19 September 2025
What It Meant to Be a Sucorian
Paulus Jimmy
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People would always tell you that writing something, whether a research report or a blog, only gets hard at the beginning. Today, I realized that was a lie.
Because writing this means it’s real. That a chapter in my life, one I didn’t even know I was capable of writing, is finally coming to an end.
When I first became a Sucorian four years ago, I came in with no background in finance. Just a degree in mechanical engineering, a very YOLO heart, and the kind of stubbornness that probably worried a few people in the beginning.
I didn’t know what a P/E ratio was, how to read a balance sheet, or how to build a financial model without at least five broken links.
Even on my first day, when most were still working from home due to COVID, I showed up to the office. I didn’t want to just work, I wanted to listen, observe, and absorb everything I could. There was no ego, just questions. No confidence, just willingness. No road map, just the hope that someone would point me in the right direction.
(Research room during Covid era, long before the research-bisdev segregation wall)
Along the way, I made mistakes, plenty of them. Rookie errors in reports, financial models that look like it was made by a fifth-grader, stock recommendations that aged like milk. There were days filled with anxiety and nights filled with revisions. Weekend plans that vanished, dinner dates that had to be postponed, and the occasional stare of disappointment from Adrianus Bias (the previous Head of Research) whenever I did something... let’s say, “less than ideal.”
But there were also breakthroughs. Small wins that started to stack up. People who took the time to teach. Teams that carried each other through deadlines (shout out to my insto team, especially Nia, Edward, and Ci Adri!). Leaders who gave trust before you felt you earned it. And a culture that didn’t just talk about growth mindset, it lived it.
And that’s exactly the part that’s hardest to leave.
Not the fancy war-room, not the late-night post-earnings reports, and of course not the super crowded Sahid’s lift. But the people, those who stood beside me through the tough projects and the long nights. Those who reminded me why this work matters.
And so, as I turn this page, I want to take a moment to say thank you.
Huge thanks to Bu Lindra, for believing in me long before there was any reason to, and for opening the door that changed everything. That single act of trust changed the course of my life, and I will never forget it. From you and your stories, I learned the power of belief. The belief that impossible things can be made real if we’re brave enough to pursue them. That mindset has shaped the way I see challenges now, and it’s something I’ll carry with me wherever I go. Thank you, Bu Lindra, for your vision, your courage, and for allowing me to grow under the wings of something you’ve built with so much heart.
To Chief Wuddy: From the very beginning, you gave me something far more valuable than easy praise: you gave me honest feedback, tough love, and challenges that pushed me to grow. You saw potential in me where others might’ve only seen inexperience, and I’m super grateful for that. Thank you for mentoring me not just as a young analyst, but as a person navigating ambition, failure, and growth all at once. The way you lead with fire and purpose has left a mark that doesn’t fade. It is truly a great privilege to work with you!
To Pak Arief, thank you for being the kind of leader who doesn’t just command respect, but earns it, quietly and consistently. Working under you has been one of the greatest privileges of my time at Sucor. You’ve taught me that leadership isn’t about volume or visibility, it’s about presence, courage, and standing up for your people even when it’s uncomfortable to do so. Thank you, truly, for the trust, the calm, the clarity, and for the kind of support that makes a lasting mark long after titles and job descriptions fade away.
To Bernard, our role-model CEO, thank you for leading with such unwavering dedication and heart. The culture we’re proud to call our own exists because of the standard you’ve quietly and consistently upheld. It’s been a privilege to be part of the journey you’ve shaped.
To my dear Research and Insto Team: Thank you for making these four years feel like a blink. Working alongside you wasn’t just fulfilling, it was a joy. A team that worked hard, laughed harder, and always had each other’s backs. I’ll always carry that with me.
(Sucor Insto during 2025’s KL trip)
Along the way, I also got to work with some of the best people I’ve ever met.
Debby and Ricca from Bisdev: Thank you for the many projects we powered through together, and for always showing up with clarity, care, and quiet strength.
Shabrina from IB: Thank you for the companionship on some of our projects together.
To Pak Windra: For the endless positive energy that you bring every day.
Pak Yudi: I owe you both an apology and my deepest thanks. I complained way too much, yet you never once lost your patience. Thank you.
And to all the other department heads and fellow Sucorians I can’t mention one by one — thank you. Working with you has been one of the best parts of this journey. Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword at Sucor, it really is a way of life, and I’m truly grateful to have experienced it firsthand across teams and divisions.
It’s hard to put into words how much these connections have meant to me. These weren’t just colleagues, they were the people I laughed with, leaned on, learned from, and grew beside. And in many ways, it was through all of you that I truly understood what being a Sucorian meant.
To me, to be a Sucorian is to believe in the power of growth, not just in markets, but in people.
It means working in a place where roles may differ, but the mission is shared. Where collaboration isn't just encouraged, it's literally second nature. Where tough love is paired with genuine care. And where a setback isn't the end, it's just another briefing before the comeback. To actually believe that it is possible.
I may be stepping into a different arena soon, but the mindset that Sucor helped shape, the curiosity, the resilience, the humility, the grit, that will stay with me.
Because to me, being a Sucorian doesn’t end when you walk out the door. It stays in how you think, how you lead, and how you grow, wherever life takes you.
Thank you, Sucor. For everything.
See you around.
– Paulus Jimmy
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