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Finance | Leadership] How I Built a Global Career in Finance: A prelude to the upcoming series: Breaking Into Finance
A candid prelude to Breaking Into Finance, sharing how EJ Elena Shin built a global career across BlackRock and Aviva Investors. Insights on industry shifts, core skills, early-career challenges, and practical advice for students entering modern finance.
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