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Wells Fargo’s Kelechi Onukogu: You can’t rely on your boss to progress your career

Wells Fargo’s executive sponsor of the UK Race At Work Charter told Financial News about how his experiences as a Black banker in the City have driven him to make a difference for others in finance

Kelechi Onukogu: 'I was the only Black guy on the finance team, when I started as an analyst at Deutsche Bank'
Kelechi Onukogu: 'I was the only Black guy on the finance team, when I started as an analyst at Deutsche Bank'

Q: What made you go into banking?

A: Some people realise that when you grow up, whatever you graduate in, is not where you're going to end up. I quickly realised over time what my strengths were. And it's all about relationship building and dealing with clients, albeit my clients are more internal. 

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