Representing Her Representing Her Podcast
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A podcast based on storytelling to help enable young black women and young women from other minority backgrounds to understand more about the investment management sector and finance industry as a whole.
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A 3-day desert race with other Chinese business schools bonded us for life!
Welcome to the part two of the conversation with Derek! Join us to hear about his new role and tips on how to approach the GMAT exam as he gives us further detail on his experience. If you have ever wondered what a day in the life of an MBA student looks like, well you are in the right place as Derek shares both the fun and more serious sides to his experience.
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If you're not passionate, you can't be authentic
In a financial career that spanned 20+ years, Busola has worked in retail banking investment banking and investment management institutions. Until 2019 she was the CFO of State Street global market EMEA, within this institution she also held four board positions. Busola is now focused on social entrepreneurship, she has been active in a digital space developing tech products for young adults and youths.
Busola is also currently a commissioner for the Church of England, serves as a trustee for the scout Association and as a non-executive director for the energy ombudsman services. -
There weren't a lot of people who could relate with what I was feeling
Working in Investment Management through the social unrest following the tragic murder of George Floyd. Esther and Travis discuss how this period has lead to a resource group being created in their firm to support Black employees.
Travis also gives us a walk through to how he came into the industry and an insight to how he manages his personal finances. -
I want Black Women to know that we can excel in the Finance Industry
UK University students Danielle and Chloe are joined by current graduate Melissa to speak about why the finance industry has caught their interest. Join us to uncover the various steps these young ladies have taken to stand out from the crowd. We discuss their university experience to date and thoughts on the application process for roles in the finance industry.
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Land Your Dream Role with Seven Key Attributes
With the Asset Management Industry being extremely competitive, Esther and Sarah summarise seven key attributes that will put you ahead of the competition and get you a step closer to your dream role.
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If your idea is great, people will invest in it
Previously a Scientist, Badr started two businesses within the energy and solar sectors. However, he wanted to understand how financial decisions were made and how capital was allocated.
Moving from Portfolio Management to Distribution within Investment Management, Badr now focuses Sovereign Wealth Funds, Central Banks and Supranational Organisations. As a respected entrepreneur, he shares the peaks and troughs of his journey whilst handing out gems for the listeners!