Careers advice in the economic crisis:
Opportunities for graduates in financial services

A day of discussions, debates, presentations from high profile speakers and networking for higher education careers advisers in light of the financial crisis we face today.

10am-4pm Tuesday 27th January 2009
London Guildhall, City of London

What is this event about?

The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) and Benedix are co-hosting a free educational and networking day exclusively for higher education careers advisers. This event will update careers advisers on changes in banking & finance careers advice as a result of the financial crisis. The event is impartial and independent from any recruitment drive.

Who should attend?

If you are a careers advisor and your students are coming to you for advice on banking and finance, asking questions such as….

Should I be applying for financial services jobs during this crisis?
Who is employing in financial services?
What are the changes in employers needs as a result of the financial crisis?
Are the financial services graduate training schemes still on?
Who is affected in light of the financial crisis?

…then this event is for you.

We are hosting this event to help you answer these tough questions.

Why should I attend?

The way that the financial services sector is employing students has changed and financial institutions are employing in very different fields to last year. Things are changing massively, employment trends are changing and careers advise needs to change accordingly.

What will happen on the day?

9.30-10am	Registration & networking
10-11am	Introduction by Simon Dixon, overview of banking & finance and the changing trends as a result of the financial crisis
11-11.30am	Jenny Fox, FSSC How careers advise has changed in light of the financial crisis
11.30-11.45am	Break & Refreshments
11.45am-12.15	Resources for banking & finance careers advise
12.15-1pm	The insurance market and the financial crisis
1-2pm	Lunch
2-2.45pm	The accounting sector and the financial crisis
2.45-3.30pm	Alternatives to banking and finance graduate schemes panel -
3.30-4pm	Q&A and Networking

Who will be speaking?

Simon Dixon BA MSs is a trainer and consultant for financial institutions. Originally trained as an economist he has worked in stock broking, market making and corporate finance at different times in his professional career. He is now a trader and spends his time providing consultancy for financial institutions and public speaks offering his insights into the business of Banking and Finance.

Jenny Fox, Careers Manager @ FSSC - Jenny joined the FSSC in February 2008 and has been responsible for the development of the FSSC’s new on-line careers services Directions. She has extensive experience of working with careers advice and learning acrossl schools, sixth form, further education and university sector.
Prior to her current role, she worked in Careers and Work Related Learning at the Central Foundation Girls School in Tower Hamlets. She moved there from a post as Careers Adviser at City University and before that she held a similar post at South East Essex College.

Jenny is currently Chair of the South East London Lifelong Learning Network IAG group. Jenny holds a BA (Hons) degree in Education and Community Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Careers Guidance.

Marin Corrigan, Bank of New York Mellon - Martin joined Bank of New York Mellon in the Equity Settlements team as a clerk before transferring to the Fixed Income & Securities Lending team, gaining promotion to Section Manager. Martin enrolled in the Bank’s Advanced Modern Apprenticeship programme in Retail Financial Services - the first candidate in the UK to complete this particular Apprenticeship route.

Lucy Espinal-Rae, BGC Partners - Lucy currently works at BGC Partners, one of the world's largest inter-dealer brokers, as an Associate in Business Development, having joined in early July 2008 after completing the Benedix City professional Programme and graduating from UCL where she was president of the Investment Society. She is also involved in the creation and launch of BGC Partners' graduate scheme.

Geoff Kinsella, Director of Business Development, Cooper Gay - Geoff joined Cooper Gay in October 2005 and is a member of the Group Executive Committee. During his career, which spans 30 years in the broking arena, he has worked in a variety of insurance/reinsurance markets including Ireland, the Middle East, Canada and the United Kingdom. Geoff is responsible for Business Development at Cooper Gay which includes Group Strategy and Sales & Marketing. He is FCII qualified, a Chartered Insurance Practitioner & holds an MBA.

How can I book?

The event is free and requires pre-registration. The event will be very busy and rewarding for all careers advisors so to pre-register and reserve your place please click email oncampus(at)benedix.co.uk.

Who is the FSSC?

FSSC Licensed by the UK government, the FSSC is the link between industry, government and education. The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) is an independent, employer-led organisation to provide strategic leadership for education, training and skills development for financial services, and more recently accountancy and finance, across the UK.