Survive and Thrive on Wall Street: Career Advice from a 37-Year Veteran

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Marc Bergeron, a veteran of nearly four decades in finance, from bond trading in the '80s to co-founding his own firm and now championing mentorship at Orchard Global, a leading alternative investment manager. Marc shares real stories about navigating market crashes, learning the hard way about soft skills, and why adaptability and resilience are make-or-break traits in today’s finance world. Whether you're a student wondering where to start or a young professional trying to find your edge, Marc's journey offers invaluable insights (and a few hard-won lessons) to help you grow and thrive in the industry.(00:00) Intro & Guest Intro(01:31) From Engineering to Finance(03:39) Life on the ’80s Trading Floor(07:33) Starting a Finance Firm (14:54) Entrepreneurial Mindset(14:29) Soft Skills in Finance(17:10) Resilience & Adaptability(24:06) Mentoring & Continuous Learning(31:17) Organisational Resilience(34:06) Biggest Lessons & Regrets(38:22) One Book You Should Read(42:00) Final Thoughts & Warwick Event*****Register for the EVENT on campus at the University of Warwick on Thursday, 29th October (6-8pm).