Asset Management

Meet the ex-Olympic swimmer who dreams of becoming a fund manager

Anum Bandey is hoping to land a money-managing role at Aviva Investors where she now works

Wednesday 21 August 2024 at 23:00

There is still work to do to bolster diversity in asset management, but that shouldn’t put off women or ethnic minorities, ex-Olympian Anum Bandey says.
There is still work to do to bolster diversity in asset management, but that shouldn’t put off women or ethnic minorities, ex-Olympian Anum Bandey says.

Star athletes are often destined for second careers as coaches, commentators or public speakers when they retire. Anum Bandey wants to be a fund manager.

Born in East Finchley, Bandey started swimming at the age of four, and was scouted by a talent group by the age of nine.