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Why choose a career in

Financial Services? - A GRADUATE’S GUIDE -

Adewale AdemowoEmail: adewale@ademowo.me

Financial Services?

“Financial services are the economic services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of organizations that manage money, including credit unions,

banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, accountancy companies, consumer finance companies,

stock brokerages, investment funds, real estate funds and some government sponsored enterprises.”

- Wikipedia

Overview of Major Sectors

Financial

Services

Banking

Mortgage

Insurance

OthersInvestment

Pension

Loan and

Credit

Key Terms

What do you stand to benefit?

Benefits (1)

• Stable and well-regulated sectors

• Rapidly evolving and successful sectors

• Continuous professional development / Lifelong learning

• Working with forward-thinking and innovative people

• Recognition and reputation

What do you stand to benefit?

Benefits (2)

• Inclusiveness and sense of belonging

• Diverse roles and career progression

• High earning potentials

• International and cross-border prospects

• Working in a dynamic, innovative and technology-driven environment

What do you stand to benefit?

Benefits (3)

• Achieving transferable skills and experience

• Dealing with variety of clients /customers

• Building formidable pool of networks or contacts

• Generous remuneration and compensation

• Enjoying endless career opportunities

Career Opportunities

Graduate Qualities

Recruitment Process

ApplicationPsychometric

Testing

Phone

Interview(s)

Assessment /

Further

Interview(s)

Offer

Conclusion

Inspiring Video from deVere group CEO Nigel Green on Career in Financial Services

References

Career in Financial Services - deVere group CEO Nigel Green: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIzqcfTHVbM

How to get a job in retail banking, insurance and financial services: http://gradireland.com/career-sectors/banking-insurance-and-financial-services/how-to-get-a-job-in-retail-banking-insurance

Financial Conduct Authority: http://www.fca.org.uk

Financial services: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financial_services

Target Group: http://www.targetgroup.com

The Advantages of a Career in Financial Services: http://www.tomhopkins.com/blog/sellingskills/financial_services/the-advantages-of-a-career-in-financial-services

Why Choose a Career in the Finance Industry? http://www.jerseyibs.com/library/Document/Why_choose_a_career_in_the_Finance_Industry.pdf

Why Financial Services Careers? http://financecareers.about.com/od/whyfinancialservices/a/whyfinsvcs.htm

Why Insurance? http://www.career-connections.info/Why-Insurance/Insurance-Careers/Insurance-Careers.aspx

Thank You

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