Most Important Skills For An EVP Region Manager At Banc Of California
Andrew, EVP Region Manager at Banc of California, emphasizes the crucial need for "analytical skills" and the ability to "talk to people" in banking. Seven years of restaurant work significantly enhanced the latter skill, providing a substantial advantage throughout Andrew's career by enabling comfort interacting with diverse individuals.
Communication, Analytical Skills, Networking, Problem-Solving, Leadership
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Andrew Boogusch
EVP Region Manager
Banc of California
California State University at Chico
University of Washington
Economics, International Relations & Affairs
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Real Estate
Finance
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Analytical skills are crucial for evaluating business aspects, risks, and numbers.
2. Strong social skills are essential for effective communication with clients and colleagues.
3. Practical experience, such as working in customer-facing roles (e.g., restaurants), significantly enhances social skills and overall career prospects.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours, in any job in banking, and I'll say most industries?
It's the ability to have analytical skills, to be able to crunch numbers and work on the business side of things, risks, and things of that nature. You also need to be sociable.
In any business where you have customers or clients, you have to be able to talk to people. If you can't do that on a regular basis, it gets really tough.
I encourage people, when you're in college, to go to events, go outside your comfort zone, meet people, and talk to people. Don't just stay online; you have to be out there.
One of the best things that helped me in being able to talk to people was working in restaurants for seven years, while going to high school and college. That forced me to be in front of different people every single night, whether I was waiting tables or serving drinks. It allowed my social skills to really grow.
I think that's actually one of the biggest benefits I've had in my career: being able to talk to all different types of people all the time.
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