OU Investment & Finance Society

Dear members,

Welcome to OUIFS!

Our mission is 'to provide our members with the foundation skills and relationships to develop successful financial careers'. This term we have informational and networking events planned with Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan, RBS, Citi, Barclays Capital, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Perella Weinberg Partners and Sankaty Advisors. All our sponsors remain committed to hiring Oxford talent next summer and there are still plenty of graduate vacancies available. If anyone has any questions please feel free to get in touch with me or any member of the committee and we will endeavour to get you in touch with the relevant recruiters.

I look forward to meeting you all at forthcoming events,

Kind regards,

Adam Barker
President, Michaelmas 2008

1st Week:

OUIFS Fresher Cocktails
Monday: 19:30-21:30 @ Raoul's

OUIFS brings you £2,000 worth of the finest cocktails Oxford has to offer. Come down and meet the committee members and help us kick off what promises to be an amazing term.

Plus guaranteed reduced entry to Thirst Lodge for all those that attend

http://www.raoulsbar.co.uk/home.php

If you haven't already, please join the OUIFS Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2202565278


Morgan Stanley Presentation
Tuesday: 18:30 @ Oxford Town Hall

Join Morgan Stanley for a presentation with Jonathan Garner (Head of Global Emerging Market Strategy and Oxford Alumni) that openly addresses the recent market events, what this means for the Investment Banking industry and why Morgan Stanley remains an exciting and attractive employer for students seeking internships in 2009. The presentation will be followed by networking with representatives from a range of divisions.

Students must register for this event by visiting the "Events" section of www.morganstanley.com/careers/recruiting


Citi Corporate Presentation
Wednesday: 18:30 @ The Randolph Hotel

We invite students from all year groups and degree disciplines to come to our corporate presentation to find out more about career opportunities in investment banking. After a short presentation, you will have the chance to meet with a wide range of Citi representatives from a number of different business areas including: Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, Sales & Trading – Equities and Fixed Income, Global Transaction Services, Technology, Operations and Human Resources. Come meet us to find out more.


RBS Global Markets
Thursday: 18:30 - 21.00 @ Bodleian Library

Make it happen in Global Markets

RBS Global Markets - Come and meet us at Oxford
Event: Graduate and internship opportunities in investment and transaction banking
Venue: Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG, OX1 3BG
Date and Time: 16 October 2008, 18.30 - 21.00

RBS Global Markets invites you to attend our presentation and networking event in Oxford on 16 October 2008. This is your opportunity to meet market leading professionals, find out more about the financial services and understand what it is really like to work at a global financial organisation.

We recognise the importance of developing graduate talent and that is why, despite the challenging market conditions, we continue to look for creative, ambitious and driven people for all areas of our Global Markets' business. Our graduate and internship opportunities will broaden your skills and expertise and offer you the chance to develop a rewarding and enjoyable career in the most exciting areas of investment and transaction banking.

If you are interested in attending please confirm by mail to graduate.recruitment@rbs.co.uk

Merrill Lynch Firmwide Presentation
Thursday: 18:30 @ The Randolph Hotel

Merrill Lynch is a world leading Investment Bank with a global network spanning six continents. Full-Time and Summer Internship opportunities exist within the key divisions of Global Markets, Investment Banking, Global Wealth Management, Research, Technology and Human Resources. If you are interested to find out more about what your future could hold, please come to our Presentation. You will also have the chance to meet and chat with alumni who’ve been there and done it.