Jersey Finance’s ‘Life in Finance’ Scheme Continues to Thrive

Charlie, Hautlieu School 
“This experience has provided me with an insight into the working life of an accountant. I have developed many new skills, which will benefit me greatly, and the experience has helped me decide that accounting is something I would like to pursue in the future. ”

Project Accountants Ltd 
“Charlie worked closely with our accounting team, and we found his time with us enjoyable and enriching. We believe that the hands-on experience and guidance he was provided with at Project Accountants have laid a strong foundation for his professional journey, something we value strongly. “

Adam, De La Salle College 
My placement at BDO gave me an invaluable insight into a career in the finance sector.  The whole team were so welcoming, happy to share their experiences and what they enjoyed in their career, which I really benefitted from. It was a truly helpful experience.

BDO Limited
We were delighted to welcome Adam to BDO Jersey this summer as part of the Jersey Finance ‘Life in Finance’ scheme. During his time with us, Adam gained valuable knowledge and hands-on experience through his work with our Audit team, giving him not only a taste of the working world, but an idea of the exciting career possibilities he might pursue after education.

Tiago, Highlands College 
“I was placed in different departments, which was very interesting, as some of them were different from what I thought they would be like. Everyone was very friendly and kind, which made my work experience even better. ”

R&H Jersey
“We enjoyed having Tiago with us for his two-week placement at R&H. He was a delight to mentor, and he brought a positive attitude to the workplace every day.”

Alana, Hautlieu School 
“PwC has such a welcoming environment, which has made it a pleasure to work with them.”

PwC Channel Islands 
“Alana gained hands-on experience and consistently demonstrated a strong willingness to learn. She eagerly contributed to the tasks assigned to her, showcasing her enthusiasm and dedication. This work experience scheme offers an invaluable platform for young people to experience the working world and to gain insight into potential future opportunities.”

Ella, Hautlieu School 
“It has been a valuable experience getting to explore the finance industry. Alex Picot Trust warmly welcomed me into their office, where I had the chance to meet new people, gain diverse experiences and immerse myself in a positive workplace culture across all functions of the company. This placement has also provided me with invaluable insight into potential career paths after A-levels.”

Alex Picot Trust 
“Ella showed a real willingness to get involved with the tasks allocated to her and never hesitated to ask meaningful questions. We are proud to support the ‘Life in Finance’ scheme, which gives young students an invaluable opportunity to experience what the corporate world has to offer in the future.”

SG Kleinwort Hambros Bank Limited
“The Jersey Finance, Life In Finance initiative is a fantastic way to showcase the world of finance to students, providing opportunity to gain insights and experience. Jacob was keen ‘to get stuck in’ and presented himself very well to each area of the business, asking engaging questions and put together a banking presentation.”

Carter, Victoria College
“I really enjoyed my time at Ocorian both for the amazing learning opportunity and the incredibly welcoming community. Thank you to the team for taking the time to help me throughout the two weeks.”

Edward, Hautlieu School 
“The placement at Altum Group was really beneficial and provided genuine insight into what the world of finance could offer. I left feeling really positive about what the future holds.”

Tom, Hautlieu School 
“I really enjoyed the experience I got during the placement, especially having the opportunity to rotate and get exposure to many different areas of the business.”

Altum 
“The placements are a two-way street; they provide students with important insight into what a career in our industry could off them, but also helps companies like us get a better understanding of the next generations motivations, helping us to shape our policies and practices to continue attracting and retaining top talent.”