Rising Stars 2026: Saying “Yes” Can Change Your Career with Jack Cope

In the first episode of our Rising Stars series 2026, Marcus sits down with Jack Cope, Head of Mortgages at Bridgemore Capital.Jack’s career didn’t follow a straight, planned path. Like a lot of people in finance, he found his way into the industry, learned on the job, and took opportunities as they came.What’s made the difference is how he approached those opportunities.From starting out in customer-facing roles to moving into brokering and stepping into leadership, Jack shares how saying “yes” early on, backing himself, and being willing to learn has helped him build momentum in his career.This episode is a grounded look at what early careers in finance actually look like, and what tends to make the difference over time.In this episode:How Jack got started in financial servicesWhy early roles matter more than people thinkThe transition from employed roles into brokeringWhat helped him progress into leadershipWhy saying “yes” to opportunities can accelerate your careerThe role of mentors and learning from people around youAdvice for anyone starting out or looking to move forwardIf you’re early in your career in mortgages, specialist lending or financial services, this episode gives a realistic view of how careers develop and what actually helps you move forward.If you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know  what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.