1. OPENING UP THE WORLD OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Date 15th March 2018
Strodes College
Presentation by Investment20/20:
Gina Griesel, Head of Programme
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2. 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
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3. financial services what are the different sectors?
insurance
Investments
Financial Planning
Finance & Accountancy
Banking
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4. 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
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5. HOW CAN YOU GET INTO THE SECTOR?
School leaver scheme
Apprenticeship
Internship & sandwich
Graduate training scheme
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. 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?
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9. INVESTMENT2020 EMPLOYERS
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10. “It gives you a foot in the door, the rest is up to YOU”
NEXT STEPS
Visit investment2020.org.uk
@investment_ #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
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