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Royal Holloway Careers ServiceBATTLE OF THE BIG FOUR
Sunil Thakar, E&YAnthony Takyi, PWC
Ning Hao, KPMGKristina Woodin, Deloiite
Kwok Au, Deloitte
www.rhul.ac.uk/careers/financeweek
Chair: Prof. Chris Napier
Royal Holloway Careers ServiceBATTLE OF THE BIG FOUR
Sunil Thakar, E&Y
www.rhul.ac.uk/careers/financeweek
Chair: Prof. Chris Napier
Ernst & Young Sunil ThakarSenior Consultant, Advisory
Royal Holloway, 24 October 2012
EY Global Areas
AmericasEMEIA
Asia-Pacific
Japan
167,000 people140 countriesEurope, Middle East, India & Africa
Nottingham
Birmingham
Cambridge
Southampton
Dublin Liverpool
Manchester
Belfast
Glasgow
Bristol
Exeter
Waterford
Limerick
Cork
Edinburgh
Newcastle
Aberdeen
Inverness
Leeds
Hull
LutonReading
Number of offices
UK 19
Ireland / IOM 6
Total 25
London (MLP & Becket)
UK&I - Our offices
Douglas
Our global strategy
Recent achievements
► 2012 BITC Big Tick► Best VAT tax team, LexisNexis Taxation
Awards 2012► The Times Top 50 Employers for
Women 2012► Stonewall's 2012 'Employer of the
Year‘,1st in the Workplace Equality Index
► Target Awards Best Employer Brand► Tax Team of the Year, Scottish
Accountancy Awards 2012► TAS – Best Financial Advisor Award
2012
Service Lines
Advisory► Performance Improvement► Risk► IT Risk & Assurance► Financial Services Advisory
Tax► Business Tax► Human Capital► Indirect Tax► International Tax► Transaction Tax
Transaction Advisory Services
► Lead Advisory► Restructuring► Operational Transaction► Transaction Tax
Assurance► Accounting► Financial Reporting► External Audit Services► FIDS
Sectors we work with
► Asset Management
► Banking and Capital Markets
► Insurance
► Technology
► Telecommunications
► Media and Entertainment
► Mining and Metals
► Automotive
► Real Estate
► Consumer Products
► Retail
► Pharmaceutical
► Oil and Gas
► Power and Utilities
► Central and local government
Applying for a Role
Applications
First Interviews
Assessment Centres
Offer
How many get through?
33%
33%
60%
The Ernst & Young Process
Online application form – 2 parts
Online psychometric test
Strengths-based Interview
Assessment centre
Qualities employers look for
► Intellectual Skills
► Interpersonal Skills
► Motivation
► Maturity
► Individuality
Your STRENGTHS and BRAND
► Consider yourself as a brand
► What are your Unique Selling Points?
► What do you want to be known for?
► How can you make your application stand out?
► Consider your strengths and USPs and how you can best
demonstrate these in an application
You
► Describe the most significant achievements that you have attained over the last 2 years which you feel differentiates you from your peers
► Try to think beyond the demands of your degree
Next steps
Programmes at Ernst & Young
Programme First year
Penultimate Year
Final Year
Industrial PlacementYes
Summer InternshipYes Yes
Insight DayYes Yes Yes
Leadership AcademyYes Yes
Graduate ProgrammeYes
► Grade A or B for GCSE Maths and English language
► 300 (24) UCAS points
► 2.1 Degree (or predicted) in any discipline
► Some roles require higher academic qualifications and
specific degree backgrounds
► Mitigating circumstances are considered
Ernst & Young requirements
Next steps
► Research!
► Come see us - events
► Apply online
www.ey.com/uk/careers
www.facebook.com/eyukcareers
Royal Holloway Careers ServiceBATTLE OF THE BIG FOUR
Kristina Woodin, DeloiiteKwok Au, Deloitte
www.rhul.ac.uk/careers/financeweek
Chair: Prof. Chris Napier
© 2012 Deloitte LLP. Private and confidential
Overview of Deloitte
© 2011 Deloitte LLP. Private and confidential
Who is Deloitte?As the world’s leading provider of professional services, here in the UK, our 13,000 people all work together to deliver our ambitious vision for the future. We aim to stand out within our markets by having the greatest impact on the reputation and success of our clients. To achieve this we offer advice and services across each of our business areas:•Audit•Tax•Consulting•Corporate Finance
Deloitte has a combination of service lines and distinct industry groups to suit the market.Within each Service Line graduates/ undergraduates are able to work with clients in a variety of Industry sectors and they are able to specialise as they progress.
© 2011 Deloitte LLP. Private and confidential
Key facts
14,000Employees in the UK
Over
£2bnin revenue
£1.7 million invested in our Disability Sport Programme
£24.5mInvested in learning and development Offices in
23locations
181,000employees globally
Deloitte have come
2nd in the Times Top
100 Graduate Employers
for the 7th consecutive
year715Partners in the UK
Ranked in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work for
© 2011 Deloitte LLP. Private and confidential
Our mission
“Our vision is to be the Distinctive Firm, standing out in our markets through the impact we have on the reputation and success of our clients. In pursuing this purpose, Deloitte contributes to a sustainable and prosperous society.”
David Sproul - CEO
We will achieve our vision through actions which:• Build distinctive client relationships; • Secure market leadership in more industries, regions, platforms and services; • Reinforce a global approach; • Create a high performance environment; • Continue to embed quality and integrity; • Demonstrate leadership in all areas of responsible business.
© 2011 Deloitte LLP. Private and confidential
What areas do we recruit into:
Scholars BrightStart SVS IP Graduate
No Service Line office only.
School leaver ActuarialAnalytic and Forensic technology Actuarial & Pensions
Consulting
AuditAnalytic and Forensic Technology
Corporate FinanceAudit – Financial Services Audit
Professional Services Consulting - Technology Consulting
Enterprise Risk Services – Controls Consulting -Strategy
Indirect tax Consulting Corporate Finance
National Solutions centre
National Solutions Centre
Reorganisation Services Risk Consulting
Tax Depreciation Tax
Technology EEM Placement
© 2011 Deloitte LLP. Private and confidential
Selection Process Audit, Tax, Corporate Finance, Actuarial
Consulting (excluding Actuarial)
Fast Track Option (Post E-tray)
Submit application through our graduate website
Online psychometric testing- numerical
E-tray exercise to take place on- line
Competency based Interview
Competency based interview & commercial awareness
presentation
Submit application through our graduate website
Online psychometric testing- numerical
E-tray exercise to take place on-line
Competency based Interview, group exercise and case study
Competency based interview & commercial awareness
presentation
Fast track events allow candidate’s to complete the two final stages of the recruitment process on the same day. They can opt-in for the Fast Track
process by discussing with their relevant gradate recruiter.
Stage one: Online application
Stage two: Online testing
Stage three: E-tray Day
Stage four: First Interview
Stage five: Final Interview
© 2011 Deloitte LLP. Private and confidential
What we look for – Competencies
CommunicationBe expressive, clear and concise and have the ability to quickly form relationships with others in a variety of situations.
Achievement of goals
Show the persistence and energy required to meet or exceed your objectives
and well-defined goals and respond well to pressure.
Commercial awareness
Have an interest in business and the knowledge of any current issues that may
be impacting the chosen field.
Demonstrate knowledge of what a career in a professional services firm involves, particularly in the chosen field. Being able to explain interest in these areas.
Career Motivation
Adaptability Positive in the face of change and resourceful in responding to major changes.
Problem solvingAnalyse, distil and solve practical problems, generate new ideas and make sound judgements in complex situations. Successful at motivating others towards a
particular course of action.
Organisational skills
Take responsibility for the completion of tasks and ensure that detail is not overlooked when involved in a project. Have good time management skills and prioritise tasks effectively.
© 2011 Deloitte LLP. Private and confidential
Royal Holloway Careers ServiceBATTLE OF THE BIG FOUR
Ning Hao, KPMG
www.rhul.ac.uk/careers/financeweek
Chair: Prof. Chris Napier
Telling it like it is
Graduate careers at KPMG
Menu
Smart people
Smart business
Smart moves
It takes around 150,000 different kinds of smart to cut through the complexity of our world
What might your future look like if you get on a KPMG graduate programme?
“Does my future look big in this?”
In a nutshell…
We do…
…But what do these things really mean?
TAX ADVISORYAUDIT
Audit
The fundamental role of an auditor is defined as
“reporting on whether the annual accounts show ‘a true and fair view’ of the
company’s financial activity and position to its shareholders”. That’s what
makes audit so challenging.
Tax
A career in Tax involves working closely with a
range of clients, developing a deep
understanding of their commercial issues and finding approaches that make a real difference to
their bottom line.
Advisory
KPMG's Advisory practice is one of the largest
advisory practices in the world and the major growth area for our organisation.
We work alongside some of the world’s foremost
organisations and our success stems from our
ability to respond to a wide variety of critical business
issues across a broad range of market sectors.
A few of our clients
We might not be a household name, but we know a lot of those who are…
Why KPMG?
Competitive Salary
Interest free graduate loan
25+ days holiday
Daily lunch allowance
Benefit options
Which route’s for you?
Audit
Japan Practice in Tax
Investment Advisory
Pensions Actuarial
Management Consulting
Risk Consulting
Transactions & Restructuring
AdvisoryTax and pensions
Business Audit
Tax
Audit Mandarin
Public Sector
Like what you’ve heard?
Do your research online
And get online
Talk to our people
Any Questions?
For more information visitwww.kpmg.co.uk/careerst Hotline free on 0500 664 665Join our Talent Communitywww.kpmg.co.uk/graduates
Follow us: KPMGRecruitment
Royal Holloway Careers ServiceBATTLE OF THE BIG FOUR
Anthony Takyi, PWC
www.rhul.ac.uk/careers/financeweek
Chair: Prof. Chris Napier
Who are PwCRoyal Holloway
Battle of the Big 4
www.pwc.com/uk/careers
PwC
Who we are
“As professional advisers we help our clients solvecomplex business problems and aim to enhance their ability to add value, manage risk and improve performance.”Our business areas:
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PwC facts
Number one in The Times Top
100 Graduate Employers survey for the last 9
years running
Consultancy of the Year at the 2011 Business Green Leaders Awards
The Times Top 50 Employers for Women
2012
5th position in the Times Best Big Companies
to work for 2012 (highest of the
Big Four)
Over 1200 full time and 700
intern positions for 2013
Over 4,900 of our people took time out of their
working day to take part in volunteering projects
in 2011
Audit 40% of the FTSE
100
3rd place in Rate My
Placement awards beating
our key competitors
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Who are PwC – our structure
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About Assurance•Commonly known as Audit•Our teams, audit the financial statements of a vast array of clients and get to know how businesses really operate. Graduates will conduct audits on client accounts and provide additional business advisory services, including performance measurement and corporate reporting.
•Professional qualification (ACA) training path with Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW or ICAS)
•Globally recognised professional qualification
•3 years to qualification
•Blend of classroom and on the job learning
•There are 4 areas:
Core Assurance
Government & Public Sector
Pensions Audit
Risk Assurance
What you’ll need
• 2.1 in any degree• 300+ UCAS tariff
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About Tax
•Our tax teams help businesses and individuals make the right tax choices for them •Graduates will provide tax advice on; mergers and acquisitions, treasury and finance, international structuring, indirect tax, expatriate tax and tax compliance.
•Professional qualification (ACA) training path with Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW or ICAS)
•Globally recognised professional qualification
•3 years to qualify
•Blend of classroom and on the job learning
•There are 3 areas:
What you’ll need
• 2.1 in any degree• 300+ UCAS tariff
Corporate Tax
Human Resource Services
Consulting
Indirect Tax
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About Actuarial
•Our teams help our clients manage and mitigate the wide range of risks their businesses face. These include looking at life insurance, general insurance and looking at pensions and benefits.
•You’ll study to become fellow of the Institute of Actuaries
•Globally recognised professional qualification
•4 years to qualify. The average outside is 6 years.
•Blend of classroom and on the job learning
•There are 3 areas:
What you’ll need
• 2.1 in any degree• B at Maths A-level• 320+ UCAS tariff
Actuarial and Insurance
Management Solutions
Human Resource Consulting
Actuaries in
Executive Reward
Consulting
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About Consulting
•Our teams offer advice and strategies that help clients grow their businesses and help to guide clients through major transactions, operational changes and strategic decisions. •No exam path
•Straight into working on client projects
•Formal structured development programme for 2 years
•You can join:
What you’ll need
• 2.1 in any degree for Management Consulting, Strategy and Sustainability
• 2.1 in an Economics related degree for Economics• Sustainability and Climate Change Consulting: Ideally
a Masters in Environmental/Sustainable Development and a relevant first degree.
• 340+ UCAS tariff
Management Consulting
Economic Consulting
Strategy Consulting
Sustainability and Climate
Change
Risk Consulting
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About Financial Advisory•Our teams help guide clients through events such as major transactions, operational changes and strategic decisions. The work here is fast-paced, exciting and fun making or saving money for our clients.
•Professional qualification (ACA) training path with Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW or ICAS) however Corporate Finance Infrastructure and Government doesn’t follow a professional exam route.
•Globally recognised professional qualification
•3 years to qualify
•Blend of classroom and on the job learning
•There are 5 areas:
What you’ll need
• 2.1 in any degree• 300+ UCAS tariff
Business Recovery Services
Corporate Finance,
Infrastructure & Govt
Forensic Services Valuations Transaction
Services
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About Technology
•Our teams help organisations unlock the value of technology. Making sure they have the right systems, structures and processes in place to achieve their objectives. Ensure their overall IT strategy is aligned with their future business goals.
• No exam path
• Expert training and the chance to specialise in a sought after discipline
• 4 different areas of specialism to choose from
• Expertise covers everything from IT Strategy, design, enterprise applications, sourcing project management What you’ll need
• 2.1 in any degree• 260+ UCAS tariff (340 for
Technology Consulting)
Technology Assurance
Technology Consulting
Forensic Technology Solutions
Human Resources Technology
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The deal
September 2012 Slide 54
PwC
Our opportunities and recruitment process
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Selection process 2012-13
On-line testingOccupational Personality
Questionnaire,Numerical and Logical (verbal for
Actuarial)
Telephone/Face to Face Interview
Application questionCompetency and Inspired Talent
Questions
Mainstream entry route INSPIRED Talent
Register
Assessment DayTests, written and group exercise
Final interview
Offer
Onboarding
Application questionActuarial
Financial AdvisoryManagement Consulting
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Our brand promise
Your career is just that, yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of a career with us.
Opportunities for you to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.
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Teach First
• Intensive teacher training leading to Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Opportunity to pursue a Masters qualification• Ongoing leadership development, coaching, business training &
skills workshops• Access to professional development and network of supporters
How to apply:
• Register interest and complete an online application at www.teachfirst.org.uk
• 2.1 degree | 300 UCAS points | Relevant degree and/or A-levels required
• Contact XXX for more information [email protected]• Deadline: 20 March 2013
www.teachfirst.org.uk
An independent charity with a vision that no child’s educational success is limited by their socio-economic background
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Find out more
www.pwc.com/uk/careers
www.facebook.com/PwCCareersUK
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Questions
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Royal Holloway Careers ServiceBATTLE OF THE BIG FOUR
Sunil Thakar, E&YAnthony Takyi, PWC
Ning Hao, KPMGCraig Barnett, Deloiite
www.rhul.ac.uk/careers/financeweek
Chair: Prof. Chris Napier
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