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How to Navigate Your Early Career in Finance (Sell-Side & Buy-Side)

2025/6/25
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Wee Kii Teh: 我认为职业生涯不仅仅是线性上升，更重要的是不断学习和探索。我鼓励大家不要害怕尝试，即使这意味着偏离传统的职业道路。重要的是找到自己真正热爱的事业，并从中获得丰富的经验。我建议大家慢慢来，因为职业生涯是一个长期的过程，有足够的时间去探索和发展。不要急于求成，而是要注重积累经验和提升自身能力。同时，我也强调了工作场所文化的重要性，它会直接影响个人的情绪和幸福感。在选择公司和团队时，务必进行充分的调查研究，了解其文化和价值观是否与自己相符。此外，我也分享了自己从STEM领域转型到金融领域的经验，强调了弥补知识差距的重要性，以及如何通过正规培训和在工作中学习来提升技能。

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Wee Kii Teh's journey from a biotechnology degree to a portfolio manager role at Allianz Global Investors showcases a non-linear career path. She emphasizes listening to one's instincts and making peace with career choices, even if they deviate from traditional expectations.
  • Transitioned from a STEM background (biotechnology) to a finance career.
  • Initially faced challenges due to lack of formal finance background.
  • Overcame challenges through formal training and on-the-job learning.
  • Emphasizes the importance of listening to one's gut and not feeling pressured to follow a traditional career path.

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In this episode, Anthony speaks with Wee Kii Teh, a Portfolio Manager at Allianz Global Investors, about the practical skills and mindset needed to succeed in a competitive finance career.Drawing on experience across credit risk, capital markets, and now impact investing, Wee Kii shares what really sets top interns apart, how to adapt to new roles quickly, and why asking smart questions is more important than knowing all the answers.Whether you’re preparing for an assessment centre, trying to decide between sell-side and buy-side, or figuring out how to navigate workplace culture, this conversation is full of actionable insight.Expect practical tips on upskilling, career transitions, building strong relationships, and finding roles that match your values and ambition.(00:00) Introduction and Career Journey(02:26) Transitioning from STEM to Finance(08:59) Building Confidence and Seeking Mentorship(13:36) Adapting to New Environments and Upskilling(16:33) The Importance of Company Culture(21:21) Internship Insights and Attributes of Top Interns(24:54) Buy-Side vs Sell-Side Experience(27:53) Cultivating Relationships and Mentorship(31:58) Career Priorities and What Changes with Seniority(34:08) Impact Investing and ESG Opportunities(40:02) Advice for Young Professionals