H2C Performance Appraisal

90-Day Evaluation

Annual Review

UNSATISFACTORY: Must improve job skills to achieve satisfactory performance.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Needs repeated instruction when learning new tasks. Needs to improve some fundamental skills. Has the ability to learn, but is slow in gaining proficiency. Needs repeated training for intermediate skills.

MEETS EXPECTATIONS: Performs tasks competently. Is skilled in most aspects of the job. Needs strengthening in just a few areas. Is willing to ask questions when unsure of how to proceed.

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS: Has a natural ability to quickly comprehend instruction and apply new skills. Performs efficiently and well. Willing to teach and train others.

OUTSTANDING: Has mastered every aspect of the job. Exceptionally performs every skill required on the job. Exceptional organizational ability. Is recognized and sought out as a mentor to other Financial Analysts.

UNSATISFACTORY: Often misses deadlines. Cannot handle any short-deadline tasks or assignments. Doesn’t admit to being behind schedule.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Lack of organizational skills sometimes causes delays. Hesitant to take on tough deadlines. Flustered when deadlines change. Often does not pay attention to details.

MEETS EXPECTATIONS: Generally produces a quality work product within the required timeline. Requires little supervision in tough deadline situations. Informs when delays are anticipated.

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS: Maintains high quality even in tight timelines. Amazing task focus when needed. Seems to thrive on pressure deadlines.

OUTSTANDING: Consistently ahead of schedule. Quickly gets and stays on task. Completes tasks on time when nobody else could.

UNSATISFACTORY: Does not display initiative or independent action. Waits until directed to act. Delays decisions.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Does only what’s asked. Rarely shows initiative. Not confident enough to make decisions.

MEETS EXPECTATIONS: Takes initiative when appropriate. Identifies workflow inefficiencies and recommends and/or implements improvements. Comfortable making decisions within position scope.

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS: Takes initiative frequently and appropriately. Seeks solutions and makes practical suggestions. Is eager to take on new assignments. Carries out assignments with little direction.

OUTSTANDING: Demonstrates a high level of initiative. Knows when and how to take action. Foresees a crisis and works to prevent it. Excels in self-directing and self-pacing. Takes the initiative in solving problems. Keeps alert to greater opportunities.

UNSATISFACTORY: Requires delineation of every task. Does not anticipate next steps.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Heavily task oriented. Has some visibility into the next steps of the process but does minimal work to progress engagement.

MEETS EXPECTATIONS: Demonstrates visibility into the next engagement phase. Actively inquires about work product needed for next steps.

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS: Readily anticipates next steps of an engagement. Proactively works to move the engagement towards closing.

OUTSTANDING: Needs no task delineation. Able to lead a transaction to close with minimal effort from senior bankers.

UNSATISFACTORY: Lacks critical knowledge of H2C’s service lines. Presents incorrect information to others.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Superficial knowledge of H2C’s service lines. Often needs help explaining some products.

MEETS EXPECTATIONS: Familiar with most of H2C’s service lines. Gives credible service line descriptions to others. Demonstrates an interest in learning and attaining an in-depth understanding of services.

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS: Good knowledge of all service lines and in-depth knowledge of some. Makes an on-going effort to stay up to date on Firm’s services. Usually able to identify the best service for the client.

OUTSTANDING: In-depth knowledge of all of the Firm’s service lines. Can explain benefits to others in a clear and comprehensive manner. Consistently identifies market and client opportunities. Makes it a point to keep up to date on competitor’s services.

UNSATISFACTORY: Unwilling to cooperate. Inflexible and non-compliant.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Is often reluctant to help others. Shows lack of cooperation with co-workers.

MEETS EXPECTATIONS: Works well with others. Puts good of the Firm above own desires. Conveys a positive personal image. Has a good rapport with co-workers.

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS: Works towards Firm goals without consideration of personal effect. Shares ideas freely. Easily gains the respect of co-workers. Recognizes others’ needs.

OUTSTANDING: Excels in effective human relations. Well respected by others. An outstanding team player. Focuses on what’s best for the Firm.

UNSATISFACTORY: Does not participate in Firm-wide activities. Seems uninterested in the Firm’s success.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Sometimes participates in Firm activities. Motivated more by personal desires rather than the success of the Firm.

MEETS EXPECTATIONS: Displays a genuine interest in and loyalty to the Firm. Usually participates in Firm-wide activities. Is committed to Firm goals.

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS: Is a strong supporter of all Firm programs and activities. Takes pride in contributing to the Firm’s success. Displays a loyalty to the profession and to the Firm.

OUTSTANDING: Models loyalty and commitment to the Firm. Makes recommendations for Firm-wide activities in an effort to foster Firm support by all employees. Seeks out ways to build the Firm.

UNSATISFACTORY: Has made errors in judgment. Is not a good representative of the Firm.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: Does not have a complete understanding of professional conduct. Sometimes takes the short-term solution rather than following professional practices.

MEETS EXPECTATIONS: Consistently behaves and communicates in a professional manner. Has good judgment and situational awareness. Can be trusted to represent the Firm well.

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS: Conveys a high degree of professionalism. Always makes a good impression; projects a positive image and poise. Consistently follows ethical practices.

OUTSTANDING: Consistently models the highest degree of professional excellence. Behaves ethically and uses excellent judgment. Develops enduring professional relationships. Stimulates professionalism in others.