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Your guide to careers in financial services.
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The chief executive of the Financial Services Authority traces his career from trainee investment analyst to the present day. He also shares his insights into forging a successful career in finance.
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Don't have a clue what 'financial services' is or what the jobs involve? Want to know where you can work, the benefits on offer and who the main employers are? Well read on because you've come to the right place. You can even find out what the most recent trends in the industry are.
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Banks, actuarial consultancies, insurance companies, insurance brokers... there are many different types of employers in the financial services industry. Here we explore how to choose the right recruiter to apply to or to accept an offer from.
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Looking for a vacancy in financial services? Research the roles on offer in financial services organisations and you’ll realise that there are all manner of options open to graduates from any degree background. You don't need to study finance, maths or business at university to get the right job.
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There are a number of training and development opportunities in the financial services sector - from actuarial exams to the qualifying processes for mortgage and pension specialisms. Read on to explore your options...
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There are a range of professional qualifications available for those graduates who want to progress their career in financial services. To help you know what to expect, we take a snapshot look at what's involved in completing some of the most popular qualifications.
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'We were dealing with major decisions that would affect people's futures': James Sharpe tells us about how he helped to get the best pensions deal for the employees of an international company.
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'I was promoted to finance stream leader while still on my graduate scheme': Sanjeev Pottay explains how he got involved in a strategy review across retail and corporate banking, travelled across America and became a manager in his own right while on his graduate scheme.
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Ozair Mir, a graduate trainee working for Marsh, tells us about the international project he has been involved in.
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A career in insurance and financial services could take you anywhere in the world, as one graduate found out when he was made responsible for increasing sales in Egypt.
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Six steps to a successful financial services career.
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Read the career milestones that have led to a successful career in financial services.
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