In your opinion, what is the most pressing issue in the industry currently?

"It goes without saying that protecting customer privacy is a top challenge for professionals in this industry today. We've seen various high-profile data leaks and infringements on customer privacy in the past few years. Maintaining a robust data protection system that allows clients to feel secure is incredibly important within the industry, and it's something that I take seriously as a professional."

"A huge challenge among online brokerages, in my opinion, is the lack of person-to-person communication and limited customer service options. The financial services industry is becoming increasingly digital, which is both an opportunity and a challenge. I strive to maintain a personal touch in my client interactions and think that my customer service experience would be a huge asset to this team."

Highlight one challenge that will be relevant to the position to which you're applying. Common challenges that you might highlight include cybersecurity, the relationship of traditional financial services firms with fintech companies, regulations, and protecting user data.