Favorite Parts of Working in the Finance Industry as an Investor Relations
Sabrina, an Investor Relations professional, appreciates the "flexibility" in her role at Right Side Capital Management, allowing for adaptable scheduling. The "black and white" nature of finance, where "the numbers don't lie," combined with a collaborative environment of "smart people," provides continuous learning and a professional, business-oriented atmosphere.
Flexibility, Financial Analysis, Accuracy, Professional Environment, Continuous Learning
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Sabrina Waite
Investor Relations
Right Side Capital Management
Cal Lutheran University
NA
Business & Related, Finance
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Flexibility in scheduling tasks and work hours. Sabrina mentions the ability to adjust her day to accommodate personal needs while still completing tasks.
2. The objective nature of finance: Sabrina highlights how the focus on numbers provides clarity and allows for identification and correction of errors, creating a more straightforward work environment.
3. Exposure to intelligent and driven people: Sabrina emphasizes the collaborative and intellectually stimulating atmosphere, fostering continuous learning and professional development.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I really enjoy the flexibility. There are many tasks I can do throughout my day. If I need to update an accounting sheet, a budget, or a spreadsheet that doesn't involve client communication, I can do that at any time.
So, if I need to take the afternoon off and have already communicated with my clients, I can do that work later that night. I think this flexibility is also job-specific and depends on the company you work for.
I also enjoy that finance is pretty black and white; the numbers don't lie. If you're working on something and are off by a dollar, you can see that it's wrong when looking at the totals or calculations. Then you can go back and fix your mistake.
If something isn't correct, it's about keeping it accurate, which goes back to the idea that numbers don't lie. I know that might not be for everyone, but it's what I enjoy about my job.
Many other jobs can become very personal, political, or involve those types of things. I feel that working in the finance industry, for the most part, is really business-oriented and professional. You also work with some really great, intellectual people, and you're surrounded by smart individuals who can teach you something new all the time. I'm constantly learning from everyone in my environment.