At the heart of IHS Markit, we are an information company. With expertise across the world's largest industries, we leverage technology and data science, to provide the insights , software, and data to help our customers make better informed decisions, driving growth, performance, and efficiency.
2022 Intern Program - Opportunities for students
During your internship you'll have the chance to partner with our industry experts, with on the job experience focusing on high impact work that allows you to apply and develop your skills. Networking, business insights and tailored learning opportunities all support your growth and development, setting you up for success as you begin your career.
About the Department: Financial Services Strategy and Operations
The Financial Services Strategy and Operations division is responsible for driving business growth by managing and executing on strategic programs, as well as ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing risk by collaborating with central functions, management and product teams. The division also plays an integral part in overseeing workstreams related to merger activities.
Eligibility
Our next internship program runs through the summer of 2022. We're looking for students who are working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent), and due to complete their studies to be available for a full time role commencing in 2023.
About the role
The Strategy and Operations analyst will be contributing to large-scale initiatives focused on driving growth through innovation, including but not limited to planned integration projects related to merger and acquisition activity, strategic growth initiatives and global location strategy, business line and product specific assignments, and business analytics including numerous data science opportunities. A variety of responsibilities over the course of the assignment will offer exposure to the leaders and activities driving strategic priorities for growth and operational excellence.
The initiatives are among the top priorities for the business and are following an aggressive implementation plan . As such, the analyst should have academic and practical experience as well as the desire to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment . + Perform research necessary to build, support, or challenge business strategy for large-scale initiatives and to investigate and/or resolve outstanding questions + Conduct stakeholder interviews and manage implementation plans as appropriate to define requirements and ensure alignment of priorities and resources + Partner with project sponsors, team members, and internal customers to achieve milestones, establish and track key metrics, and update stakeholders of program status + Develop and evaluate business and financial models as necessary to understand and prioritize risks and opportunities + Develop program materials, such as training and client updates, to facilitate a successful rollout + Coordinate program working sessions and present updates to internal sponsors and division leadership
What we're looking for
We seek candidates with diverse backgrounds and ideas with a desire to learn and thrive. The Summer Internship Program will provide a variety of experiences to help you identify your strengths, develop highly transferable skills , and align you to a successful career path for a bright future at IHS Markit. To be an ideal fit for the role, you should have: + A bachelor or m aster ' s degree (or equivalent) completed no later than September 202 3 + 0-6 months relevant work experience + Demonstrated passion or interest in one or more of our
key industries (https://ihsmarkit.com/products.html) + Excellent communication skills + Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills + An aptitude to learn and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment + The ability to build strong working relationships in a collaborative setting + Be legally eligible to work for the duration of the program in the country for which you app
For Strategy and Operations analyst applicants, we recommend the following: + Excellent writing skills-must be clear and concise + Intermediate with MS Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, etc. + Experience with Tableau or Microsoft Power BI (preferred but not required ) + Attention to detail and good multitasking skills + Ability to quickly absorb and put into practice new information , instructions, or procedures, while seamlessly performing current job tasks.
Application and assessment process
The assessment process that follows is designed to ensure you can learn more about us, showcase your skills , and find a role that is right for you.
Stage 1:
Submit online application
Stage 2 : Complete P ymetrics assessment
Stage 3 :
Initial screening process
Stage 4 :
Final assessment
You may be considered for multiple projects within the Strategy and Operations team throughout this process .
As a result, additional interviews with various project leads may be required to determine the most suitable role based upon education and skill set .
Our commitment to diversity
Our business and our customers are diverse, and we believe that embracing a diverse and inclusive environment is key to defining who we are. Our people are what makes us unique and you will get the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from across the world who continuously find the best viable solutions , adding value and driving change for our customers.
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Inclusion and diversity are critical to the success of IHS Markit, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category. For more information on the many ways in which we enthusiastically support inclusion and diversity efforts for both candidates and employees, please access our Inclusion & Diversity Statement here.
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