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Special Interest Group

Skills & Inclusion

“Chair quote to be supplied — one or two sentences on why the group matters and why members should get involved.”

Chair: Sandy Begbie CBE, Scottish Financial Enterprise

Objective

To align and enhance efforts in skills development and social mobility within Scotland’s financial services sector.

Strategic Focus

  • Collaboration between industry and academia

  • Identifying future skills gaps and creating a robust talent pipeline for the sector

  • Promoting pathways and skills required for the sector

2026 Strategic Delivery

  • getinto.finance in 200 schools across Scotland

  • Accreditation of members’ financial literacy programme

  • Embedding getinto.finance in further education as a digital channel between academia and industry

Activity

New working groups: Early Careers and Upskilling the Existing Workforce.

Refreshed skills strategy, with progress on key recommendations.

Working with the City of London Corporation on Treasury-commissioned research into future skills gaps in financial services, with Scotland/regional-specific data.

In-person events between further education and members to shape learning modules for industry.

Members

Cross-Group Collaboration

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#NoWrongPath Blog | Harry Meighan
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#NoWrongPath Blog | Harry Meighan
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Harry Meighan, Marketing Executive at Scottish Financial Enterprise, shares how an unexpected interest in business during his final year at school led him towards a career in marketing. He reflects on choosing an apprenticeship rather than university, beginning his career during the COVID-19 pandemic and discovering the value of learning through hands-on experience.

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#NoWrongPath Blog | Molly Ross
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#NoWrongPath Blog | Molly Ross
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Psychology graduate and Internal Audit Trainee at Henderson Loggie, Molly Ross shares how curiosity, self-belief and a willingness to embrace uncertainty helped her find a career that brings together her analytical skills and interest in people. She reflects on taking an unconventional route into professional services, learning to trust her instincts and finding a workplace where she can continue to grow.

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#NoWrongPath Blog | Megan Cann
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#NoWrongPath Blog | Megan Cann
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After an unexpected change in direction, a degree in Business Management with Marketing and a valuable third-year placement helped shape her path into marketing. She reflects on discovering an interest in digital content and consumer behaviour, and why taking a different route can still lead to exciting opportunities.

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SFE Young Professionals Summit 2026
Oct 16
SFE Young Professionals Summit 2026

Join young professionals from across Scotland’s financial services industry for the inaugural SFE Young Professionals Summit, featuring sector insights, skills development, practical networking training and an evening panel and reception.

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