What Type Of Person Thrives In Financial Services, According To A Director Of Internal Audit At Nasdaq Inc
Nasdaq Director of Internal Audit Jenna highlights the importance of self-sufficiency and reliability in the industry, emphasizing the need for individuals who can "take a task, ask good questions, and execute it well." Success also hinges on possessing a strategic mindset, able to "see the big picture and connect the dots" to effectively navigate the dynamic environment and solve complex problems.
Problem-Solving, Communication, Reliability, Big-Picture Thinking, Self-Sufficiency
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Jenna Heffler Beth
Director, Internal Audit
Nasdaq Inc
Penn State University, 2014
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Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
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Video Highlights
1. Self-sufficiency and reliability are crucial, as work impacts customers and markets.
2. The ability to see the big picture and connect the dots amidst many moving parts is highly valued.
3. Proactive communication about roadblocks and potential solutions is essential for success.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would say people who are self-sufficient and reliable. What we do impacts our customers and the markets, and it's important to get things right.
You want someone on your team who can take a task, ask good questions, and execute it well. Or, they should communicate early if there's a roadblock.
You really want your people to be reliable. You want to be able to hand them something and be confident in the work they're going to turn around.
Also, I'd look for people who are able to see the big picture and connect the dots. There are a lot of moving parts, a lot of change, and a lot of things happening.
It's one thing to run into an issue, but to be able to identify the overarching impact and come with a view on how it should be resolved, that's where value is added.