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Rachel

Vice President

Compass Diversified

Amherst College
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Rachel has 9 years of experience in the finance industry, including middle-market private equity investing and investment banking across the Consumer, Industrials, Healthcare, and other sectors.
Minds Matter

Minds Matter

Compass Diversified

Compass Diversified

Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Spanish & Other Languages
Honors Student

Q1Career path

Investment Strategy

Strategic Management

Financial Analysis

1:06

"Understanding its competitive positioning in the market as well as its historic and expected financial performance over the next several years."

Q2Main responsibilities

Quantitative Analysis

Project Management

Strategic Planning

0:56

"every day is pretty interesting 'cause it, it really can vary quite a lot."

Q3Day in the life

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

1:13

"softer skills, like the ability to communicate effectively, form relationships and have good interpersonal skills, can be just as important"

Q4Most important skills - role

Strategic Thinking

Financial Analysis

Business Acumen

0:59

"I really enjoy getting the opportunity to learn about many types of businesses across interesting sectors."

Q5Favorite parts - role

Project Management

Prioritization

Time Management

1:13

"working on multiple projects at once keeps the job very interesting"

Q6Biggest challenge - role

Private Equity

Business Growth

Leadership

1:06

"I really enjoy being in this industry because I feel I can support business owners and management teams to take their businesses to the next level."

Q7Favorite parts - industry

Competitive Spirit

Determination

Intellectual Curiosity

0:53

"You're more likely to be successful if you're genuinely motivated by that pursuit of knowledge and getting to the right answer as often as you can."

Q8Who thrives in industry

Executive/Leadership

Communication

Confidence

0:58

"I wish that I felt more comfortable earlier in my career, um, kind of speaking up and, and making my voice heard."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Consulting

Private Equity

Investment Banking

1:07

Q10Entry-level positions

Leadership

Career Development

Mentorship

0:52

"It's quite important to find mentors in your place of work who are really invested in helping you develop skills that will really make you successful."

Q12College ideas for success

Problem-Solving

Quantitative Analysis

Communication

1:25

"Studying theoretical math really taught me logic and how to problem solve by breaking down a larger question into smaller pieces and thinking through the steps of how to get to the answer."

Q13How identity impacted career

Leadership in Investing

Consumer Product Investing

Women in Finance

2:46

"more diverse perspectives in the world of investing can only be helpful"