Favorite Parts Of Being An Assistant Vice President At A Fortune 100 Bank
Zach, an Assistant Vice President at a Fortune 100 bank, emphasizes that "soft skills," such as "the ability to get people to like you," are paramount for career advancement in finance, outweighing technical skills because "most folks can be trained to do the job well."
Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Influence, Networking
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Zach Bransky
Assistant Vice President
Fortune 100 Bank
University of Arizona
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey, MBA
Finance
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
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Video Highlights
1. Effective communication skills are crucial for interacting with various stakeholders, including senior leadership and colleagues.
2. Building strong relationships and collaboration are key to career advancement and success.
3. Adaptability and the ability to influence others are essential for navigating different situations and excelling in a dynamic environment.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I've been fortunate to wear a few different hats in a short amount of time. The biggest, universal skill I'd highlight is really those soft skills.
This includes being able to influence and talk to different groups of people. Hopefully, this doesn't come off as too shallow, but it's the ability to get people to like you in different situations.
In finance, most folks can be trained to do the job well. About 80 to 90% do the job very well.
But what really gets you up the ladder, helps you get promotions, and excel is when you get along with your coworkers. You can speak to senior leadership, those around you, and those below you.
So really, those soft skills are the most important universal skill you can develop in a business environment.