To all the seasoned Bankers here, what makes a top performer vs a generally good one at every rung of the ladder?
As the title says, what’s the bare minimum expected of a person at each step of the way (Analyst, Associate, AVP/VP/EVP, Director, MD) and more than that, what really sets apart the top performers? I’m referring to basic technicals, soft skills, and industry knowledge, amongst other skills, but please feel free to elaborate on any other aspect you deem important.
I ask as I’ve recently transitioned to Finance, through a bridge Masters, having jumped straight in from an undergrad in Law. I’m working towards pursuing Banking, and want to be able to best prepare myself to break in, and this may help me look at any angles I’m missing.
The general consensus for an Analyst usually revolves around knowing how to work themselves around a model, attention to detail and timeliness in delivery, PPT skills, and just being hungry and willing to take on work. But to me, that seems like the bare minimum, and I want to know if there’s anything else to it. Id also appreciate knowing how one can go about building the skills you value, apart from the obvious ones above.
If it helps, I’m based in APAC.