NEW YEAR'S COMPETITION: Name the Big Job of 2011

Where will the forefinger of fortune point in 2011? Which role within European financial services is going to have its moment in the sun? Which species of financial services employee will get the money, the opportunities and the prestige?

If you think you know then tell us in less than 350 words, and you could win a 4th generation iPod Touch.

To be eligible, you'll need to elaborate on the kind of role you have in mind, the business area it falls into, and your reasons for ascribing it Big Job status for 2011. All Big Jobs suggested must be of a financial services nature.

Email us at Editor@eFinancialCareers.com with the words Big Job in the subject line. You can start emailing now. The closing date for submissions is January 8th.

Entries will be mostly judged according to the conviction of their arguments. Additional points will be added for the wit and eloquence of their delivery. The best entries will be published on the site.

Rules:

· Closing date for submissions: 8/1/11.

· Entrants must fully describe the role in question and their reasoning to be eligible.

· Winners will be judged by eFinancialCareers editors based on the criteria mentioned above

, The winner will be awarded a new 4th generation iPod touch 8GB, value 170.

· No cash alternative can be substituted for the prize.

· Winners will be notified of the results by email on 11/01/11.

· eFinancialCareers will own the copyright to all entries