When the penny drops on your dream career

When the penny drops on your dream career

Kanishk Swarup
Name: Kanishk Swarup
Job title: Founder & Principal Financial Adviser
Previous industry: Financial Services (equity trading and investment banking)
Key transferable skills: Professionalism, Discipline, Intellectual curiosity
Location: London

Kanishk moved from India to the UK to pursue his studies at the London School of Economics and subsequently built a successful career in banking. He worked his way up the corporate ladder, holding Vice President positions at Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, and BNP Paribas. However, by the age of 30, he felt he was plateauing and sought a change. Inspired by friends launching their own startups and connections with various colleagues, Kanishk decided to enter the world of financial advice.


Joining the SJP Academy allowed him to leverage his banking expertise while scratching that entrepreneurial itch. Since then, Kanishk has built a successful financial advice practice that has grown by 30% annually over the last eight years, now serving over 300 clients. He places great value on building relationships with clients based on trust and is committed to helping young, time-poor families manage their financial well-being.