#7. Quinntessential Questions with Prashant Bhayani, Inside The Vault, Career Insights From A Private Banking CIO
"The Quinntessential Questions Podcast": Paul Quinn, renowned Headhunter and Career Coach, and CEO of Westport Partners, talks to Prashant Bhayani, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at BNP Paribas Wealth Management Asia about his career across New York, London, and Singapore, and his experiences in seeking mentorship and the importance of communication.
Guest Bios
Prashant Bhayani is the Chief Investment Officer for Asia at BNP Paribas Wealth Management. Based in Singapore, he leads the development of regional investment strategies and asset allocation for the bank’s high-net-worth clients across Asia. In his role, Prashant combines global macroeconomic perspectives with local market insights to guide investment decisions across a wide range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, currencies, and alternatives.
Minutes
00:00 – Introduction
04:21 – Reading the Room
07:07 – Backup Plan
07:56 – Yes Platform
10:29 – Cultural Connectivity
11:38 – Seeing Michael Joran Live
13:21 – Northwestern University
15:34 – New York
17:37 – Joining Banking
19:29 – Moving to London
21:08 – INSEAD & MBA
23:55 – Joining Buyside
25:48 – Difference in Investment Practitioners
27:37 – Job Equity & Mobility
29:47 – Seeking Mentorship
31:57 – Being Complementary
33:28 – Living in London
35:33 – Starting a Hedge Fund
41:06 – Global Financial Crisis
44:17 – Joining Wealth Management
45:44 – Moving to Singapore
46:37 – Human Side of the Business
47:45 – Leveraging Past Experiences
49:32 – Building a Chief Investment Officer’s (CIO) Office
50:48 – Essence of a CIO
51:44 – Walking the Floor
53:58 – Engagement & Communication
57:50 – Mediums of Communication
59:10 – Finding a Mentor Today
59:53 – Sports
1:07:37 – Leadership Qualities
1:09:40 – Feedback
1:11:44 – Strength of Introverts
1:14:00 – Energy Management
1:14:37 – Sales
1:15:48 – Playing to your StrengthsBehind-The-Scenes
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