Overcoming Failure and Following your Passion: Graduate Advice from Head of Trading and Banking Solutions at LSEG Dean Berry

Interviews with Leaders in Fintech & Web3

Dean Berry, Group Head of Trading and Banking Solutions at the London Stock Exchange Group joins to discuss; career reflections in Trading, Broking and Fintech as well as advice on the importance of resilience, following your passion and how students can take advantage of opportunities in financial markets.
Dean's pursuit to learn and enthusiasm in the face of challenges along his journey, created opportunities to work across leading finance market institutions such as ANZ, Deutsche Bank, ICAP, BGC as well as the London Stock Exchange Group (Refinitiv). Transitioning from 16 years as a derivatives trader to electronic trading in Broking and finally Head of Trading and Banking Solutions, Dean's incredible career and insightful lessons are essential for all individuals looking to make an impact in their career.
For more episodes like this please visit www.workinfintech.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
Check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3.
Follow our socials Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube
https://workinfintech.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global
https://www.twitter.com/workinfintech
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDw

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Dean's background (00:00:26)

3. Matt's background (00:09:14)

4. The importance of networking and resilience (00:12:32)

5. What skills did you learn across your 3 roles? (00:13:55)

6. The tech of the future for financial markets (00:20:11)

7. What is electronification? (00:22:29)

8. The future skills required for Sales & Trading (00:25:57)

9. Advice on choosing a career in Fintech (00:33:11)

10. Why anyone can be successful in Fintech (00:37:39)