Work Support Programme with HSBC by Ben Hick

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Ben Hick

Ben Hick is in his first year of the BSc (Hons) International Financial Services Degree at the Jersey International Business School University Centre. He also applied for the work support programme with HSBC in support of the degree, and was successful in passing their rigorous interview process in order to be one of the two students invited to take their first step in a career in finance with structured, paid work experience.

As soon as the opportunity came up through JIBS to gain two years’ worth of work experience with one of the world’s largest banks, I saw it as too good an opportunity to ignore. The application process was conducted as though I was applying for a full-time role in the bank and involved a formal interview, which gave me real experience of what the interview process is like with a bank. Not everyone who applied for a place got one, but thankfully I got the job.

There was a well-structured introduction process and the first couple of weeks involved getting to know the bank itself. I had a tour of the building and sorted out all the logistics such as PC logins and security passes. I also met with lots of people and found out about their roles in the business in order to gain a clear idea of how HSBC Expat works as a whole.

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First day at School!

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Sara Clews

On Wednesday 10 October, the Jersey International Business School University Centre held the first induction day for students on the new BSc (Hons) International Financial Services degree. There was lots of fun and the whole group can’t wait to get started.

Students take that first step towards a career in finance

In addition to being offered a place on the degree, students also had the opportunity to apply for paid part-time work placements with HSBC and RBS International – four out of the seven candidates who applied were delighted to accept offers. These candidates will be commencing with their respective placements from mid-November working closely with a mentor and following a structured career programme.

Lazara Canton from HSBC with Jenny Rolfe and Ben Hick.

James Hamelin from RBS International with Niall Larkin and Alex Gavriel.

Applications are currently being received for 2013. If you are interested in finding out more about the degree and the work support programmes then in the first instance contact the Admissions Officer on 816338 or email info@jerseyibs.com

Ahead of the Game. First Students Embark on New Two-Year Degree

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Sara Clews

Ten students will be embarking on a life changing experience as they start on the new degree in BSc (Hons) International Financial Services at the Jersey International Business School University Centre this Wednesday [10 October].

In addition to being offered a place on the degree, students also had the opportunity to apply for paid part-time work placements with HSBC and RBS International and four out of the seven candidates who applied were delighted to accept offers. They will be commencing with their respective placements from mid-November.

The Business School’s collaboration with The University of Buckingham has led to the first two-year degree being offered on Island and awarded by a top ranked university (rated 16^th out of 120 institutions in The Guardian’s 2013 league table). Buckingham was the first UK University to condense the academic content of a standard 3-year degree into a 2-year programme.

A degree of this structure, which allows students to start working and earning one year earlier, has proved to have broad appeal in Jersey. The first intake, starting their induction this Wednesday, comprises of three female and seven male students of which six are school leavers, two are changing careers and two are mature students. With entry requirements set at 260 UCAS points the standard of the candidates is high.

Chris Elliott, Operations Director, comments,

“The degree is highly focussed and will intellectually stretch and challenge the students in ways they hadn’t expected. With additional endorsement from two world-renowned banks [HSBC and RBS International] this is a fantastic opportunity for taking that first crucial step towards a career in finance.”

The Induction week will be led by Emma Boustouler, who has recently been appointed Programme Director on the degree. As a senior lecturer at the Business School Emma has a broad range of teaching experience and will also be teaching on the degree in the first term.

Emma comments, “Induction week is a valuable time for students to get to know each other and to start to understand the value of team work. In addition to having some fun, this will be a chance to meet the faculty, and be introduced to valuable information skills and the study support available”.

Applications are already being received for the 2013 intake and to find out more about the degree contact the Admissions Officer on 816333 or email info@jerseyibs.com

HSBC joins forces with Jersey International Business School to offer programme for ‘Future Leaders’

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Sara Clews

We are delighted that the new degree in BSc (Hons) International Financial Services has been so well received by the local community. Not only have we seen a very keen interest in pursuing this line of study for October 2012 but much support has been received to ensure that it is well placed for a sustainable growth.

In the current climate, where the opportunity of employment for young people is limited, the Jersey International Business School would like to share with you some exceptional news from HSBC and the press release that was issued yesterday:

HSBC is to launch a brand new scheme to give young people in Jersey the opportunity to study for a professional qualification while gaining industry experience.

The ‘HSBC Future Leaders Programme’ will see the Bank form a partnership with the Jersey International Business School, giving A-Level school leavers in Jersey the chance to combine paid work at HSBC with studying for a specialist degree in financial services.

Selected A-Level students over 18 years old will undertake structured work placements at HSBC while completing the two-year local BSc in International Financial Services, being launched by the Jersey International Business School in October, in partnership with The University of Buckingham. The ‘Future Leaders’ will be paid, with means-tested funding being available through the States of Jersey to assist with the costs of the degree tuition fees.

It is anticipated that up to five students will be accepted onto the scheme in its first year, with applicants undergoing a rigorous recruitment process to ensure that the most capable candidates are chosen. Applicants for the Programme will need to obtain at least three full A-Levels with a minimum of two C grades and one B grade. Applications for the scheme are now open, with further information available by contacting Lazara Canton on (01534) 606431 or at lazara.canton@hsbc.com.

It is expected that graduates will progress into full time employment with HSBC following the completion of their degree. The Future Leaders Programme will complement HSBC’s existing work experience and graduate recruitment programmes and its support of the States of Jersey’s Advance to Work programme.

Nick Winsor, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man, said:

“We are delighted to partner with the University of Buckingham and the Jersey International Business School to launch the HSBC Future Leaders Programme. Successful applicants will combine a career in international finance with HSBC and a professional qualification from one of the top 20 universities in the UK. We hope that will provide an attractive alternative to the rising costs of studying in the UK and develop young talent on the island.”

Chris Usher, Director of Client Relations at the Jersey International Business School, added:

“We are delighted with this partnership. For the first time students have the opportunity to study for a high quality two year full time degree in International Financial Services awarded by a top 20 ranked university whilst being supported by HSBC, one of the world’s leading financial institutions. It’s a great news story that demonstrates once again the value added to our community by the financial services sector.”

Click here for more details on the BSC (Hons) International Financial Services degree