No.1 Candidate Spotlight – Dan Phillips – From Corporate Banker to Social Investment Director

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Are you looking to pivot your career towards impact? Already applying to roles but seeking deeper insight into the sector?

We’re launching a series of interviews with changemakers working in Impact Finance called Candidate Spotlight! You can listen directly to candidates who have successfully transitioned into impact-focused roles and hear perspectives that may be helpful for your own journey.

First up, we spoke to Daniel Phillips, who came from a commercial banking background and was recently appointed Investment Director at Social and Sustainable Capital – an award-winning social investor.

We ask him what inspired him to make that move, the skills needed, the differences he’s noticed between sectors and his advice for candidates wanting to make a similar transition.

Watch the interview below 👇

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Date: 4 March 2026 | Posted In: Company News, Helpful Guides, Recruitment & Interviews | Posted by: Careers4change


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