speaking capabilities;
• Fluent Portuguese, with excellent writing and speaking capabilities;
• Strong research, reading comprehension and attention to detail;
• Team-working skills, opened to learn and receive feedback.