Young Asians in Finance

🚨YAF IS HIRING! Considering a role in Journalism? Interested in Current Affairs? Looking to gain experience for your CV? Young Asians in Finance is opening up applications to all students for our Publications team!🚀 Below is the full Job Description! Volunteer Journalist 🌟 🔹What: As a Journalist at Young Asians in Finance, you will collaborate as part of a dynamic team that prioritises commercial awareness, and integrity. Regularly producing high-quality articles to be shared on professional platforms (such as LinkedIn), a Journalist at YAF is expected to: Stay aware of current affairs, Produce articles as per a Publication Schedule, Collaborate with the Publications Team to fulfil it’s aims and objectives, and more! 🔹Who: Anyone is welcome to apply. The best candidate will demonstrate astute commercial awareness and strong literary capabilities. The ability to clearly and concisely report and outline different topics is integral. 🔹Where: Applicants can follow this link to register their interest: https://lnkd.in/eTztAxV2 IMPORTANT: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A SAMPLE ARTICLE FOR THEIR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED! Find us on all social media here: https://lnkd.in/ea934kJq ALL ROLES AT YOUNG ASIANS IN FINANCE ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEERING, AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY FORM OF CONTRACTED REMUNERATION.

Happy Diwali from the Young Asians in Finance team! 🪔💙 Albeit a slightly belated post, the team hopes everyone within our community has enjoyed the festivities and celebrations. As an all encompassing Asian-centric community, Young Asians in Finance stays committed to representing and spotlighting the voices and cultures of the many diverse sub-communities within the Asian community as a whole!🙌🏽 Find us on all social media here: https://lnkd.in/ea934kJq If you are an organisation, corporate leader or institution who would like to get involved with our work, feel free to reach out to us via DM's!

Great opportunity with Man Group for students considering summer internships in Accountancy and Tax. Apply now, as applications close soon!💙🔥

Struggling to apply to Spring Weeks and Summer Internships?🧐 With application season at its peak, Young Asians in Finance understands the struggles and pressures surrounding securing Spring Week and Summer Internship opportunities. That is why, we have partnered with City Careers Coach, and LSESU Business & Investment Group to bring you a Recruitment Bootcamp.🚀 Taking place on November 4th at the LSE, and led by Hassan Akram, Founder and CEO of City Careers Coach, an ex-recruiter helping students enter elite careers, the event will feature 3 sessions, covering: 🔹Session 1: Overview of the IB recruitment funnel (What Recruiters look for, and common mistakes) 🔹Session 2: CV Workshop 🔹Session 3: Interview/HireVue Workshop If you are a non-LSE students, and want to attend this event, then sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e_ZxgpZM 🙏🏽 Spaces are limited, and applications will close on Friday at 6pm!🚨 This event is for undergraduate students, currently applying to Spring Weeks and Summer Internships. The event is open to all LSE students without restrictions. Find us on all social media here: https://lnkd.in/ea934kJq If you are an organisation, corporate leader or institution who would like to get involved with our work, feel free to reach out to us via DM's!

Struggling to apply to Spring Weeks and Summer Internships?🧐 With application season at its peak, Young Asians in Finance understands the struggles and pressures surrounding securing Spring Week and Summer Internship opportunities. That is why, we have partnered with City Careers Coach, and LSESU Business & Investment Group to bring you a Recruitment Bootcamp.🚀 Taking place on November 4th at the LSE, and led by Hassan Akram, Founder and CEO of City Careers Coach, an ex-recruiter helping students enter elite careers, the event will feature 3 sessions, covering: 🔹Session 1: Overview of the IB recruitment funnel (What Recruiters look for, and common mistakes) 🔹Session 2: CV Workshop 🔹Session 3: Interview/HireVue Workshop If you are a non-LSE students, and want to attend this event, then sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e_ZxgpZM 🙏🏽 Spaces are limited, and applications will close on Friday at 6pm!🚨 This event is for undergraduate students, currently applying to Spring Weeks and Summer Internships. The event is open to all LSE students without restrictions. Find us on all social media here: https://lnkd.in/ea934kJq If you are an organisation, corporate leader or institution who would like to get involved with our work, feel free to reach out to us via DM's!

"What advice would you give to someone considering an apprenticeship?" 🧐 Sahil Shahzad and Abid Ahmed share their biggest piece of advice for students considering apprenticeships, listen in for insider tips on all things apprenticeships🚀 🚨Are you an aspiring apprentice? To find our comprehensive resource pack, click here: https://lnkd.in/edjaPZne 🌟Find us on all social media here: https://lnkd.in/ea934kJq A special thanks to our media partner for this project, Dumb Money, check out their page for deeper insights into financial markets, and interviews with professionals in the industry! 🙌💙 If you are an organisation, corporate leader or institution who would like to get involved with our work, feel free to reach out to us via DM's!

The grind doesn't stop anytime soon but it's refreshing to know that recognition lies in the right places... 🙌🏼 Thrilled to announce that I've been awarded the Student Engagement Prize by LIBF, in recognition of my involvement and contributions to the wider community! All praise be to Allah (SWT) for allowing me to succeed in this field, for keeping me steadfast in my commitments and aspirations, and for providing me with countless blessings and chances to prove myself. 🤲🏼 A gratefully received surprise on a normally dreary weekday morning! It's been a pleasure to have been a student at LIBF for over a year now. And my first glimpse of what life as a LIBF student could be like happened for me at their Summer University, between Year 12 and Year 13. And what a moment this was! Having just started to scratch the surface of finance as a career path at the time, and then discovering a specialised university like LIBF, it was genuinely one of the best things to have happened to me on my continuing career journey. And now, fast forward to today, if you'd have told me a year ago that I'd have co-founded Dumb Money, become the Vice President of the LIBF Investment Society or secured two Spring Internships at UBS and American Express then I probably would have laughed in your face! But, now looking back, it's a testament to the encouraging culture and work environment that LIBF has and continues to deliver on, and I couldn't be more grateful for that. 🤝 A huge thanks to all of the staff at LIBF for being part of the university and for providing a helping hand along the way. Looking forward to continuing to learn from others as well as giving back to whoever I can as much as possible! 🚀

''Rejection is always redirection'' This was a consistent theme throughout the Mastering Apprenticeship Applications webinar today hosted by Young Asians in Finance. Of course, I believe this to be true, but I feel like this is easier said than done. Hearing how the panelists have navigated rejections themselves made me realise how vital resilience and self-reflection are in shaping our career journeys. The application process may seem daunting, but having confidence in yourself and your abilities is the key to success. One key takeaway for me was the importance of seeing rejection as feedback, not failure. Each ''no'' is an opportunity to identify where we can improve, whether it's refining your skills to just simply practising patience and having the belief in yourself. The panelists also highlighted the importance of practising authenticity. We often think we need to be someone we are not to fit the criteria of a ''perfect candidate''. Recruiters are looking for who you truly are, and so remember, your unique experiences, perspectives and skills are a strength, not a weakness. The path to success may be challenging, but I left the session with a renewed mindset: Rejection is not the end; it's just a pivot towards something better. Huge thanks to Young Asians in Finance for organising such a valuable session and the panelists Riyadh Rehman, Sahil Shahzad, Yashleen Gulati, Lee Lin, Ashwa Naz, Abid Ahmed. Your dedication to empowering disadvantaged individuals like myself has truly made a lasting impact, and I’m incredibly fortunate to have learned from you. I have included some slides which I found useful, and I hope other aspiring apprentices find it useful too! #FinanceCareers #Apprenticeship #GrowthMindset #YoungAsiansInFinance #Networking

Today, I attended a valuable Apprenticeship event with Young Asians in Finance focusing on the Mastering Apprenticeship Applications session. The event covered the typical application process and provided top tips for each stage. Key takeaways include: -Gained insights into what a typical apprenticeship application process looks like. -Learned effective strategies for each stage, from CV writing to interviews and assessments. -Received advice from apprentices and industry professionals at PwC, KPMG, JPMorgan, and more. -Understood the importance of personal branding and showcasing key skills. -Explored different career pathways through apprenticeships in finance. I thank Lee Lin, Ashwa Naz, Abid Ahmed, Yashleen Gulati, Sahil Shahzad and Riyadh Rehman for this valuable insight into finance.

🌟The Apprenticeship Bootcamp: Mastering Apprenticeship Applications (Event 2/3) With the second event of our 3-part webinar series just around the corner, we are excited to reveal the focus of the event: Mastering Apprenticeship Applications!🚀 For many, the Apprenticeship application process may be their first ever experience in: interviewing, doing company research, and aiming for a job, so how can you maximise your chances at success? Join us this Wednesday to hear from Apprentices working in world leading firms such as: JP Morgan, Deloitte and CMS, and gain a deeper insight into how to secure your future apprenticeship! 🚨Spaces are limited, and registration will be closing soon, so secure your spot by signing up here: https://lnkd.in/eq2vfKfE We hope to see you all soon! ☺️ Sahil Shahzad, Yashleen Gulati, Heer Ratda, Abid Ahmed, Ashwa Naz, Lee Lin.