Felicity Horsfield
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SPOTLIGHT ON: FELICITY HORSFIELD.
This month read on to find out all about Felicity Horsfield.
Profile
Portfolio partners
Women in Super website
Strategic moves characterise a career in financial services! I began my career in financial services at 14, practicing my alphabet while filing for $6 an hour. This sparked my interest in financial markets. After completing VCE, I joined Norwich Union as a Client Service Administrator in the superannuation department. After a short while I moved to the investment division and within 2 years was managing a $300m short-dated fixed income portfolio.
After experiencing corporate life for four years I took the opportunity to travel and finish my Economics and Finance degree before rejoining Norwich Investment Management in marketing. I continued in this area after the merger between Norwich Investment Management and Portfolio Partners. This is where I got the opportunity to join the Women In Super Committee that organises the Mothers Day Classic.
As one of a committee that runs Australia's largest charity-focussed fun run and has raised more than $420,000 for breast cancer research, it is truly inspiring to attract 11,000 people in Sydney and Melbourne to an event aimed at increasing the longevity and quality of women's lives.
(Visit www.mothersdayclassic.org)
Occupation/Title
Business Development in Investment Management/Business Development Manager
Company/Organisation
Portfolio Partners Ltd
State
Victoria
Age
30
Where did you grow up?
Country NSW and Melbourne.
What was your first job?
My first job was at 14 filing one hour a day at my mother's work for $6 an hour. I was so rich!
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I always wanted to be a stockbroker - it sounded glamorous! Too much Wall Street, I suppose.
How did you get to where you are now?
By making the most of opportunities as they arose.
What qualifications/experiences are required to perform your job?
Of course in business development you need to relate to people. Equally important are self-motivation, an interest in investment markets and a thick skin, so you don't take "No" personally.
How many hours a week do you work?
50
Where would you like to be in ten years?
Running my own business.
What advice would you give to somebody embarking on their first business or aspiring to achieve extraordinary career goals?
Define what your values are and what is important to you and make sure you are doing something you enjoy.
Work is something we spend a lot of time doing over the years so it is best to do something that you love.
What do you class as your biggest career achievement?
Being a member of the Women in Super committee that organises the Mothers Day Classic fun run.
Being in the industry and the involvement of Portfolio Partners gave me the opportunity to join the fun run committee. Completely voluntary, it is a real achievement to see the dedication and commitment of these women produce such a successful event.
What is the best piece of advice anybody has given you?
Be true to yourself and trust your instincts.
Fast Facts
Who living or dead would you most like to invite to dinner?
Dalai lama
Name a movie that actually inspired you?
Dead Poet's Society
Your favourite toy as a child:
My bike - go anywhere anytime!
What are you reading at the moment?
The Art of Happiness by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler.
Is there a talent/attribute you wish you had/ had more of?
Patience. I am very impatient.
Which song transports you to another place when you hear it and why?
Any song from the Three Tenors really relaxes me. It is such powerful and moving music it makes me forget what I was stressing about.
Your favourite place in the world, and why?
Rome. I love the culture and history, not to mention the food.
What is your idea of the perfect Day?
One of those magic Melbourne spring days where you get together with some friends and spend the afternoon in the Botanical Gardens.
Can you tell us 5 things required for a happy healthy & enjoyable life (important to you)
Friends, family, good food, good coffee and on the spiritual side love and understanding.
Are there other related careers to your chosen career?
Product development, fund management... only limited by your imagination.
Portfolio partners
Women in Super website
Thank you to Felicity from the team at Femail.com.au :)
- Michelle Palmer
Get Behind the Mothers Day Classic Organised by the Women in Super - CLICK HERE or more info.
SPOTLIGHT ON: FELICITY HORSFIELD.
This month read on to find out all about Felicity Horsfield.
Profile
Portfolio partners
Women in Super website
Strategic moves characterise a career in financial services! I began my career in financial services at 14, practicing my alphabet while filing for $6 an hour. This sparked my interest in financial markets. After completing VCE, I joined Norwich Union as a Client Service Administrator in the superannuation department. After a short while I moved to the investment division and within 2 years was managing a $300m short-dated fixed income portfolio.
After experiencing corporate life for four years I took the opportunity to travel and finish my Economics and Finance degree before rejoining Norwich Investment Management in marketing. I continued in this area after the merger between Norwich Investment Management and Portfolio Partners. This is where I got the opportunity to join the Women In Super Committee that organises the Mothers Day Classic.
As one of a committee that runs Australia's largest charity-focussed fun run and has raised more than $420,000 for breast cancer research, it is truly inspiring to attract 11,000 people in Sydney and Melbourne to an event aimed at increasing the longevity and quality of women's lives.
(Visit www.mothersdayclassic.org)
Occupation/Title
Business Development in Investment Management/Business Development Manager
Company/Organisation
Portfolio Partners Ltd
State
Victoria
Age
30
Where did you grow up?
Country NSW and Melbourne.
What was your first job?
My first job was at 14 filing one hour a day at my mother's work for $6 an hour. I was so rich!
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I always wanted to be a stockbroker - it sounded glamorous! Too much Wall Street, I suppose.
How did you get to where you are now?
By making the most of opportunities as they arose.
What qualifications/experiences are required to perform your job?
Of course in business development you need to relate to people. Equally important are self-motivation, an interest in investment markets and a thick skin, so you don't take "No" personally.
How many hours a week do you work?
50
Where would you like to be in ten years?
Running my own business.
What advice would you give to somebody embarking on their first business or aspiring to achieve extraordinary career goals?
Define what your values are and what is important to you and make sure you are doing something you enjoy.
Work is something we spend a lot of time doing over the years so it is best to do something that you love.
What do you class as your biggest career achievement?
Being a member of the Women in Super committee that organises the Mothers Day Classic fun run.
Being in the industry and the involvement of Portfolio Partners gave me the opportunity to join the fun run committee. Completely voluntary, it is a real achievement to see the dedication and commitment of these women produce such a successful event.
What is the best piece of advice anybody has given you?
Be true to yourself and trust your instincts.
Fast Facts
Who living or dead would you most like to invite to dinner?
Dalai lama
Name a movie that actually inspired you?
Dead Poet's Society
Your favourite toy as a child:
My bike - go anywhere anytime!
What are you reading at the moment?
The Art of Happiness by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler.
Is there a talent/attribute you wish you had/ had more of?
Patience. I am very impatient.
Which song transports you to another place when you hear it and why?
Any song from the Three Tenors really relaxes me. It is such powerful and moving music it makes me forget what I was stressing about.
Your favourite place in the world, and why?
Rome. I love the culture and history, not to mention the food.
What is your idea of the perfect Day?
One of those magic Melbourne spring days where you get together with some friends and spend the afternoon in the Botanical Gardens.
Can you tell us 5 things required for a happy healthy & enjoyable life (important to you)
Friends, family, good food, good coffee and on the spiritual side love and understanding.
Are there other related careers to your chosen career?
Product development, fund management... only limited by your imagination.
Portfolio partners
Women in Super website
Thank you to Felicity from the team at Femail.com.au :)
- Michelle Palmer
Get Behind the Mothers Day Classic Organised by the Women in Super - CLICK HERE or more info.
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