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Join us from 17th - 20th June for a transformative 4-day virtual internship experience! Applications are now open. This unique opportunity offers you the chance to take part in real-life case studies and workshops, as well as network with top employers - including British Airways, BT Group, Clyde & Co and PwC. Don’t miss out!

Black Talent in Banking Student Leadership Board

Book open Reading time: 2 mins

We're thrilled to introduce the Student Leadership Board for Black Talent in Banking. The Student Leadership Board provides a point for collaboration between Bright Network and our members.


The Board members have taken an elevated role prior to the event by supporting with outreach and influencing some of the behind-the-scenes of the event, such as panel topics. They will also be providing support on the day during the networking and panel sessions to help maximise the benefits of the event for all attendees.Look out for them on 3rd March - if this is your first in-person event or first time networking in a while and are feeling a bit nervous about the event, the Board members are the perfect people to go to for networking advice!

Ohis Ogedengbe

Ohis is a student studying at Queen Mary currently doing a joint honours degree in English Literature and History. Ohis is empathetic, friendly and also very adaptable - one of his favourite attributes is the fact that he's able to fit in and adapt in any environment. Ohis feels blessed to have this opportunity as the partners are prestigious firms and he is greatly honoured to be able to interact with them in such a close manner. This opportunity also will allow him to be a greater role model in his community as he has been able to gain a space in an elite sphere. 

Tishe Ajayi-obe

Tishe is a law student at the university of Southampton, with a keen interest in finance and investing. He has interned at Goldman Sachs and is interested in working in private banking or portfolio management.

Yinka Popoola

Yinka is a final year Economics student at  the University of Essex, included on the Deans list of Excellence for her first and second year of studies. She has a strong interest in financial markets and financial services and completed an 8 week Finance summer internship at  Schroders where she further built her knowledge of finance and asset management. Yinka hopes to successfully complete either CIMA/ACCA whilst pursuing a career within financial services, where she can apply theoretical skills learnt in her degree and industry experience. In her spare time she enjoys reading, music and traveling.