Aberdeen's future talent in financial services recognised by careers advisers

College and university careers advisers, Careers Scotland staff and school teachers have been touring Aberdeen's financial services sector today (Friday 30 May 2008) to ensure career opportunities in the sector are highlighted and understood. This is the first tour of its kind to be run in Aberdeen

The tour aimed to demonstrate the importance of the financial services sector to Scotland's economy and what this means for the Aberdeen area. Successful financial services companies based in Aberdeen are being visited by careers advisors to increase their knowledge of each company, the careers it offers and the skills it requires.

This information and knowledge can then be passed on to potential employees and those wishing to enter the Financial Services sector.Companies showcasing their career opportunities included:

  • Aberdeen Asset Management;
  • Bell Lawrie;
  • Royal Bank of Scotland;
  • Clydesdale Bank; and
  • Central Insurance Group.

The event is one of a series being held across Scotland as part of the Global Financial Services Week (26-30 May 2008). Initiated by the Financial Services Advisory Board (FiSAB), Scotland's pioneering collaboration between the Scottish Government and the wider public sector, the trades unions, Universities Scotland and the financial services industry, the week aims to showcase the strength and depth of the industry in Scotland and to provide a forum for top level discussion about its future.

Organised by Scottish Enterprise, the tour included 35 attendees representing various careers advice routes.

Cathy Malone of Scottish Enterprise commented: "Excellent career opportunities exist in Aberdeen's financial services sector and we're keen to get this message out to as many career advisors as possible. Having a good understanding of the sector, the key players and the potential career routes allows a positive relationship to develop between the companies and potential employees."

Notes to editors

The Global Financial Services Week starts on Monday 26 May and is the brainchild of Scotland's Financial Services Advisory Board (FiSAB) - the innovative collaboration between the financial services industry, the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, the unions and Universities Scotland. It is made up of a series of education and business events, the highlight of which is a Global Financial Services Conference in Edinburgh on 29 May, which will involve some of the world's most respected experts in international finance. It will examine Scotland's place in the world economy, discuss emerging markets in China, other Asian markets and Russia, and highlight the challenges and opportunities faced in maintaining Scotland's strong position in the global financial industry.

For further information visit The Global Financial Services Week website

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