| | Hey CFIG! This Tuesday at 8pm in Hamilton 702 CFIG will be hosting George Van Amson, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and Columbia University Trustee.
George L. Van Amson is a managing director at Morgan Stanley in the Institutional Equity Division-Sales and Trading, Management. He currently serves as head of North American Analyst, and Associate Advising and Development Programs. Prior to assuming these responsibilities he was head of North American Recruiting in the Institutional Equities Division of Morgan Stanley and manager of Sales Trading Service Desk for Global Wealth Management clients. A 35-year veteran of Wall Street with experience in domestic and international markets, Mr. Van Amson was selected in 1993 as a World Economic Forum global leader and was named in 1992, 1996, and 2006 to Black Enterprise Magazine’s “Top African Americans on Wall Street.” He has served as chairman of the International Committee of the Securities Traders Association of New York. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 1992, Mr. Van Amson worked at Goldman Sachs as a vice president, Equities–Trading and Arbitrage Division.
Throughout his career, Mr. Van Amson has been active in the community. Currently, he serves as a trustee emeritus of Columbia University, advisor to the finance committee of the Riverside Church, director of Community Impact, vice chairman of the board of the Amsterdam Nursing Home, and chair emeritus of Columbia Alumni Association.
Mr. Van Amson received his B.A. in economics from Columbia College in 1974.
It will be a very special CFIG event, so we look forward to everyone coming out!
Here's a link to the event's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/281928828911275/
In addition, applications have gone live for joining the CFIG E-Board. The application can be found at the link below and is due by Friday, April 14that 11:59pm EST. After we read through all the applications, you will be notified by email if chosen for an interview. We encourage all to apply!
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Upcoming Events and OpportunitiesBlackstone Information Session
On Thursday, April 27th, Blackstone will be hosting an onsite information session for current sophomores. The educational information session is designed to attract sophomores for summer analyst positions next year. Application Deadline: Monday, April 17th Selected applicants will be informed by April 21st To apply, please complete application via the link: https://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BLACKSTONE&cws=195&rid=4650 Date/Time: Thursday, April 27th 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Location: Blackstone 345 Park Ave, New York, NY 10154 To learn more, please visit www.blackstone.com/careers/university Talk: The Future of AI and VR
Monday, April 10, 6pm - 7pm
Mudd Building, Room 1302
Click here to RSVP (free of charge)
Free Pizza!
We are on the brink of a colossal technological shift that is going to impact how we live, work, and play. Soon businesses will experience a massive disruption, and at its core will be virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI). The question is, are you prepared?
Join Aaron Fuchs, Yale alum and CEO & Founder of the $5M tech-education company iXperience, to talk about his vision for AI and VR and how you can start preparing for the future.
Fuchs' talk will delve into:- What VR and AI mean to you.
- The latest technological leaps from top universities, corporations, and startups.
- What’s next – the 5-year predictions.
- How AI and VR will impact your life.
- How to prepare yourself now.
Citi Investment Banking Information Session
Please join Citi’s Investment Banking team for a workshop to learn more about the business and get tips and advice on the recruiting process. This is a great opportunity for freshmen and sophomores seeking Investment Banking internships. We hope this will be an interactive discussion that will help you evaluate Investment Banking as a career and assist your preparation for the Fall recruiting season. Date: Tuesday, April 11th
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Lerner 569
RSVP here: https://citicampus.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bmfAYweKKPKULzf Efficient Excel Training Program
We know that many of you are looking to improve your excel skills before you start summer internships or full-time positions. CFIG is partnering with Efficient Excel to provide you discounted access to their training platform built by award winning business school professors and management consultants. The platform includes assessments, quizzes and bite size video tutorials. After completing the final assessment, you can certify your Excel mastery and earn a credential you can add to Linked In. We recommend that you purchase a license at the discounted price of $49.99 using the following link: https://www.efficientexcel.com/coupon/cfig
Internship at a Tiger Club
As a member of our data team, you would be working in one of the following areas:- Engineering
- Data science
- Quantitative strategy
To apply, please send your resume to recru...@coatue.com with the subject "Data team". If you have a github account or work samples you can share, please make sure you include them in your email.
The Point72 Academy 2017 Global Case Competition
The Point72 Global Case Competition gives you the chance to show just how good you really are. If you’re among the best eight teams, you’ll become a Point72 Global Case Competition Finalist, which will look pretty great on your resume.
1.Visit point72.com/academy to register. Form a team with two other students from your university, decide on a team name, and identify a captain. Each team member needs to register!
2. We’ll send your team captain instructions for your team’s submission. We’ll ask you to use a basic financial analyst toolkit to conduct research, build a model, and submit a stock pitch as a presentation and video.
3. We’ll send the finalist teams to NYC on us and pair each with a Point72 mentor. They’ll help you refine your pitch for your 15-minute presentation to Point72’s analysts and portfolio managers. Details • Undergraduate students graduating in 2019 or 2020 from an internationally accredited university are eligible. BNY Mellon Opportunities:
For current sophomores and juniors – Summer Analyst Program (SAP)- Formally apply for the Summer Analyst Program at www.bnymellon.com/careers position 1609894 - Summer Analyst Program 2017 (US Business) – when you apply, you will have the option to select a specific line of business/function that is your first preference (i.e. Investment Management, Finance, Global Client Management, etc.)
- Learn more about career opportunities at BNY Mellon by taking our Career Quiz atwww.bnymellon.com/careerquiz
- Learn more about our Summer Analyst Program at www.bnymellon.com/campus
For current seniors – full time direct hire opportunities (The Emerging Leaders Program is no longer an option for current seniors – this program is filled solely by former summer analysts and a few select internal employees)
Please explore full-time opportunities directly on our BNY Mellon careers website here:www.bnymellon.com/careers
When you log onto the careers website, you will be able to search by keywords (i.e. financial analyst, wealth management, etc.) and explore different opportunities that are currently open within a specific location. Please keep in mind that these opportunities are primarily for an immediate need so you should apply approximately 6-8 weeks prior to your date of graduation (i.e. if you are graduating in May, I’d recommend applying in late March/early April.) |
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