Harry Smith
Country:
United Kingdom
Sector:
Commercial Banking & Credit
Job title:
Analyst, Digital Investment Banking
Subject of study:
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Year of graduation:
2019
Type/Level of study:
Undergraduate
Current Employer/Organisation Name
JP Morgan
What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?
Joined a rotational graduate analyst program at JP Morgan. Now have finished the graduate program and working in a permanent investment banking role.
Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?
Enjoy the hard work and strategic advice.
Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?
Lots of music groups (e.g. Big Band, EUJO, Footlights, ExTunes).
What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?
Some very relevant modules.
What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?
Synthesis, analysis, and communication of information.
What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?
Work hard and stand out in an area (extra-curriculars, academics etc.). Then do your research, tailor your application, and apply early.
What are your plans for the future?
Unsure.
