Mr. Leo Li, IBMBA Alumni (Class of 2010)

Leo is currently working at JP Morgan Asset Management, promoting products to fund managers and dealing with either idle funds or private capital, hence “communication” is his day-to-day job. Although it is not simple, he has continually trained to put himself in other people’s shoes by understanding new products’ benefits, doing tons of market research, persuading different kinds of people, and sharing thoughts with others. Using various approaches is the most efficient way to develop our knowledge.

For the whole IBMBA students, he suggested that being a student does not mean you have to stay in the class the whole time. If you can find the opportunity to go for an exchange do not miss it. By going abroad, you would gain more insights and experience, and would certainly be using English more often, and it is definitely going to be useful in the future. If you are able to find any kinds of internship opportunities, go for it.

Lastly, he emphasized three main things to develop personal’s skills:

-   Never do anything inconsistently!

-   Be brave to try something new!

-   Do networking and listen to what the experts say