Survive and Thrive on Wall Street: Career Advice from a 37-Year Veteran

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Marc Bergeron, a veteran of nearly four decades in finance, from bond trading in the '80s to co-founding his own firm and now championing mentorship at Orchard Global, a leading alternative investment manager.

Marc shares real stories about navigating market crashes, learning the hard way about soft skills, and why adaptability and resilience are make-or-break traits in today’s finance world.

Whether you're a student wondering where to start or a young professional trying to find your edge, Marc's journey offers invaluable insights (and a few hard-won lessons) to help you grow and thrive in the industry.

(00:00) Intro & Guest Intro

(01:31) From Engineering to Finance

(03:39) Life on the ’80s Trading Floor

(07:33) Starting a Finance Firm

(14:54) Entrepreneurial Mindset

(14:29) Soft Skills in Finance

(17:10) Resilience & Adaptability

(24:06) Mentoring & Continuous Learning

(31:17) Organisational Resilience

(34:06) Biggest Lessons & Regrets

(38:22) One Book You Should Read

(42:00) Final Thoughts & Warwick Event

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Register for the EVENT on campus at the University of Warwick on Thursday, 29th October (6-8pm).