Seven Secret Skills of Highly Effective Bankers
By continentalman on Nov 20, 2006 in Cube Life, Rankings
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- Good/passable writer. This is usually not something that analysts are judged on, but do not underestimate how important writing becomes later on. If you can’t write, you’ll just be a quant jock.
- Culturally and socially astute. Many of you have come from humble beginnings. But as you rise through the ranks and get richer, you need to step up your knowledge to learn about things like art and wine. It sounds like a stereotype, but it’s true.
- Able to delegate. This doesn’t apply for analysts, of course.
- Baller. If single, must be able to hit on members of the opposite sex. Benefit of having a gf/bf is that you can always pass on this type of thing. Related to this is the ability to be attractive and appealing even if you’re not.
- Cannot be pee shy. Business takes place everywhere. You must be able to keep the conversation going from the dinner table to the urinal and to dinner again.
- Alcohol tolerance. We’re not talking about shots here, but you should be able to handle a good amount and still stay on the ball.
- Ability to look older than you are. Also important as you get more responsibility. Glasses, style of dress, briefcases … all help project a more mature you.
On Nov 21, 2006, mbaplayer said:
Note “Baller,” which advice presumes (apparently) that if you’re a gay banker, you’d better hide it and hit on the chicks to make any headway in your career. Or better yet, why not get married to a member of the opposite sex on your way up the ladder?! Nothing makes business associates more comfortable than your ability to toe the corporate line while denying your self. It’s called being a team player, even if it hurts.
On Nov 21, 2006, Michael Anders - CEO of Broadgate Business Financial said:
Haha I agree with many of points made in this article. I, however, do not like the idea of denying or selling yourself short.
On Jul 31, 2008, erasmus said:
obviously this applies more to the banking side…not helpful for budding equity analysts and traders