787. Insights: Why Should You Choose a Career in Financial Services?

Our expert host Ross Gallagher is joined by some great guests to talk about careers in financial services.

With September grad schemes in full swing, they discuss what you should look for in a career in FS, how it’s changed over time and how fintech has changed some of the image problems around a career in banking.

They also look at the barriers to access, the need for a STEM qualification - or not - and more.

This week's guests include:

• Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer – Harrington Starr
• Ezechi Britton, CEO of CFIT

Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.

Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Techcrunch, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry.

Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL.

Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you.

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Special Guests: Ezechi Britton and Nadia Edwards-Dashti.