Main Purpose of Job:

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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City 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 or have finished undergraduate studies in International Business, Marketing, Finance, International Relations, Business Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or similar degrees in a Mexican university. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered;
• Availability to start their internship in the proposed date (Successful candidate will start the role in August 2024);
• Bilingual (Spanish and English);
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package.