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AmplifyME APAC's top 5 moments of last year

As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we’re reflecting on AmplifyME APAC’s biggest milestones of 2025 - from launching the University Pathways platform to being featured in Bloomberg for our efforts to equip the next generation of finance professionals across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Navigating Social Mobility in Finance: Chloe Shepherd (VP Credit Trading at Citi)

Chloe Sheppard, VP Credit Repo Trader at Citi, shares her journey from a working-class background in northern England to a front-office trading role in London. She discusses breaking into finance without connections, overcoming imposter syndrome, navigating class bias, and thriving on a trading floor.

Breaking into Portfolio Management: Emma Baron (Executive Director Goldman Sachs Asset Management)

Emma Baron, a Executive Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, shares her journey into trading, the importance of mentorship, and key lessons for aspiring finance professionals. She discusses breaking into portfolio management, overcoming fear in trading, and the role of diversity in finance.

Commodity Trading Career Insight: Kristine Engman (Former Global Head of Trading & Risk at Cargill)

Former Cargill Global Trading & Risk Management Director Kristine Engman shares her journey into commodity trading, key skills for success, and overcoming imposter syndrome. She also discusses risk management, networking strategies, and career resilience in high-stakes trading.

How Practical Experience Helped Me Secure A Role At Citi

AmplifyME’s Summer Analyst Training Programme gave me hands-on experience that bridged the gap between theory and real-world finance. Through immersive simulations, I developed real-time decision-making, risk management, and market adaptability skills, which helped secure my Citi 2025 Summer Finance Analyst role.

From History Student to Finance Professional

Coming from a non-finance background can be challenging when applying for competitive roles in the industry. A second-year History student at the University of Exeter shares how they navigated this transition through the AmplifyME Summer Analyst Training Programme.

Why You Should Start Networking as a Student – and How to Do It

Networking is one of the most powerful tools for building your career, yet many students overlook it. Whether you are searching for internships, exploring career options, or preparing for your first graduate role, your professional network can open doors that qualifications alone cannot.

Why Trading Needs Tech Skills

In the fast-paced world of trading, the image of a trader shouting on the phone is long gone. Today, markets are driven by technology. Algorithms execute trades in milliseconds, and data fuels every decision. For STEM and computer science students, this is great news. Your skills are in high demand in trading, even if you’ve never considered it before.

How to Break Into Trading with a STEM Background

You’ve mastered maths, programming, or engineering, now what? If you’ve ever wondered how your STEM background could open doors to a career in trading, you’re not alone. STEM skills are highly sought after in modern financial markets, where data and technology drive decisions.

How Your STEM Skills Give You an Edge in Commodity Trading

Commodity trading can seem like an intimidating field, especially for those who haven’t been exposed to it before. But for women in STEM, this dynamic and fast-paced industry offers an exciting opportunity to leverage their technical skills in ways that have a meaningful impact on global markets.

How the AmplifyME Summer Analyst Training Programme Enhanced My Applications

Meet Kash Kothand, a MSc student at the London School of Economics (LSE) who completed the AmplifyME Summer Analyst Training Programme in 2024 and is now due to join BlackRock in 2025 as a Graduate Analyst in their Private Markets Investing (Alternatives) division.

What are University Pathways?

AmplifyME’s University Pathways is your gateway to preparing students for successful finance careers. This comprehensive platform offers immersive, accredited experiences and fast-tracked career opportunities with top financial institutions, such as Morgan Stanley and UBS.

What are University Pathways?

AmplifyME’s University Pathways is your gateway to preparing students for successful finance careers. This comprehensive platform offers immersive, accredited experiences and fast-tracked career opportunities with top financial institutions, such as Morgan Stanley and UBS.

Will Simulation-Based Experiential Learning Combat AI?

AmplifyME empowers universities to combat AI challenges with simulation-based learning, ensuring fair assessments and career-ready skills for students. Discover how our platform bridges the gap between education and industry.

Top 5 tips for budgeting at university

Struggling with rising costs as a student? Check out our top 5 tips to save money at university, from student discounts to budgeting, earning extra, and investing smartly!

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