The Girls Are Investors Podcast

Welcome to the second episode in our inspiring series, where we sit down with the trailblazers and leaders shaping the investment management industry. GAIN is committed to increasing gender diversity in finance and empowering young women and non-binary individuals to explore opportunities in this exciting field. Through this series, we aim to demystify investment management, sharing stories, insig...

Welcome to GAIN Meets… The Trustees , the first episode in our inspiring new series from GAIN, where we sit down with the trailblazers and leaders who are shaping the investment management industry. GAIN is dedicated to increasing gender diversity in the world of finance and empowering young women and non-binary individuals to explore opportunities in this exciting field. Through this series, we a...

Inspirational Women in Investment: A Conversation with Appian Capital Advisory Leaders In this compelling episode of the GAIN Podcast, our host Natasha Braginsky Mounier, Trustee of GAIN, engages in an inspiring and insightful dialogue with five accomplished women from Appian Capital Advisory, a leading private capital firm focused on mining investments. This episode highlights the diverse experie...

This week GAIN Co-chair & Trustee Natasha Braginsky Mounier is joined by a two special guests to look back on what happened July through to September 2024 in the investment industry and what impact this may have on the months to come. A great listen to catch up on the latest news & investment trends and ideal to equip you with topical knowledge ahead of any upcoming internship interviews!...

In this episode of Intern Insights , we sit down with Shivali Agrawal and Khuslen Khurelbaatar, two talented alumni of the GAIN Empower Investment Internship Programme, who share their experiences navigating the world of investment management (IM). Both Shivali and Khuslen have recently completed internships at Apollo Global, and in this conversation, they offer invaluable insights into their jour...

In this insightful episode of GAIN Meets... GAIN Trustee and Co-Chair Natasha Braginsky Mounier sits down with Nk Ezepue, Senior Associate at XPS Pensions, to dive into the world of investment consulting and pensions. Nk gives listeners a guided tour of her career journey, sharing how she transitioned into her current role at XPS and the unique opportunities within the pensions space. Together, th...

In this insightful episode, our COO and Programmes Director, Laura Jones, sits down with Sara Hamid, a recent participant in the GAIN Empower Investment Internship Programme. Sara has just completed a prestigious internship in Sustainable Investing at abrdn, and she joins us to share her experiences and advice for students looking to break into the world of investment management. Laura and Sara di...

In this episode GAIN Programmes Director and COO, Laura Jones, sits down with two GAIN Empower Investment Internship alumni, Zoë Rhoades and Maeve Mulloy, to talk about their experience of the GAIN Empower Investment Internship Programme. Join us to hear about the application process, the support offered from GAIN, the work that Maeve & Zoë undertook during their placements and how the interns...

In this episode, GAIN trustee Rahul Moodgal sits down with Georgina Witter, UK Institutional & Intermediary Sales Associate at Brown Advisory, to explore the exciting world of sales and marketing within asset management. We kick things off with a whistlestop tour of Georgina's career journey, from her early days to landing her current role. She shares what sparked her interest in the indu...

This week GAIN Co-chair & Trustee Natasha Braginsky Mounier is joined by a two special guests to look back on what happened April through to June 2024 in the investment industry and what impact this may have on the next half of the year. A great listen to catch up on the latest news & investment trends and ideal to equip you with topical knowledge ahead of any upcoming internships! Many th...

A big thank you to Tiffanie Wong   from AllianceBernstein for joining us to talk about Responsible Investing & Fixed Income. Tiffanie has vast industry experience that she shares generously in this episode. She holds dual roles at AllianceBernstein, as Senior Vice President, Director of US Investment Grade Credit and also Director of Fixed Income Responsible Investing Portfolio Management. Thi...

A big thank you to Faye Bowden from Franklin Templeton   for joining us to share her tips on how to make the most of your investment internship this summer and blow your host firm away! Faye is Senior Talent Acquisition  Early Careers Programme Advisor at Franklin Templeton and has managed the recruitment of interns and graduates at the firm for many years . Trust us - Faye has some excellent word...

A big thank you to Lois Holmes from Findlay Park for joining us to talk about Investor Relations & Marketing. This is a  great introduction to the basics of both of these roles and is super useful for students starting out in their investment careers and wanting to understand the different roles and career paths available to them. Hosted by GAIN's Marketing Manager Becky Taylor.  Got a qu...

This week we're chatting to the winners of the 2024 GAIN Investment Challenge - The Abbey School in Reading! So, what is the GAIN Investment Challenge? The GAIN Investment Challenge is an annual stock pitch competition for girls and non-binary students in England. Working in teams, students attend 6 weekly sessions throughout the Spring term where they learn how to analyse a company and decid...

A big thank you to Benoit Ramsay (Managing Director, Marketable Assets) from University of Cambridge Investment Management for joining us to talk about alternative investments: what they are, how they've changed over time, and a detailed introduction to hedge funds & the typical asset classes they invest in. This is a  great introduction to the basics of alternative investments and is sup...

A big thank you to Natalia Tsitoura from Apollo Global for joining us to talk about alternative assets. This is a  great introduction to the basics of alternative assets and is super useful for students starting out in their investment careers and wanting to understand the different roles and career paths available to them. Hosted by GAIN co-founder and trustee Rahul Moodgal. Got a question? Send...

This week GAIN Co-chair & Trustee Natasha Braginsky Mounier is joined by a panel industry guests to look back on what happened January through to March 2024 in the investment industry and what impact this may have on the next quarter. A great listen to catch up on the latest news & investment trends and ideal to equip you with topical knowledge ahead of any upcoming internships! Many thank...

A big thank you to Helena Prokhorenko from Highland Europe for joining us to discuss: what is growth capital? This is a  great introduction to the basics of growth capital and super useful for students starting out in their investment careers and wanting to understanding the different roles and career paths available to them. Hosted by GAIN co-founder and trustee Caroline Hultman. Got a question?...

A big thank you to Eleanor Davidson, CFA from Aspect Capital and Eva Sanchez Martin, CFA from Man Group for joining us to discuss: what is quant investing? This is a  great introduction to the basics of quant investing and super useful for students starting out in their investment careers and wanting to understanding the different roles and career paths available to them. Hosted by GAIN Co-chair &...

Join us as we chat with Rebekah Lloyd, a renowned careers advocate and founder of This Independent Life, about the soft skills you'll need to get ahead in the workplace - from insights on conquering imposter syndrome, effective time management hacks, and the art of building a personal brand in the workplace. Rebekah is deeply passionate about the power of business as a force for good and has ...

On this episode we're joined by Maria Andrisani & Laura Carr of Bain Capital to talk all things Private Equity, Capital Markets & Finance.  Maria is Partner on the  Bain Capital Private Equity team and leads Bain Capital's European Capital Markets activity.  Laura is a Managing Director in the European Portfolio Group, working with management teams to build stronger finance capab...

In this episode, host GAIN CEO Tanya Tracey sits down with Will De Lucy, the co-founder and CEO of AmplifyME. AmplifyME helps students bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience,  by providing free, 2-hour LIVE simulation events to gain experience in investment bank trading and asset management roles. It's a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience which not...

In this episode GAIN Programmes Manager, Laura Jones, sits down with two GAIN Empower internship alumni, Zoë Rhoades and Maeve Mulloy, to talk about their experience of the GAIN Empower Investment Internship Programme. Join us to hear about the application process, the support offered from GAIN, the work that Maeve & Zoë undertook during their placements and how the internship has positively s...

Join GAIN's Anne Marie-Fleurbaaij as she chats with Floortje Brouwers from GIC, diving into the fascinating topic of Sovereign Wealth Funds.  Floortje sheds light on the fundamentals of Sovereign Wealth Funds, her role working at GIC, and also explains some industry fundamentals, such as the distinction between public and private markets, global trends in infrastructure investment, and the ad...

In this  episode Tilly Franklin, Founder and Trustee of GAIN, is joined by Pauline Ritter from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Originally an engineering student, Pauline unexpectedly found her calling in finance, paving her professional road with internships, including one in Investment Banking in New York. This experience led her to a 3-year stint at JP Morgan before she decided to transition from...