Rising Stars Winners: Podcast Mini-Series

After the success of our Rising Stars Awards, we decided to catch up with some of our amazing winners.

6 May 2025

Episodes

2024

Episode Sixteen

Rising Stars 2024 Human Resources Winner – Eric Olival

In this episode, we hear from Eric Olival, last year’s Rising Stars Awards winner in the Human Resources category. Eric shares his passion for supporting others in their careers and reflects on his unique path into the finance industry. He also talks about what winning the award meant to him and how the recognition has impacted his professional journey. It’s an insightful look into the people-focused side of finance and the drive behind his success.

Eric OlivalSenior Talent Acquisition Partner, CSC

Episode Fifteen

Rising Stars 2024 Banking Winner – Clovie Knight

In this episode, we speak with Clovie Knight from Standard Bank, the 2024 Rising Star in Banking. Clovie reflects on her experience at last year’s awards ceremony, sharing the moments that inspired her and the pride she felt being surrounded by so many accomplished women in Jersey’s finance sector. Her passion, drive, and leadership make her a true rising star. Tune in to hear her story and what the recognition has meant for her career.

Clovie KnightProduct Owner, Standard Bank

Episode Fourteen

Rising Stars 2024 Operations and Support Winner – Adam Clift

In this episode, we talk to Adam Clift, the 2024 Rising Stars winner in the Operations and Support category. Adam shares how his exceptional time management, project skills and analytical mindset helped to transform business processes—and why these qualities are crucial in today’s workplace.

Do you know an ambitious member team member that deserves to be recognised for their outstanding efforts? Nominate your 2025 Rising Star here

Adam CliftSenior Administrator, Client Services, HIGHVERN

Episode Thirteen

Rising Stars 2024 Investment Management Winner – Ashley Correia

Hear from last year’s Investment Management category winner, Ashley Correia.

Ashley shares with us the importance of these awards for our young talented community, as well as touching on mental health and how important it is to maintain a balance while focussing on professional development.

Do you know an ambitious member team member that deserves to be recognised for their outstanding efforts? Nominate your 2025 Rising Star here

Ashley CorreiaClient Manager - Investment, Stonehage Fleming Group

Episode Twelve

Rising Stars 2024 CSR Winner – Matthew Coles

In this inspiring episode, we chat to Matthew Coles, our 2024 CSR Rising Star. Matthew shares his journey in championing corporate social responsibility in his workplace and how his Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) has been a unique strength in driving his success.

We delve into the significance of the Rising Stars Awards and explore the vital role neurodivergent individuals play in creating diverse and innovative work environments.

Matthew ColesAudit Assistant Manager, KPMG in the Crown Dependencies

Episode Eleven

Rising Stars 2024 Accountancy Winner – Sivaradjen Ramsamy

In this episode, which celebrates another exceptional young professional in Jersey’s finance industry, we focus on our 2024 Accountancy Rising Star, Sivaradjen Ramsamy.

Sivaradjen shares his career journey, achievements and the significance of winning the Rising Star award.

He also offers insights into his career, the best advice he’s received and what he enjoys most about working in finance.

Sivaradjen RamsamyAssistant Manager, Client Accounting, Mourant Governance Services

Episode Ten

Rising Stars 2024 Law Winner – Yurii Tsybulskyi

Louise Burrows, Head of Marketing at Jersey Finance, chats with Yurii Tsybulskyi, the 2024 Law Rising Stars winner from Baker & Partners. Yurii shares his journey in law, the challenges he’s faced, and his advice for aspiring professionals.

Yurii also reflects on his experience at the Rising Stars Awards Ceremony and the importance of networking events like Future Connect for career growth.

Yurii Tsybulskyi Paralegal, Baker & Partners

Episode Nine – Rising Stars 2024 Digital Winner – Eve Smith

Join Louise Burrows, Head of Marketing at Jersey Finance, as she chats with our 2024 Digital Rising Star, Eve Smith.

Eve shares her unique journey into the finance industry, the challenges she’s overcome, and her insights on working in the digital sector.

She also reflects on her experience at the Rising Stars Awards Ceremony and what it meant to her.

Eve SmithMarketing Manager, Digital Marketing, HSBC

2023

Episode Eight

Rising Stars 2023 HR Winner – Kim Hamon

The support functions of a business are key to keeping it running smoothly and efficiently.Kim Hamon, the 2023 winner of the Human Resources category of our Rising Stars Awards, joins us on this episode to share with us how she became a shining star in her company.

Kim HamonRecruitment Advisor, KPMG

Episode Seven

Rising Stars 2023 Banking Winner – Lauren Davey

The 2023 Banking Rising Star was Lauren Davey from Barclays. In this episode we find out about Lauren’s career journey, how she felt about being nominated and winning the award, and the ceremony itself. She also discusses why she enjoys working in Jersey’s financial sector, her previous career paths and how they helped her during the transition into the finance industry.

Lauren DaveyPremier Relationship Manger, Barclays

Episode Six

Rising Stars 2023 Funds Winner – Natalia Jurajda

Our 2023 Rising Star in the Fund category was Natalia Jurajda. Natalia recently sat down with us to discuss her win, the progression in her career journey since joining the industry from school and why she thinks the finance industry is a great career path.

Natalia JurajdaSenior Funds Administrator, Langham Hall

Episode Five

Rising Stars 2023 Law Winner – Ellen Jarvis

The 2023 Rising Star in Law was Ellen Jarvis from Walkers Global. Ellen sat down with us to discuss moving to Jersey in her 20s, why she enjoys her role, studying for the Jersey Advocacy Exams and her career aspirations.

Ellen JarvisSenior Associate, Walkers (Jersey) LLP

Episode Four

Rising Stars 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Winner – Rabia Farooque

We were delighted to be joined by our 2023 Diversity and Inclusion winner, Rabia Farooque from PwC, to hear about her fascinating career journey, and learn about her win.

Listen to Louise Burrows, Head of Marketing at Jersey Finance, speak to Rabia in this Rising Stars winners podcast episode.

Rabia FarooqueSenior Associate, PwC

2022

Episode Three

Rising Stars 2022 Accountancy Winner – Leo Rodrigues

Our Rising Star in Accountancy this year was Leo Rodrigues from Langham Hall. We caught up with Leo to discuss why he chose a career in finance after college, how he has grown his professional skills and how he felt about winning after being shortlisted for a second time.

Leo RodriguesSenior Fund Accountant, Langham Hall

Episode Two

Rising Stars 2022 Compliance Winner – Catherine Buxton

We recently sat down with our 2022 Compliance Rising Star, Catherine Buxton from Stonehage Fleming. She describes how she started her compliance journey, and why she would recommend compliance to young people considering a career in finance.

Catherine Buxton Senior Associate Compliance Monitoring Officer, Stonehage Fleming

Episode One

Rising Stars 2022 Operations and Secretarial Winner – Rosa Micheljump

We spoke to Rosa Micheljump, this year’s Operations and Secretarial Rising Star, about winning the award, his role in operations and how he started his career in finance.