We’re excited to announce that MOBOLISE Movers is being held in partnership with HSBC UK

– Join us on for an online event that will educate you on diverse ways to get into finance.

Keynote speakers

Our keynote speakers, Nathan Jon Christian Smith, Danielle Cherubin and Stefan Johnson, who have all successfully forged their own unique paths, will share their invaluable insights and personal stories. Stefan’s banking career spans over a decade and includes several years of Business Relationship Management, he specialises in supporting businesses with lending for importing & exporting goods or services. Nathan is the Global Head of the Surveillance Issues and Actions Management at HSBC, with over a decade of multiple roles within the banking sector and Danielle works across Business Finance and Corporate Relationship Management in the US, UK, Asia, and Middle East.

During the event, you’ll learn:

• Alternative ways to enter the finance sector beyond traditional education and career backgrounds.
• Discover how to leverage your diverse background, unconventional skills, and alternative educational paths to gain a competitive edge in the finance industry.
• How to develop and highlight soft skills that are in high demand in the finance industry.
• Valuable advice from accomplished individuals who have forged their own unconventional paths to success in finance.

Whether you are a recent graduate, a career changer, or someone seeking to broaden their horizons, this event is designed to inspire you and provide actionable insights. Join us as we challenge traditional notions and unveil the unconventional pathways to success in the finance sector.

Register now to secure your spot and take the first step towards crafting a career you’re passionate about. We can’t wait to see you there!

Arlyne Chinyanganya

Founder & CEO of Roots to Froots Financial Wellness Platform

Arlyne is a CIMA qualified Accountant working as a Commercial Finance Manager at Virgin Media O2 where she champions wellbeing in the workplace. She is the founder of Roots to Froots financial wellness platform. She seeks to improve the community’s relationship with money thus improving overall wellbeing. Roots to Froots is a social enterprise aimed at supporting the community with financial knowledge, resources and guidance.

Lisa Wahinya

BBC Radio 1Xtra | Assistant Producer

Lisa has worked with the likes of Sian Anderson, DJ Target and Lady Leshurr.

Nathan Jon Christian Smith

HSBC UK | Global Head of the Surveillance Issues

Nathan Jon Christian Smith has worked for HSBC for 12 years having joined the firm in 2010, he has a wealth of experience in the Financial Services industry having previously spent 4 years at RBS as well as 5 years at JPMorgan Chase Bank.

During his 12 years at HSBC Nathan has worked in a variety of roles and spent 3 years living in Malaysia and the Philippines leading Fixed Income Securities Operations teams, as well as 4 years in Global Banking heading up Risk Governance & Reporting and latterly being the M&A Chief Control Officer. In his current role Nathan is the Global Head of the Surveillance Issues and Actions Management.

Nathan is a member of the BPN (Black Professional Network) at HSBC.

Danielle Cherubin

HSBC UK | Senior Licensing Sales Manager, Consumer Products Games and Publishing, EMEA

Danielle Cherubin (she/her) has worked for HSBC for 6 years, working across Business Finance and Corporate Relationship Management in the US, UK, Asia, and Middle East. She is the Co-Chair of the London HSBC Pride network and the Commercial Banks Ethnic Minority outreach programme.

Before joining HSBC, Danielle worked in organisational management for universities and charities and got her degrees in Psychology and Management & Organisation.

Stefan Johnson

HSBC UK | Trade Finance Director

Stefan Johnson is a Trade Finance Director for HSBC’s Mid-Market Enterprise, where he specialises in supporting businesses with lending for importing & exporting goods or services. Stefan’s banking career spans over a decade and includes several years of Business Relationship Management experience looking after clients in the tech & entertainment industry, plus sports personalities and high-profile fashion brands.

Outside of banking, Stefan runs a video production company that creates content to help small brands reach their growth plans and often speaks with entrepreneurs via the Prince’s Trust, Enterprise Nation & UK Black Business Show to help unlock their full potential. His biggest challenge? Being the proud co-founder of 3 young children.