In the Spotlight this week is Alastair Gracey, relationship manager at Upstream ABLWhat was your first job? From there, I moved to the Bank of Scotland and that’s where I started my career in lending and relationship management. My parents instilled a strong work ethic and always encouraged me to be financially responsible and independent from an early age. Hard work and being prepared to get stuck in to get the best results for my clients. Personally, I’ve always benefited from strong mentors throughout my career and appreciate the support, guidance and knowledge I’ve received along the way.