Our Co-President Freni Jivani and Events Director Maiesha Zahir sit with Amy Shen. Amy graduated from the University of Toronto Scarborough with a Bachelor's in Business Administration in Management. During undergrad, she was a Project Director at The Marketing Group and completed co-op work terms as a Staff Accountant at Campbell Lawless LLP and as a Financial Analyst at the Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat. Post-graduation, she started her career at First National Financial LP as a Junior Underwriting specialist and currently works there as a Commercial Financial Analyst. In this episode, Amy shares how she was able to discover her passion through her co-op work—terms that gave her the opportunity to experience different roles and connect with industry professionals. For students in their 3rd and 4th years, Amy emphasizes planning and starting your job-seeking process for post-graduation opportunities and roles well in advance. We learn more about Amy’s growth at First National Financial LP, some of her responsibilities in her current role, and the relevant skills she believes anyone with an interest in breaking into the corporate finance industry should embody. Listen now to learn more about Amy’s career journey at First National Financial LP and gain helpful advice on discovering your passions and stepping into the corporate world.
00:05: Introduction
2:25 ; Discovering your Passions
13:22: Career at First National Financial LP
23:23: Rapid Fire
26:57: Conclusion Questions
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