The training programme was a great start. "It was held at the London Stock Exchange and we were introduced to HBOS' financial products, markets and opportunities for technical training. We also rotated around the trading desks and learned about risk, compliance, the back office and other parts of HBOS. After exams, I was put on the Corporate Europe and North America Sales desk and I've stayed there since."
"Everyone is so approachable and always willing to give up their time to help."
I work at a new desk and that makes it particularly exciting. "I've been involved with everything from the start and have really been able to see how my actions contribute to the growth of the area. Because the desk is so small, it's a great learning environment where I can interact with a wide variety of people, products and business arenas. I work on transactions related to roads, hospitals and a whole range of other European projects. Completing research including analysing the clients' debts is an important part of what I do. There are also a lot of legal and compliance issues that I have to examine very carefully. Building relationships with bankers and other colleagues is all about making sure they have the right information. In fact, coming to work every day is pretty exciting, and I never know what to expect. But there is one thing that's absolutely certain, I learn new things all the time."