It’s all about personal relationships

I joined Evi four years ago, but only started my current role as an investment coach in 2019. I’m there for the mass-affluent segment, helping them build up their wallet with investments, possibly for the first time. For me, it’s the most interesting client group – especially as I’m responsible for onboarding new private investors.

When it comes to the integrated way of working, my biggest motivation comes from acting as one. Although my main focus is on Evi, I’ve been able to use my professional network to introduce my colleagues at Kempen to potential investors. And I’ve joined forces with colleagues in Private Banking to help their clients set up investment strategies for their children – the next generation of investors. Since I started four years ago, people are more active in working together and in offering help and knowledge between different departments and business lines.

Because my job is all about building personal relationships, the pandemic has had upsides and downsides. I have lots of video calls with both clients and colleagues, which means I have more interaction time than ever before. I also save a two-hour commute every day, and find I can work more efficiently and productively from home. But I definitely miss the dynamics of working in an office, and I find it harder to switch off. At the end of the day, we’re all in this together so we’re making it work.

Wim Ravestein – Senior Investment Coach, Evi