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With the most recent appointment of Camilla Love as one of our distinguished advisors<\/a>, Kaizen Recruitment looks forward to a productive year ahead, fostering stronger relationships and cultivating a heightened drive for our core endeavors.<\/p>\n Camilla is not only a highly accomplished professional but also a source of inspiration and mentorship for the leaders within our organisation. Through a thorough Q&A session, we gain valuable insights into the driving forces behind her successful career trajectory.<\/p>\n With an impressive track record spanning over two decades, Camilla shares profound insights tailored for aspiring professionals within the industry. Her emphasis on making a positive impact on the broader community adds a commendable dimension to her leadership philosophy. Furthermore, she elucidates on the pivotal role that agencies play in facilitating professional growth, providing a roadmap for individuals seeking to excel in their respective fields within investment management.<\/p>\n We extend our appreciation to Camilla for sharing her expertise with us.\u00a0At Kaizen, our purpose is to align client’s needs with candidate’s aspirations. If you are looking to advance your professional development, we invite you to connect with our team to learn how our business can support your journey.<\/em><\/p>\n Our LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I have been in the industry for over 20 years, really focusing on marketing, sales, strategic insights and governance roles. I have built boutique businesses and supported their growth. I have had some fantastic opportunities building offshore and Australian clients and even built an ETF business. Today, I\u2019m taking my superpower as a connector, and I\u2019m supporting stellar fund managers in their distribution, marketing and supporting their strategy moving into the Australian market or offshore into global markets under Alpencrest Capital.<\/p>\n I wear a number of other hats as well. I am the Chair of the Abbotsleigh Foundation and Chair of the UNSW Alumni Advisory Committee. I am also on the Perennial Responsible Entity and Venture Capital Boards.<\/p>\n I am also the founder of F3 \u2013 Future Females in Finance<\/a> and the host of \u201cShares not Shoes<\/a>\u201d podcast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Well, actually, I said no to two graduate recruitment roles in two of the big retail banks. Whilst I\u2019m sure it may have been a great opportunity, I didn\u2019t want to do the roles I was offered. I knew I wanted to be in funds management, and I knew I wanted to do marketing. While business banking might have been fulfilling, it wasn\u2019t what I really wanted to do.<\/p>\n By saying no to these roles (and yes, people thought I was crazy) meant that I patiently waited 6 months before landing my first role. I got this application through an agency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Actually, over two decades! 22 years, in fact, and I am still on their Responsible Entity and Venture Capital Limited Partnership Boards and connected from a governance perspective. What kept me engaged was a multitude of things. Firstly, when I joined, the business was in a massive growth phase. It was amazing to be a part of it. I think when I started, we had just got our first institutional mandate, and from that, lots of opportunities exist. It was a thrilling time.<\/p>\n Secondly, the leadership of the business. I enjoy working with people who own their own business. It makes the culture different. It\u2019s more accountable. It\u2019s more nimble. It\u2019s more fun.<\/p>\n Thirdly, the opportunities that were extended to me. I was able to manage a team at a young age. I was able to grow offshore clients from Sydney. I visited some amazing places to pitch our investment capabilities. I was able to start and grow their ETF business. I became a board member. I think as I proved my strategic aptitude and my ability to execute, the more opportunities the business was able to afford to me.<\/p>\n Finally, I guess it was the growth and learning opportunities that I was either seeking or being offered to me altogether. It’s important to ensure that you keep growing, no matter your age and ability. It keeps you relevant and interesting and switched on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n I was inspired to set up F3 because I really wanted to make a difference in the industry. I also wanted to solve a problem through a more practical, grassroots, scalable solution that was truly impactful for the industry and individual talent. In short, F3 aims to educate young women about a career in finance through panel sessions, careers days, \u201cShares not Shoes\u201d podcast (check it out here<\/a>). Still, the back bone of it is a 6 week work experience opportunity where a group of five females work together to research, analyse and solve a business problem inside a corporate partner and alongside a mentor.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a win-win outcome. Corporates have a project completed, are able to see talent in action and have an important \u201ccultural boost\u201d tool in the tool kit for staff.\u00a0 The female talent gains the skills, gather knowledge on the sector and have a supportive environment to have their first entr\u00e9e into the Finance industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n I believe a good leader exhibits the following traits:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Only one piece of advice\u2026 that\u2019s difficult. Be curious and ask the next question\u2026 whether that is \u201cwhat do you do?\u201d, \u201ccan I have a coffee with you?\u201d, \u201cwhy is it like this?\u201d, \u201ccan you tell me what this means and how you calculate it?\u201d, \u201ccan I help you in this project as I\u2019m interested in learning a new skill?\u201d, \u201ccan you show me how do you do this?\u201d etc. It\u2019s important to continue to learn, be inquisitive and put yourself forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Seeking the ideal career opportunity to advance your professional journey? Stay informed about our latest job openings by visiting our current listings here<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n For those with a specific interest in a rewarding career in Investments, we welcome you to connect with our team on LinkedIn.<\/em><\/p>\n Our LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Kaizen Recruitment specialises financial services recruitment across funds management, wealth management, superannuation, investment consulting and insurance. We are based in Melbourne and Sydney. If you\u2019d like to discuss candidate career drivers and the current stats of the financial services recruitment landscape, please telephone our office at +61 3 9095 7157<\/a> or get in touch with our team below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\nBrief Overview of\u00a0 Your Career to Date:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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\nYou <\/strong>worked with Perennial for over a decade; what kept you engaged with this business for a long time?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nYou are the founder of <\/strong>F3 – Future Females in Finance.<\/strong><\/a> What inspired you to set up F3? <\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nYou have held some very senior positions, including Managing Director and Head of Institutional business. <\/strong>In your opinion, what makes a great leader?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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What do you see are the main opportunities and challenges for the Investment Management industry in 2024?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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If you could give one piece of advice about developing a career within the Investment Management Industry, what would it be?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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