Former Cornish Pirates’ star, Ed Fairhurst, has swapped the riggers of professional rugby for the cut and thrust of financial investment.
After leaving the Pirates at the end of last season, Ed returned to his native Canada and landed a job as investment adviser at the Royal Bank of Canada Dominion Securities.
The Canadian international who has a first class economics degree, had gained financial experience whilst in Cornwall with Pirates’ sponsors, Worldwide Financial Planning.
Ed, who joined the Pirates in 2007 from Cardiff Blues, spent two years in between games and training at the Truro and Wadebridge based independent financial adviser.
There he shadowed Worldwide’s managing director, Peter McGahan and independent financial adviser, Peter Meeson.
“The experience working as an intern at Worldwide gave me a fantastic insight into the world of financial investment,” said Ed, who made 55 appearances and scored eight tries for the Pirates.
“Both Peters gave me a real opportunity to learn, which has allowed me to develop a career outside rugby.
“I am sad that I am not over in Cornwall playing for the Pirates, and I miss my after game chats with the Worldwide team.
“But at the same time I am excited for what lies ahead.”
After a rigorous interview process spanning three weeks and containing various tasks, the bank decided to offer Ed a position as an investment adviser based in Vancouver.
Peter McGahan said: “It’s a shame that we’re not going to see Ed in a Pirates shirt this season.
“But after having him shadow us for the last two years I know that he has got what it takes to carve out a successful career within the financial industry.
“The rugby world’s loss is the financial industry’s gain.”
Despite making the decision to move away from professional rugby Ed has been keeping himself in shape.
“I’ve not ruled out a return to professional rugby,” said Ed.
“So I’m keeping myself fit and just enjoying a new career. But it would be great to play for the Pirates again and add to my international caps.”
For more information on Worldwide Financial Planning please contact Peter McGahan on 01208 816667
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