WiBF & Swinburne University of Technology: Careers in Banking & Finance – Panel & Expo

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our WiBF & Swinburne University of Technology: Careers in Banking & Finance – Panel & Expo event in Melbourne. Your enthusiasm, questions and genuine curiosity made the afternoon a vibrant and inspiring experience.

A special shoutout to our incredible speakers for sharing their insights, career journeys and practical advice:

➡️Chris Di Guilmi – Manager of Early Careers & Career Transitions, NAB
➡️Inga Bambalaitė-Saliba – Director, Industry & Innovation, Institutional Business, ANZ
➡️Ivana Olsen, – Head of Banking & Financial Services Regulatory Risk, Macquarie Group
➡️Tania S. – Executive Director, Sustainable Finance & ESG, Commonwealth Bank
➡️Isabella Vartuli – Graduate, ANZ Institutional (Co-Moderator)
➡️Sophie Nicholas – Graduate, Commonwealth Bank (Institutional Banking & Markets) (Co-Moderator)

Events like this are so important, they bring together students, early career professionals and industry leaders to spark new connections, share knowledge and build pathways into meaningful careers across the sector.

A special thank you to the Swinburne University team for their support in making this event a success. Thank you to Roshanthi Dias, for expertly MC’ing the session and setting the scene, and Professor Laura-Anne Bull for delivering warm and thoughtful opening remarks to kick off the event. We also acknowledge the vital role our university partnerships play in supporting students and emerging talent as they explore pathways into the banking and finance sector. Special mention also to ANZ, NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie Group, Accenture and Swinburne University of Technology for hosting such an insightful and engaging careers expo.