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If you're seeking guidance from a mentor but uncertain about the process, this is for you. In an informal introductory call, a mentor will introduce themselves, provide a platform tour, explain how our mentorship program operates, and discuss how they can initiate a mentorship with you. This session is ideal if you desire a long-term mentor but need assistance in understanding how it all works or if you have identified a particular mentor and want to familiarize yourself with them beforehand.

It's vital to have a well-crafted resume when job hunting, as it can ease your search. Even if you're not currently seeking a new role, having an updated CV that highlights your experience to prospective employers is always beneficial. During this session, a mentor with hiring expertise will evaluate your resume and provide practical suggestions for enhancing it. You can make these modifications immediately and observe the results in real-time, ultimately resulting in an exceptional resume.

Occasionally, a well-planned strategy is necessary to achieve a career transition or advance in your present position. You might be contemplating enrolling in further education, pursuing a new job, acquiring new skills independently, or exploring freelancing options.A mentor can provide an external perspective that might be beneficial. They comprehend the complexities associated with career transitions and can assist you in creating a comprehensive plan to achieve your objectives.

Do you have some significant interviews on the horizon? In this one-hour session, a mentor with hiring expertise will act as a technical interviewer and pose typical interview questions that you might encounter in future interviews and assess your responses. Following this, you will receive constructive feedback on areas you need to improve, such as your knowledge, interview demeanour, and other factors that may influence future hiring decisions.

This mentoring package is designed to provide guidance and support to individuals seeking to build a successful career in the banking and finance industry. The package includes an hour one-on-one consultation with an expert mentor who has extensive experience in the industry and can provide valuable insights and advice.

 What are financial derivatives?  How do financial derivatives work?  How can financial derivatives be used to hedge risk?  How can financial derivatives be used to speculate on market movements?  Take-home work:  Complete a practice problem on option pricing

 Multi Leg Option Structures  How to use them and why  Greeks  Common mistakes  Worked trade example.  Exotic Options  How to use them and why  Greeks  Common mistakes  Worked trade example.  Structured products  How to use them and why  Greeks  Common mistakes  Worked trade example.  Risk management  Take-home work:  Complete a practice problem to implement each derivative type

o What is portfolio optimisation? o How does portfolio optimization work? o What are the benefits of portfolio optimization? o Different optimisation approach’s pro’s and con’s o Take-home work:  Complete a practice problem on portfolio optimization.

o What is asset allocation? o Why is asset allocation important? o What are the different asset classes? o How to allocate assets? o Take-home work:  Complete a practice problem on asset allocation.

Pitch Training: How to pitch a financial product or service Developing a strong pitch Delivering a pitch effectively Answering questions