The Girls Are Investors Podcast

A big thank you to Faye Bowden from Franklin Templeton  for joining us to share her tips on how to make the most of your investment internship this summer and blow your host firm away!

Faye is Senior Talent Acquisition  Early Careers Programme Advisor at Franklin Templeton and has managed the recruitment of interns and graduates at the firm for many years . Trust us - Faye has some excellent words of wisdom for incoming interns looking to impress their host firms!

Covering the basics of who key contacts are likely to be for incoming interns through to how to network whilst interning - as well as the all important question: are internships really just extended interviews?

Hosted by GAIN's Programme Manager Paige Taylor. 

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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram. 

A big thank you to Lois Holmes from Findlay Park for joining us to talk about Investor Relations & Marketing.

This is a  great introduction to the basics of both of these roles and is super useful for students starting out in their investment careers and wanting to understand the different roles and career paths available to them.

Hosted by GAIN's Marketing Manager Becky Taylor. 

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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram. 

This week we're chatting to the winners of the 2024 GAIN Investment Challenge - The Abbey School in Reading!

So, what is the GAIN Investment Challenge?
The GAIN Investment Challenge is an annual stock pitch competition for girls and non-binary students in England.

Working in teams, students attend 6 weekly sessions throughout the Spring term where they learn how to analyse a company and decide if they would invest or sell the stock.

They learn from industry experts and are supported by professional investment mentors to help make an educated decision. At the end of the challenge students submit a 5 minutes long stock pitch video and written research report which is then reviewed by our panel of industry judges.

About 2024's winning team

• This year’s winning team were from The Abbey School in Reading.
• This team were 1 of 108 teams taking part in the challenge this year, from schools all across England. 
• Made up of year 11 & year 12 students, the team analysed M&S and produced a fantastic stock pitch that won over the judges. They had fierce competition from other teams, but ultimately won out throughout their detailed report and convincing pitch!

Join us as we hear from Aanya, Abbie, Charlotte, Hayley and Kashvi about their experience taking part & why they think YOU should get involved next year!

To register your interest for 2025's GAIN Investment Challenge & be the first to hear when applications open click here.

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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram. 

A big thank you to Benoit Ramsay (Managing Director, Marketable Assets) from University of Cambridge Investment Management for joining us to talk about alternative investments: what they are, how they've changed over time, and a detailed introduction to hedge funds & the typical asset classes they invest in.

This is a  great introduction to the basics of alternative investments and is super useful for students starting out in their investment careers and wanting to understand different investment types & strategies.

Hosted by GAIN co-founder and trustee Rahul Moodgal.

About Benoit:
Benoit is Managing Director, Marketable Assets at UCIM. He previously worked as a Senior Investment Principal at Weybourne Limited, a London-based single family office, where he oversaw the firm’s investments in liquid markets and hedge fund strategies. Prior to that, Benoit held positions at an outsourced investment office and a specialist capital markets advisory firm. He holds a first-class degree from Cambridge University in Natural Sciences (with an additional year of Management Studies) and is a CFA Charterholder.

About University of Cambridge Investment Management:
University of Cambridge Investment Management (UCIM) is the investment organisation that manages the £4bn Cambridge University Endowment Fund. Their purpose is to serve the University, Colleges and Trusts with world-class, sustainable investment performance. Over the last ten years the Endowment Fund  has distributed over £1bn to the University, supporting over 800 programmes, including teaching, research and access to further education.

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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram. 

A big thank you to Natalia Tsitoura from Apollo Global for joining us to talk about alternative assets.

This is a  great introduction to the basics of alternative assets and is super useful for students starting out in their investment careers and wanting to understand the different roles and career paths available to them.

Hosted by GAIN co-founder and trustee Rahul Moodgal.

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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram. 

This week GAIN Co-chair & Trustee Natasha Braginsky Mounier is joined by a panel industry guests to look back on what happened January through to March 2024 in the investment industry and what impact this may have on the next quarter.

A great listen to catch up on the latest news & investment trends and ideal to equip you with topical knowledge ahead of any upcoming internships!

Many thanks to our guests:

Sophia Hart (Strategist, Clean Energy Transition LLP)
Anjali Robillard (Director at Astorg)
James Carter (Portfolio Manager, Waverton)

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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram. 

A big thank you to Helena Prokhorenko from Highland Europe for joining us to discuss: what is growth capital?

This is a  great introduction to the basics of growth capital and super useful for students starting out in their investment careers and wanting to understanding the different roles and career paths available to them.

Hosted by GAIN co-founder and trustee Caroline Hultman.

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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram. 

A big thank you to Eleanor Davidson, CFA from Aspect Capital and Eva Sanchez Martin, CFA from Man Group for joining us to discuss: what is quant investing?

This is a  great introduction to the basics of quant investing and super useful for students starting out in their investment careers and wanting to understanding the different roles and career paths available to them.

Hosted by GAIN Co-chair & Trustee Natasha Braginsky Mounier.

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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram. 

Join us as we chat with Rebekah Lloyd, a renowned careers advocate and founder of This Independent Life, about the soft skills you'll need to get ahead in the workplace - from insights on conquering imposter syndrome, effective time management hacks, and the art of building a personal brand in the workplace.

Rebekah is deeply passionate about the power of business as a force for good and has  been featured in the Guardian & on the BBC, and has helped thousands of people around the world.

Don't miss this engaging conversation that addresses crucial soft skills for success in the workplace - it's packed with actionable advice to propel your investment management career forward!

Thank you to GAIN's Marketing Manager Becky Taylor for hosting this conversation. 

Find out more about Rebekah's work here: This Independent Life

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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram. 

On this episode we're joined by Maria Andrisani & Laura Carr of Bain Capital to talk all things Private Equity, Capital Markets & Finance. 

Maria is Partner on the  Bain Capital Private Equity team and leads Bain Capital's European Capital Markets activity. 

Laura is a Managing Director in the European Portfolio Group, working with management teams to build stronger finance capabilities across the portfolio.

In this episode we discuss Maria & Laura's career routes, what Bain Capital does and the fundamentals of private equity & capital markets. We also touch on different roles within the sector, breakdown liquidity, the current state of the market & both of our guests offer some fantastic advice to those just starting out or thinking about working in the investment management industry.

A big thank you to GAIN founder Tilly Franklin for hosting this conversation.

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For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit  gainuk.org.  You can also find us on LinkedIn or Instagram.