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Munya Chiura is an e experience fintech executive with over 25 years of global experience. He has held senior management roles with a number of global institutions including Dlocal, Flutterwave Flywire, Syniverse, and Ceridian. Munya is extremely passionate about tech and has also advised the World Bank as an Innovation consultant.
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I am a Fellow Chartered Accountant and have experience in the following areas
- 18+ years of financial reporting, FP&A, external audit & advisory experience of P&C and Life & Savings in pwc, AXA Insurance (Currently Gulf Insurance Group – a Fairfax Company), Arch Insurance, TD insurance, Noor Insurance (Leading UAE Insurer.)
- Lead IFRS 17 Implementation, Finance Transformation, Automation of Financial Reporting, Process Optimization for the past 7 years in insurance companies.
- Lead cross functional and multi-cultural team of Controllers, Actuaries, IT, Underwriters, Claims and Consultants. Regular updates to CFO, CEO, and Steering Committee.
- Managed Planning Budgets and Reporting department of 5 countries of AXA Insurance including Group & Regulatory Reporting, Business Intelligence Reporting, Strategic Plan, Forecasting, Capital Allocation. Implemented Solvency II Balance Sheet, and Environmental Reporting in all countries.
- Lead Finance Integration of newly acquired Companies of AXA in Egypt and the UAE, setup finance department.
- Championed Process Optimization & Automation. Reduced 38, 60, 80 person-hours in reporting process of AXA Insurance and Noor Insurance, and TD insurance, respectively.
- Managed finance function, treasury and cashflows of two Companies, Noor Insurance (P&C, Life)
- Phenomenal team engagement and cross functional relationship building skills.
- Certified Coach, conducted Finance IFRS training for senior members of the management.
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Over 30 years of experience in Commercial, Corporate & Private Investments Banking, asset allocation and markets macro analysis, investments strategies, skilled in team leading, negotiation, sales, management, problem solving, customer satisfaction, public relations.
Copywriter & Author (economy, finance, geopolitics, hi-tech. automotive; technical knowledge
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Mr. Ioannides is an Assistant Vice President at Banc of California on the Real Estate and Commercial Banking team. He is responsible for assisting the Market Manager covering Central and Northern California with management of the client portfolios, marketing to new prospective clients, and representing the bank in primary markets.
Mr. Ioannides joined Banc of California in 2021 after serving as an investment associate at Sole Source Capital in which he helped qualify investment opportunities, conduct all aspects of financial due diligence, and manage existing portfolio companies.
Prior to Sole Source Capital, he was an investment banking analyst at BB&T Capital Markets in which he worked as a generalist across a number of industry verticals including Commercial and Industrial, Logistics and Transportation, and Real Estate. He began his career in GE’s Financial Management Program within GE Power.
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Big 4 Audit & Advisory Expertise: 6+ years at PwC Jersey, specializing in IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP audits and SOX/COSO internal-control reviews across PE, RE and banking sectors
ACCA-Qualified & Analytics-Driven: Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Business (ACCA), skilled in Halo, Aura and Client Connect to enhance data accuracy by 30% and reporting speed by 30%.
Team Leadership & Mentoring: Built and coached a high-performing audit team of 5, increasing productivity by 40% through bespoke training on compliance and data-driven audit methodologies.
Global Perspective & Right to Work: EU citizen with full UK/EU work rights; multilingual (Polish native, English professional, French beginner) and adept at helping international candidates navigate finance-career pathways.
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Dr. Corlise le Roux is a globally accomplished financial executive, academic, and advisor with over 15 years of leadership in financial strategy, risk governance, and digital transformation. Holding a PhD in Finance and elite credentials (CFA, CAIA, FRM, and FMVA) she has spearheaded high-impact initiatives that improved profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment across academic institutions and global enterprises. Renowned for her ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights, she has delivered advanced executive education on financial modelling, analytics, venture capital, and global markets. Dr. le Roux has architected degree programs, advised top-tier boards, and led international certification training up to Level 3. Her rare blend of technical depth, visionary thinking, and facilitation excellence empowers leaders to drive innovation, unlock value, and achieve data-driven growth in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
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I’m an entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience starting, growing, and transforming companies. Right now, I’m co-founder of ANVAL, a search fund looking to acquire and run a business in Spain. I also teach at IE University and co-own Pizza Napoli, a pizza chain in Madrid.
Over the years, I’ve launched and led several companies, always with a focus on innovation, digital transformation, and getting things done. I’ve been CEO and founder of Elma, a digital health insurance company, and I’ve worked as an advisor for Leroy Merlin Spain. My background covers a mix of tech, e-commerce, private equity, and health.
I have an MBA from IESE and a Master’s in Financial Markets from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. I speak English fluently and can get by in French. What drives me is building businesses, creating value, and helping teams grow in fast-changing environments.
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About Me
- Independent financial consulting, coaching and mentoring initiatives
- Structured finance professional with 10+ years of experience in investment banking and finance across multiple jurisdictions
- Holds a PhD, is a CFA Charterholder and former professional mentor for CFA Society Netherlands
- Previously held Vice President and Associate Director positions within structured finance departments at UK and EU investment banks
- Promoted from Senior Associate to Associate Director in just over 2 years
Expertise
- Securitisation: CLOs, fund finance and bespoke structured credit solutions
- Mentoring and coaching analysts and associates on technical knowledge, career development and leadership skills
- Specializes in supporting mentees from diverse or non-traditional backgrounds pursuing careers in structured finance, investment banking or private capital markets
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>10+ Years of project management experience from London and Hong Kong
>Ex Morgan Stanley, HSBC Asset Management, Jefferies, EY
> LSE Msc Finance graduate
> Native Cantonese and Mandarin speaker
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Seasoned financial executive with over 27 years of leadership in asset management, having held senior roles at Manulife Asset Management, Value Partners (806.HK), and BlackRock. Proven expertise in digital wealth management, sales, strategy, marketing, product development, and business transformation.
Currently serve as Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) at BCT Group, providing independent oversight and strategic guidance on pension schemes and corporate governance. Previously served as INED at AIA Company (Trustee) Limited and as Board Adviser to a hedge fund firm, offering specialist advice on governance and industry best practices.
Recognized mentor and coach: LEAP Adviser for Chinese University Hong Kong MBA, mentor to students at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and active volunteer promoting financial literacy and social impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The WSO mentor service runs at a very slight profit (~5-10% net margin) in order to help motivate amazing professionals to provide great (free) advice in the forums (many mentors have green "mentor" buttons next to their usernames) which strengthens the entire WSO community. Luckily, there is a surprising number of elite professionals within the WSO community that love giving back to motivated candidates. We also recently automated the mentor matching with an algo that helps reduce the manual work needed on the backend should a requested mentor not be available. Prices range from as low as $57 up to $997 depending on the package you purchase and the mentor you select. Given the success of our service and the number of repeat clients we have, we know that we can afford to run on thin profit margins and serve thousands of applicants. We also know that many of you will follow the advice of our mentors and invest in additional courses and/or services from WSO.
After checking out, your request will immediately be sent to the mentor you selected. You will be expected to fill our some basic information (location, industry preference, etc) along with upload a Word version of your resume in order to help the mentor decide if they feel like they are a great match. As soon as they accept (usually within ~9-12 hours), an email will be sent making an introduction. Your mentor will introduce him/herself and then proceed to review your current resume and/or offer times when you can connect for a mentor session. Over the following days, you will schedule a time that is mutually convenient for you initial phone call to go over what you need help with (mock interview, career consultation and/or both). If you would like to continue with this mentor, you can schedule more hours anywhere from 1 hour to 3+ hours with him/her over the following weeks & months.
Typically the match happens within 12hrs. If your preferred mentor has not responded within 9 hours or they indicate they can't take you on as a mentor, we will notify other top mentors that have the most in common with the mentor you selected (based on our matching algo). These backup mentors will indicate to you if they are available and you have the choice to move forward with one of them, get a refund or wait longer for your preferred mentor. If for whatever reason we cannot match you in time and/or there are no mentors that are available that you'd like to work with, we will refund your purchase in full, no questions asked.
We have an incredible team of 1,000+ dedicated mentors across top firms all around the world. Our #1 goal is to make sure you are placed in the hands of the most competent and detail-oriented professional in your specific target industry. This coupled with our strict process ensures a smooth and thorough experience. Why do we use actual professionals? The answer is simple: they are the ones ACTUALLY SCREENING APPLICATIONS for their own firms! They know what it takes to make it out of the trash pile and into the interview pile. On top of this, since we have been doing mentor sessions for over a decade across THOUSANDS of clients, we are able to immediately identify a top mentor and feed them more clients to ensure happy customers like you (due to our strict screening process). Our team includes investment bankers at all the top bulge brackets and elite boutique banks as well as private equity, hedge fund and VC professionals at the most prestigious funds. We also have reviewers at the top management consulting firms in the world, elite prop trading firms, top corporate finance roles as well as other related finance careers.
Usually these are all self-limiting beliefs, but if you're unsure if we are a good match for you, please send us a quick email to [email protected] and we can send over some bios if we think there might be a potential good match for you.
Too Young / Too Inexperienced: We do NOT recommend our mentor service until you at least have at least some relevant WORK experience that we can leverage. For the young clients out there, this means an internship, ideally in your target or related industry. If you are still in high school, it is unlikely that you have this experience. The earliest we'd recommend doing a mentor session is early freshman or early sophomore year as you prepare for summer internship recruiting. If you have no relevant experience then it probably doesn't make sense to sign up for the service. Our mentors are amazing, but they aren't magicians. If you tell us you really want to be in Investment Banking or Private Equity (for example) and everything in your background points to law or medicine, it's going to be an uphill battle. On the other hand, if you have unrelated experience but you have started the transition process by taking relevant classes and joining relevant clubs and associations, we'd love to work with you. You may not be the most competitive candidate, but we will highlight the most relevant education and functions at your current job that would translate well across industries.
Too Old / Too Experienced: We DO recommend our mentor service for more experienced professionals that are looking to make a transition or have an interview coming up. We have several very senior mentors that can answer the tough questions and make sure you are up to date on the latest trends in your target industry. However, before you move forward, we encourage you to give yourself an honest assessment. If you are looking to make the transition and have not made any steps outside of considering this mentor program, you probably aren't ready. If you've taken steps (education, new degrees, courses, etc) and feel like you're ready, we're on board and eager to help!
Yes, but if you have a negative attitude you are unlikely to have success. If you think a mentor session is an automatic referral, please don't bother to hire us.
Yes, our mentors often do refer our clients for open positions at their firms (over 20%), however, this should not be asked of our mentors to avoid a conflict of interest and it should not be expected as part of the service. It is up to you to impress the mentor if this is your goal, however, we believe you can gain much more out of the experience by being honest about your weaknesses and concerns with the mentor so there can be an open dialogue on how to improve your chances.
The only discounts are for larger packages and more hours purchased at once. This is an incredibly labor intensive 1-on-1 service using finance professionals that typically make well over $200/hr and are doing this primarily to give back.
This is a personal question and the answer is naturally subjective. If you are serious about landing a job in investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, trading, asset management, management consulting or any other competitive industry, it's more than likely that the answer to that question is a resounding "YES".
Career services advisers at your school are not screening applications for interviews...neither are your classmates. If you do happen to have a friend in the industry, are they going to take the hours necessary to give you a realistic mock interview? Odds are that their time is limited outside the office and if they do give you some guidance, it won't be as thorough as our expert mentors. If you look at the competitive nature of recruiting nowadays, why would leave your application up to chance when many of these jobs pay well over $100,000?
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If you’re reading this, you’re here for a reason: because you want to be one of the very few who gets an an elite job and because you need help doing it. The choice really is yours. And your opportunity really is limited.
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