In this episode, Anthony sits down with Miren-Edurne De Frutos, a senior sales & trading executive with decades of global experience across top-tier investment banks.
Fluent in five languages and having worked across eight countries, Miren shares her refreshingly honest take on:
- What sales & trading roles actually involve (minus the jargon)
- How to stand out in finance by mastering soft skills
- The power of building authentic, long-term relationships
- Why neurodiversity still isn't talked about enough in markets and how she’s using her voice to change that
From waiting tables in New York to pitching complex ideas to institutional clients, Miren’s journey is packed with stories, practical advice, and raw insight into what it really takes to succeed and be yourself in finance.
Whether you’re exploring a career in markets or already navigating one, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
(02:02) Introduction to Career Insights and Neurodiversity
(03:56) Understanding Roles in Investment Banking
(06:40) How Language Skills Helped
(09:09) The Importance of Personal Growth and Adaptability
(12:22) Standing Out in a Competitive Environment
(15:33) Building Your Board of Directors
(19:07) The Art of Selling and Building Relationships
(22:45) Networking vs. Relationship Building
(26:09) Navigating Neurodiversity in Finance
(35:18) Leveraging Technology for Neurodiverse Individuals
(38:24) Creating Inclusive Environments in Finance
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