Funds Industry Jobseeker

Support Programme
Your bridge
to a career in
International
Financial
Services
The Programme
The Summit Finuas Network Jobseekers
programme (JSSP) aims to provide jobseekers,
from both fnancial and non-fnancial
backgrounds with the technical knowledge to
work in Funds Administration in Ireland.
The practical classroom sessions will be
combined with workplace experience in leading
international fnancial services companies. This
work experience will not only be an excellent
addition to your CV but will also enhance your
understanding of the materials you cover in
class.
Programme Content
TECHNICAL TRAINING
Five days Funds specifc training comprising of:
n Fund Establishment and
Authorisation process
n Fund Valuation Calculation of NAV
n Alternative Investment Funds
n Regulatory and Legal Requirements
n UCITS and Non-UCITS Regulation
n Key Legal Concepts of Investment funds
n Creation and Liquidation of fund shares
n Accounting for Complex Bonds
n Overview of Derivatives
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Four Days of dedicated professional
development training:
n Interview Skills and CV Preparation
n Presentation Skills
n Project Management
n Business Report Writing
IT TRAINING
Two days of Financial Modelling using Excel
n Intermediate
n Advanced

MENTORING
One-to-One coaching session
WORK PLACEMENTS
Four to fve month work placements
(subject to interview)
When does the Programme Start?
Commencing Spring 2014 for 6 months.
Programme Benefts
100% Fully
Funded
Training
Workplace Experience
with Leading Global
Financial Services
Companies
The Summit Finuas Network is led by a Steering Group which
includes member companies and the leading fnancial services
industry associations, Financial Services Ireland (FSI); Irish Funds
Industry Association (IFIA); Federation of International Banks in Ireland
(FIBI); Dublin International Management and Insurance Association
(DIMA); and the Irish Association of Investment Managers (IAIM).
Contact Us
Louise Ryan
Network Executive
Summit Finuas Network
+353 (0)1 605 1546
louise.ryan@ibec.ie
http://bitly.com/jssp2014
Tweet us @summitfnuas
Find us on LinkedIn @Summit Finuas Network
www.summitfnuasnetwork.com
Entry Criteria for the Programme
Please submit a completed application form
along with a copy of your CV.
As there are a limited number of places on this
programme, places will be allocated on a frst
come frst served basis, subject to assessment
and review.
Eligibility Criteria for Jobseekers
Applicants must be unemployed for 6 months
and must be in receipt of one of the following to
be considered for the programme:
n Job-seekers Allowance (JA)
n Job-seekers Beneft (JB)
(and people signing on for credits)
Note
All other Welfare payments recipients and
those not in receipt of welfare payments should
contact the network directly or check the
eligibility criteria on our website.
Industry
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Training Courses
Re-skill in a
Growing Sector
of the Economy
The Summit Finuas network is funded by member companies and the
Finuas Networks Programme,managed by Skillnets Ltd. funded from the
National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.
Application Form
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Social Protection (DSP) about the attendance of individuals in
receipt of income support from DSP on short courses (i.e. 20
days or less). This is part of an arrangement with the Department
which supports the participation of its clients on Skillnets
programmes.
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Summit Finuas Network to correct any inaccuracies in the data.
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Summit Finuas Network, 84-86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.
F +353 1 638 1546
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