Amplify Trading Interview

Amplify Trading: "Professional Football to Prime Broker"

I am passionate about helping to guide other students, and particularly young athletes as they endeavour to balance sport & education. So I really appreciated the opportunity to have a discussion with Will De Lucy, Amplify Trading Managing Director, about my experiences on the summer internship program and my transition from professional football to a role in finance.

I am extremely proud and excited to be joining Morgan Stanley’s Sales & Trading division, in Prime Brokerage, this summer. I would like to acknowledge more people than is appropriate for a short Blog post, but I have had such a positive experience during the application process with every member of the firm being open, welcoming and willing to engage with me.
Having participated as a guest speaker, during our summer internship, Will and I talk about how Will Smith’s detailed overview of the unique nature of Morgan Stanley’s Prime Brokerage operation inspired me to apply. As I have gone through the application process and built an affiliation with the firm, I’ve had the opportunity to experience the culture that Will Smith highlighted as a primary reason for remaining at the firm for so long. This really resonated with me and is something that I was keen to share in our video discussion.

During the interview, we share thoughts on the well trodden path for students of the ‘Spring Week,’ ‘Internship,’ ‘Graduate Scheme,’ and the risks and opportunities associated with bucking the trend, when pursuing a role in finance. 

The discussion also covers my experience of the opposition to balancing football & education, and I wanted to address the life-changing decisions young players are forced to make. Professional footballers are fortunate to have the guidance of the PFA and I am grateful for all the support they provided me during my transition. Jordan Unsworth has been instrumental and we have remained in contact throughout the process. I am looking forward to working closely with Jordan over the coming months to guide other young players and I hope my story can help encourage others looking to follow a similar path.

I would appreciate any feedback on the video and welcome the opportunity to engage on the post.

Professional Football to Prime Broker