Success Stories in Financial Services — Finance

Digital Audit
PwCWe recently caught up with Kelechi about securing a Digital Audit role with PwC, how she built her commercial awareness before the interview, how Bright Network helped her secure the role and her top tips for members going through the application process.

Audit Graduate Scheme
PwCI started out with researching the company, getting a feel for what they do and the services they offer.

Analyst
WTWWe recently caught up with Van about securing a role with WTW, how Internship Experience UK helped them secure their role and how they tackled the toughest interview question they’ve ever faced.

Tax Graduate Scheme
EYWe recently spoke to Marco Antonio about securing his Tax Graduate Scheme with EY, how he built up his commercial awareness before the interview and his top tips for Bright Network members looking to follow in his footsteps.

EY Assurance Intern
EYWe recently spoke to Bhavika who talks about securing her internship with EY, how she built up her commercial awareness before the interview, how Bright Network helped her secure her role and her top tips for members looking to follow in her footsteps.

Investment Banking Division
NomuraAfter attending our annual Bright Network Festival, Lucio applied for and secured a Summer Internship at Nomura in the Investment Banking Division. We recently caught up with Lucio, currently studying Finance and Investment, and asked him how he found the whole application process as well as if he has any advice for his fellow members. Here is what he had to say.

Open Day Attendee
PwCKhanh attended a career open day at PwC recently, and got in touch to let us know how she did it. She’s currently in her final year at KCL, and is looking to get a foot in the door in the financial sector.

Fraud Analyst
Lloyds Banking GroupBright Network member Karimah recently secured an industrial placement with Lloyds Banking Group. She’s in the middle of her Banking and Finance Degree from Loughborough, and hopes to be a stand out candidate at her placement.

Financial Analyst
Goldman SachsNasir attended the Bright Network Festival last year, where he was able to meet representatives from Goldman Sachs to discuss the company and how he might go about becoming a part of it. After hearing about a role opening in a Bright Network email, Nasir has recently secured an industrial placement as a financial analyst with Goldman Sachs. We had a chat with him to find out what he thought of the application process.