In each of the previous chapters, we looked at the elements that make up the broader toolset of a financial modeler. You will notice as you get to this chapter that financial modelers don’t have a predefined background and they come from all walks of life; however, we are about to discover in spite of the varied background that there are some underlying common traits that ensure success as a financial modeler.
At some point in time, you will be asked to explain what you do as a financial modeler and also to explain to someone what a financial modeler is. Like me, you will likely realize that ...