For our Alumna of the Month interview, we spoke to Shannon Wylie, Treasury Sales Associate at Bank of America.

Shannon studied at Bromley High School between 2005 and 2012, studying A-level Business Studies, English Literature and  History. She has worked at Bank of America for nearly six years, working her way up the career ladder to Associate position.

Please can you briefly describe your current role?

My current role is a Treasury Sales Associate within Global Transaction Services at Bank of America. I am responsible for supporting a portfolio of global clients with their treasury needs, offering day to day relationship management support and advice.

The role itself is very exciting, expanding from granular data analysis, allowing us to understand client trends and activity, all the way to meeting clients and understanding what they need from their banking providers.

How did Bromley High School help shape your career?

Bromley High taught us all from day one to be passionate, strong and independent young women. The skills I was taught at such an early age have been invaluable, especially remembering that my opinion matters which is always valuable. I am certain that I wouldn’t have as much confidence to speak up to Global Treasurers on our client meetings were it not for all the practice in assemblies!

What aspects of Bromley High School did you most enjoy, and find most rewarding?

I most enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in so many activities and events. Bromley High is fantastic for helping pupils find their individual passions. I received so much encouragement from my teachers to participate in new things, both in my studies and extra-curricular activities.

I believe this allowed us all to grow up to be well rounded individuals who will continue to pursue new interests.

What is your favourite memory of being at Bromley High School?

This would have to be the annual Christmas festivities with karaoke and the 12 days of Christmas rendition.  Everyone was so excited to reach Year 11 and sing ‘5 Gold Rings’! Also, I will never forget the interactive History lessons with Mr Marshall, from Year 7 ‘Harpooning the Whale’ demonstrations, all the way through to Year 13 and learning about Italian Unification with the help of Garibaldi biscuits.

What value do you get out of your connections with your fellow alumnae?

It is very empowering growing up around a group of young women, who are all very like-minded and ambitious. We all keep connected on social media and it is so great to see everyone flourish in their chosen path.

How have you benefited from being part of the wider GDST community?

Something I learnt day one at a large bank, is that your network is everything. As I have moved up within my career, I have realised that this isn’t just your immediate circle of colleagues, but it is also a wider network that can also provide support and guidance. It really is great how many connections you can make, how many people will help you, and also knowing how you can play this forward.

Being a GDST girl is like wearing a badge of honour and if I had to name a favourite alumnae, it would have to be Mary Berry.