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| Leadership Skills for Future CEOs to Escape Career Plateau using a Feedback Mindset Megan McDonald | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:45:48 | |
In this episode of Leaders in Capital, Megan McDonald, the CEO of Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd, shares her inspiring journey from a farm in South Africa to leading a 400-person team at one of Japan's largest brokerage firms. Megan talks about the pivotal moments in her career, including her transition from law to investment banking, the lessons learned during the global financial crisis, and how she developed her leadership skills. She emphasises the importance of surrounding yourself with people who know more than you, the significance of learning from feedback, and the value of a purpose-driven career. Key Takeaways:
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| Meet Bill Blair and the Vision for Leaders in Capital | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:02:47 | |
In this introductory episode of Leaders in Capital, host Bill Blair shares his background as a headhunter in investment banking and financial markets and explains why he launched the podcast. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience and hundreds of senior level placements across global financial markets, Bill discusses the insights he has gained from conversations with industry leaders and decision makers. He introduces the mission of Leaders in Capital, to explore the careers, leadership lessons, pivotal decisions, and personal experiences of senior professionals across banking and finance. The podcast aims to provide practical insights and authentic stories from those who have built successful careers in the industry. What You'll Learn
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| What It Really Takes to Build a Hedge Fund and Survive Market Cycles with Mark Rieder | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:52:06 | |
In this episode of Leaders in Capital, host Bill Blair sits down with Mark Rieder to discuss a career shaped by continuous learning, calculated risk-taking, and a deep understanding of credit markets. Mark reflects on his journey from Deloitte and Goldman Sachs to portfolio management roles at PartnerRe and GIC, where he navigated major market events, including the Dot-Com crash and the Global Financial Crisis. He also shares lessons from launching LaMar Assets, writing a practitioner’s guide to credit investing, and building a business in an increasingly competitive investment landscape. Mark Rieder is the Founder of LaMar Assets, an investment firm focused on global credit markets. Mark is also the author of a practitioner’s guide to credit investing and is recognised for his expertise in portfolio construction, risk management, and navigating market cycles. Key Takeaways:
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| From Rejection to Wall Street to AI Trading Driven by Fear of Failure with Brian McGrath | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:50:11 | |
In this episode of Leaders in Capital, Host Bill Blair sits down with Brian McGrath to explore a career that spans more than 25 years in financial markets. Brian reflects on his journey from fixed income trading and market making to leading an AI-driven quantitative investment platform, sharing lessons on resilience, leadership, risk management, and the importance of continuously adapting to change. He discusses the evolution of market structure, the impact of technology on trading, and why curiosity and a willingness to reinvent yourself remain essential for long-term success in finance. Brian McGrath is the Chief Investment Officer at Quantum Yield. With more than two decades of experience in fixed income trading, market making, and business building, Brian has worked across firms including Legg Mason, Bank of America, Stifel, and KeyBank. Today, he combines his deep understanding of financial markets with AI-driven investment strategies, helping bridge traditional market expertise with the next generation of quantitative trading. Key Takeaways:
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| The Career Reinvention for Finance Professionals to Break into Capital Markets with Benjit Dhesi | 10 Jun 2026 | 01:22:11 | |
In this episode, Bill Blair sits down with Benjit Dhesi, founder of Hedge Exec and former Managing Director at SMBC, to explore a career that moves from military service to high-level capital markets and into the future of digital finance. Benjit shares how his time in the British Army shaped his leadership, resilience, and decision-making under pressure. From extreme training environments to real-world operations in Iraq, he explains how those lessons carried into his transition into finance during one of the toughest economic periods. Key Takeaways:
[00:01:21] – Benjit’s Background and Career Overview: From the British Army to capital markets and founding Hedge Exec. [00:06:28] – Turning Down JP Morgan and Choosing the Army: Why Benjit rejected a traditional path and pursued military service. [00:14:14] – Life in the Army and Iraq Deployment: Extreme conditions, leadership under pressure, and lessons from real operations. [00:38:32] – Transitioning into Finance During a Crisis: Breaking into banking during the financial crisis through networking and persistence. [00:51:32] – Building a Derivatives Business at SMBC: Scaling a business across Europe and navigating internal banking structures. [01:04:59] – AI, Fintech, and the Evolution of Financial Roles: Why banks must adapt and where fintech is gaining ground. [01:10:00] – Digital Assets and Trading Innovation: How data, sentiment analysis, and machine learning are reshaping trading strategies. [01:18:29] – Career Lessons and What He’d Do Differently: The importance of building a broad network and gaining diverse experience early. [01:22:00] – What’s Next: Building the Future of Finance: Benjit’s focus on bridging traditional finance with next-gen financial infrastructure. Connect with the Guest Benjit Dhesi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjitdhesi/ Website: https://hedgeexec.com/ Connect with the Host Bill Blair: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billrblair/ More from Bill Blair: Website: https://billblair.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billrblair/ Email: bill@billrblair.com Follow the Podcast:
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