The head of HR at a top Wall Street bank explains how to land a big promotion

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March 11, 2017 6:06 AM

Liz Lieberman is a human resources veteran on Wall Street. She shared with BI what it takes for a person to move up the ladder on Wall Street.

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Liz Lieberman knows what's required to stand out on Wall Street.

Lieberman recently joined RBC Capital Markets in October 2016 as managing director and Head of US Human Resources. And before that she held top HR roles at a number of high-profile Wall Street firms including the Royal Bank of Scotland, Merril Lynch, and Lehman Brothers.

Here's the relevant passage from the interview:

Chaparro: Once someone has started at the firm, how do they stand out?

Lieberman:

I cannot overstate the importance of finding a good cultural fit here at RBC. The best candidates, and long-term employees, understand our culture and complement it: they put the client first, they consider how the broader platform will benefit rather than just themselves or their immediate team. They look to simplify the way we work so we are agile and innovative. Working with these types invariably winds up being the most enjoyable parts of my day.

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