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Morgan Stanley Company & Operations Early Insights Event

Posted: 17 Feb 2020 09:10 AM PST

At Morgan Stanley, we know that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We strive to build an organization that is diverse in experience and background, reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence.

Morgan Stanley invites current undergraduate sophomores from all majors to apply for the Company and Operations Early Insights Program. Our two-day workshop offers select participants the opportunity to explore the Company and Operations divisions of the Firm, to learn and build upon their skill set, and to network with leaders across the Firm.

Participating Divisions: Compliance, Corporate Treasury, Finance, Firm Risk Management, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Operations

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Black, Hispanic, Native American, LGBT+ students of all majors graduating between December 2021 and June 2022
  • Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled at a four year accredited institution and provide their resume with a current cumulative GPA, (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 required)
  • Applicants should have an interest in Financial Services and specifically want to learn more about opportunities within Company and Operations Divisions.
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 12, 2020

Learn more and apply.

Blackstone Summer Internship - Real Estate Division, New York

Posted: 17 Feb 2020 07:02 AM PST

2020 Summer Analyst, Internship in Real Estate Investor Relations & Business Development
Blackstone Real Estate, New York

Apply: https://blackstone.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Blackstone_Careers/job/New-York/Real-Estate-IRBD---2020-Summer-Analyst_10799

Job Description:
In this role, the Summer Analyst will be involved with supporting the global capital raising efforts for the Real Estate business. Summer Analysts will work on multiple projects supporting all aspects of the marketing and fundraising cycle, utilizing a range of skills. Summer Analysts will spend significant time with professionals across the global Real Estate group, including the Acquisitions, Asset Management, Legal & Compliance and Finance teams, and will also work with other business units within the firm.

Key Responsibilities include:
  • Creating and maintaining presentation materials for investors and senior management
  • Conducting macro/micro research
  • Drafting quarterly reporting documents for investors
  • Completing due diligence questionnaires and preparing responses to investor queries
  • Supporting broader team and contributing to business development initiatives and strategic projects
Qualifications:
  • Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, mature and intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and execute a wide range of assignments
  • Superior communication skills with a demonstrated ability to write effectively
  • Strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit; passion for excellence and desire to learn
  • Strong proficiency in PowerPoint
  • A desire to work in a team environment

To be considered for the 2020 Summer Analyst Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
  • Anticipated graduation date: Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
  • Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
  • Resume must be in PDF format
  • Apply
Blackstone is a global leader in real estate investing. Blackstone's real estate business was founded in 1991 and has $157 billion of investor capital under management. Blackstone is one of the largest property owners in the world, owning and operating assets across every major geography and sector, including logistics, multifamily and single family housing, office, hospitality and retail. Our opportunistic funds seek to acquire undermanaged, well-located assets across the world. Blackstone's Core+ strategy invests in substantially stabilized real estate globally through regional open-ended funds focused on high-quality assets, and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT), a non-listed REIT that invests in U.S. income-generating assets. Blackstone Real Estate also operates one of the leading global real estate debt businesses, providing comprehensive financing solutions across the capital structure and risk spectrum, including management of Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT).

Paid Spring Internship with the National Association of Counties

Posted: 17 Feb 2020 06:43 AM PST

The National Association of Counties (NACo) in Washington, D.C., announces an opening for a Data Analytics Intern within the Research and Data Analytics team.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America's 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public's understanding of county government and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The intern will work with the Research and Data Analytics team for through May 2020, with a possible extension based on need. The intern will assist in completing on-going data projects, data visualization and provide technical and administrative support. Qualifications and skills needed for the position are presented below:

  • Strong data and analytical skills necessary.
  • Proficiency with statistical software packages such as STATA, R, or Python.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products. Excel and Word skills should be at intermediate level or higher.
  • Comfort in handling large databases of county-level data.
  • Working knowledge of business intelligence software such as Power BI or Tableau.
  • Background in Economics, Statistics/Mathematics, Public Policy, Geography, or related field.
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under short deadlines.
  • Eye for detail; strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Undergraduate students (especially upperclassmen), recent college graduates and graduate students majoring in political science, public administration, public policy, other social sciences or related fields of interest to NACo are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to students with an interest in local/state government careers.

Hours/Salary
Interns typically work at least 3 full days, up to 24-29 hours per week, depending on the Department's needs and the intern's availability. This internship is paid.

Application Procedures
To apply for an internship, please send a resume to research@naco.org.

In your email, indicate your availability (approximate number of hours per week available to work and approximate start and end dates). Applications are processed on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled, so apply as soon as possible.

Teryn Zmuda
Deputy Chief Innovation Officer
660 North Capitol Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, District of Columbia 20001

2020 NYU Policy Case Competition

Posted: 17 Feb 2020 06:16 AM PST

The 2020 NYU Policy Case Competition is an annual team-based competition that brings together undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation to design and propose policy solutions related to a variety of current issues. Students can register in teams of 2 to 4 people with a $5 per person registration fee to compete. Finalist and semi-finalist teams have the opportunity to present and discuss their ideas to a panel of industry experts and the winning team will receive a paid dinner with leading minds in public policy. Registration closes on March 6th, so make sure to register here today!
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