Royal Holloway Careers Service BATTLE OF THE BIG FOUR

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


Sunil Thakar, E&Y



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


Kristina Woodin, DeloiiteKwok Au, Deloitte



© 2012 Deloitte LLP. Private and confidential

Overview of Deloitte


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.


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


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.


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


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 online

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

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needs to be changed with new process slide


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.



Ning Hao, KPMG



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

http://www.kpmg.co.uk/careers

http://www.kpmg.co.uk/graduates


Anthony Takyi, PWC



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

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)


•3 years to qualify



What you’ll need


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


•4 years to qualify. The average outside is 6 years.



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.


•3 years to qualify



What you’ll need


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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http://www.teachfirst.org.uk/TFHome/

PwC

Find out more

www.pwc.com/uk/careers

www.facebook.com/PwCCareersUK

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Questions

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Sunil Thakar, E&YAnthony Takyi, PWC

Ning Hao, KPMGCraig Barnett, Deloiite



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