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Frequently Asked
Questions
- What training programs do you offer?
Training is an important
component of the professional development of all Port Jackson Partners
employees. Whilst much of your learning occurs ‘on the job’ through
close working relationships with Associates and Partners, there is also
a complimentary formal training program.
The formal component of your training includes in-house sessions
covering a range of topics, the offer of external courses to new
graduates for financial theory, and monthly presentations at office
lunches to share current ideas being generated in project work.
The program of in-house sessions has grown over the past few years to
include a diverse range of topics that help build key skills areas,
such as problem solving, communication skills, and high quality
analytics. There are also regular coaching sessions on argument
structure and logical reasoning.
- What support does Port Jackson Partners provide for
ongoing development?
Port Jackson Partners is
supportive of its analysts gaining knowledge through external forms of
study where it is deemed appropriate for the advancement of their
careers. For example, there are currently members of the firm competing
their CFA, Graduate Certificate in Commerce, Diplomas in Finances
(offered by Kaplan Professional). There are currently two Port Jackson
employees currently being sponsored to complete MBA courses leading
North American business schools.
- Do Port Jackson Partners Business Analysts specialise?
We encourage our Business
Analysts to participate in a range of studies across different
industries solving different problems. Over time you will develop a
deep understanding of a range of industries and strong relationships
with key business leaders.
- What opportunities are there to travel / gain
international experience?
Port Jackson Partners operates
from a Sydney office, and most clients are Sydney based. However,
depending on the project there may be significant opportunities to
travel throughout Australia and potentially overseas. If, later in your
career, you desire to spend a period of time overseas, the firm’s
Principals can draw on their extensive networks to help facilitate this.
- How should I approach answering case study questions
in the interview?
In answering a case study, we are
more concerned with the soundness of your analysis and logical approach
to problem solving than whether you get the ‘solution’ right or wrong.
Make sure you clearly understand the framework of the case study and
identify the major issues it raises. Do not hesitate to ask for further
clarification if you are unsure of any elements of the study. It is
also important that you reach a conclusion at the end of the case
study, and that you will be able to justify and communicate this to
your interviewer in a clear and logical manner.
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