Working girl During university breaks, I consistently engaged in work. A yearlong university lecturer strike led to me working throughout. I completed my National Service at GUNSA and had a stint at Altimate Publications. Whenever university holidays aligned with Trade Fair exhibitions, I secured a spot with an exhibitor. As a result, I accumulated work experience before completing my university and national service commitments. As I mentioned, I’m a people person. My husband calls me gregarious, which is fine because my fondness for people brings its own benefits: strong communication, networking, problem-solving skills, empathy, charisma, and quick learning. People also find me approachable. Combine these with my deep interest and knowledge in investment banking – something I grew passionate about over time – and you get a capable investment banker. My journey in investment banking began at Databank, where I worked for a few years. Seeking greater achievements, I moved on to Oak Partners as the ‘Principal in Charge of Wealth Management.’ Here, I served high-net-worth clients seeking investment opportunities. However, with time, these clients desired the security of a regulated institution, a category Oak Partners didn’t belong to due to its status as a private and unregulated company. I was developing a new interest in investments and fund management, inclining towards wealth management due to clients seeking more than just investments. 22 The Birthday Journal
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