View Vacancy – Financial and Professional Services Commercial Intern – Saõ Paulo

The British Consulate in São Paulo is recruiting for one DBT Financial Services Commercial Intern.

The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment. We are a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.

The successful candidate will give assistance to the Asset Management, Banking/Fintech, Insurance, Capital Markets, Professional Services and Green Finance agendas.

You will have the opportunity to participate at commercial meetings, organize events and research in order to develop your professional skills and experience to enhance your future career prospects. 
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The position will suit an energetic, motivated self-starter with an interest in the sector. We also expect strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the team delivering of visit programmes, events, meetings and activities for the office and government visitors.
• Lead on organising travel agendas and logistical arrangements, including booking flights, hotels and vehicles
• Provide support to the organisation of events such as trade missions, seminars and official visits;
• Provide support to the organisation of meetings and activities for team members and government visitors;
• Provide support to the organisation of events such as trade missions, seminars and official visits;
• Assisting in the preparation of market research reports, briefings and visiting programmes;
• Accompanying meetings with Brazilian and UK companies, both virtually and in person;
• Analysing trade data, news, and sector information related to the relevant sectors;
• Providing administrative support to the team; 
• Conduct research, providing support on identifying regulatory and policy issues relating to Financial Services;
• Provide support on promoting the UK’s wider economic and political objectives;
• Keeping and updating records of interactions with clients on Client Relationship Management systems, under the guidance of the sector manager;

The position will suit an energetic, motivated self-starter with an interest in the sector. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work under pressure both independently and as part of a cohesive team. We also expect strong organisational skills, attention to detail and commitment to the tasks.

Essential on arrival:

• We encourage candidates currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree – in areas such as Economics, International Relations, Administration, Public Policy, Law, Social Sciences or similar subjects;
• Fluent English, with excellent writing and speaking capabilities;
• Fluent Portuguese, with excellent writing and speaking capabilities;
• Strong research, reading comprehension, attention to detail and be a good communicator;
• Team-working skills, opened to learn and receive feedback.
• Eligibility to work and live in Brazil is required.

Language requirements: 

Language:  English; Portuguese.

Level of language required: Fluent.