Featured Jobs: Open Positions at ICAP in Jersey City

How do you know the economy's starting to improve? One good barometer is to look at job openings, particularly in hard-hit areas. For example, if Detroit suddenly has a glut of automotive positions, one could be forgiven for feeling a little optimistic. Similarly, finance positions cropping up within a stone's throw of Wall Street might be another sign that we're on the mend. Fortunately, the latter of those two eventualities actually seems to be occurring: ICAP, a leading interdealer broker in international finance based in Jersey City is hiring. Sure, it might only be for three positions right now, but who's to say where this kind of thing might end? Why, before we know it, the economy might drop less than a hundred thousand jobs in a single month. Indeed, we may even get back to the days where it adds jobs. Imagine the possibilities!

Featured Opportunities from ICAP

ICAP is one of the world's leading interdealer brokers in international finance, and a provider of market information and commentary for business professionals all over the world. According to the firm,"an interdealer broker acts as an intermediary and matches buyers and sellers in the wholesale financial markets, so that deals can be executed by its clients." ICAP is hiring for a number of positions in this field in Jersey City right now.

2010 Sophomore Industry Insight Internship
"ICAP's Industry Insight program for Sophomores graduating in 2012 offers a unique opportunity to learn about interdealer broking at ICAP early in your career." The company's one week program "offers a comprehensive overview of the world of interdealer broking with the opportunity to meet our people and start learning about our business."

2010 Summer Broker Internship
"Our internships represent nothing less than our long-term commitment to the success of ICAP and to your career. [...] You'll be given all the training and support you need but you'll also be challenged, encouraged to take on responsibility and become an active member of the team."

2010 Full-Time Broker
Full-time programs start with a global orientation program in London which provide a comprehensive induction to the industry and ICAP specifically. Further financial and technical training follow, and continues throughout the course of your career.

For all positions, a keen interest in the financial markets and a strong academic record are essential. Candidates must be on track for a 3.0 GPA, and possess exceptional interpersonal and networking skills. And, as the company says, "we are genuinely interested in people who have the hunger, drive and ambition to succeed in our fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment." If that sounds like you, click the title of whichever job appeals to learn more about it and apply directly. If you'd like to learn a little more about ICAP, why not start with Vault's profile of the company.

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--Posted by Phil Stott, Vault .com