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Simon Dixon

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Simon Dixon

In answer to the compliance officer….although there are no formal qualifications to work in Compliance there is certainly an expectation from the regulator that you have the relevant skills, knowledge and expertise to undertake your role. People dont go into compliance and then trading, if anything its the other way around.

The point im making is if your in Compliance you :
a) are already qualified or have the neccessary knowledge, otherwise you wouldnt be much good in compliance if you didnt understand investments and regulation.
b) If your in Compliance you cannont not be aware of RDR and the new qualification requirements, unless your incompetent, or have been living in a regulatory void cave……so why would you ask this question??

Unless of course these arent real adverts, from real people, which is my suspicion……not printing my comment would suggest im right!

and yes i am qualified and yes i do work in Compliance,

I had just the best skills, great mindset and even better personality now that I have completed almost all the Banking and Finance Professional Program. Gradually, I am applying the psychological mindset, open-mindedness and make use of my RAM more often to my current job that is an independent private banking. And it is showing me better results on how I see opportunities in my current job and seeking more opportunities outside as well.

Before I came across benedix, I was searching for an online CFA course which I could do everyday (300 hours) and take the test. But sad to say since I graduated my university 4 years ago and have not attained 2 years of work experience, I was not qualified to take the course. On the other hand, I am even glad to come across with benedix during my further research on CFA. And I am even happy that I took this opportunity which even changed my personality and how to deal with opportunities right in front of me and make use of my RAM as often as I can.

After taking my psychometric test, my result is Sales and Trading. I am quite happy with it because I know that since I was in my university days, I have been actively involved in campus activities, did almost all the sponsorship deals for event funding, marketing paraphernalia, advertisements and campaigns for the 2 years in service of our student council. I know I have the pushy, wanting more and fire personality when I am into the game and I was just confused at one point because I thought my skills best fit M & A since they do more on deals and presentation. But I feel trading works best for me.

There is nothing to lose, we just need to work with our minds open and seek more. Thank you for your time and efforts on this magnificent training.

Yours sincerely
Hana sedighi

I recently had a telephone consultation with Jal Islam, one of the key players at Benedix; to establish whether I was a suitable candidate to take part in the Banking & Finance Mastery Programme. Like a large percentage of graduates I have found it difficult to break into the industry, apply to any job that I saw advertised.

Then I had a realisation, there was no point in aimlessly applying for roles that would not add any value to my CV; or studying towards a Masters with no guarantee of getting a job at the end of it. It was time to take the relevant steps to get the career I wanted.

The prospect of competing in a male dominated industry would perhaps put some women off. I believe a lot of people in general settle for second best. But I have never been one to let anything stand in the way of getting my dream career. It will be a challenge, but I know that once I have the skills and knowledge to succeed, I will have the potential to become an ambassador for women in banking.

I would definitely advise people to connect Jal Islam, or any other consultant at Benedix, to see whether a career in banking is right for you. The support that you will receive throughout the course is invaluable. What do you have to lose?