Let’s CHat: City Careers is part of a series of industry networking events for current pupils and Old Waconians (alumni). Parents are also invited to attend. The event will consist of a panel discussion during which industry professionals will give a brief overview of their careers and the path they took to get there. Following this attendees will have the chance to speak to a broader range of professionals and ask questions individually while enjoying light refreshments. 

Event Timeline

6pm: Drink on arrival

6.15pm: Panel discussion led by the Head, Mr Richardson

6.45pm: "A spotlight on the London Stock Exchange" - interview with Bod Buckby, Head of UK Primary Markets - North (LSEG)

7pm: Networking and refreshments

Panelists

(Names will be added as they are confirmed)

• Eva Mills (Class of 2022), Sourcing Consultant at LNJ Recruitment
• Tizzie​​​​ Brass (Class of 2014), Private Banker, Arbuthnot Latham & Co., Limited
• Abigail Barker (Class of 2017), Events & Community Manager, Bruntwood
• Jane Harrison, Director – ETF Capital Markets, BlackRock.
• Ella Pangbourne (Class of 2015), Assistant Manager - Consulting, KPMG UK
• Jasmin Knowles (Class of 2015), Solicitor (Commercial Property and Development), Salehs LLP
• Oliver Tebbutt, Partner, Corporate Finance Advisory

"My advice for current students would be that an important part of choosing a career is to ensure that your career choices can support you in living the life you want to lead, and not dictate how you live. Something I feel very grateful to have been able to achieve."

Katie Flynn, Class of 2006, working remotely from Perth, Australia, for a UK Town Planning Consultancy

Get Ready

View your Let's CHat: Careers networking guide.