We are currently looking to recruit an Intern that will provide operational support to the LATAC International Market Team (IMT).

The LATAC International Market Team (IMT) is the Region’s universal entry point for UK businesses and serves as a frontline response to triage enquiries and connect companies with internal or external support, with the core aim to help UK firms win and expand their business in the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, and fascinating environment, in an important function. The jobholder will report to the LATAC IMT Adviser in Bogota and support in handling the day-to-day operations.

We are looking for someone who is open to new ideas and ways of working, is capable of working with constantly changing priorities and managing a full workload in a multicultural and regional team. Experience of working in business and data management is desirable.

The jobholder should be quick, accurate and discreet. Key skills include being a good planner, able to juggle competing demands, switch between different functions, and be comfortable working at speed.

Roles and responsibilities:

The jobholder will work closely with the LATAC IMT Adviser based in Bogota in order to:

• provide administrative support to the LATAC IMT as needed, arranging meetings, managing documents and providing support to the whole team.
• support the research and analysis of data to create market reports for UK companies from different sectors and markets in LATAC.  
• help to identify stakeholders in the LATAC region based on criteria provided by UK companies and IM Advisers. 
• keep up to date the different databases, tools, and platforms that the team needs to operate daily.
• provide assistance in the identification of new business opportunities for UK companies.
• assist the team with the creation and edit of documents, presentations, reports, etc., as well as helping the team with ad-hoc commissions from headquarters and other regional initiatives.
• assist with the LATAC IMT’s internal efforts, engaging with colleagues throughout the region, and gathering information as needed.

We expect the successful candidate to be keen to be part of a culture of excellence, respect, and of working together.  

• Must be currently enrolled in undergraduate studies in a Colombian university in a relevant course (Economics, Finance, Business Management, International Business, International Relations, Industrial Engineering, or similar degrees). Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
• Must have the availability of at least 6 months before their graduation date, in order to complete the internship. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
• Availability to start their internship on the proposed date: To be defined with candidate.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, particularly MS Excel.
• Strong organisational, analytical and proactivity skills.
• Experience in data research, data management and data analysis.

Language requirements: 

Language: English and Spanish (required). Portuguese (desirable).
Level of language required: Full fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) are essential.