What Type Of Person Thrives In Finance Consulting According To A Consulting Manager At A Boutique Firm
Erin, a Consulting Manager at a Boutique Finance Consulting Firm, identifies flexibility and communication skills as key traits for success in finance consulting, explaining that "being very flexible and good at communicating...will help you go far" because of the need to adapt to varying client needs and project demands. The ability to adjust "your communication style, like your work style," is paramount.
Flexibility, Communication, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Client Management
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Erin Lewis
Consulting Manager
Boutique Finance Consulting Firm
University of Florida 2013
University of Florida, Masters of Accounting
Accounting
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial for success in finance consulting.
2. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively interacting with clients and colleagues.
3. A willingness to adjust work styles based on client needs is highly valuable in this field.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would say people that thrive in a consulting role, especially finance consulting, are definitely very flexible. You have to really be willing to adjust and adapt your communication style and your work style, depending on what your client is needing from a particular project.
Being very flexible and good at communicating will help you go far.
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