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“TD Securities really has a culture that cares about an individual, so everyone can be their authentic selves and truly feel like they’re a part of TD” says Lucy Izzard, COO, TD Securities.   Fostering a spirit of collaboration, TD Securities takes great pride in nurturing diversity and inclusion - most recently hosting a party celebrating London Pride – and has several programmes in place to maintain that work culture. Led by the inspiring Sharon Kim, Regional Head of Europe, Lucy says “(Sharon) has been very vocal about her drive to improve D&I measures, gender diversity in particular,” To hear more of Lucy’s insights on the environment at TD Securities and her own career journey, watch the full conversation with Dominie Moss - https://lnkd.in/g3kW7vhk #WomenInBanking #WomenInFinance #PrideMonth #DiversityAndInclusion #LondonPride #InspiringWomen #FemaleLeaders #FemaleSuccessStories

Did you know 80% of applicants find jobs through their own network? A well-crafted LinkedIn profile that highlights your experiences and skills is crucial for anyone looking to return to work or pivot their career. This makes you visible to recruiters searching for talent. If you're unsure where to start or how to present yourself on LinkedIn, head to the Career Academy for a FREE LinkedIn masterclass hosted by leading industry expert Victoria McLean, CEO of CityCV. This session will provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your LinkedIn presence and help you achieve your career goals. Access the LinkedIn Toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/eYMgHBSG #LinkedIn #LinkedInProfiles #Masterclass #ReturnToWork #CareerBreak #CareerPivot

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Director, Head of Performance and Business Management, Commercial and Institutional Banking, Global Bank, London Hybrid working Reporting into the COO for Commercial and Institutional Banking - Deliver franchise strategic aims through service management insight, analysis and action plans, ensuring business and customer needs are met - Ensure strong business management, governance and secretariat disciplines are deployed across the function, including capacity planning, financial management, governance, records management, communication and people management - Ensure the functions strategy and operating model are fit for purpose Requires: - Previous strategy consulting experience - Experience in leadership support or business management role - Commercial or Investment Banking background, ideally some CEO office experience, experience working with multiple business initiatives Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eQ44YY56 #JobAd #JobOpportunity #Hiring #WomenInBanking #CareerDevelopment #Director

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Director, Coverage and Sector Content, Insurance/Life Insurance, Global Bank, London, full time hybrid working - Manage successful and profitable relationships in the insurance sector covering UK, Western Europe and Bermuda - Coordinating first point of call for customer relationships, support all aspects of business delivery, sector specific content as well as structuring and executing financing solutions - Understand, promote and deliver control, reporting, compliance and regulatory regime with the business - Drive understanding of target customer segment commercial aspirations and expectations and apply internally to risk appetite and commercial capability – to enable a market leading product and appetite capability in chosen markets - Deliver excellent customer experience, develop strong network of internal partnerships, cultivate new client relationships Essential Requirements: - Strong track record of financing transaction structuring and execution coupled with deep understanding of the insurance sector - Knowledge of and credibility with the insurance sector where life insurance expertise will be preferred - Good strategic capability and origination experience and practical understanding of and application of risk management disciplines Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eDmknJKb #Director #GlobalBank #JobAds #Insurance #JobOpportunity

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Head of Change, Investment Management Fund, London, Full Time, Hybrid Working Reporting to the COO and managing a team, the main purpose of the role is to lead the delivery of the programme of change across the investment management business and act as a strategic partner to the investment floor. This senior role involves working closely with the executive and senior management to understand the business’ strategic objectives and to ensure that the business change team structure and framework is effective to support delivery of the programme, with appropriate governance and control. Key responsibility is to ensure appropriate frameworks and processes are in place to ensure: - definition of a delivery plan that ensures identification of solutions to meet the business objectives, - prioritisation and planning, - understanding of downstream impact of change and the risks involved, effective governance and reporting around the programme, - defining and managing the budget to deliver the programme of change. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ecqF_uuF #PensionFund #FundManagement #JobAds #FinancialSectorJobs #GlobalBank

Hear from Dominie Moss on the secret to acing an interview: the 5 P’s. If your #IntentionFor2024 is to return to work or pivot careers, don’t miss this top tip on how to prepare effectively for an interview.   #InterviewPrep #JobHunting #TopTips #CareerDevelopment #CareerBreak #CareerPivot

As the summer break approaches, if your #IntentionFor2024 is to return to work, take this time to press pause and reflect on your career trajectory. This period can be an excellent opportunity to reassess your professional goals, evaluate your past experiences, and prepare for the next steps in your career journey. Use this time to update your resume, refresh your LinkedIn profile, and identify any skills gaps that you may want to address. By taking these steps now, you'll be better positioned to hit the ground running when you're ready to re-enter the workforce.    “Consider points in your career or career break where you can evidence professional development that is relevant to the role in question. How have you acquired knowledge and skills and leveraged this in order to convert them into practical scenarios? Consider also situations where events did not go to plan, but you had an opportunity to learn and develop from the experience.” Linda Baldwin, Consultant, The Return Hub.   For those looking to return to work or pivot their career, joining The Return Hub can provide you with access to a network of support and new and exciting opportunities. Don’t miss the chance to be on our radar and take proactive steps towards achieving your career goals. Register here - https://lnkd.in/eYQSaMRQ #ReturnToWork #NewJob #CareerGrowth #CareerGoals #CareerDevelopment

 Diversity in the workplace, especially among senior leadership, is essential for fostering innovation and growth. Recent research highlights a concerning trend: the rise of anti-feminism among young men, which threatens these diversity gains.   Dominie Moss, our founder, and CEO emphasizes, "Leaders must actively promote inclusive workplace cultures by addressing gender equality policies, encouraging paid paternal leave, and fostering flexible work arrangements. These steps can help bridge the gender gap and create an environment of equity and respect."   By acknowledging and addressing the harmful impacts of gender stereotypes on both men and women, organizations can work towards achieving greater gender equality and building a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture.   Read more in Forbes about how corporate leaders can counter anti-feminism trends and enhance workplace inclusivity. #Feminism #WomenEmpowerment #AdvocateForWomen #WomenInBanking #WomenInFinance

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Emerging Markets Sovereign Analyst, UK Pension Fund, Full or Part - Time (4/5 days a week), London, Hybrid Working This is a role with a great opportunity to perform deep-dive fundamental economics research on given countries and contribute to investment process. To conduct sovereign credit analysis to deliver sustainable long-term returns and complement existing successful systematic strategies for both Hard Currency (HC) and Local Currency (LC) EMD portfolios. To contribute to both subjective decision making and overall strategies on both HC and LC EMD portfolios (including LC Inflation Linked (EMIL)). - Enhance existing EMD investment strategies by adding a subjective decision-making skill based on fundamental country analysis. - Strategic decision making that delivers more positive skew & higher kurtosis = downside protection, compared to index returns. - Design and apply improvements to the fundamental assessments (DSA) of countries to ensure individual and team efficiencies in investment processes. - Have a full understanding of all the investment mandate(s) constraints and controls. - Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members in developing country analysis skills. - Comprehend and assist in the management of the composite impact of individual Country decisions/exposures on overall portfolio risk exposures. - Source investment opportunities and leverage external resources for the scheme. Candidates will have: - Excellent macroeconomic analytical skills, e.g., Debt Sustainability Analysis, debt reprofiling/renegotiations/default. - Proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg. - Strong writing ability (synthesise complex ideas into concise reports). - Experience of High Yield and distressed EM bond markets. - Portfolio management/Risk modelling techniques. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eDc5euDY #PensionFund #FundManagement #JobAds #FinancialSectorJobs #GlobalBank

Looking for a “no brainer” to ace your next job interview? If your #IntentionFor2024 is to start a new job, here’s one simple tip from Dominie Moss to help you ace your interview: thoroughly research the company's values, mission, and goals. Understanding these aspects will show your genuine interest and align your responses with what the company stands for. For more insights and detailed advice, click here to listen to the full conversation with Helen Cowan - https://lnkd.in/eWNv2MKh #AceYourInterview #InterviewPrep #NewJob #CareerDevelopment #CareerGoals #CareerGrowth