Last month, Urban Synergy hosted a corporate insight day with MFS International in London, inviting 30 students from St Aloysius College.
The event was designed to inspire their interest in careers in business, accounting, and finance.
Students were welcomed by Sandra Davis, Regional HR Business Partner, and heard from Lee Webster, Global Manager of Client Services, who shared her fascinating career journey.
A panel of professionals from MFS International provided insights into their roles and the skills that make them successful, including:
- Fiona Okello, Client Service Associate
- Tessa Fitzgerald, Client Sustainability Lead Analyst
- Alan Brown, Equity Trader
- Paul Fairbrother, Institutional Portfolio Manager
- Ekta Chakraborty, Senior Business Analyst
The day also included speed mentoring sessions, a tour of the building, and advice on CV writing and apprenticeship opportunities.
The impact:
- 91% of students felt more confident about their future.
- 100% learned about a career they hadn’t considered before.
One Year 13 student summed it up perfectly: “Thank you for re-sparking my interests and helping me figure out what I want to do after sixth form.”
Thank you to everyone at MFS International for helping us inspire the next generation of professionals!