Sophia Papi is the Head of UK Wholesale at TwentyFour Asset Management. She established a firm-wide partnership with Queen Mary, University of London, to promote finance as a viable career for underprivileged women students, which has been in place for a number of years. Through this partnership, staff provide mentorship to women students, offering support, career advice, internships, and scholarships. Sophia has also hosted educational sessions and workshops for local universities to encourage finance careers among students. Sophia created TwentyFour’s graduate scheme and advocates for equal promotion opportunities. She has spearheaded gender diversity initiatives within the organization, collaborating with senior partners to implement supportive policies. In addition, Sophia hosts ‘Women in Finance’ events featuring trailblazing guest speakers, providing valuable networking opportunities. Recognized in Investment Week’s ‘Rising Stars: The Individuals Driving Industry Change’ in 2020, Sophia also volunteers for the ‘Young Women’s Trust,’ reviewing CVs, and regularly speaks at ‘Women in Asset Management’ events.
