College Experiences that Helped an Investment Banking Associate at Global Investment Bank Succeed
Trent's Division I baseball experience and finance studies instilled a strong work ethic, emphasizing "putting the time in and repetition" in both academics and athletics. This dedication to discipline and consistent effort, mirroring the collaborative nature of the work environment, proved invaluable in their successful transition to investment banking.
Discipline, Repetition, Teamwork, Time Management, Academic Excellence
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Trent Hammond
Investment Banking Associate
Global Investment Bank
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 2017
UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
Finance
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Took Out Loans, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. He combined academics (finance) with rigorous extracurricular activities (Division 1 baseball), highlighting the value of discipline and consistent effort.
2. He emphasized teamwork and collaboration, noting that real-world work rarely involves independent tasks. This mirrors the collaborative nature of investment banking.
3. He stressed the importance of time management and dedication, suggesting that extra time spent studying and practicing pays off in the long run.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
For me, as I mentioned, I played Division I baseball and also studied finance. With those two experiences, I've always viewed everything as putting in the time and repetition.
On the academic side, that meant putting in extra time to understand the material and working with classmates. That's important because it's similar to the working world, where you'll rarely work independently.
It was the same with baseball. For me, it was about discipline and the repetition of working on my craft. I try to apply those principles in parallel, focusing on discipline, repetition, and putting in the time.
Those extra hours will eventually pay off. It's something you won't look back and regret not doing.