Finance & Social Mobility: Steven Cooper CBE on why finance is for everyone and how he progressed through the finance sector

WorkL Founder, Lord Mark Price speaks to Steven Cooper CBE ─ Group CEO of Aldermore Bank.Before joining Aldermore Bank in 2021, Steven was CEO at C. Hoare & Co, the UK’s oldest privately-owned bank, where he developed and led an extensive programme of change. At the age of 16, Steven worked at Barclays, starting as a branch cashier and worked his way up to lead several of their major businesses, including Barclaycard Business Solutions, Personal Banking for UK & Europe, and Business Banking in the UK.In this episode, Steven discusses some pivotal moments in his career, the attributes needed for a successful career in finance and highlights why finance is an option for people from all backgrounds and education levels. Steven's passion for social mobility plays into his role as Group CEO of Aldermore Bank, emphasising ethical business practice at all levels. This podcast is brought to you by WorkL. Visit WorkL.com to find a job in the happiest workplaces, take our Happy at Work test, network, get career support from experts and much more. Work Happier with WorkL.