Oriel has talented alumni all over the world, pursuing a wealth of different career paths. ‘Oriel Connect’ is an online networking and mentoring service that highlights alumni, organised by sector, who are happy to be contacted for careers advice and mentoring.
If you would to join Oriel Connect, please use our online form, or email development.office@oriel.ox.ac.uk.
Subject: Classics
Occupation: Investor
Sector: Financial Services
Jessica is able to speak about getting into investment roles in mid-market private equity, in particular via management consultancy.
Contact: Email us
Subject: Biochemistry
Occupation: Director of the Institute for Life Sciences; Professor of Glycobiology - University of Southampton
Sector: Education, Science & Research
Max is happy to offer advice on academic careers and research project design.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: French and German
Occupation: Barrister - Crown Office Chambers
Sector: Law
Colleen is happy to provide insight and advice to anybody considering a career in law, especially at the Bar, including those considering converting from a non-law undergraduate degree.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: Classics
Occupation: VP EMEA & APAC – Precisely
Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship, Media & Technology
Rob has held several general management roles and currently leads a global B2B Sales team providing enterprise software solutions to Fortune 100 companies. He is also an entrepreneur and investor, providing advisory services and mentorship to early stage start-ups. Rob looks forward to providing general career advice, as well as guidance on technology, entrepreneurship and investment.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: Physics
Occupation: Experienced Chairman, Non Executive Director and Board Advisor
Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Engineering, Third Sector
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: Music
Occupation: Investment Manager – Baillie Gifford
Sector: Financial Services
Chris joined Baillie Gifford’s investment graduate programme in 2012. After rotating through several teams he became a co-manager on their £3bn European Fund. More recently, Chris was appointed a co-manager on one of Baillie Gifford’s larger international strategies, International Alpha. Chris is happy to speak to students about tangential paths into investment management, the specifics of the role, and the investment business more generally.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: Mathematics
Occupation: Head of Product, Interactive Investor
Sector: Financial Services
Andrew is happy to chat about opportunities in financial product development and actuarial.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: PGDip Strategy and Innovation
Occupation: Independent Consultant
Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship
Contact: LinkedIn