Giving Voice to Women’s Momentum in the Workplace: Do Not Compare Your Professional Path with Others. Set Your Goals and Stick with Them.

In honor of Women’s History Month in the U.S. and International Women’s Day, BNY Mellon's women executives have shared their personal career insights and top five tips for reaching the corner office.

If you had 5 minutes with an inspirational woman leader what could you find out? Laurin Moore, Business Segment Head for Alternative Investment Services (AIS) within BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, with her “Top 5” career tips:

1. Do not stay in your comfort zone. Challenge yourself.
    
2. Network, network, network
    
3. Surround yourself with positive, high energy people
    
4. Do not compare your professional path with others. Set your goals and stick with them.
    
5. Finding a balance between your career and family is possible. Give 100% to both. But remember: You do not need to be perfect at everything.

Laurin E. Moore is a member of BNY Mellon's Operating Committee and is a Managing Director and Business Segment Head for BNY Mellon Asset Servicing's Alternative Investment Services (AIS).

Laurin and her team are charged with creating and maintaining strong business partnerships through an effective strategic and consultative approach for approximately 530 clients, with assets under custody and/or administration in excess of $444 billion. These clients include U.S and Global-based Fund of Hedge Funds, Single Manager Hedge Funds, Prime Custody and Private Equity Funds.

Laurin has more than 25 years of experience delivering trust and custody services. She joined BNY Mellon in 1984 and has an extensive background and managerial experience in trust operations, client service, marketing and Relationship Management. Prior to her role with AIS, Laurin led BNY Mellon Asset Servicing's $2.5 trillion U.S. Corporate, Government & Not-for-Profit business.

Laurin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a Business Administration minor from Hollins College.