Episode 03: Managing and Achieving Constant Career Progression - with Chris Yiannakou

Did someone say our BIGGEST episode yet?! Welcome to the THIRD episode of The Smart Money Show! 🫡This week we’re joined by Chris Yiannakou, Head of Loomis Sayles Investments Limited! Chris reflects on an illustrious career spanning over two decades across the EMEA region. From senior positions at UBS and Pioneer Investments to now leading strategic growth and relationship building at Loomis Sayles, he brings a wealth of experience and insight into what it really takes to thrive in investment management.We’ll be diving deep into his journey through finance, the key lessons he’s learned along the way, and the values that have shaped his long-standing success. From managing high-stakes relationships to navigating changing markets, Chris shares some candid and unheard anecdotes from the buy-side giving our audience a rare glimpse into the career progression of a seasoned professional. 💰If you’re aspiring to break into finance or level up your long-term career strategy, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Guest Contacts:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-yiannakou-58b33719/As always, stay tuned to us weekly as we deliver you unique and fresh perspectives, professional guests and a few laughs! 💚Check out our work and connect with us here: https://linktr.ee/thesmartmoneyshowChapters:00:00 Intro 🚀2:14 Chris' Background 👨‍💼3:40 Early Career Influences 🧑‍🏫7:15 University & Career Prep 🎓10:52 Student vs. Employer Views 🤔11:51 First Role & Lessons 💼13:57 Career Transitions 🔄22:20 Journey to Loomis Sayles 🏢34:37 Staying Motivated ⚡️41:30 Key Career Skills 🔑44:46 Global Financial Crisis 🌪️50:23 Maintaining Relationships 🤝56:16 Hiring Insights 🧑‍1:12:04 Looking Back 💯1:16:50 Outro 🎉#podcast #finance #students #episode #subscribe #weekly #conversation #laughs #followus #smartmoney #investmentsPlease be advised, none of our episodes constitute as financial advice and we will never attempt to do so.All opinions and advice given are strictly Chris' own personal views, and not a reflection of Loomis Sayles.