Rising Stars Series: From Work Placement to Award-Winning Broker with Billie Cox

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In this episode of our Rising Stars Series, Marcus sits down with Billie Cox, Commercial Associate at Sirius Property Finance and winner of the Rising Star Award at the British Specialist Lending Awards.
Billie’s journey into financial services started young, joining the industry during lockdown while still studying for her A-levels. What began as an admin placement quickly evolved into a career path she hadn’t expected but fully embraced.
After cutting her teeth in mortgage case management at Brightstar, Billie made the leap to broking, and hasn’t looked back. Now a rising name at Sirius, she’s handling complex commercial finance deals, winning awards, and proving that age is no barrier when you’re willing to put the work in.
In this episode, we cover...
How Billie got her start while still in school
What she learned working alongside senior brokers
Making the leap from case management to broking
Why trust is the biggest challenge (and opportunity) for young professionals
The realities of starting a finance career early
Her take on tech, training, and the future of brokerage
Advice for young people thinking about finance — and for businesses looking to hire them
Billie’s story is proof that you don’t need decades of experience to add value — just a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the confidence to ask for more.

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