Deadline: October 9, 2019.

The Chevening Financial Services Fellowship is aimed at mid-career Indians in the finance sector. Ideal applicants may come from government or the private sector, are mid-career professionals displaying leadership potential, and have demonstrable experience in a relevant financial services discipline(s).

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

This 8-week programme aims to:

• Build expertise in specialist skills such as risk management, actuarial sciences, investment management, and financial regulation which will increase the talent pool in the Indian market and provide a fillip to growth in the sector.
• Expose individuals to international financial markets and regulatory systems which will enhance openness and reduce resistance to change.
• Promote cross-border co-operation in financial regulation by developing a mutual appreciation of regulatory systems and encourage the sharing of best practices.
• Facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experience and to provide a platform to encourage cross-border engagement and networking amongst Chevening Award recipients from across the world.
• Foster long-lasting positive relationships between talented professionals in the financial sector in India and the UK.
• On completion of the fellowship, it is anticipated that participants will return to their professional positions of influence and continue engagement with the UK to strengthen co-operation between the two countries in their field of work. The fellowship will offer fellows a high-quality professional development opportunity which will provide specialist skills to encourage innovation and help improve industry capability in India. Fellows will also gain an appreciation of the value of cost-benefit analysis of financial regulation and leave with a positive impression of the UK.

 

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for a Chevening Financial Services Fellowship, you must:

• Be a citizen of India and currently live in the country.
• Return to your country of citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship.
• A postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application.
• Have at least seven years’ relevant work experience prior to applying.
• Have an excellent academic background in the field of finance or considerable experience of working in such fields and have a good working knowledge of English (to be assessed by a qualified English language assessor).
• Not hold British or dual British citizenship.
• Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations for the programme.

 

BENEFITS

• Full programme fees
• Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
• Return economy airfare from India to the UK

 

OFFICIAL LINK

 

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