Success as an ENFP in the brutal banking industry

Hi All,

Just like to gather your feedback on the different types of Meyer Briggs personalities out there in this industry that can actually find and enjoy success.

Most people here are I/E NTJ, with T being one of the more salient traits. As an ENFP, would I be able to think logically, structure thoughts and craft well thought out arguments as well as my peers?

While I enjoy the work (researching, analyzing), I am sometimes careless in what I do and i notice that I jump to conclusions too quickly. Can this be trained? Or are the jobs around here (ER/IBD) too structurally different from what my personality can handle.

Just like to get some feedback from everyone here.

Cheers!

 
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Late post but just trying to chime in for the benefit of others out there. I'm a strong ENFP and I've done M&A for exactly three years as an Analyst in a top-tier bank. I've moved onto PE after and recently just joined a startup.

To answer your question, you're able to do all the things you're worried about. You'll be able to do a really good job at it also since you're good at figuring things out quickly, you know how to manage relationships internally and externally, and you can get creative with decks and models (if people give you room to be).

The things I would warn you about is that you're going to quit after a few years for sure. At least that's how I felt. I don't see myself there long-term because the learning curve is gone and I figured out the process, it got boring. I didn't believe I was making a difference in the world anymore and there are just so many other things I get way more passionate about. However, if I had the choice to restart my career I would 100% do it all over again because of the things I learned. I think the most important thing it developed for me, with respect to MBTI, is my inferior function. It allowed me to stay organized and structured throughout each deal process and some of it has transferred into my lifestyle.

 

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