why choose a career in financial services? - a graduate’s guide by adewale ademowo -
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Why choose a career in
Financial Services? - A GRADUATE’S GUIDE -
Adewale AdemowoEmail: [email protected]
Financial Services?
“Financial services are the economic services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of organizations that manage money, including credit unions,
banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, accountancy companies, consumer finance companies,
stock brokerages, investment funds, real estate funds and some government sponsored enterprises.”
- Wikipedia
Overview of Major Sectors
Financial
Services
Banking
Mortgage
Insurance
OthersInvestment
Pension
Loan and
Credit
Key Terms
What do you stand to benefit?
Benefits (1)
• Stable and well-regulated sectors
• Rapidly evolving and successful sectors
• Continuous professional development / Lifelong learning
• Working with forward-thinking and innovative people
• Recognition and reputation
What do you stand to benefit?
Benefits (2)
• Inclusiveness and sense of belonging
• Diverse roles and career progression
• High earning potentials
• International and cross-border prospects
• Working in a dynamic, innovative and technology-driven environment
What do you stand to benefit?
Benefits (3)
• Achieving transferable skills and experience
• Dealing with variety of clients /customers
• Building formidable pool of networks or contacts
• Generous remuneration and compensation
• Enjoying endless career opportunities
Career Opportunities
Graduate Qualities
Recruitment Process
ApplicationPsychometric
Testing
Phone
Interview(s)
Assessment /
Further
Interview(s)
Offer
Conclusion
Inspiring Video from deVere group CEO Nigel Green on Career in Financial Services
References
Career in Financial Services - deVere group CEO Nigel Green: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIzqcfTHVbM
How to get a job in retail banking, insurance and financial services: http://gradireland.com/career-sectors/banking-insurance-and-financial-services/how-to-get-a-job-in-retail-banking-insurance
Financial Conduct Authority: http://www.fca.org.uk
Financial services: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_services
Target Group: http://www.targetgroup.com
The Advantages of a Career in Financial Services: http://www.tomhopkins.com/blog/sellingskills/financial_services/the-advantages-of-a-career-in-financial-services
Why Choose a Career in the Finance Industry? http://www.jerseyibs.com/library/Document/Why_choose_a_career_in_the_Finance_Industry.pdf
Why Financial Services Careers? http://financecareers.about.com/od/whyfinancialservices/a/whyfinsvcs.htm
Why Insurance? http://www.career-connections.info/Why-Insurance/Insurance-Careers/Insurance-Careers.aspx
Thank You