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We facilitate networking, mentoring, up-skilling and employment for nearly 200,000 community members through 1,700+ organisations.

BYP Network brings Black professionals together to support one another and grow together. Helping them connect all over the world is our way of bridging the divisions that exist internally and externally of the Black community.

05/06/2026

WHY NOT HER?
From Brixton to an offer from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Michaela Mensah’s journey reflects what becomes possible when talent meets opportunity.

She has now raised nearly 50% of her required funding, but still needs £41,000 to secure her place.

And she must confirm full funding by 15th June or risk losing this life-changing opportunity.

Read her full story here: https://f.mtr.cool/mgiextldmz

Support her journey to Harvard here: https://f.mtr.cool/oajidktnyd

This is more than a deadline, it is a narrowing window on a dream that is already within reach. Let's make this happen.

04/06/2026

At 6:00 PM today, someone will join this webinar looking for a job.

Someone else will be thinking about a career change.

And someone will be asking themselves:

"How do I get from where I am today to where I want to be?"

The answer isn't always another qualification.

Sometimes, it's learning from people who've already made the journey.

Today, you'll hear from professionals at Intact Insurance whose careers have taken very different paths:

➡️ Pat Jepp – from Biomedical Scientist in the NHS to Product Owner in the insurance industry, navigating multiple successful career transitions along the way.

➡️ Clive Luketo – from a social mobility internship programme to becoming an Assistant Specialist Underwriter in the London Market, championing access and progression within the industry.

➡️ Bhavisha Chauhan – a Platform Product Owner whose career spans underwriting, claims, technology, and regulatory transformation, while also leading diversity and inclusion initiatives and mentoring future talent.

➡️ Marjorie Adejumo – with over 25 years in insurance, her journey has taken her from underwriting to strategic account management, building relationships across regional, national, and global markets.

Their stories prove there is no single route into insurance, finance, or corporate success.

Join us as we discuss:

✅ Breaking into Insurance & Finance
✅ Building a CV and personal brand that gets noticed
✅ Career transitions and transferable skills
✅ Thriving in the workplace and growing with intention

📅 Today
🕕 6:00 PM (Zoom)

Your next opportunity may not require a new qualification.

It may require a new perspective.

Register now to join the conversation: https://f.mtr.cool/tlusddadgf

03/06/2026

What does an insurer with 2,000+ employees across Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America actually look like behind the scenes?

It looks like this:

A global specialist insurer, Beazley, built on underwriting complex and emerging risks in some of the most fast moving sectors in the world.

But beyond the balance sheets and risk models, there’s another story being written.

One about people.

About progression.
About visibility.
About who gets seen and who gets overlooked.

Beazley has continued to invest in strengthening inclusion across the business through employee networks, development programmes and a growing focus on equity in leadership.

Because talent alone is never the full story. Opportunity shapes outcomes just as much as ability.

That’s why we’re excited to have this conversation on Insurance Unfiltered: Real Stories and Bold Career Strategies

📅 Wednesday 22 July
🕕 6pm BST

Not the polished version of insurance. The real one.

The one where careers are shaped not just by performance but by navigation, sponsorship, setbacks and the unspoken rules of progression.

What we’ll be unpacking:

✅ What progression in insurance really looks like (not the brochure version)
✅ Navigating bias, setbacks and workplace culture
✅ Sponsorship, visibility and why both matter more than ever
✅ Building influence without losing authenticity
✅ The career strategies that actually move you forward

Because breaking through isn’t just about working harder.
It’s about being visible. Strategic. Intentional. Undeniable.

If you’re building a career in insurance or thinking about your next move, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.

Register for FREE here: https://f.mtr.cool/gzgrccafhz

02/06/2026

Could you be more intelligent than you've been given credit for?

Too often, people's abilities are overlooked, underestimated, or simply never recognised.

That's why we wanted to share this opportunity with our community.

Casting is now open for Series 2 of Secret Genius on Channel 4, a unique journey of self-discovery where participants take on immersive intelligence challenges designed to uncover hidden strengths and abilities.

The team is particularly keen to hear from people from underrepresented communities and anyone who feels their intelligence has never been fully recognised.

If you've ever felt underestimated, this could be your chance to challenge yourself, uncover hidden strengths, and see yourself differently.

And if you know someone with exceptional intellectual potential who would be a great fit for this opportunity, share it with them.

Apply and find out more: https://f.mtr.cool/ewwpwwaruu

01/06/2026

THE BEST PART? 👀

The conversations didn’t stop when the panel ended.

A time was had at our event with for From Inclusion to Influence: Shaping Your Career in a Changing World.

From insights on inclusion and influence to honest career conversations, our panelists left the audience with plenty of gems to take away and new connections to help broaden their networks.

That’s what the BYP community is all about creating spaces where professionals can learn, connect, and grow together.

But don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from our patrons and attendees about their experience.

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29/05/2026

What they don’t tell you about insurance.

Not the polished version.
The real version.

The exhaustion of navigating rooms where you have to prove yourself twice.

The pressure to stay resilient while carrying ambition, bias, performance and visibility all at once.

The career pivots nobody prepares you for.
The sponsors you need.
The confidence you must build.
The strategy behind becoming impossible to ignore.

Join us for Insurance Unfiltered: Real Stories and Bold Career Strategies with Senior leaders from Beazley have walked the talk.
📅 Wednesday, July 22
🕕 6PM – 7 PM BST

Thriving is not about working twice as hard. It’s about becoming undeniable.

Raw stories.
Bold strategies.
No corporate script.

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/avotvxtidi

27/05/2026

Careers within public affairs, diplomacy, and global engagement often require more than qualifications alone. They demand leadership, strategic thinking, relationship-building, and the ability to navigate influence across different spaces and cultures.

Join BYP Channel Islands for Public Affairs, Diplomacy & Global Influence: Reflections From My Career Journey an insightful conversation exploring careers within public affairs, diplomacy, and international policy.

This session will explore leadership, representation, advocacy, strategic partnerships, and navigating international career pathways with purpose and impact.

Event details:
↳ Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
↳ Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM GMT+1
↳ Location: Virtual

What to expect:
↳ insight into careers within public affairs and diplomacy
↳ conversations around leadership, advocacy, and global influence
↳ practical lessons on navigating international career pathways
↳ reflections on representation and multicultural engagement

This session is designed for professionals interested in leadership, diplomacy, global engagement, and creating meaningful impact across sectors and borders.

Register now to be part of the conversation.

https://f.mtr.cool/ypwpkkljbe

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26/05/2026

Most people don’t struggle to get qualified, they struggle to get noticed.

Breaking into insurance and finance today is less about ticking boxes and more about how you position yourself in a competitive, fast moving job market.

That’s what this session is about.

We’re bringing together practical career insight to help you move with clarity, confidence and intention, whether you’re trying to break in, pivot, or progress.

Expect real, actionable guidance on:

✅Breaking into insurance & finance beyond the CV
What actually makes candidates stand out in today’s hiring market.

✅Career tools that get you noticed
CVs, interviews, personal branding, and communicating your value clearly.

✅Skills for career growth & transitions
How to identify transferable skills and successfully pivot across roles and industries.

✅Thriving long term in your career
Building resilience, navigating workplace culture, and sustaining wellbeing while progressing.

This session includes insights from industry leaders at Intact Insurance shaping the future of work.

If you’re serious about your next move, this is for you.

Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/qmqylasbbc

25/05/2026

Looking to use your relationship-building skills to drive meaningful impact?

UNICEF UK is hiring a Philanthropy Manager, an opportunity for someone passionate about partnerships, strategic fundraising, and creating long-term impact for children around the world.

This is more than a fundraising role. It’s an opportunity to build and nurture high-value relationships that help power programmes supporting children’s health, education, safety, and wellbeing globally.

For professionals who enjoy stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and purpose-driven work, this could be a meaningful next step. UNICEF UK works to champion children’s rights and mobilise support to help create lasting change for children everywhere.

Current opportunity to explore:

Philanthropy Manager
https://f.mtr.cool/tcshreycjf

If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, share this opportunity with them.

Visit our job board: byp.network for more opportunities across industries and top companies. And follow this page for more career opportunities.

25/05/2026

Looking for a role where innovation, risk, and real business impact meet?

Beazley is hiring across finance, underwriting, and AI, modelling, offering opportunities for professionals looking to grow their careers in a global specialist insurance environment.

Whether you're analytical, operational, commercially minded, or excited by the future of AI and data, these opportunities span multiple career levels and functions, giving you the chance to contribute to work that shapes how businesses manage risk and navigate complexity.

Current opportunities to explore:

Regulatory Reporting Accountant (9 Month FTC)
https://f.mtr.cool/kfwqklvqqv

Underwriter, Crime & Fidelity
https://f.mtr.cool/cpgyzlhoib

AI Product Owner
https://f.mtr.cool/cirxwsayoa

Claims Reinsurance Technician
https://f.mtr.cool/rfbsmkwqkg

Adaptive Modeller (12-Month FTC)
https://f.mtr.cool/ddvnppnbmt

Why this is worth exploring:

➡️ Join a global organisation operating at the intersection of risk, technology, and innovation
➡️ Access opportunities across technical, strategic, and operational functions
➡️ Build specialist expertise in a fast-evolving industry
➡️ Contribute to meaningful work that supports businesses worldwide

Know someone looking for their next move? Share this opportunity with them.

Visit our job board: byp.network for more opportunities across industries and top companies. And follow this page for more career opportunities.

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