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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 39 MIN

Making It in Finance from a Non-Target Uni and No Finance Degree with Guinevere Taylor

from Market Maker · host AmplifyME

Guinevere Taylor didn’t study finance. She didn’t go to a top-tier uni. But she built a successful career in asset management and after several years as a director at a major sell-side bank, she now leads UK Capital Formation at Brightwood Capital.In this episode, she shares how she broke into the industry, built confidence in client-facing roles, and juggled early motherhood with a demanding career. If you're a student or young professional looking for real, relatable advice on thriving in finance, this conversation is for you.(00:00) Fiji to Finance(02:47) From Credit Cards to Asset Management(06:06) The Importance of Soft Skills in Client Relations(08:57) Balancing Work and Motherhood(11:57) Embracing Diversity and Inclusion(15:09) Why Building Relationships is Key Skill(17:59) Finding your Right Fit(21:06) Networking for Young Professionals(24:05) Advice for Future Generations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guinevere Taylor didn’t study finance. She didn’t go to a top-tier uni. But she built a successful career in asset management and after several years as a director at a major sell-side bank, she now leads UK Capital Formation at Brightwood Capital.In this episode, she shares how she broke into the industry, built confidence in client-facing roles, and juggled early motherhood with a demanding career. If you're a student or young professional looking for real, relatable advice on thriving in finance, this conversation is for you.(00:00) Fiji to Finance(02:47) From Credit Cards to Asset Management(06:06) The Importance of Soft Skills in Client Relations(08:57) Balancing Work and Motherhood(11:57) Embracing Diversity and Inclusion(15:09) Why Building Relationships is Key Skill(17:59) Finding your Right Fit(21:06) Networking for Young Professionals(24:05) Advice for Future Generations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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