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How do I get a graduate job in financial services?

Everything you need to know about graduate jobs with financial services employers. Whether you want to work in actuarial, assurance, insurance, regulation, retail banking or risk, you can find answers to key questions here. (More...)

Financial services: investment banking's 'little sister' steps out of the shadows

Financial services: it's sometimes thought to be the 'cinderella' career of the finance business as many graduates are drawn to the glamour of more high-profile City jobs. But don't put this baby in the corner because it has much more to offer than you might think. (More...)

All degrees are fine for a graduate job in financial services

You don't need to be a finance, maths or business graduate to get the right job in financial services. The first step is to see your degree as a selling point. (More...)

Getting a financial services, retail banking or insurance job with a 2.2

The finance employers that accept job applications from graduates with a lower second degree, and how to explain mitigating circumstances. (More...)

Meet your match: which financial services employer will offer you the right graduate career?

Banks, actuarial consultancies, insurance companies, insurance brokers... there are almost as many careers in financial services as there are graduates. Find out how to choose the right finance employer for you. (More...)

From graduate job to high-flying retail banker: Adam Rowse in the hot seat

Adam Rowse, regional director of the London North region at Barclays UK Retail Bank, outlines his inspirational, international and people-focused 16-year career – and reveals why it's good to be a sticky beak! (More...)

From graduate job to a well regulated career: an interview with hotshot Hector Sants

The chief executive of the Financial Services Authority traces his graduate career from trainee investment analyst to the present day. He also shares his insights into forging a successful career in finance, both in and out of the City. (More...)

From graduate job to top career as director for Europe: Babloo Ramamurthy's steps to success

Towers Watson's regional manager and director for Europe outlines his inspirational career to date, including the importance of finding good mentors and how he built up a top-notch reputation with big-name clients around the globe. (More...)

From graduate job to insurance VIP: Jane Kielty's tips from the top

This former law student pitched up at a graduate fair and never looked back. Now her high-responsibility role as Marsh's development manager involves winning new business and entertaining clients from £100 million turnover companies. (More...)