job description

Operations Summer Analyst Program

The Operations Internship Program is a three-month full time internship that provides the opportunity to gain a practical understanding of the financial sector and serves as a pipeline into our full-time Analyst Program. We provide summer analysts challenging assignments, which allows us to assess their skills and contributions.
The program includes an orientation to the Firm, a thorough overview of our industry, presentations that give a broad understanding of the organization, professional development training, and social and networking events. Summer Analysts work closely with colleagues to process complex transactions, solve operational problems, respond to business issues and client needs, assist in risk management, conduct revenue analysis and participate in firm reengineering projects. Summer Analysts are also assigned peer advisors to aid their smooth transition into the organization.
The Program will commence in June, where Interns will work through August on a full-time basis. Provided good performance, internships may be extended for the school semester on a part time basis. Placements are communicated to Interns before their start date and are based upon business needs and feedback throughout the interview process. Provided exceptional performance, summer analysts will also be considered for our Operations Analyst Program.

Qualifications
Analysts expected to complete their Bachelors or Masters degree between December 2011 and July 2012 with a minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4. Strong candidates will also possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Fluency in English is essential.

Application letter draft 2

Song Haotang, Susan

#13-199, Block 4,XX Drive, Singapore XX

Contact: (65)-XX Email: XX@hotmail.sg

Jan 11, 2011

Human Resources, Morgan Stanley
#16-01 Capital Square, 23 Church Street
Singapore 049481

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is regarding a career opportunity with Morgan Stanley Singapore, Summer Analyst Programme in Operations Division. I am a penultimate year Statistics student from National University of Singapore.

The following attributes of mine will make me a suitable candidate for your programme.

1.     Analytical mind and excellent problem-solving skills

From years of intensive statistics training, I developed an analytical and systematic approach to new problems.

2.     Communication skills

I am an enthusiastic and spontaneous person who enjoys interacting and collaborating with people. I have undergone diverse past experiences that allowed me to develop effective rapport and teamwork with others. I was the marketing secretary for NUS Harmonica Orchestra, where I worked with 52 external orgnisations and schools, including National Arts Museum and Library Board. Back in junior college, I was the ambassador of the annual PRC scholar recruitment and school exchange programme.

3.     Ability to rapidly learn and grasp new knowledge

I am usually regarded as a fast learner. During my research attachment, I completed an independent research project with minimum supervision. I obtained various financial service certificates within one month despite the tide schedule of school examinations.

I am eager to immerse myself into this talent-intensive environment at Morgan Stanley. With my aptitude for learning, passion for winning and thirst for new knowledge, I am well prepared to take the duties and excel at Morgan Stanley.

Please consider my qualifications for Summer Analyst Programme in Operations Division. I can be reached at (65)92751460. I look forward to your correspondence to discuss my qualifications and qualities further.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Song Haotang, Susan

Application letter draft 1

Jan 11, 2011

Human Resources

Morgan Stanley
#16-01 Capital Square
23 Church Street
Singapore 049481

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is regarding a career opportunity with Morgan Stanley Singapore. This is Susan, a second year Statistics student from National University of Singapore. I am very interested in applying for the Summer Analyst Programme in Operations Division. I came to know the opportunities at Morgan Stanley through a career talk given at my school last year.

As Morgan Stanley is a world leader in the financial industry, I am eager to immerse myself into this talent intensive environment. I believe with my aptitude for learning, passion for winning and thirst for new knowledge, I can indeed fit well into this challenging work environment and excel at Morgan Stanley.

 I believe the following attributes of mine could contribute to the nature of this position.

1.     Analytical mind and excellent problem-solving skills

From years of intensive statistics training, I developed an analytical and systematic approach to new problems.

2.     Communication skills

I am an enthusiastic and spontaneous person who enjoys interacting and collaborating with people. I have undergone diverse past experiences that allowed me to develop effective rapport and teamwork with others.

3.     Ability to rapidly learn and grasp new knowledge

      I was usually regarded as a fast learner. During my research attachment, I completed              an independent research project with minimum supervision. I obtained various financial service certificates within one month despite the tide schedule of school examinations.

Please consider my qualifications for Summer Analyst Programme in Operations Division. You can expect to hear from me next week to talk further and discuss opportunities to meet personally at your convenience. I will be in Singapore until Jan 5th 2012, before I embark on my overseas exchange to the United States. I can be reached at (65)92751460.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Song Haotang, Susan

#13-199, Block 4,

XX Drive, Singapore XXXXX

65-9XXXXXX

XX@hotmail.sg

Post 2： Resolving Interpersonal Conflict

Ben just graduated from NUS engineering last year. Being a scholar since the age 15, Ben earned a life without a hitch with his academic abilities. He was very active at CCAs and did quite a lot of internships in the finance sector. Finally, he was offered a full time position at an investment bank. Ben felt complacent about himself.

As soon as he met his direct boss, he realised that life has stopped going smoothly for him. His boss, James, was a pilot before joining the bank. Same as Ben, James had no financial background. Furthermore, they are both from single child families.

Ben thought that James, who worked in this field for around five years, had neither experience nor professional knowledge about the financial market. Ben tried to mask this attitude. However, sometimes he just could not agree with the way James handled clients’ requests. He even refused to send the emails James told him to.

James, on the other hand, could be really rude to Ben when there was no other colleague around. He was always very harsh to Ben when Ben makes mistakes but easy on other colleagues. Ben thought that he was treated unfairly and wanted to file a complaint against James to the higher authority. However, his friends suggested him to change his job.

The Question is: Does quitting his job solve the problem for Ben?