“There has never been a better time to join the financial services industry"

Wednesday 11 August 2021

As students across the islands received their A-levels and are looking to take the first steps in their careers, they are increasingly looking for opportunities to start their career within the island, according to local research.

To understand the thoughts of local students in the build up to receiving their A-level results, professional services firm EY surveyed their Channel Islands followers, who are school leavers and university graduates, on their Instagram account (EYCICareers).

While it’s been a year of uncertainty for many, 92% of students surveyed indicated that they were not nervous about making decisions about their futures. This, coupled with the high percentage of students looking at career opportunities in the Channel Islands, is positive news for the islands as they look at attracting and retaining local talent. 

Irma Pretorius, EY’s Head of Talent in the Channel Islands, said a career in financial services can provide much needed stability and security for anyone looking to start their career:

“There has never been a better time to join the financial services industry. Throughout the pandemic, we have been in a fortunate position to weather the storm well due to the technology being in place to work remotely without too much disruption.

"As a result, EY is continuing to build the business and we are looking for motivated individuals who want to take that next step in their career by joining our growing teams and beginning studying for a professional qualification."

Pictured top: Irma Pretorius, EY’s Head of Talent in the Channel Islands.