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Faris Matalka, the Managing Director at Charles Schwab, unpacks his journey from his multicultural upbringing to his extensive experience in finance and managing critical strategies in this insightful interview. With a keen understanding of trading's complexities, he shares valuable insights about adaptability, strategic planning, and fostering a robust, flexible team for success.
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Intro Clip
11:00 (i think) - 12:04 (work)
Intro
Hello hello everyone (EXCITED AND WITH ENERGY) welcome back to Office Hours. A show about how to make a successful jump from college to young professional life. We know that landing your first job can often be an intimidating, complicated and stressful process, but its not impossible! (UP ENERGY) And we’re here to help by giving you access to some of the brightest minds in business to get their advice for how to build a successful career. Take what you can (short pause), pick what you like and listen for that stroke of brilliance that you can use to help you get hired.
Episode Intro I'm Caroline Radke, and joining me today are my co-hosts Brett and Arseniy. In this episode, we dive into an engaging conversation with Faris Matalka who is a Managing Director at Charles Schwab and he has held multiple roles across the finance industry which helped him grow as a leader while also enabling him to be able to navigate the dynamic nature of being at a large brokerage firm.
Background
Faris Matalka, Managing Director at Charles Schwab, traces his career back to his multicultural childhood, where he moved across different countries due to his father's government job. This diverse upbringing cultivated adaptability and versatility, skills he cherishes and finds pivotal in his current career. He holds a background in accounting but gravitated toward finance because he was inspired by the chaos and liveliness of trading floors in Chicago in one of his first jobs. To kick off this part of his career, Faris started by executing orders and later explored the post-trade environment, setting the stage for his current role as a Managing Director at Charles Schwab.
Charles Schwab, an American multinational financial services corporation, was established in 1971 and is headquartered in Westlake, Texas. The company has 7.13 trillion USD assets under management and while they started in the trading business, their focus has expanded to provide an array of financial services and technology tools to investors and traders.
Analysis
The interview with Faris Matalka delves into key insights essential for students and professionals. Faris emphasizes adaptability, the importance of a strong team, and the need for strategic planning in the ever-evolving financial sector during our discussion. His emphasis on navigating change, fostering a flexible environment, and keen understanding the market's fluidity are crucial for anyone venturing into finance or seeking a leadership in this domain. The interview also sheds light on Faris's journey and experiences, providing invaluable lessons for those aspiring to thrive in the finance sector. Let's get started.
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