Ebrima Sanneh

What sparked your interest in Accounting, Finance and Banking? 

The inherent fascination of wanting to understand how financial institutions nationally and globally transact with each other. The 2007/2008 global financial crisis increased that curiosity as I wanted to understand what really happened, and the lessons learned.

What was your first job after graduating? 

I decided to pursue a postgraduate degree so I haven’t yet got into the graduate job market.

Outside of the course teaching, what other opportunities did you get involved in during your time at Manchester Met?  

I was a dedicated and active Course Rep and a member of the Students’ Union.

What are your greatest achievements so far?   

Securing a First-Class Honours degree during a pandemic, as a mature student with parental responsibilities is bar far my best achievement to date.

What advice would you give to students who aspire to a career in AFB? 

My advice is that students must embrace all the resources and expertise available to them, immerse themselves into the whole university experience and seek to enhance their professional and social connections during their time at the university.

What does diversity in Accounting, Finance and Banking mean to you? 

Diveethrsity in Accounting, Banking and Finance to me means to create prejudice free environment where there’s a level playing field for people with varied cultures, beliefs and ethnicities to have the courage to excel and pursue their dreams.