Kiran Bhundia moved from Nairobi, Kenya to the UK in 1974. Her first job in the UK was with Lloyds Bank after which she joined NatWest where Kiran built her career as a financial adviser. Thoroughly enjoying the work but craving a good work/life balance, with encouragement from family and friends, Kiran started her own company Kiran Financial Services providing Financial advice. Currently she trading as Towerbridge Finance Ltd where she provide mortgage advice. Kiran has a great passion for helping people pursue their dreams and make them a reality. She help her clients by taking into consideration their circumstances as a whole – and giving them the best advice to suit their needs while fulfilling their commitments in the long run.
She is aware that no single approach is the right one for every individual, so she tailors her service based on her client’s needs. During Kiran's 30-year career span, she has supported several family members and friends by inspiring them with her work. Many have chosen a similar career path and it brings her immense joy to see them now – flourishing in their professional lives. She have worked hard to reach her goals and fulfil her ambitions. Her business is based on the trust of her clients – she rarely advertise her services as most of her business comes from personal references from existing clients.
1) Which place, or city or country do you most feel at home in?
London is most definitely where I feel most at home! Most people have ambivalent views about London, but for me London is a place of opportunity and inspiration. The multicultural society here allows people to learn and share their individual talents. I have been here for over 40 years now, and am a proud British Citizen.
2) What are your proudest achievements?
As part of my business, I participated in a competition with a prominent Mortgage provider. The challenge was to produce £1 million worth of Business as soon as possible. The company that achieved this target first would be the winner. Within 2 days, I exceeded the target and won the competition. I was rewarded with a grand stay in London, all expenses paid, including sightseeing and theatre tickets. Apart from this, I was always amongst the top achievers when I previously worked for an Insurance company.
3) What inspires you?
My inspiration comes from helping people. Whether it’s a couple wishing to buy that first home after getting married, or people wishing to use their savings wisely to invest in the property market or simple those that wish to release monies from their property, so they can begin to live out the things they always dreamt of doing. I have a lot of long standing clients who are now like family to me and it gives me great satisfaction seeing them grow, and now giving their children the same great service!
3) What has been the biggest obstacle in your career?
None that I haven’t dealt with successfully. I like challenges and rise to them – always!
4) Who has been the biggest influence on your career to date?
Myself! I work hard and have always had goals I set myself from a very young age – and I don’t rest till I have achieved these! I like to constantly stay up to speed with current affairs within my industry, as this enables me to do my job more effectively.
5 )What is the best aspect about your current role?
I like the flexibility of my role – I am able to work around the needs of my clients. I am happy to travel to them or meet them outside the usual 9—5 office hours. I enjoy meeting new people and am constantly learning and adapting to changes around me.
6) And the worst?
As I run my business from home, it can sometimes get difficult drawing the line between work and home life. Work tends to win most of the time as I enjoy my work a lot!
7) What are your long-term goals?
My main aim is to help as many people as possible to get onto the property ladder – especially the First-time buyers. I would also like to make the time to start working on some charity projects that I have been planning for a while.
8) If you were Prime Minister, what one aspect would you change?
I would further raise awareness of causes that are close to my heart, which include ensuring no child goes hungry and that families get all the support they need. I would ensure homeless people were given the correct support to help them back on their feet. I would like to see more done for the elderly who have served this country for so many years.
9) If you were marooned on a desert island, which historical figure would you like to spend your time with and why?
Princess Diana – to keep up my spirits and motivation.
