Mark Lafrades

Adviser, Regulatory Services

I kickstart my workday with a podcast-filled commute, grab my favorite iced americano, and dive into emails and meetings. A delicious lunch break at Sumthin Dumplin and a scenic walk around Britomart keep me energized. I wrap up the day by planning ahead and enjoy a snapshot of the team's hard work.

7.40 AM

My work day starts with a 45-minute commute into work and in this time I like to listen to podcasts to set me up for the day and get in the right headspace for the day ahead. My favorite at the moment is Medical Mysteries!

Financial Markets Authority graduate train to work

8.25 AM

The train goes right into Britomart outside work which is super handy! I then have some time to grab a coffee before heading up to the office. As the days warm up, I usually get an iced americano from Amano which is my go-to coffee shop.

Financial Markets Authority graduate coffee before work

8.30 AM

Work officially starts. I start my morning by checking emails and my meeting schedule for the day, as well as checking if there are any urgent emails to attend too.

Financial Markets Authority work start

10.00 AM

After a productive hour of answering queries and setting up cases, I have a team meeting to discuss workload, share insights, and talk about interesting cases we dealt with

Financial Markets Authority team call

12.00 PM

Lunch time. My go-to place is Sumthin Dumplin that’s about 10 mins away from work, these dumplings are a must try! (Fun fact: I won an Instagram competition to have a year free of Sumthin Dumplin).

Financial Markets Authority Graduate lunch time

1.30 PM

After answering more emails and setting up misconducts, I have a quick catchup with my senior adviser to discuss my growth and development and see what support I need. Nice view for a meeting room!

Financial Markets Authority beautiful view from the office

2.30 PM

Almost the end of the day. I like to de-stress by going for a quick walk around the Britomart area which is beautiful on a sunny day.

Financial Markets Authority beautiful day from work

6.30 PM

Another day done! Before going I check my calendar for what’s happening the next day to help with my planning on the train in the morning. Here’s a pic of the team hard at work

Financial Markets Authority last check before finishing the day

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