Rising Stars Series: What It’s Really Like Starting Out in Finance

What’s it really like entering the world of finance today?In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus sits down with two rising stars of the lending world — Sam Hutchins and George Ormerod — to talk about the real experiences of launching a career in financial services.From non-traditional routes into the industry, to the learning curves, misconceptions, and career advice no one tells you early on — this episode is a must-listen for anyone just starting out, managing junior talent, or wondering how to attract the next generation into finance.What's coming up in this episode...What it’s really like starting in finance as a 20-somethingBreaking the stereotype that finance is “boring”Why more young professionals don’t consider this career pathThe shift from estate agency and banking into broking and lendingThe importance of in-office learning vs. remoteHow networking, mentors, and LinkedIn have accelerated their careersHonest advice for others starting out in the sectorWhether you're looking to build a career in financial services, or you're hiring the next generation of talent, this is one to share with your team.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.