What Type Of Person Thrives In The Banking Industry, According To A Capital Risk Management Executive At Major North American Bank
Ryan believes that success in the capital risk management industry hinges on strong teamwork and communication skills; "working well with others and together as a team is very important," especially the ability to respectfully disagree and maintain relationships, because "you can't be somebody who burns bridges." Leveraging experience to generate and communicate insights, whether through data or verbal communication, is also a key characteristic of those who thrive in this field.
Teamwork, Communication, Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Executive/Leadership
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Ryan Almquist
Capital Risk Management Executive
Major North American Bank
Wake Forest University
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Business Management & Admin
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Strategic Management and Executive
Video Highlights
1. Teamwork and Collaboration: Thriving in large financial institutions requires strong teamwork and collaboration skills, including the ability to advocate for your opinion respectfully and work effectively with others.
2. Communication Skills: Effectively communicating insights, whether through data analysis or verbal explanations, is crucial for success in the banking industry.
3. Leveraging Experience: Utilizing past experience to drive insights and propel career growth is a key characteristic of individuals who have had successful careers in this field.
Transcript
Q8: Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Generally, that might depend on the seniority of the role. But generally speaking, working well with others and as a team is very important.
Particularly in some of these big companies, there are large teams. You have to be able to advocate for your opinion, disagree respectfully, and still work with these people day to day. You can't be somebody who burns bridges, as that will end your career very quickly.
Being able to use your experience to drive insights is also key. Whether that's through data or communicating those insights verbally, leveraging your past experience to propel yourself is definitely a mark of somebody who's had a good career in this industry.
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