Business & Finance
Business and Finance Week took place from 4-11 October 2024, with lots of opportunities to meet employers on campus, as well as some fantastic online employer and alumni events. You can still catch up on some of the event recordings and reach out to the alumni who took part. Plus... read on for links to some useful guides and application trackers!
We ran the following online sessions which you can watch back in the Webinars to Watch section below:
- Psalt Come Correct programme for Young Black Talent
- Economics Futures Alumni Panel (read the Panel's Top Tips)
- Procurement and Supply Chain Alumni Panel
Other on-campus events that took place were:
- PwC: Building Confidence in the Selection Process, including the PwC Ecobooth
- Free psychometric testing workshop including sitting a real test
- Appointments and Networking with Employers
- Real Life Business Challenge
Sector Careers Guides
Finance
Management Consulting
Keep track of Application Deadlines
Use these handy trackers to check when applications open and close and never miss out! For inspiration, read Gumana's blog: Securing a Spring Internship as a First Year Student.
Inside Careers Digital Guides 2024-5
Chartered Patent Attorneys
Chartered Accountancy
The Actuarial Profession
The Insurance Profession
The Pension Profession
Careers Guide to Banking
- eFinancialCareers have launched a new comprehensive guide which covers information on how to pursue a career in banking and fintech, along with specific advice for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year students. It also includes a directory of 150+ banks careers sites that candidates should explore for graduate programs. Read it here.
The Government Economic Service
- Discover more about working for the Civil Service as an Economist, including opportunities to apply for a placement year, the summer vacation scheme and the Fast Stream graduate programme. Read the presentation here.
Discover more on Moodle
Which role is right for you?
Webinars to watch
This panel explored the different career paths that alumni have taken since graduating with logistics, supply chain and other associated roles. Dr Abdul Rehman Shahid, Senior Course Director, MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Royal Holloway, led the discussion.
Panellists included:
Monika Jarmalyte - Operations Consultant - Noumed Life Sciences Ltd - (2018 - University of Hull, BSc Geology & Physical Geography & 2019 - RHUL, MSc Petroleum Geoscience)
Bathabile D - Delivery Operations Area Manager - Amazon - (2020 - RHUL, BSc Business & Management)
Watch the webinar
Successful alumni shared their unique journeys and insights into the diverse paths they've taken since earning their degree.
Panellists included:
Rahul Parmar - Assistant Manager - Moore Kingston Smith (2019 BSc Economics)
Harry Taylor - Associate Investment Manager - Evelyn Partners (2020 BSc Economics)
Boglarka Kurucz - Business & Commercial Banking Graduate - Lloyds Banking Group (2022 BSc Economics & Music, 2023 Ms Finance)
Joshua Edorh - Economist - H M Revenue & Customs (2020 BSc Economics & 2021 Manchester MSC International Development)
Watch the webinar
Read the Economics Futures Panel's Top Tips
Discover this tailored pathway from Psalt, designed to prepare young Black talent for the workforce through a series of structured modules and personalised coaching. At the end of the 12 week programme, we host a celebration event and you'll have access to job opportunities, insight weeks and internships.
The session included an introduction to the Psalt programme and their partners, all of whom are leaders within the FMCG arena, including Budweiser, RedBull, Candy Kittens, Innocent, Mars, Kraft Heinz, Little Moons, Kind!
Watch the webinar
Are you an Economics student interested in working at the heart of Government?
This session outlines the different graduate pathways for Economists.
It provides an overview of the Civil Service, what a career looks like for an Economist in the Civil Service and tips and tricks to get you through the assessment centres and interviews.
Watch the webinar
Green finance is a loan or investment that promotes environmentally-positive activities, such as the purchase of ecologically-friendly goods and services or the construction of green infrastructure. In this session, we heard from alumni and professionals working in this field. Watch the recording
The panel was hosted by Benjamin Tancock - Orphic Financial Insight
Speakers were:
Find out more about Sustainable Finance Careers.
Discover what it's like to work in the finance and banking sector. Recent graduates provide a detailed description of their journey, the recruitment process and demystify the perceptions of this sector. In addition, they debunk the myth that finance and banking is all about the numbers and explain how it can be a great career for graduates from all academic backgrounds. Watch the webinar.
Panel:
- Andrew Murphy (2015 BSc Economics with French) - Corporate Development (Snr Analyst) - Close Brothers Merchant Bank
- Alvaro Ferreria (2019 BA Management with International Business) - Strategy & Planning Manager - HSBC
- Niall Wharam-Adatia (2020 MSc Terrorism & Counter Terrorism studies) - Private Banking Executive - Barclays Private Bank
- Misha Patel (2021 Ms International Relations) - Advisory Analyst (Financial Crime Compliance) - Credit Suisse
- Hana Tranova (2013 MA Marketing & Marketing Management) - Partnerships Manager - Natwest
Recorded October 2022
An alumni panel provide insights into their experiences in the consulting sector. They describe the different routes into consulting no matter what degree you are studying, and the vast range of specialities that can be gained. They provide a detailed description of the application process, including thoughts on psychometric tests and assessment centres. Watch the webinar.
Panel:
- Jessica Crowson (2013 BSc Mathematics) - Actuarial Consultant - Milliman UK
- Shabnam Wescott (2021 BSc Geography) - Associate Consultant - Capco
- Thomas Giles (2015 Geography) - Senior Consultant (Development Planning) - WSP
Recorded October 2022
Our alumni panel share insights into their experiences in the accounting sector and what they learnt from the recruitment process. Contributors include those from the Big Four, as well as smaller firms, as they discuss the various roles available to graduates and how they can differ depending on the type of firm you are working for. Watch the webinar.
Panel:
- Erin Farnan (2021 BS Management with International Business) - Accounting Associate - Kirk Rice Accountants
- William Hyde (2020 BS Economics) - Trainee Chartered Accountant - Moore Kingston Smith
- Sharon Mahli (2019 Management with Accounting - Year in Business) - Assistant Tax Advisor - EY
Recorded October 2022
Find a job, get recruited
- Royal Holloway Careers Portal - a great place to search for graduate jobs and schemes, part-time jobs, summer internships, and insight days. Go to the 'Jobs' tab and filter by job type, sector and location.
- Jobs Websites by Sector - we have compiled a list of job websites for you. This list is not exhaustive and was correct at the time of publishing.
- eFinancial careers also outlines entry-level jobs in the sector which may appeal to students from outside the traditional business disciplines.
- Investment 2020 have year-round opportunities in investment management and offer a great alternative to a traditional graduate scheme.
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