WHAT INSPIRES YOU
Do we wake up with an epiphany one morning? While an epiphany can happen, it is often a culmination of thoughts and circumstances rather than a spontaneous decision. Life-changing decisions usually stem from a series of smaller but related realizations or events that lead to a moment of lucidity.
A career in financial services does not necessarily mean that one must have a good head for dollars and cents, but it certainly does require some good sense of financial values, accountability and risk understanding.
WHAT DRIVES A CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Finding Balance Between Purpose
and Productivity
Helping Others
The desire to assist individuals or businesses in bringing them nearer to their financial goals and in so doing, the society as a whole can benefit from people who use financial wisdom to shape the economy and contribute to a wider societal well-being.
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Problem Solving
Some people are especially turned on by analyzing complex situations to use their intellectual attributes, soft skills and financial literacy to turn problems into solutions.
Career Advancement
Opportunities for personal income growth and professional advancement in the vast financial ecosystem from banking to wealth management, insurance and estate planning, can be very motivating to one’s expectation of material accomplishment. That said, it is always a very personal choice since personal expectations and definition of success do vary.
Personal Experiences
Events which one has personally encountered often develop a sense of gratitude and empowerment for those who had overcome financial or mental challenges. These personal history become inspirational to others with similar situations. Having an ability or sensitivity to resonate or empathize with others can be very fulfilling to those who see the world larger than themselves.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The excitement of starting your own business and calling your own shots never loses its charm. The rise of fintech and new investment technologies can inspire those interested in innovation and automation. With a societal trend leaning towards the Generation Z mentality and changes in workplace dynamics, financial literacy is not just a risk understanding skill but also a valuable tool to structuring business advantages.
