Global Markets: How to Make Yourself Indispensable

In turbulent markets such as these, it is more important than ever to set yourself apart. We hosted a discussion with several top Wall Street leaders about how to make yourself indispensable in your current seat. Here are some of the highlights for Global Markets professionals:

• “You have to be commercial. The one thing Wall Street is looking for is for someone to make a commercial impact. It is all about the level of impact you make.”
• “It’s important to empower people around you and think holistically about the business. There is a greater sense of urgency with the people within the business because of the shrinking rate of profitability”
• “Having sponsorship, and having sponsorship with your clients, so that you aren’t disposable.”
• “Understanding the business front to back is important, not just your specific role or segment.”
• “Go the extra mile – not constantly asking for more, but changing a place and actually making a difference.”
• “You have to have the type of personality where you can take risks, but not blow yourself up. There is a fine balance.”
• “You can’t hide – people will see that before you even recognize that you are.”