PMW Industry Training: Finance and Banking

The Banking & Finance program is dynamic training tailored for professional migrant women seeking to re-establish themselves or elevate their careers within the finance and banking sector.

Across three interactive sessions, participants will delve into key industry insights, skill enhancements, and career advancement strategies. Through in-person engagement, attendees will benefit from personalised guidance and networking opportunities. Moreover, seasoned professionals will share their firsthand experiences, providing invaluable perspectives on navigating the sector's nuances.

This program aims to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and connections necessary to confidently pursue and excel in their career aspirations within the finance and banking sector.

Program Details:

This program includes 3 sessions, all held at Melbourne Business School (MBS), Murra Theatre, from 5.30 to 7.30 pm.

Session 1: Thursday, 6 June
- Topic: Your unique value as a professional migrant (values, purpose, skills)
- Guest Speakers:
  - Lauren O'Neill, General Manager at JANA Investment Advisers
  - Matt McGilton, Managing Director at Kaizen Recruitment
Session 2: Thursday, 13 June
- Topic: Personal Branding and Storytelling
- Guest Speakers:
  - Sabina Ahmed, Director, Portfolio Construction at Breakthrough Victoria
  - Ruby Yadav, CEO at Mercer Superannuation Services
Session 3: Thursday, 20 June
- Topic: Discovering the hidden job market (how to develop professional networks)
- Guest Speakers:
  - Désirée Lucches, Sustainability Manager at MLC Australia and Non-Executive Director at Impact Alpha Partners
  - Natalia Ojeda, Governance Manager at ANZ
  - Wouter de Vries, Manager Accounting & Finance at Robert Walters Recruitment
  - Sera Muratyan, Senior Consultant at Robert Walters Recruitment

Panel Discussion and Q&As: Each session will end with an engaging panel discussion featuring two industry professionals, each sharing their unique professional journey in Australia. Gain insights into their diverse experiences and perspectives and get the opportunity to participate and delve deeper into the topics discussed by asking any questions to the speakers.

Networking Time: The perfect opportunity to meet more diverse women from the community, grow your professional networks and build meaningful connections that lead to real opportunities

Refreshments: A selection of nibbles and soft drinks will be provided. We will aim to cater for different dietary requirements.

Accessibility needs: If you have any particular accessible need, please contact us at: letstalk@professionalmigrantwomen.com.au

Photo Consent:

Please be aware that PMW events are filmed and photographed for public release and that you are agreeing to be captured by our media team. If you would not like to be captured in any filming or photography of the event, please let us know upon arrival at the event.

Can't pay for the ticket?

A number of free tickets are set aside for our events. If you can't pay for your ticket, please apply for a sponsored ticket. We will contact you when the tickets become available.

Paying it forward

PMW will donate 50% of the profits from ticket sales to UN Woman Australia to support Syrian refugee women and their families.

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