Why I love my career
Exploring finance is empowering when you have the right foundation. Here you can learn from graduates who have successfully navigated the journey.
Intellectually stimulating
Every day in the macro environment, things are changing.
There's rarely a dull day in finance. The work is interesting, challenging, and fast-paced. Keeping your technical skills sharp is essential but it's equally important to stay informed about industry trends and global events.
It's important to be able to explain all of these very complex subjects into simple words that other people can understand quickly and easily.
Whether you work in investment banking, risk management or financial planning, you need an awareness of economic indicators, market movements, regulatory changes, and geopolitical developments. What can keep you motivated is having the ability to explain all the intricacies of the global economy and how they impact your clients.
Being able to make a difference
I have learned to identify the cognitive biases people have and then work with the client to understand that bias. That really requires the client having trust with you to share that emotion. That's the fun part of the job.
From helping financial markets to function (which is crucial for economic stability) to offering personalized advice and managing investments, finance professionals play a crucial role in real lives.
A job in finance provides the opportunity to build relationships with clients, helping them figure out what they want to achieve and then supporting them in reaching those goals.
Opens up diverse career opportunities
With regards to policy work, everything moves extremely fast. We need to understand, first of all, about the economy and understanding how financial markets work.
Finance opens doors to a variety of career paths within the financial world, in wider business, even in government. Experience in the financial sector can also help with everyday decision making.
Wherever I need to connect a decision which affects the business, I'm able to very clearly connect it in terms of its financial implications.
Flexible career progression
The financial crisis of 2008 caused me to pivot into the municipal space, where I was an institutional salesperson. After becoming a mother and having some time to reflect on my journey, I decided to transition into wealth management, where I am today.
The finance industry is well-known for offering opportunities for career advancement and progression. Not only that – within a job in finance, there’s also the chance to move from one area of interest to another.
Key takeaways
- The world of finance is interesting, challenging, and fast-paced, which makes the work intellectually stimulating
- You can make a real difference to people’s lives
- Financial acumen creates opportunities in a variety of sectors including government
- As well as career progression, working in finance can support entrepreneurship
Find your fit in finance
Discover which finance career paths align with your passions, strengths, and values.