What Type Of Person Thrives In Investment Banking According To An Investment Banking Associate At Global Investment Bank
Investment banking success hinges on "very hard workers" who are "precise with what they're trying to do," possessing strong teamwork and communication skills alongside adaptability to long hours and demanding environments. The ability to balance "the people side of the business" with focused work execution is key to thriving in this high-pressure industry.
Hard worker, Team player, Strong communicator, Adaptable, Resilient
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Trent Hammond
Investment Banking Associate
Global Investment Bank
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 2017
UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
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Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
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Took Out Loans, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Hard work and precise intention-setting are crucial for success.
2. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential, as collaboration is frequent.
3. Adaptability and resilience are necessary to handle long hours and demanding work environment.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I think people who thrive in the industry are very hard workers. They consistently set intentions and are very precise with what they're trying to do.
In addition to that, being a strong team player is important. You could be working on many different deals with various groups.
A part of that is working on a number of different teams, so being able to communicate with them is key. Communication is so vital in this industry.
People who are able to adapt also do well. There are long hours in the industry, so understanding you'll be putting in your time is important. Everyone around you is also working extremely hard.
Having the people skills and being able to put your head down and get the work done is what has made successful people thrive.