View Vacancy – Financial Services Policy Intern

Main purpose of job:

The British Consulate in São Paulo is recruiting for one FCDO Financial Services Policy intern to the Brazil Network.

Working for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the successful candidate will give assistance to policy formation. They will also support the delivery of the Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD), Financial Market Dialogue (FMD), and will be required to provide administrative support to the team and to the Head of Financial Services in São Paulo.

You will have the opportunity to work in a team that encourages diversity and to participate at meetings, develop initiatives regarding policy and regulation and do research in order to develop your professional skills and experience to enhance your future career prospects.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

Roles and responsibilities

·       Organising travel agendas and logistic arrangements;

·       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 government and regulators, both virtually and in person;

·       Analysing economic data, news, and sector information related to the relevant sectors;

·       Providing administrative support to the team;

·       Conducting research, providing support on identifying regulatory and policy issues relating to Financial Services;

·       Providing support on promoting the UK’s wider economic and political objectives;

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 cohesive team. We also expect strong organisational skills, attention to detail and commitment to the tasks.

Essential on arrival:

·       We encourage candidates currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree – in areas such as Economics, International Relations, Administration, Public Policy, Law, Social Sciences or similar subjects;

·       Fluent English, with excellent writing and speaking capabilities;

·       Fluent Portuguese, with excellent writing and speaking capabilities;

·       Strong research, reading comprehension, attention to detail and be a good communicator;

·       Team-working skills, opened to learn and receive feedback.