Hi all,

The term is over and I hope you're enjoying a relaxing vacation/the revision before exams 🤢.

Sadly, this will be my final email as President. I've been grateful for the opportunity to try out so many things whilst on the committee: from organising packed tech talks and a trip to Bletchley Park, to administering a cheese fund and ordering enough pizza to sustain a small country. Thanks again to all the committee members I've worked with (Thomas Denney, Will Seymour, Joe Gardiner and Ben Slater). I'm sure the new committee will enjoy their roles as much as I have and I look forward to the new things they'll bring.

On to notices:

*CompSoc stash is for sale again!* Hoodies for £10, t-shirts for £5, with embroidered names for £1.50 extra. Order them here. http://www.customclubclothing.co.uk/shop/index.php?c=259 Anything you order will be delivered to Oxford around the start of next term and you'll be able to pick it up at the CS Department.

Gold sponsor *JP Morgan* are hosting a Quantitative Finance networking event in London -- they're seeking people *interested in working in Mumbai*.

Looking for a tech grad scheme?

- Bronze sponsor *HSBC* are still taking applications for their Technology Graduate Programme. Apply soon! The deadline is 31 March and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. - Bronze sponsor *Metaswitch* also opened applications for its grad positions. All you need to apply is a CV! No previous programming experience required.

More information below.

So long and enjoy the vac,

*Edward* ------------------------------ Sponsor notices Quantitative Research Team Networking Event!

*Tuesday, 2 April, 17:00–19:00 – JP Morgan, 25 Bank Street, E14 5JP, London*

The Quantitative Research team builds sophisticated mathematical models, methodologies and tools to develop new products, manage risk and support investment decisions. Our data analytics teams combine cutting-edge machine learning techniques with the firm’s unique data assets to help us solve complex problems, innovate & transform our business and improve our client experience.

We are a global team with presence in New York, London, Mumbai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore. We are further growing our presence in Mumbai, India with attractive and challenging roles available across all levels of seniority.

We have arranged a networking event in our offices in London where we will be talking about the available roles in Mumbai in detail. The event presents an ideal opportunity for the graduating class of 2019 considering a career in quantitative finance in Mumbai.

- *Date:* Tuesday 2nd April, 2019 - *Venue:* JP Morgan, 25 Bank Street, E14 5JP, London - *Time:* 17:00–19:00 - *Registration:* Please register using this link: http://tinyurl.com/yx96e3zv. *A prior registration is required to attend the event.* Registrations close on Thursday 28th March.

Drinks and canapes will be served.

If you would like to find out more, please send an email to: mumbai.qr.recruitment@jpmorgan.com

Many thanks! Technology Graduate Programme deadline approaching!

*The deadline for HSBC's Technology Graduate Programme is now just two weeks away (31 March)!*

Apply soon – HSBC recruits on a rolling basis.

*Overview of the programme*

On this two-year graduate programme you will join our global Technology team. You will help to develop technologies that will improve the way we serve our customers and transform the world's leading international bank.

*What will you do?*

Throughout the two-year rotational programme you will help us find solutions to some of the biggest technology challenges in the financial services industry. You’ll work with teams to develop the technologies that enable simpler, better and faster banking for our customers, while keeping their money safe and their data secure.

You will be close to the forefront of the latest technological advancements and thinking, whilst focusing on key strategic areas such as cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data and applied innovation. Along the way, we partner you with a buddy who will be there to give you advice and share ideas, as well as a mentor to support and help guide your career throughout the programme and beyond.

You will be empowered to own and shape your career and to take full advantage of all learning opportunities on offer, including our recently launched Technology Academy, to develop core technical and leadership capabilities. You will also be encouraged to grow and develop your professional network, both within Technology and across the bank.

*Who will this suit?*

Successful candidates will be technologically literate, analytical, display creativity, show drive and excel at solving problems and building relationships.

We are looking for true technologists who are innovative and curious, who have a hunger for knowledge, the willingness to learn from others and who are self-motivated to solve complex problems. Ideal candidates are those who are:

- Innovative and creative thinkers who challenge themselves and each other, push the boundaries of their thinking, learn from each other and have the confidence to explore new ideas - Problem-solvers who have the ability to tackle complex challenges in a structured and analytical way, using data and logic to come up with solutions - People and team oriented and who enjoy collaborating with colleagues and clients to achieve common goals - Customer minded and who understand that everything we do is aimed at improving services for our customers

*What can this lead to?*

Your experience on the graduate programme will equip you to develop both deep technical capabilities and core leadership skills in an international finance organisation. Over time, we expect to see graduates from this programme progressing to become members of our Global Technology Leadership team.

*Find out more on the HSBC website.* https://www.hsbc.com/careers/students-and-graduates/graduate-opportunities/technology-graduate-programme Metaswitch graduate opportunities

Metaswitch is powering the transition of communication networks into a cloud-based, software-centric, all-IP future. We create the technology that is making the next generation of voice, video and data networks more flexible, more reliable and easier to use.

We work with customers across the world, from established giants – such as BT, AT&T, Cisco and Microsoft – to more nimble companies (like us), who are creating the next big breakthroughs in the ways we communicate.

Software engineering is an exceptionally creative discipline. Working with some of the smartest engineers around, you’ll develop flexible and scalable software architectures – the enduring structures that make innovative services possible within communications networks.

From day one, you will be assigned real tasks working within a project team

on the design and development of complex software. You will use your analytical skills to reduce each problem you encounter into its individual parts, and then work to solve each issue and turn your design into reality.

You need an excellent academic record, a good degree in any subject, an enquiring mind and the ability to solve complex problems. You do not need any prior experience – we provide full training in house on a one to one basis.

Visit our website to find out more: https:// I would like to thank again everyone I've worked with on the CompSoc committee (Thomas Denney, Will Seymour, Joe Gardiner and Ben Slater). I wish the best of luck to the new committee and I look forward to the new things they'll bring.www.metaswitch.com/careers/graduates https://www.metaswitch.com/careers/graduates. ------------------------------

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