Careers Masterclass: An Overview of the Finance Job Market
| Site: | QMplus - The Online Learning Environment of Queen Mary University of London |
| Module: | SEF PGT Induction and Pre-Sessional - September 2025 Starters |
| Book: | Careers Masterclass: An Overview of the Finance Job Market |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Saturday, 25 October 2025, 10:40 PM |
Description
Watch this set of Careers Masterclass presentations narrated by Careers Consultant Serena Spoendlin. The presentations cover the topics of Careers Support Services, an Overview of the Finance Job Market, Investment Banking, Recruitment and Selection, and Tips for Job Hunting. Each presentation is accompanied by a set of careers links and resources. Please click on the arrow in the top right corner to go to the next video.
2. Masterclass 2: The Finance Job Market
Transcript: Slides
In this section we explore the various options that are available to you with a Master’s from the School of Economics and Finance. We also examine the different types of jobs that you can look for.
Resources
Graduate schemes: https://targetjobs.co.uk/graduate-schemes
Targetjobs Careers Sectors: https://targetjobs.co.uk/graduate-schemes
3. Masterclass 3: Investment Banking
Transcripts: Slides
This section is for those students interested in investment banking. We look at the different types of bank, consider the importance of diversifying your job hunt, and review the different banking roles and divisions and how you can research them.
Resources
List with types of banks: https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/boutique-middle-market-bulge-bracket/
Financial Times League Table: https://markets.ft.com/data/league-tables/tables-and-trends
Explanation of various divisions: https://news.efinancialcareers.com/uk-en/246493/front-office-middle-office-back-office-banking
Mergers and Inquisitions: https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/investment-banking/
What would you do in M&A: https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/investment-banking-groups-mergers-acquisitions/
Bright Network: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/
4. Masterclass 4: Recruitment and Selection
Transcript: Slides
In this section we investigate the typical recruitment and selection process for graduate jobs in Finance. We look first at the application timelines for graduate schemes, and then look at the various stages of the recruitment process in more detail. We also explain how we can support you through the various stages.
Resources:
How to book a Careers appointment: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/how-to/book-an-appointment/
Psychometric test practice resources: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/how-to/practise-psychometric-tests/
Video interview practice platform: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/how-to/prepare-for-interviews-and-assessment-centres/
Assessment Centres: https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/assessment-centres
5. Masterclass 5: Job Hunting
Transcript: Slides
This section focuses on various job hunting strategies you may want to employ when looking for work or internships. We also offer some additional advice for international students.
Resources and Online Job Boards:
QMUL Events page: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/events
QMUL Jobs Board: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/jobs-and-experience
Graduate Schemes & Internships: www.targetjobs.co.uk
Placements, Grad Roles & Internships: www.ratemyplacement.co.uk
Graduate Schemes & Internships www.milkround.com
General Job website: www.indeed.co.uk
General Job website: www.reed.co.uk
Finance jobs: www.efinancialcareers.co.uk