Investment20/20 Breakfast Briefing - Early Talent Recruitment

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Join us for a focussed discussion on two key topics in the early careers recruitment landscape.

Managing the use of AI in early careers applications

Hear the latest in trends from the Institute of Student Employers and understand how other sectors are approaching the use of AI in the recruitment landscape. Take part in small group discussions to share best practice with colleagues from other asset management firms.

Apprenticeship Reform and the Levy

With a general election in sight, Apprenticeships and the Levy could feature in political party's commentary on the skills system. Join us for a review of policy positions, the broader developments in the skills landscape, and for an opportunity to share experiences of Apprenticeships with colleagues from other asset managers.

08:30 Registration, refreshments, and networking

08:45 Introduction

Jenny Barber, Director of Careers and Talent, Investment20/20

08:50 Welcome from AXA Investment Managers

Amit Singh, Head of Inclusion, Diversity & Engagement, AXA IM

08:55  The impact of AI in early careers recruitment and selection

Georgia Greer, Head of Insights, The Institute of Student Employers

09:20 Managing the use of AI by applicants
Participate in one of the following discussion topic groups to share your concerns, challenges and learn from each other’s experiences.

• In what ways is the use of AI in applications impacting EDI in recruitment?
• In what ways can employers ensure equity in the selection process between candidates that have used AI and those that have not?
• What practical advice can firms give candidates on the use of AI in their application process?
• What are the opportunities and challenges that AI presents in the recruitment and selection process?

09:40 Wrap up

Karis Stander, Director, Culture, Talent & Inclusion, MD, Investment20/20

09:45 Networking

10:00 Welcome back

Jenny Barber, Director of Careers and Talent, Investment20/20

10:05 The Apprenticeship and skills landscape

David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges

10:25 Reforming Apprenticeships and the Levy
Participate in one of the following discussion groups to share your concerns, challenges and learn from other’s experiences.

• What are the barriers to asset management firms increasing the use of Apprenticeships?
• In what ways could the Apprenticeship Levy be adapted to meet the industry’s broader skills challenges?
• How can training providers better meet the needs of industry?

10:50 Questions and next steps

Karis Stander, Director, Culture, Talent & Inclusion, MD, Investment20/20

11:00 Networking

11:15 Event finish

Jenny Barber, Director of Careers and Talent, Investment20/20
An experienced talent and careers professional, Jenny’s passion for diversity, with specific focus on social mobility, has been a central theme of her career. Having led on programmes for employers, education providers and charities, Jenny has developed a strong knowledge base on social mobility, in addition to professional practice gained through delivery roles direct with young people.

As Director of Careers and Talent at Investment20/20, the Investment Association’s talent solution, Jenny advises investment managers on their entry level talent agenda, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Responsible for Investment20/20’s careers and talent strategy, her work drives young people from diverse backgrounds to consider a career in investment management, and the programmes she leads provides the infrastructure for them to take the step to join the sector.

Experienced in working with a range of stakeholders, Jenny knows how to bring people together for a common purpose – to develop our next generation of diverse talent.

Prior to joining Investment20/20, she was Director of Programmes at Career Ready, a national education charity, where she led national change on programme design and delivery across the charity. Other previous roles included leading education and skills at the Financial Services Partnership, and leading careers and employability in schools, colleges and universities.

Jenny is a recipient of The Worshipful Company of Educators Master Award for her work on apprenticeships and youth talent, and the Investment Week Women in Investments Awards for Mentor of the Year for her work supporting young people from diverse background into jobs in investment management.

Karis Stander, IA Director, Culture, Talent & Inclusion, and Managing Director, Investment20/20
Karis leads the Culture, Talent and Inclusion team at the Investment Association (IA), the trade body for UK investment. Her team supports members to drive a forward looking, responsible and inclusive investment industry that attracts, develops and retains talented people from all backgrounds. Karis has responsibility for shaping policy, the implementation of industry-wide programmes, and advising members on good practice. As the MD of Investment20/20, the IA’s multi-award winning talent solution, she and her team have enabled over 2,500 young people from a diversity of backgrounds to start their careers in investment management by taking an industry-wide approach to reaching young people from a range of backgrounds and giving them access to a large network of investment management companies. Karis has been recognised by Financial News as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Finance for 2023.

Georgia Greer, Head of Insights at Institute of Student Employers (ISE)
Georgia specialises in early talent acquisition and development, including roles at the Bank of England and Deloitte. She is passionate about all things talent, employability and the future of work, particularly understanding data and translating that into trends and tangible actions. Georgia joined the ISE in 2023 in a newly created role as their Head of Insights to help members and the wider sector with the latest trends and best practices around all aspects of early careers activities.

David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges
David Hughes is Chief Executive of the Association of Colleges, representing and supporting further education colleges to fulfil their role as anchor institutions, supporting over 2 million students each year. He was awarded a CBE for services to further education, particularly during the Covid-19 response.

David has worked in post-16 education for over 25 years, including a decade as a senior civil servant. Before that he worked in Australia and the UK in community development, regeneration, welfare, employment and social housing.

David holds several Board positions including with the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics and the Bell Foundation.