Question

Introductory Speech: Elevator Pitch on a banking career. 2-3 main points, staying within 2-minute time limit. Deliver an elevator pitch that describes professional background and experience for a potential employer during a job interview.

Answer 1

Elevator pitch on a banking career – The main points and its summaries are discussed below:

(1): Introduction – Start the elevator pitch by introducing yourself to the potential employer. This will entail providing your full name and an exchange of customary greetings like ‘It’s nice to meet you’.

(2): Summary of your profile – This part of the elevator pitch will entail providing a brief summary of what you do and your background. This will include elements like your work education, your work experience in the banking industry, and your key strengths and specialties in the banking industry. For instance suppose that you are involved in ‘wealth management’ aspect of banking then highlight your various roles that you have played with your previous employers, how have you enabled them to strengthen this function and department etc. You can highlight on your client management skills, people management skills, your ability to use financial concepts to maximize value creation for the clients while minimizing their risks, your ability to determine the risk profile and risk appetite for clients etc.

(3): Explain your expectations – Start this element by briefly explain what you will bring to the table for the employer, why you will be a good fit, and how your expertise will help the employer to grow its wealth management business. Also inform the employer about your expectations in terms of work profile being sought by you.