When people join Operis’ graduate scheme they want to stay and are rewarded with challenging and interesting work, a supportive, collaborative culture and a modern, open-plan office environment. Our team is made up of friendly, talented people who enjoy working together and ensure that, no matter your position within the company, everyone is approachable and available to help.
We are very proud to be accredited as a Great Place to Work® and to have regularly made the lists of Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance and Best Workplaces™ for Women, all based on our employees’ feedback.
Operis has come a long way in its 35 years and is highly respected within the project finance sector. Our growth means we now have offices in both the UK and Canada, with employees having worked on over 1,600 transactions.
“The Operis culture is one of our core assets. We are committed to the development and well-being of our employees and pride ourselves in the quality of our friendly, capable and approachable professional team.” – David Colver, CEO
Our reputation as leading advisors in project finance hinges on the quality of our people – or OPeople as we like to call them! Our culture is inclusive, friendly, and collaborative.
You will often find the team doing a quiz or puzzle together over lunch, socialising after work over a drink and/or board game, or participating in our regular social activities. Whether you love bake-off or football, there will be colleagues who love that too.
Friendships endure, former employees keep in touch and often return when there is a promotion to celebrate.
We have a comprehensive range of benefits designed to look after your wellbeing, including health insurance, pension scheme, flexible holidays and flexible home working arrangements.
Breakfast is available in the office each day, and we have regular company lunches, not to mention cakes for every kind of anniversary/celebration!
We also have a designated social committee who regularly schedule activities such as escape rooms, cocktail making classes and attending sports games.
At Operis we want everyone on our team to have a fulfilling career and reach their full potential at work. We encourage our people to pursue their passions and growth at Operis is limitless.
We are committed to our employees’ development and provide lots of opportunities to take part in internal and external training, workshops and other activities, including study for professional qualifications.
Operis is committed to being an employer of choice for everyone. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing the best people to build a diverse and talented team.
We strive to create an inclusive, welcoming and friendly environment, where everyone feels valued and respected and can thrive to reach their full potential.
We offer a graduate recruitment scheme for the role of Analyst, the first step in a career in financial modelling, with start dates available throughout the year. On joining, you will begin our bespoke programme of intensive training, including a range of formal and informal methods and new project roles, designed to equip you with the experience and skills to progress from Analyst to Senior Consultant and beyond.
Prior knowledge of finance is not required, as we will provide you with training unmatched in its ability to turn new graduates into experts in financial modelling. You will learn how to use the Operis Analysis Kit (OAK), our award-winning Excel Add-In, recognised as the industry standard in Excel modelling and auditing apps, and you will benefit from the expertise of our trainers, which will go beyond the initial induction and carry on throughout your time at Operis.
You will have a mentor dedicated to guiding you through your first months at Operis, who will be on hand to provide support, advice and answer any questions you might have about your work, training or life at Operis.
With your mentor to guide you, from the outset you will be immersed in real-life projects across a variety of infrastructure and energy sectors. This hands-on experience will help you to quickly develop your finance and business skills, and will provide you with exposure to the latest computing techniques, offering you a broad base of experience and knowledge.
You will be offered the opportunity to study for the CFA qualification. Here you will learn more about finance as well as networking with a wide range of individuals. This will broaden your experience and increase your confidence and ability to operate at the highest level.
You will have quarterly reviews to discuss your personal and professional development. We will always offer you feedback and guidance to improve your performance as well as set you positive targets for the future months. These reviews help us and you achieve our goal to optimise your performance and skills through constructive advice, training and encouragement.
Love working with numbers and solving number puzzles
Enjoy solving problems, love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions - if you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it
Really pay attention to detail - you stay focused and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch
Enjoy thinking on your feet, learning new things and you can learn quickly
Can communicate clearly and confidently in writing, over the phone and over video meetings
Are motivated and driven - you volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked
Our recruitment process is designed to be clear and straightforward. To apply, simply submit your CV and cover letter through our Applicant Tracking System, and our team will be in touch with the next steps.
We want you to gain a genuine insight into Operis – our people, our culture and the work we do – from our process. That is why it is built to give you real exposure to life at Operis, with all interviews taking place in person at our offices.
We are always looking to hear from talented professionals who bring proven experience in project finance and financial modelling. To explore other opportunities which may be available at our London and Toronto offices, we invite you to register your interest.
To express interest in opportunities available in our London office, please click here.
To express interest in opportunities available in our Toronto office, please click here.
After graduating, I came across Operis which sounded a bit different and like a good mix of the sort of roles I had been considering. The interview process was fun: everyone was friendly and engaging, and the work sounded interesting.
The infrastructure and energy projects we work on involve actual, tangible assets so, while I was working in finance, it felt more real than some finance roles might. You could drive on roads that we had worked on; a colleague even had an operation in one of the hospitals we advised on!
After progressing in the analytical team, I then worked through a number of senior roles within the company: Director, COO and now CEO. I no longer work actively on projects, but my knowledge of the “hands on” stuff has been invaluable in my involvement in managing the business. I have been fortunate to have had an opportunity to work through a variety of roles at Operis and continue to learn and develop different skills.
Operis has also been supportive in terms of the flexibility I have enjoyed since becoming a parent enabling me to balance my career with my personal life.
A typical day for me involves implementing the knowledge gained from various training sessions as well as collaborating with colleagues to provide model audit or advisory solutions.
The types of projects I get to work on are diverse, ranging from renewables to public infrastructure. As no two projects are identical, I find the work to be intellectually stimulating, with each project helping grow my commercial awareness in project finance.
What I enjoy the most about working at Operis is the opportunity to take on new responsibilities. I was given early exposure to liaising with clients and mentor a new analyst. I believe the accelerated career progression has enhanced my skills both personally and professionally.
After graduating, I wanted to apply for roles that used the problem solving and analytical skills that I had developed throughout my degree. The training and support offered by Operis were invaluable. It has given me the opportunity to gain an extensive knowledge of financial modelling and project finance.
There are also plenty of social activities to get involved with, including a yearly Operis Bake Off competition. After coming second in 2018, I went on to win the coveted Operis Bake Off apron in 2019 with a Christmas themed cake!
I get the chance to work on projects across a wide range of sectors and locations. Knowing that my work has an impact on infrastructure projects across the world is really rewarding.
The thing I enjoy most about working at Operis is the people. Approachability is a core asset of Operis that continues behind the scenes to create a collaborative space with opportunities to learn from and teach others. There are also many occasions to socialise after-hours with subsidised events and sports teams through our Ents committee.
Operis has consistently provided opportunities to further my career by working on projects across various sectors and geographies, supporting studying for CFA qualifications, and encouraging attendance to industry seminars and networking events. I have also been well supported with the opportunity to move my focus to the advisory side of our business.
I joined as a graduate analyst. The reasons I applied to Operis are the same reasons I enjoy working here now as a Manager. It is a happy and sociable environment, and the company invests in its employees’ development.
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