February 2012 Financial Product Sales & Analytics Training Program recruitment

The Company

Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The company's strength - delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately- is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 300,000 subscribers globally. Bloomberg's enterprise solutions build on the company's core strength, leveraging technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. Through Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Government and Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the company provides data, news and analytics to decision makers in industries beyond finance. And Bloomberg News, delivered through television, radio, mobile, the Internet and two magazines, Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Markets, covers the world with more than 2,300 news
and multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries. Headquartered in
New York, Bloomberg employs more than 13,000 people in 185 locations around the
world.

The Role

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a strong passion for current events, finance and sales who have demonstrated critical thinking and communication skills to join our training program in February 2012.

Your career will begin in our Analytics department, where you will receive comprehensive training on our products and services, our clients, as well as insight into the global financial markets. By consulting our clients on their questions and unique financial needs, assisting with their use of the Bloomberg Professional® Service, and demonstrating the advantage our products can give them, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to progress in your career at Bloomberg.

While in Analytics, you will specialize in one of the following market sectors:
Fixed Income, Equities, or Foreign Exchange (FX) and/or Commodities and set the
foundation for further career opportunities. Your career path may include, but is not limited to advanced specialties, leadership roles or positions within our Sales department. You will gain the opportunity to build relationships, support and sell the suite of market leading solutions we provide to our high-level clients.
Enjoy the challenges and rewards of a career at Bloomberg.

Qualifications:

-Bachelors Degree required with stated academic achievement
-Coursework in: Finance, Economics and/or Business is a plus but all majors
welcome
-Prior experience with use of the Bloomberg Terminal is a plus
-Strong interest in the financial markets
-Desire and flexibility to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
-Multi-tasking skills
-Ability to work well under pressure
-Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
-Team player
-Fluency in any Asian language is a plus
-Interest in technology is a plus
-Strong presentation skills
-Strong MS Excel skills
-Minimum required GPA: 3.0
-Recommended GPA: 3.3