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The FinanceFlick: Inside My Career Journey — Navigating the Finance World One Challenge at a Time
Welcome to The FinanceFlick! Building a career in finance? Think of it as a blockbuster journey, filled with highs, lows, and all the scenes in between. In this week’s post, I’m sharing the real moments that have shaped my path so far.
Highs: From Junior Analyst to Sustainable Finance Advocate
My finance story began as a Junior Analyst, working under one of my finance professors to build business plans and offer credit guidance to SMEs. Later, consultancy introduced me to the gritty work of building valuation models from scratch — all while working remotely from Barcelona, my favorite virtual office! I then found my stride at an M&A boutique, surrounded by a young, ambitious team who taught me the art of the hustle. Today, my focus has shifted to sustainable finance — there’s a good feeling when I close my laptop each day, knowing my work impacts more than just the bottom line. It’s a purpose that’s hard to beat.
Lows: Navigating the Realities of Hustling in Finance
Of course, the journey hasn’t been all glamour. Balancing work and studies was like a tightrope act, but those late nights taught me skills no classroom ever could…
