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The Career Discovery Podcast
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Our hope is that by sharing conversations like this with you, we can demystify careers that may be confusing, give you access to careers that may seem out of reach and expose you to careers that may be invisible.
By doing so, we aim to help you broaden your career horizons and discover your professional potential.
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The Career Discovery Podcast
What Is a Career in Asset Management Operations Like? In Conversation with an Industry Expert
Welcome to episode 48 of The Career Discovery Podcast, the show that's all about helping you broaden your career horizons, discover your professional potential and empower your career journey.
This week we are excited to introduce you to Jim, a seasoned Sales Director in the UK's recruitment industry. Jim's expertise shines in Asset Management Operations, and he's here to unravel the secrets, insights and opportunities hidden within this dynamic sector.
Jim shares insights on:
Industry Overview:
- An overview of the asset management industry
- An overview of the asset management operations function
- The size of the industry
- The concentration of the industry in the UK and around the world
- Key roles within a typical asset management operations function
- The culture of the asset management industry
- The culture of a typical asset management operations function
- Diversity, equity and inclusion within the industry
Career Considerations:
- For whom a career in asset management operations tends to appeal to
- What people tend to find challenging about a career in asset management operations
Opportunities and Preparation:
- The many paths into asset management and asset management operations
- Valuable education, training, certifications and skills for aspiring asset management operations professionals
- Mentorship opportunities within the industry
- Hiring cycles and timings
Future Trends:
- Insights into the future of asset management operations
- ESG investing and impact investing
Resources:
We also explore:
- Job search strategies
- Job application insights
- Career development
- Learning and progress
- Workplace culture
So, whether you're considering a career in asset management operations or simply seeking inspiration for your professional journey, stay tuned, as Jim opens the doors to a world of opportunities you might not have known existed.
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