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The Future of the Blog: My Professional Footballer's Association Interview, Giving Back & More

  18 Months on from my Blog Post " FIFA 20 to Finance Graduate "... Over the past 18 months my relationship with football has changed, my role with Morgan Stanley has also changed (now a Full-Time Analyst), yet my desired connection with the sport couldn't be clearer.  Giving Back is a huge part of any role with Morgan Stanley and some of the work I have been most proud of over this period has been my involvement with the Professional Footballer's Association. My below interview is testament to the PFA's willingness to promote those looking to support their fellow professionals and provide current, ex, and future members with opportunities beyond the changing rooms. Through 'Amplify Trading' and 'Mentoring Works' I have had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of students across the globe and learn more about how I can support those from all walks of life. Daily conversations helped to nurture my passion for helping others to succeed and I want t...

Amplify Trading Interview

Amplify Trading: "Professional Football to Prime Broker" I am passionate about helping to guide other students, and particularly young athletes as they endeavour to balance sport & education. So I really appreciated the opportunity to have a discussion with Will De Lucy, Amplify Trading Managing Director, about my experiences on the summer internship program and my transition from professional football to a role in finance. I am extremely proud and excited to be joining Morgan Stanley’s Sales & Trading division, in Prime Brokerage, this summer. I would like to acknowledge more people than is appropriate for a short Blog post, but I have had such a positive experience during the application process with every member of the firm being open, welcoming and willing to engage with me. Having participated as a guest speaker, during our summer internship, Will and I talk about how Will Smith’s detailed overview of the unique nature of Morgan Stanley’s Prime Brokerage operatio...