Experienced Hires Recruitment Process
1. How do I apply?
The quickest and easiest way to apply is via our website, here you
can search for roles, register for job alerts and apply for vacancies online.
2. Do you sponsor work permits?
We do for some of our UK roles where there may be a shortage of skills. Decisions are taken on a case by case basis.3. Can you tell me a bit about how I will be assessed?
Assessment and selection may differ for each vacancy. In general however you can expect a first round technical interview followed by a 2nd round competency interview. Interviews may be accompanied with one or more of the following selection methods;
Psychological testing:
These are professionally devised tests designed to provide us with information about your personality traits or for example, your numerical skills.
Technical tests:
Technical tests may be used to evaluate specific technical qualities which may be required for a particular role.
Presentation:
Here you will be provded in advance with a subject and given time to prepare. We will look to evaluations you on both content and presentation skills alike.
Group exercises:
These are generally used as part of our graduate recruitment process.
Graduate Recruitment Process
1. What is the criteria for your graduate programme? How many points/grade do I need to be able to qualify?
- A minimum grade B at Maths GCSE
- A minimum UCAS point score of 300 (Please note to apply for Property you must have a minimum of UCAS point score of 210
- A minimum 2:1 degree (expected) in a strong academic subject graduated no earlier than 2007 from a university
- English language fluency (oral and written)
- IT LiteracyEU nationality
- Willingness to relocate to London
To succeed in this business you also need drive and passion, to be innovative, to demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, strong communication skills with the power to influence other, and to come across as a well rounded individual who could fit into our culture.
2. Do I need to have a work permit?
We do not accept applications from candidates who require work permits. As we are not able to sponsor candidates on our graduate program, we can only accept applications from candidates who have EU nationality or a visa that allows them to work for the duration of the graduate placement (12 – 24 months depending on what graduate program they are applying for).
3. What is your recruitment process?
Application deadline 23rd November 2007 for our 2008 graduate programme, applications will then be screened Monday 26th November until Friday 4th January 2008. You may receive a telephone call during this period to validate information on your application form.
The first stage of recruitment process will consist of 45 minute telephone interview between the dates of Monday 7th January to Friday 25th January 2008. Questions will be asked regarding your academic background, employment history and a range of competency based questions.
The final stage will consist of an assessment centre for one day, which will involve a number of interviews, group exercise, individual presentations and aptitude testing. Assessment centres are scheduled between the dates of Monday 11th February and Friday 22nd February 2008, and we plan to confirm whether you have been selected to join our 2008 graduate program by Monday 25th February 2008.
4. What will the assessment centre consist of?
Successful candidates from the interview stages will then be invited to attend an Assessment Days. These will be held in London.
Assessment Days will be held on the following:-
- Investment – Monday 11th February and Tuesday 19th February 2008.
- Property – Friday 15th February 2008.
- Operations – Friday 22nd February 2008.
- Finance – Wednesday 13th February 2008.
5. Will there be an aptitude or psychometric test? If so, how much weighing does this have in my application process?
Part of the assessment day will involve an aptitude test, which will form part of the assessment towards your application. For example if you gained a low mark in your aptitude test but had completed all the other assessment activities to a high standard, we would still consider your application.
6. When do you expect to be making offers?
From each assessment centre we will make job offers to those candidates who have demonstrated the greatest aptitude and commitment to Morley's values. If you have been successful you will be made a formal offer no later than the end of February 2008.
The 2008 graduate programme will commence in September 2008.
7. When will the start date be for the 2008 program? Can I postpone the start date if I wanted to go travelling beforehand?
Unfortunately we are not able to offer this facility. As we offer such a comprehensive class room based training we do need all graduates to start on the same day to be able to participate and benefit from this training.
8. Do you offer a relocation package?
No.9. Where will I be based if successful?
All UK based employees are based in our Poultry site in the city centre of London.
10. Can I reapply if I was unsuccessful in the 2007 graduate program application process?
Yes, providing that you still meet the criteria for our 2008 graduate programme.
Graduate Program
1. How many graduate positions do you available for your 2008 programme?
We have a small graduate programme, with limited positions available. For a graduate the big difference between Morley and some of our competitors is the amount of individual attention you’ll receive. Every year we take on between 10 and 12 graduates, while many of our competitors take on between 50 and 100. That means at Morley you’re one of the chosen few. Almost from Day One you’ll be doing real work in real departments alongside our top people.
2. How is your graduate program structured? What is the duration of the graduate programme?
The aim of Morley’s graduate programme is to develop high performing professionals with these attributes, who have the potential to rise into leadership positions. The programme is a structured development programme involving:
- Company induction;
- A five-week initial training period;
- Work experience periods
- Professional qualifications
The aim of Morley's structured training programme is to develop our graduate recruits into high-performing investment professionals with the potential to rise into leadership positions.
The 12-month programme* will develop strong professional, technical and interpersonal skills through formal classroom-based training combined with on-the-job experience.
* Please note it will be a 24 month programme for Property.
Key benefits
Broad experience - after an initial induction, you will rotate through relevant work areas such as equities, fixed income, property, strategy, and sales & marketing, gaining a broad experience before you specialise.
Constant support - you will be assigned a mentor and a management sponsor who will provide consistent support and career guidance as you move from one team to another.
Performance feedback - a quarterly review of progress will provide feedback and allow you to discuss your future options.
Professional qualifications - you will be expected to gain the Investment Management Certificate and start studying for the Chartered Financial Analyst exam.
For Property - we will ensure that you have the necessary support and the opportunity to gain the required diary experience across all areas in order to pass the APC and gain MRICS status. You will also be expected to gain the Investment Management Certificate.
Quality external training - skills training will be supplied by a variety of external training providers. Formal technical training will initially be through a company called 7city who provide a 6 week tailored investment programme. After 12 months on the programme*, you will assume your first full-time specialist role, but on-the-job training will continue to aid your career development.
3. What training will be offered?
As soon as you join Morley you’ll begin a rigorous six-week induction process. During this time you’ll meet all the top people at Morley - evidence of our commitment to your development. You’ll get known within the company, you’ll find out how things work, and at the end of this time you’ll take the Investment Management Certificate.
After that you’ll spend time working in a number of areas. The aim is to give you a broad understanding of the business before you specialise. Along the way you’ll develop strong professional, technical and interpersonal skill.
Not all our training is on the job. Our classroom technical training comes courtesy of 7city, an outside specialist training agency who provide a six week tailored programme introducing you to investment management and explaining how all the different areas fit together
After 12 months on the programme (24 in the case of our Property division), you’ll take on your first full-time specialist role. Even then on-the-job training will continue to aid your career development.
4. Will I have a mentor?
Yes, you will be teamed up with your mentor during your first day at Morley, who will provide added support and career guidance through your graduate programme.
5. Do you have sports teams or other teaming events at Morley?
We have a number of sporting and other teaming events that encourage team bonding. The graduates of each intake are allocated a budget to decide what they would like to do as a team event.
6. Will I be expected to complete voluntary or charitable work?
You are not expected to complete voluntary work on a compulsory basis, though here at Morley we do like to get involved in charitable activities and help support our nominated charities.
7. What salary do you offer?
We offer a competitive salary package which will be discussed on an individual basis during offer stage.
