Conduct and Culture Intern

Overview

Assist the Head of Conduct & Culture Europe at Natixis London Branch with research, preparation of presentation papers and ongoing support, and day-to-day activities. Contribute, coordinate, or lead key firm initiatives within conduct & culture. Coordinate and document key conduct committees.

Responsibilities

Employee Recognition Scheme (Points & Perks)

• Take ownership of the internal employee recognition system Points & Perks with the support of the Head of Conduct & Culture Europe
• Liaise with HR to update the list of employees and upload points & perks
• Liaise with the software provider Workstars
• Record and track the culture metrics for usage and engagement of the system
• Monitor and suggest improvements to the perks offered
• Run engagement surveys and compile results

Conduct Risk Assessments

• Assist in preparing the required folders, files and questionnaire ahead of the interview
• Book meetings with stakeholders
• Take detailed notes and produce summaries of risk interviews
• Track the status of progress, sign-off and completion of action points
• Help prepare presentations to the relevant BCC by synthesising the risk themes

Training

• Assist with research and brainstorming of ideas for training content
• Liaise with HR for current and relevant list of employees
• Liaise with Communications regarding producing and sending invitations
• Be in charge of diary management
• Assist with tracking of attendance

London Conduct Committee (LCC) & EMEA Conduct Committee

• Preparation of the agenda
• Collect MI data and liaise with stakeholders for collection of data, background information and analysis
• Assist with producing the conduct & culture dashboard
• Assist with developing and enhancing the dashboard
• Horizon scanning for conduct news in the market
• Assist with producing the quarterly presentation
• Coordinate the agenda with key stakeholders
• Take notes and produce minutes
• Update the action log

Culture

• Support the Head of Conduct & Culture Europe in the design and implementation of initiatives contributing to the promotion of Natixis Culture and Values: Inclusion survey and other surveys, training, D&I initiatives, etc.

Global Projects

• Support the Head of Conduct & Culture Europe in any global project which requires involvement from a conduct & culture standpoint

Audit Points

• Tracking and reporting on conduct & culture audit points

General

• General admin: management of folders, diary management, follow up with stakeholders

Qualifications & Skills

• Good understanding of Investment Banking or Capital Markets activities, ideally gained through previous internships or apprenticeships in banks, asset management, hedge funds, or consultancy/strategy groups
• Graduate or postgraduate degree
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills
• Power BI, Power Automate skills or Excel programming skills are an added advantage
• Ability to produce synthesis and convey concise, to-the-point communication, including committee minutes
• Ability to present in a concise and articulate manner
• Proactive, autonomous, reliable
• Inquisitive mindset and interest in learning
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people at all seniority levels
• Fluent in English
• 1–2 years of experience preferred