Overview
Agenda
Date: 12 March 2025
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Overview
Members were invited to join the ICMA Future Leaders in London on 12 March, where Bill Blair, Financial Markets Headhunter at Bill Blair Associates presented why most candidates fail in their job search and how they can succeed, the uncomfortable truths about how companies really evaluate you, the ideal candidate profile in 2025 and how you can build your long-term career strategy. Delegates also had the opportunity to ask Bill questions directly and network with industry peers.
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Bill Blair is a London-based financial markets headhunter with over 16 years of experience in executive search and talent acquisition. He works globally with leading financial institutions to identify and place exceptional talent, from accomplished professionals to CEO level, partnering with organisations to build teams that create lasting impact and success. He is known for his no-frills, straight-talking approach to recruiting and career development. As a regular commentator on hiring trends and job search strategies, he cuts through the noise to deliver honest, practical advice that gets results. |
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| 17:30 | Registration | |
| 18:00 | Welcome remarks Bryan Pascoe, Chief Executive, ICMA |
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| 18:05 | IFL Update Thomas Capon, Director, Clifford Chance Alexander Malitsky, Director - Fixed Income Syndicate & Origination, TD Securities Celia Price, Director, Sustainable Finance Solutions, Mizuho Michael Sansen, Head of SSA & Covered Bond Trading, Morgan Stanley |
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| 18:15 | Keynote Bill Blair, Financial Markets Headhunter, Bill Blair Associates |
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| 18:35 | Q&A | |
| 18:55 | Closing remarks Mariano Goldfischer, Head of GMD UK, Crédit Agricole CIB Jean-Luc Lamarque, Chairman of Primary Credit, Crédit Agricole CIB & ICMA Board Member and Deputy Chair |
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| 19:00 | Networking reception | |
| 20:00 | Event close |
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