When Rebecca Anderton-Davies set her sights on a career in investment banking, she was clear about the sacrifices she’d have to make. Progressing up the career ladder to become managing director by 37 required 15-hour days and weekend working, but she loved the stimulating work, the thrill of the trading floor and the financial rewards.

“I was good at navigating a big, complex organisation, and getting stuff done within it,” says Anderton-Davies, sitting back in the glossy, open-plan living space of her home in south-west London.

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