OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Date 15th March 2018 Strodes College Presentation by Investment20/20: Gina Griesel, Head of Programme OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

By the end of my talk you will understand… What the investment management industry does The different entry routes into the sector The skills that employers are looking for The breadth of exciting careers that investments has to offer Opportunities available through Investment2020 How to search for a job in the sector OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT January 2018

financial services what are the different sectors? insurance Investments Financial Planning Finance & Accountancy Banking OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT January 2018

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW Global industry with huge social value Investing money to make more money Breadth of jobs requiring different people Achieving your financial goals Ethics and integrity Investment Management Overview OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT January 2018

HOW CAN YOU GET INTO THE SECTOR? School leaver scheme Apprenticeship Internship & sandwich Graduate training scheme OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT January 2018

WHAT IS INVESTMENT2020? Entry into investment management industry 12 months paid traineeship in one role Breadth of roles needing different people School leaver and graduate opportunities No minimum requirements /or minimum of 240 UCAS points 75% of trainees offered permanent position OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT January 2018

What You’ll Get A foot in the door in a dynamic industry Training and support Skills & experience to start your career Clarity on your career path & how to progress Networks with trainees across the industry Start a professional industry relevant qualification Investment20/20 trainees OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT January 2018

THE Skills employers look for “ “ Customer service Problem solving “ Team work “ Knowledge on current issues “ Planning & organising “ Personal drive & motivation “ Numeracy – didn’t say maths genius! “ “ Oral & written communication Do you speak a foreign language? OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT January 2018

INVESTMENT2020 EMPLOYERS OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Feb 2018

“It gives you a foot in the door, the rest is up to YOU” NEXT STEPS Visit investment2020.org.uk @investment_2020 #yourfutureinfinance Register to hear about who has jobs Explore the different career paths Get up to date on current news Look at your skills – where are the gaps? Read employer microsites OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT January 2018