Sebako

During my Bar Vocational Course and following my call to the Bar at Middle Temple, I decided to pursue non-legal opportunities before finally settling down into Family Law. I fell into legal documentation purely by accident, having been offered a role as a drafter in an Equity Derivatives documentation team. I found that I thoroughly enjoyed using my legal skills whilst working in the fast-paced, challenging environment of derivatives. So I began to focus on expanding my experience within the derivatives documentation. I also found that I enjoyed the people side of things as I progressed along the managerial path.

My advice to anyone considering a career in finance would be to take every opportunity to explore and learn. The world of finance is vast and varied, and there really is something in finance for everyone. Have an open mind, and take the time to really drill into your inherent strengths and personal preferences so you can target roles that will allow you to showcase and enhance them.

Make contact with family and friends already working in finance and ask questions, read the financial press, take part in internships and other access programs or symposiums. Have a dream and set yourself goals and targets.