Lateral Hire - Starting soon, how to have a smooth transition?

I'm starting at a MM shop fairly soon. I come from an Accounting heavy background but have been exposed to deals process. I also have some valuation experience and know enough to obviously get a green light from the technical interviewer.

Curious regarding any tips about rebuilding my network, work quality reputation, and any other additional items I should be working on in the first 100 days? Obviously want to make a great impression and perform at the level I am anticipated to.

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I lateraled to a BB and have been successful. Got the promo to associate and have a strong rep in the group. The absolute number one thing that’s made a huge impact for me is responsiveness. Being responsive is easy as shit. I’ve always been super responsive (honestly will respond within 5 minutes most times, usually just a confirming receipt). This has significantly helped my reputation within the group, ppl see you as more “on top of things” and “engaged” but that’s definitely an assumption because I am neither of those. Also responding to client emails quickly is a massive help to the whole deal team bc they don’t have to wonder “ah do I need to respond to this or will XX take it”. Highly recommend being super responsive - easy to control, very easy to execute, immediate results.

 

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