So you have decided that you want to build a career as a finance specialist, you have a knack for it and you haven't skipped any finance-related classes so far. Great!

The finance and accounting field is very competitive, but don't feel discouraged just yet. Before you begin the race, it would help to have the wind behind you. We talked with Mark Cathersides - Co-owner at Roca Markets (a market maker in exchange-traded option) and asked him what personality traits are needed to succeed in finance today.