Most investment bankers believe that mentorship played a crucial role in their success. Chris Patel is a managing director who actively sought mentors to help him learn the nuances of deal-making and client management. He now mentors young analysts as he teaches them that giving back to the next generation is important and shares insight on how to navigate challenges in the field.
Many successful bankers feel that mentoring others reinforces their own learning, and mentorship often is a two-way street. Lena Stewart is a senior banker with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She illustrates how mentoring junior analysts supports the future of the field while helping her stay sharp and connected to emerging trends and technologies.