CFA UK careers pathway: Career agility: How to stay relevant and resilient
Tuesday 21 April 2026 | 13:00 - 13:50 | Webinar
Career agility is the new must-have skill. In a financial industry undergoing rapid transition driven by emerging technologies, shifting regulations, and changing client expectations the ability to adapt and reposition yourself is critical. Roles are evolving, new opportunities are emerging, and those who can pivot effectively will stay ahead.
In this dynamic environment, career agility isn’t just about flexibility it’s about building the mindset and skills to thrive through change, seize opportunities, and future-proof your career.
Join us for this thought-provoking webinar, where Julie McCann will guide you through the essential strategies for staying relevant and resilient in a world of constant change.
This session will help you:
• Navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence, whether you’re moving within your organisation or exploring new sectors.
• Embrace lifelong learning as a cornerstone of professional growth, ensuring you remain competitive and future ready.
• Position yourself for emerging opportunities by understanding how to leverage your strengths in evolving industries and roles.
Through practical insights, Julie will show you how to build a mindset that thrives on adaptability, enabling you to anticipate change rather than react to it. You’ll leave with actionable steps to future-proof your career and maintain your professional edge in an unpredictable market.
Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for mid-career investment professionals who are navigating career transitions or aiming to progress into senior leadership roles.
Registration: 12:55
Event: 13:00 - 14:00
Speaker: Julie McCann Masters in Minds
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Speaker
François Trahan - President and founding partner of The Macro Institute
François Trahan is an economist by training with a master’s degree in finance and econometrics. He is widely praised for his differentiated insights into the drivers and dynamics of the marketplace and his unique understanding of the business cycle. In 2016, François was inducted into the Institutional Investor All-America Research Team Hall of Fame after placing first in Portfolio Strategy for ten of the previous 12 years. He has also ranked for Quantitative Strategy.
François is currently President and founding partner of The Macro Institute – a firm dedicated to macro research and education. Previously he was a Managing Director at UBS where he led the U.S. Portfolio Strategy effort, and prior to that he was a founder and managing partner of Cornerstone Macro. Before that, he was Vice Chairman of Wolfe Trahan & Co., Chief Investment Strategist at International Strategy and Investment Group (ISI), and the Chief Investment Strategist for Bear Stearns & Co. Earlier, he worked for Ned Davis Research and the Bank Credit Analyst Research Group.
François received undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics from the University of Montreal. Along with Katherine Krantz, he is the co-author of "The Era of Uncertainty: Global Investment Strategies for Inflation, Deflation, and the Middle Ground," published by Wiley & Sons in August 2011.