Nishan Balasingham BSc Banking and Finance (including Placement Year) I chose to study BSc Banking and Finance as I was interested in developing a detailed understanding of financial markets and concepts. The variety of module choices allowed me to gain a detailed understanding of the various industries and sectors I wanted to work in post-graduation. The modules offered allowed students to develop knowledge in different aspects of the financial industry. Personally, I enjoyed modules that involved a certain element of mathematical calculations such as Portfolio Analysis, Foundations of Finance, Corporate Finance and Financial Modelling. The opportunity to complete a placement year was another strong reason I chose to study this degree as I knew it would allow me to develop my skills in industry, while developing strong network connections that would be useful post-graduation. I completed a placement year at BMW Financial Services as a Financial Accounting Intern, followed by a Summer Internship at Infosys Consulting as a Management Consulting Intern.
Since graduating with a First Class Honours in BSc Banking and Finance (including Placement Year), my career has gone from strength to strength, from being employed as a Financial Planner at Guardian Wealth Management, to a Wealth Manager at Globaleye, both based in Dubai. After returning to the UK I went on to be a Senior Financial Planning Manager at Santander UK, to now, where I’m employed as a Chartered Financial Planner at Fairstone Group Ltd, based in London. I have recently been listed among the Top 35 Under 35 Financial Advisors in the UK, in Citywire’s Top 35 Next Generation Advisers, an accolade I’m incredibly proud of.
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