The title says most of it: what skills are most important to being top bucket and how would you go about honing them?
For those who are/were top bucket, what did you do that differentiated you from the pack?
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Oftentimes it’s just a matter of likeability and good relationships with your MD, which is subjective.
You should already have the technical ability if you were promoted A2A, so just be able to run a process smoothly and follow guidelines given to you by more senior managers. Additionally, be a good communicator - communication could possibly make the difference between top and bottom bucket in some situations.
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Paying attention to detail (no silly mistakes in work requiring multiple markups) - this builds trust.
Taking initiative and always thinking about what’s coming next on project/process so your VP/D doesn’t have to tell you to get on with something.
Top two things I seek in Analyst/Assocs.
Be independant and adaptative. It allowed me to offer my services as a freelancer with my accounting skills. And learn how to trade forex/stocks as a second source of revenue
We have more opportunities our profile is more attractive. HR love the self made/entrepreneur mindset
If you’re a top stock picker then you’ll be top bucket in IB
Be responsive, to the point of being overly responsive - if an email requires under 5 minutes of work, respond to it immediately. If it'll take you longer, say you'll look into it and will get back to you [tonight] Tomorrow etc. Acknowledge everything though
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