How to reach out to executive

Hi, I have found an alumni, who works at an Elite bouitue but isn't an investment banker. Hes instead an executive who oversees the firms financials controller role. How should I go about reaching out to him? Since hes not a banker per say, but should have clout since hes a top exectuive?

 

write him, say you would like to discuss his career path yada yada and once you obtain the meeting and are physically in front of him ask if he'd be willing to make an introduction on your behalf to someone in IB.

its one way or the other: hate me or admire.
 

1) Learn to play golf, and try to wager your way into a job. 2) Make the right friends. 3) Be related to the right people.

Men are so simple and so much inclined to obey immediate needs that a deceiver will never lack victims for his deceptions. -Niccolo Machiavelli
 

That's the wrong attitude to have. If you really want something, you're gonna have to work hard to get it. If you don't have any of the things I listed above, learn the skills of the trade, and impress the right people.

Men are so simple and so much inclined to obey immediate needs that a deceiver will never lack victims for his deceptions. -Niccolo Machiavelli
 

You have to be able to offer something in return. You need to show him that you will not make him look stupid for recommending you. Everyone fears taht when making a recommendation about someone.

Maternity is a matter of fact, paternity is a matter of opinion.
 
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My first piece of advice would be not to mention anything about a job or internship. Express that you are very interested in IBD and find out more about his role, his firm, the firm's culture, the firm's structure (do coverage groups do M&A, is M&A separate, etc.). Ask him questions that allow him to talk, while you listen attentively, rather than you babbling on too long about yourself and your interests. Find out how he got where he is, what he does at a high-level, what he does day-to-day and things he believes are important to develop with your skill set.

Also, try and soften the conversation some. You want to be mindful of his time, but discussing studying abroad, travel, hobbies, sports, etc. are always a good way to build an actual relationship. You want this guy on your side for the long-term, not just to try and secure a temporary position.

But, as I started off with, the most important thing is to demonstrate that you aren't desperate and aren't trying to get something from him and then moving on. I don't know your situation, but ask if he would be able to meet in 3 months for a follow-up over lunch, for a beer, coffee, etc.

Some may disagree with me b/c his time is valuable and you may only get one shot to display your interest, but I've had more success building relationships and seen far too many burn themselves for being too aggressive and "me, me, me" focused.

 
peinvestor2012:
My first piece of advice would be not to mention anything about a job or internship. Express that you are very interested in IBD and find out more about his role, his firm, the firm's culture, the firm's structure (do coverage groups do M&A, is M&A separate, etc.). Ask him questions that allow him to talk, while you listen attentively, rather than you babbling on too long about yourself and your interests. Find out how he got where he is, what he does at a high-level, what he does day-to-day and things he believes are important to develop with your skill set.

Also, try and soften the conversation some. You want to be mindful of his time, but discussing studying abroad, travel, hobbies, sports, etc. are always a good way to build an actual relationship. You want this guy on your side for the long-term, not just to try and secure a temporary position.

But, as I started off with, the most important thing is to demonstrate that you aren't desperate and aren't trying to get something from him and then moving on. I don't know your situation, but ask if he would be able to meet in 3 months for a follow-up over lunch, for a beer, coffee, etc.

Some may disagree with me b/c his time is valuable and you may only get one shot to display your interest, but I've had more success building relationships and seen far too many burn themselves for being too aggressive and "me, me, me" focused.

This is good. I wish I had thought of saying this.
Maternity is a matter of fact, paternity is a matter of opinion.
 

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