I started working at Verve about 8 years ago through The Grad Scheme. I had a degree in Zoology from Glasgow Universty, so had no finance experience before. Over the time I've worked here, I've gained my Diploma in Financial Planning and Certificate in Mortgage Advice, as well as the advanced pension transfer exam (AF7), and several other exams. I'm working towards my advanced diploma, only a few left to go!
I'm a senior paraplanner, so mainly report writing, research, and trying to help out with techy questions, but sometimes a bit of file checking and template work too. I specialise in defined benefit pension reports and analysis, QROPS, and more complex financial plans.
I like anything outdoors; horse riding, walking, the odd bit of adventure sports, next on my bucket list is to fly in a glider plane. Love travelling and discovering new places, favourites are New Zealand and Scotland.
I have a pet snake called Severus Snake. I'm a big Harry Potter nerd.
We have cake and office dogs, what's not to like?!
You don't need to know anything about finance when you start, I definitely didn't. Its your attitude that's important, show you're willing to help and learn, and make the effort to grow your knowledge on your own initiative too. You've got this!
