Member Spotlight | Milerde Armando

Join us for another episode of CFI Member Spotlight on FinPod, where we chat with our global community about their unique career paths in finance. In this episode, host Meeyeon sits down with Milerde Armando, a banking professional with over 15 years of experience, to discuss his journey from frontline retail banking to the strategic world of investment banking.

Milerde, joining us from Maputo, Mozambique, shares his insights on:

• The Power of Staying Put: Milerde reflects on his decade-long career with a single company, highlighting how his dedication helped him build crucial skills and relationships.
• From Retail to Investment Banking: Discover what inspired Milerde's career shift and how his foundational skills in client relationships and communication became the perfect springboard for a technical investment banking role.
• The Importance of Education: Milerde shares how online education and courses, like CFI's FMVA® (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst) program, equipped him with the technical skills needed for success in his new role.
• Building Trust in Finance: Learn Milerde's secret to building trust with clients, from small businesses to large enterprises.
• Favorite Books and Hobbies: Get to know Milerde on a personal level as he shares his favorite books, his love for Excel, and his passion for swimming.

Whether you're new to finance or a seasoned professional looking for a new challenge, Milerde's story is a powerful reminder that every career is a journey of continuous learning and growth.

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