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The selection process

The selection process will vary from country to country and will depend on which business and region you apply for. However, it will always be a combination of the following stages:

London

1. Online application
2. Online tests
3. Assessment centre for graduates and summer interns
4. Business interview - technical interviews with the hiring managers and/or teams – for long-term interns

Paris and Continental Europe

1. Online application
2. Online tests for all graduates (not interns)
3. Business and HR interview for all graduates and long-term intern positions

New York

• Online application  & application through careers service
• On campus interviews

Asia

1. Online application
2. Online tests
3. Business and HR interview for all graduates and summer intern positions

We recommend that you prepare for the numerical test by first visiting http://www.shl.com/TryATest/default.aspx and completing some practice tests before starting the test in our application.

Minimum requirements

There are some minimum academic requirements that you will need to meet – click here to see minimum requirements for the country you are applying to. We accept applications from all degree disciplines. However, we view Mathematics, Economics, Business, Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science as being the most relevant to our business. A good level of business English is essential for all locations and other languages can be an advantage. Over and above this you will need to demonstrate a genuine interest in banking and finance, dedication, intelligence, creativity and client focus.

Preparing for your application

Each stage of our selection process is designed to allow you to highlight your potential. To ensure you are fully prepared, we recommend you research our business in as much detail as you can and develop an understanding of the financial markets and banking world as a whole. To give you the best chance of success, think about which roles and business areas best suit your experience, qualifications, personal skills and abilities, and highlight this ‘fit’ in your application. Remember, this is a diverse business that hires talented people into real, meaningful roles from the outset – we want you to be comfortable with our culture, and excited by the prospect of working for a global, leading bank in the fast-moving and challenging world of corporate and investment banking.

Applying to another country

If you are applying for a role in another country you should also highlight what you could bring to the role – relevant language skills or knowledge of the local market, links in the area or any specialist expertise that will make you particularly useful to that office. If you think you are the right person for a role in one of our overseas offices, then we encourage you to apply. We value people who are internationally minded and prepared to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Competency Framework

Our competency-based interviews are designed to identify key behaviours that we value and which, experience has shown, underpin our success and capacity to deliver to our clients’ expectations. The competencies we measure are listed below:

• Resilience
• Diligence
• Innovation
• Judgement
• Supportiveness
• Courage
• Resourcefulness
• Influence

At all stages we will be looking in more detail at your university and work history, extra curricular activities and interests, discussing your motives for applying, and your ambitions and plans for the future. We will also examine your technical ability to ensure you are applying for the role that best suits your talents and abilities.

For more information about how to prepare for the application process check out our Hints & tips section.