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Insight into the Investment Industry

(with the support of HSBC, St James’ Place, Willis Towers Watson, Janus Henderson and The Investment Association)


When: Wednesday 15 November, 17.00 - 19.00 (Please ensure you arrive and are seated 10 minutes before the event is due to commence)


Location: University House G07


Brief description of event:

  • Are you good at building relationships?
  • Do you have strong analytical skills?
  • Can you communicate complex ideas?

Then come and hear how you could use your skills in the investment and savings profession. Whatever your background and interests, come and find out what it’s really like to work in this industry and learn about the variety of roles available.


The event will feature a panel of speakers from various investments firms from each part of the industry (asset managers, consultants, wealth managers). Panel members will span from recent graduates to those with a wealth of experience in the industry. There will also be a chance to network with panel members following the event and find out more about their day-to-day roles as well as ask any questions in a more informal environment.


Agenda for the event


Timings

Speaker


5pm – 5.05pm


Investment Industry Overview:

Jonathan Lipkin, Investment Association


5.05pm–5.35pm


Investment Industry - Panel Discussion:

Chair: Joanna Munro, HSBC Asset Management

Joseph Baldwin – Graduate Analyst, St James’ Place Wealth Management

Hannah Street – Graduate Analyst, St James’ Place Wealth Management

Richard Higham – Willis Towers Watson

Smera Ashraf – HSBC Global Asset Management

Aravind Ramakrishnan – HSBC Global Asset Management


5.35pm–5.40pm


Q&A:

Chair: Joanna Munro, HSBC Asset Management


5.40pm–5.55pm


Investment Industry - Dragon’s Den:

Chair: Jonathan Lipkin, Investment Association

Richard Higham – Willis Towers Watson

Smera Ashraf – HSBC Global Asset Management

Vicky Browne – Janus Henderson Investors


5.55pm – 6pm


Q&A:

Jonathan Lipkin, Investment Association


6pm – 6.05pm


Close:

Joanna Munro, HSBC Asset Management


6:05 – 7:00pm


Informal networking


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