Mark.Freed / 05 Apr 2019
What’s interesting about the other E2W “Inspirational Women” pieces is that many of the women started in finance as soon as they left school or university. I, on the other hand, did not and thought about going down the route of academia. It goes without...
Read moreMark.Freed / 29 Mar 2019
My career story is one of those whereby I have literally risen through the ranks. After my parents persuaded me that working in a bank would be a good place to start my career (I had wanted to be a movie make-up artist – completely different!) I began working...
Read moreMark.Freed / 06 Feb 2019
So here's the thing, I am probably one of those rare and mythical creatures who actually loves the job I do…. however I am pretty sure that, roles working in finance or technology were not listed as options during my career advice sessions when I left school for...
Read moreMark.Freed / 18 Jan 2019
In autumn of 2018, E2W were approached by Man Group to partner with them in their Active Inclusion Recruitment Strategy. As part of their diversity strategy they needed specialist help to find female candidates for open roles. As part of our due diligence we, as usual,...
Read moreMark.Freed / 03 Dec 2018
Rhiannon Wakefield - Managing Director at Barclays Bank It’s been interesting writing this piece because it’s made me realise that you can have an objective of working in a particular industry, or a position you want to be in but often the road that takes...
Read moreMark.Freed / 31 Oct 2018
My journey hasn't always been easy or simple, and some of the choices I've made have left me vulnerable. I'm often asked how a girl from a village in Belarus progressed to being a successful KYC/AML Specialist in London. Each time I tell my story...
Read moreMark.Freed / 29 Oct 2018
“We were told we could never have children so when I fell pregnant after being at One Savings Bank for a few months, it was a bit of a shock!” This is how my career as a surveyor at One Savings Bank began. After two...
Read moreMark.Freed / 10 Sep 2018
Inspiring Women - Priscila Rocco Ignacio - Realising My Dreams My career has taken me from Brazil to England, and from law firms to financial services. I’ve worked hard to become a specialist in my field and I feel as though I’ve seized...
Read moreMark.Freed / 23 Aug 2018
Romania, Brussels, New York, Bangkok, London – Mihaela Breg has carved out her global career with hard work, self-sufficiency and determination. I have enjoyed a really diverse career, travelling the world with my roles and experiencing many different working environments. I’ve learnt that the journey is...
Read moreMark.Freed / 23 Jul 2018
Embracing new experiences, rolling up sleeves and getting stuck in! Nidhi Nikum has enjoyed a varied career in IT with ANZ, travelling the world with her job. She has shared some of her experiences and, indeed, highlights with E2W. I’ve been at ANZ for...
Read moreMark.Freed / 28 Jun 2018
E2W is speaking to women who have been working in financial services over the decades to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women securing the vote. This month Laura Wallis shares her inspiring story. Laura Wallis Head of Overseas Banks Division | International Banks Supervision | Prudential...
Read moreMark.Freed / 28 Mar 2018
E2W is speaking to women who have been working in financial services over the decades to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women securing the vote. Jodi Young has shared her career with us as well as how she would advocate approaching your career. Jodi Young, Head of UK...
Read moreMark.Freed / 22 Feb 2018
E2W is at the forefront of helping to nurture the women of the future in the financial services’ industry. We’re thrilled that our pilot collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment has been a huge success. At E2W, we are passionate about...
Read moreMark.Freed / 31 Jan 2018
As part of our Vote100 series on women’s careers, Caroline Kings tells us about her contribution to …. staff morale and asks where were you in the 2008 financial crisis? In the 2008 financial crisis, Caroline Kings was working for Goldman Sachs. Working long hours, she...
Read moreMark.Freed / 19 Jan 2018
As part of our Vote100 series on women’s careers, Anne Hargreaves walks us through her successful career in Technology at some of the leading investment banks, shares her views on women in this sector and explains how so many of the skills learnt are transferable. Unlike many people,...
Read moreTina.Freed / 04 Jan 2018
E2W membership is open to women in financial services. Our aim is to help you succeed in your career aspirations, whatever they may be. We have built a growing, supportive community where women can learn from, and be motivated by, each other. Together, with the tangible...
Read moreMark.Freed / 18 Dec 2017
E2W is speaking to women who have been working in financial services over the decades to celebrate next year’s 100 year anniversary of women securing the vote. Yvonne Kurankye has shared her varied career with us and her infectious enthusiasm for the financial services industry! When I...
Read moreMark.Freed / 30 Nov 2017
Next year is the 100th anniversary of women securing the right to vote in the UK. As part of celebrating the centenary, we are producing a history of women’s careers in financial services over the years. In the latest in the series we meet Suki Notay Senior Commodities...
Read moreMark.Freed / 01 Nov 2017
Next year is the 100th anniversary of women securing the right to vote in the UK. As part of celebrating the centenary, we are producing a history of women’s careers in financial services over the years. In the latest in the series we meet Niamh McInerney - Executive...
Read moreMark.Freed / 05 Oct 2017
Next year is the 100th anniversary of women securing the right to vote in the UK. As part of celebrating the centenary, we are producing a history of women’s careers in financial services over the years. In the latest in the series we meet Stephanie. E2W member,...
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