Universal Lessons in Finance: Why Financial Thinking Matters for Every Career
with Jed Barron, CFA
In today’s fast-changing business world, finance is not just for CFOs. Whether you work in HR, marketing, or product development, understanding financial principles is essential to making better decisions and advancing your career.
The speaker for this seminar will be Jed Barron, Managing Director at Accolade Inc., who brings over 25 years of experience across global finance, investments, and advisory. Through various real-world cases, he will share how financial literacy impacts everyday business life and why strong communication and soft skills are equally important for long-term success.
At this seminar, you will get to:
- Build a clear, accurate understanding of the finance industry and its relevance across careers
- Understand why financial thinking is essential for professionals in any department
- Explore lessons from various real-world business cases
- Gain practical insights that can support your career development
Notes about this interactive hybrid event
This event will be held live online and on campus. Upon registration, all registrants will receive a Zoom link and directions to the event. Registrants can choose to join either online or on-campus freely.
– If you are joining online: Please try to have earphones, a microphone and/or a webcam ready
– If you are joining on-campus: Directions to the event will be included in the email.
Please arrive at the event location at least 10 minutes before the seminar begins.
Overview
| Date: | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
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| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST) (19:30 - 21:00 JST) |
| Where: | Hybrid |
| Registration Fee: | Free of charge |
| Language: | English |
Agenda
| 12:00 (CEST) | Reception Time |
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| 12:30 (CEST) | Event Start |
| 12:35 (CEST) | Seminar (40 min) |
| 13:10 (CEST) | Panel discussion |
| 13:30 (CEST) | Q&A |
| 14:00 (CEST) | Closing and Networking (for on-site) |
Jed Barron, CFA
Jed Barron has over 25 years of experience in the global finance industry, spanning banking, investment research and management, private equity, and M&A advisory. He is currently a Managing Director at Accolade Inc., advising clients on cross-border transactions and strategic initiatives. He began his career in New York and has held roles at Bankers Trust, Citigroup, Fidelity Investments, and other global firms. Now based in Seoul, where he has spent half his career, Jed enjoys teaching and is an active volunteer, including serving as a committee chair and board member of CFA Society Korea.
