Getting started in financial services isn’t always straightforward.

Titles are unclear, career paths aren’t linear, and most people don’t really know what “good” looks like in their first few years.

In this Best Of NRG Insights episode, Marcus Nanson brings together voices from four professionals who are rising fast in specialist finance...

George Sanford
Lloyd Whiting
Chris Grant
Calean Gokani

They share what they’ve learned while breaking into the industry, figuring things out on the job, and building credibility without years of experience behind them.

This episode focuses on the practical realities of starting out in finance, not theory, hype, or polished career stories.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why mentorship matters early on, and how to find it informally
  
  
• How clear communication builds confidence and trust faster than jargon
  
  
• What young professionals often misunderstand about careers in finance
  
  
• Why asking questions early can save years of mistakes
  
  
• How continuous learning and adaptability shape long-term progression
  
  

If you’re new to financial services, considering a move into the industry, or still finding your feet in your first few roles, this episode offers grounded advice from people only a few steps ahead of you.

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