In this career insight episode, Anthony speaks with Mahgul Ansari, an Assistant Portfolio Manager at Premier Miton, about her unconventional path into investment management.

Starting out studying modern languages at Oxford University and later qualifying as a chartered accountant, Gul shares how she pivoted into asset management, the challenges she faced along the way, and how she built an edge in the industry by combining linguistic, analytical, and accounting skills.

Gul opens up about dealing with rejection, breaking into the industry without a finance degree, and why authenticity and personal branding matter more than ever.

(00:00) Gul's Journey: From Languages to Finance

(07:22) Navigating Career Challenges and Self-Discovery

(16:56) Finding Your Edge in Investment Management

(23:50) The Role of a Portfolio Manager

(28:34) Personal Branding and Authenticity in Finance

(37:46) Diversity and Inclusion in Asset Management

(45:45) Exploring Non-Traditional Paths into Finance

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