netwealth appoints Head of Investment Management & Research

netwealth has appointed Paul O'Connor to head up investment management and research. O'Connor joins from Challenger where he was national key account manager, a role he held from August 2013.

Industry Moves Q&A with Paul O'Connor

What are you most looking forward to in your new role? Assisting the netwealth business growth momentum through provision of quality investment management solutions for wealth management clients.

What skill do you think is paramount in working in the financial services industry? Genuine passion for investment markets & client needs!

If you could give advice to someone starting out in the industry what would it be? Study to develop technical skills, expose your career to as many different facets of the industry and persist.

Would you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? And why? Probably slightly extroverted.

What was your very first job? Trainee financial adviser.

Do you have a secret skill/hidden talent? Sports car restorations!