Staying motivated and making yourself stand out while securing a career in Banking and Finance during a recession

Presenter

Award winning Banking & Finance presenter Simon Dixon

Topics Covered

This award winning presentation serves two purposes. Firstly, it lets students know what they need to do differently in light of the financial crisis to secure a career in Banking and Finance. Secondly, it inspires and motivates students to stay focused to their goals and become a true success who can make a difference in the future of banking & finance.This presentation is impartial and independent of any recruitment drive. Designed to give students a realistic approach to what it takes to make it in Banking & Finance in the changing environment we face today. This talk is designed to give students the following:

• A realistic update on their chances of securing a career in Banking & Finance
• An update on the changing employment  trends in Banking & Finance
• Advice on where they should be applying
• Inspirational banking & finance achievement stories to keep them focused on their goals
• Strategies they can use to make themselves stand out from their competition
• The new approach they will have to use to secure a career in banking and finance.

This award winning presentation has touched thousands of students worldwide and Simon Dixon is a globally sought after presenter in Banking and Finance for his unique ability to inspire, motivate and bring out the best in students.

Who is the Presentation for?

• All students seeking a career in banking and finance from any degree discipline.
• Careers advisors and lecturers interested in staying up to date with resources for students seeking careers in banking and finance.
• Students who are feeling unconfident about their career prospects.

Presenter Profile

Simon Dixon spent the early part of his professional career in the Cityof London having experience as a stock broker, trader and investment banker. Originally trained as an economist, mastering from the University of Manchester he now spends his time as a consultant presenting across UK financial institutions and universities. His current role as Head of Training at financial training and consultancy company Benedix keeps him closely in touch with the financial industry. He is actively involved in campaigning for a fundamental reform of our monetary system and consulting on the financial crisis. He also spends time presenting to students and graduates across the UK on banking and finance related topics. Other activities include presenting regularly at financial institutions on trading and investing strategies as well as working with the government licensed Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC). He has presented at financial institutions including TD Waterhouse, Bloomberg, ODL Securities, Schroders and Man Group to mention a few. His work with universities includes presentations at London School of Economics, UCL, Oxford, Cambridge, London School of Business & Finance, Warwick and most other major universities across the UK. He has also provided commentary for the BBC, City AM and Investors Chronicle.

Booking this presntation

To arrange a date for Simon Dixon to present at your University simply email your requests to james@benedix.co.uk

What Past Attendees Said:

“Not only did Simon share a great deal of knowledge with us when he

visited, he also kept the whole room thoroughly entertained with

anecdotes from his life and career in banking and finance.  It was a

very valuable and enjoyable experience and I look forward to seeing him

speak again soon.”

Matthew Cooper (2nd Year Economics Undergraduate, Royal Holloway,

University of London)

“Simon’s was the most inspiring and exhilarating talk I have been to.

I thoroughly enjoyed his lively recollections of his journey from “tea

boy’ to trader.  His story and advice is especially relevant to anyone

seeking a job in a highly competitive profession.’

Natalie Sykes (3rd year biomedical scientist, seeking a career in law)