Finance, Hedge Funds, Real Estate, Private Equity, Venture Capital

Within the field of finance, you can choose to work as part of the “corporate finance staff” of an organization or a company that provides “financial services” to individuals, groups, institutions, or organizations. Some functions or industry sectors most commonly associated with finance include Commercial Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Insurance, Investment Banking, Investment Management, and Quantitative Trading.

Finding Internships

The Wall Street investment banks have large junior internship programs and hire for full-time largely from their summer internship class. These internships are competitive, as both students and employers hope that the junior internship results in a full-time job. They look for high achievement and a demonstrated interest in finance and financial markets, which can be established through coursework, involvement in student organizations, participation in employer-led networking and educational events, as well as previous internship or externship experience in the broadly defined realm of financial services. Other types of financial institutions, asset management firms, hedge funds, trading firms, private equity, and venture capital firms may also have summer internships.

Finding Jobs

Many firms have increasingly focused on converting their summer interns into full-time hires. However, there are still positions available beyond the class of summer interns. It is particularly important that you make every effort to meet and get to know (and be known by) as many people in the field as you can.

Graduate and Professional Programs

Graduate school is not required to work in finance. However, financial services firms often hire from MBA programs, as well as master’s of finance and master’s of accounting programs.

My Favorite Books About Finance

By Matthew Andrews ’25 (MCS PAF)

Whether you’re an aspiring investor, or simply someone curious about the inner workings of markets, the right book can provide invaluable insights and inspiration. From the cutthroat trading floors of Wall Street to the …

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Quantifying Quants: Exploring Fintech and Financial Tech Career Pathways

The world of quantitative finance can feel enigmatic, yet it’s a rapidly growing field that combines math, technology, and finance to make significant impacts on the markets. To demystify this career path, MCS recently hosted a career exploration panel with …

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On Landing an Internship in Finance as an International Student

Interstride is an interactive career platform designed to enhance the career exploration and job-search experience for international students. Learn about landing a finance internship and check out other helpful resources!

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GRADUATE SPOTLIGHTS

Matthew Walsh ’24

  • New York, NY
  • Wealth Management Associate, AllianceBernstein
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Taylor Weber ’24

  • New York, NY
  • Risk Management Analyst Morgan Stanley
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Benjamin Ray ’24

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Research Analyst in Residence Sutter Hill Ventures
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Rachel Mehler ’24

  • London
  • Sustainability Analyst Impax Asset Management
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Brayden Orpello-McCoy ’24

  • Wilmington, DE
  • Analyst Goldman Sachs
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Catherine Liang ’24

  • New York, NY
  • Financial Restructuring Analyst Houlihan Lokey
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Teddy Lin ’24

  • New York, NY
  • Software Engineer Coinbase
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Meredith Kent ’24

  • New York, NY
  • Investment Banking Analyst Bank of America
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John Frates ’24

  • New York, NY
  • Investment Banking Analyst Morgan Stanley
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Evan Howard ’24

  • New York, NY
  • Software Engineer Jane Street
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David Arkow ’24

  • NY, New York
  • Strategy Analyst Deloitte Consulting
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Jack Brister ’24

  • New York, NY
  • Investment Banking Analyst Moelis & Co
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Christina Zhao ’24

  • New York, NY
  • Private Equity Analyst Crestview Partners
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Esther Nwaka ALM, Software Engineering ’24

  • Webster, MA
  • VP, Technology Morgan Stanley
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Sergio Murer ALM, English ’24

  • Springfield, IL
  • SVP, Capital Markets Guaranteed Rate
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Natasha Garcha ALM, International Relations ’24

  • Senior Director, Innovative Finance and Gender Lens Investing Specialist Impact Investment Exchange
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Frederick Hill ALM, Management ’24

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Senior Vice President, Digital Commerce Truist Financial
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Christine Simmons ALM, Finance ’24

  • Wilmington, MA
  • VP, Finance & Accounting Aurora Sustainable Lands
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Terrel Sykes ALM, Government

  • New York, NY
  • Administrative Assistant Federal Reserve Bank of New York
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Sheng Yang Master’s ’24

  • Quant Researcher Definite Capital Management (Beijing)
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