Grace Powell joined Langham Hall as an intern and has recently been promoted to Associate in our Depositary Services team.
Her journey reflects how an early career in Depositary can develop through professional qualifications, hands-on learning, increasing responsibility and exposure to different parts of the business.
Langham Hall provides depositary services to more than 300 alternative investment funds across private equity, real estate, debt and infrastructure. We spoke with Grace about her career so far, the opportunities that have shaped her development and what she is looking forward to next.
Q&A
Congratulations on your promotion. What does becoming an Associate mean to you?
Becoming an Associate is a significant milestone because it not only reflects the growth in my technical expertise but also trust that has been placed in me by the team.
I will now look to take on increased responsibility and ownership of client deliverables and communication. It’s made me even more determined to continue developing in my career.
Can you tell us a little about your journey at Langham Hall and how your role has developed since you joined?
One of the things I have appreciated most about Langham Hall is the variety of opportunities I've been given.
Since joining, I’ve had the opportunity to gain experience with the AML (Anti-Money Laundering) team and the Business Development team. I have also taken on the role as team social secretary. I now look to develop my own portfolio of clients and take on a role as a manager of an analyst.
How have professional qualifications helped you develop, and how has Langham Hall supported you through that process?
Passing CAIA Level I has definitely been one of the highlights of my professional career so far. It challenged me to develop my knowledge of alternative investments and has helped me in my day-to-day tasks.
Langham Hall was very supportive during this time, giving me all the resources that I needed and the support to balance work with studying.
What advice would you give someone considering a career in Depositary, and what excites you most about the next stage of your own career?
My advice would be to always stay curious and willing to learn. Depositary work gives you a broad exposure to the different aspects of the alternative investment industry. It is a great place to build a foundation of knowledge.
What excites me most about the next steps of my career is continuing to develop my technical expertise, so I can strengthen client relationships and take on more complex work.
Developing a career in Depositary Services
Delivering Depositary services requires a combination of technical knowledge, attention to detail and commercial understanding. Grace's journey highlights how these skills can be built through hands-on experience and professional development at Langham Hall.
To learn more about how we support and develop our people, visit Approach to work.
