With spring registration next week and finals around the corner, we’re in the home stretch of the semester! The Greene Center is here to help you power through these last few weeks with resources to keep you moving forward. Along with new job and internship postings from employer and alumni partners, we also offer support with interview prep, resume updates, and more. Take advantage of these tools to stay on track with your career goals and finish the semester strong!
Greene Center and Career Community Programs
Discover Moody’s Information Session
Friday November 18th, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Virtual
Join Moody’s and their lead Campus Recruiter for an information session on Friday, November 8 from 11:00am – Noon, as they recruit for positions within their structured finance division. During the session, there will be a panel of alumni who will share their insights and experiences about working at the firm, including:
Kruti Muni, Managing Director, Structured Finance Group, Consumer Securitization
Giyora Eiger, VP -Senior Credit Officer, Structured Finance Group, Corporate ABS New Ratings
Veronica Huang, VP-Senior Analyst, Structured Finance Group, CMBS New Ratings
Thomas Tan, Ratings Associate, Structured Finance Group, CRE
Iris Feng, Associate lead analyst, Structured Finance Group, ABS New Ratings
Peter McNally, VP-Senior Credit Officer, Structured Finance Group, Structured Credit New Ratings
Alex Zhang, Analyst, Structured Finance Group, CLO New Ratings
Neeraja Menon, Ratings Associate, Structured Finance Group, CRE
Moody’s Info Session | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)
Alumni Connections with University of Rochester Athletics – Karen Durkin ’87
Tuesday November 12th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Virtual
Join us for a virtual discussion with Karen Durkin ’87, a basketball and swimming alumna with a lifelong love of golf, as she shares her career journey. With over 20 years of experience in business strategy, marketing, sponsorship, and fundraising, she has held leadership roles at renowned organizations like the Ladies Professional Golf Association, the National Hockey League, and the Women’s Sports Foundation. Karen’s accomplishments have earned her recognition from publications such as Shape magazine’s “Women Who Shape the World” alongside Michelle Obama and Sports Illustrated’s “Most Influential Women in Golf.” Karen is now president of The Durkin Agency, a women owned marketing communications firm.
This event will also offer a Q&A session where you can ask Karen more about her experiences.
Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Panel
Wednesday November 13th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm ET, Virtual
The event is open to current first- and second-year undergraduate students who are interested in our Freshman
Day on the Job and Sophomore FOCUS programs. These programs are geared towards individuals who have demonstrated
resilience and excellence under challenging circumstances, whether from a personal, academic, or professional
perspective. Registration will open via the below link on Thursday, October 10 and close on Wednesday, November 6.
International Student Search: Maximizing Resources
Thursday November 14th, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Gowen Room – Wilson Commons
This is the third of a three-part series specifically for International Students. Learn how to maximize the resources available to you here at UR. In this hour-long session you’ll learn how to use Interstride in your job search, how Forage can help you complete employer projects at leading US companies, how the Meliora Collective mentorship program can help you in your future internship and job search, and much more.
International Student Search | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)
International Student Drop-in Hours with ISA
Friday November 15th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Greene Center – Dewey Hall
Join the Greene Center in collaboration with International Students’ Association (ISA) for drop-in hours, specifically designed to support international students. Stop by any time between 12pm and 4pm on Friday, November 15th at the Greene Center in 4-200 Dewey Hall. This is a great opportunity to get advice on your resume and cover letter, applying to job, and more. No appointment is necessary, and light snacks will be provided!
Drop-in Hours with ISO | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)
Career Conversation: Job Search 2.0: LinkedIn + ChatGPT Secrets Revealed
Wednesday November 20th, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Virtual
Hiring today looks very different than it did 20 years ago. The job market has evolved dramatically, and traditional resume submissions aren’t always enough to stand out. To succeed in today’s competitive landscape, job seekers must leverage cutting-edge tools. Join Jeremy Schifeling, a seasoned leader from LinkedIn and Khan Academy, for a live webinar on LinkedIn and ChatGPT capabilities.
Career Conversations | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)
Morning@Morgan
J.P. Morgan Private Bank invites current sophomores to register for our Morning@Morgan: Recruiting Event to learn more about the U.S. Private Bank.
Selected candidates will be invited to meet and connect with Bankers and Senior Leaders from the Rochester Office, learn about the 2026 Summer Analyst Program and the recruiting process, and enjoy breakfast and an opportunity to network with the team.
DETAILS: DATE: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 TIME: 8:00am – 1:00pm ET LOCATION: J.P. Morgan Rochester Private Bank
Registration form and resume submission due by November 21st
Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities
Apply Now for Intern Opportunities – Embark at KPMG
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to one role for which they are qualified, that is of the greatest interest.
Build a dynamic career working alongside some of the world’s leading clients. KPMG serves a range of industries and government organizations by improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability. That means more opportunities for you to build the skills you need to have the career you want. Click the link to explore a complete list of the roles open to you.
Nov. | Express Interest for Summer 2025 Sophomore Discovery Fellowship Program – North Carolina, at Wells Fargo
The Sophomore Discovery Fellowship Program is designed to provide students, who have completed their sophomore year of college, with an in-depth understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities of full-time employees across a variety of roles within Wells Fargo. Fellows receive comprehensive professional and educational experience through networking, job shadowing, and other engagement opportunities paired with a summer capstone project and presentation. In addition, the experience offers organized activities that afford fellows engagement in intentional programming, exposure to various business functions, opportunities for career exploration, and networking events with other fellows across various businesses.
Nov. 16 | Applications due for US Tax Reporting and Analyst Intern at BCG (Boston Consulting Group)
Student will be required to perform various tasks within the tax department including, but not limited to, assistance with preparation of US and State corporate income tax returns, prepare annual reports and assist with support for both domestic and international tax audits. In addition, there are a variety of on-going projects, often working with other teams within finance both in the US and Foreign offices, that will require support. Student will be trained on and use Oracle general ledger system, CorpTax tax preparation software, Trello Calendar, Slack, Palette, and SharePoint.
Dec. 31st | Applications due for 2025 Summer Intern – People Services Operations Analyst at General Motors
Our culture is passionate about building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced, so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. The People Services Team within Global Business Solutions is motivated by operationalizing new strategies, systems, processes, and technology across the enterprise. We strive to be global strategic business partners who deliver outstanding experiences. We operate as a global organization, supporting various functions including Finance, HR, Manufacturing, and many more.
December 31st | Applications due for Global Procurement Intern at Thermo Fisher Scientific
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future. Our interns receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth with us. Whether you’re looking to come back as a repeat intern, transition into one of our Leadership Development Programs, or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to support your next step!
Jan. 8th | Applications due for Store Executive Intern – Target in Baton Rogue/Lafayette, LA
Experience firsthand what it’s like to lead a retail team within a Target store. This internship is a paid 40 hr/week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare for your store leadership. As a Stores Executive Intern, you will gain a valuable realistic job preview of the Executive Team Leader role over a defined period of time. Within this store management internship, you will work closely with other managers and team members to develop an understanding of how Target’s retail business works and what it takes to excel in a management role. You will be introduced to multiple areas of the store’s business, but the majority of your time will be learning how to lead a portion of the store.
Apply Now for Early Careers: Compensation Analyst – Full-time position at WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help you sharpen your strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate your workforce and maximize performance.
You will work closely with leading consultants, developing cutting edge technical knowledge and skills, as well as project and client management capabilities. Our projects range in scope from rewards (e.g., compensation benchmarking, base pay program, job leveling/job architecture, annual and long-term incentive program design, pay equity studies, pay-for-performance analyses) to career and talent management (e.g., competency and skills, performance management, organization and function design) to broad cross-group engagements such as support for M&A transactions, total rewards strategy and optimization.
Apply Now for Summer 2025 Early Careers: Compensation Internship – at WTW
As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the industry’s top consultants, working on both client assignments and special projects related to building intellectual capital and/or sales and marketing campaigns. These experiences will help you develop cutting edge technical knowledge and skills, as well as project and client management capabilities.
Our projects range in scope from rewards (e.g., compensation benchmarking, base pay program, job leveling/job architecture, annual and long-term incentive program design, pay equity studies, pay-for-performance analyses) to career and talent management (e.g., competency and skills, performance management, organization, and function design) to broad cross-LOB engagements such as support for M&A transactions, total rewards strategy and optimization.
To discuss these opportunities or more, schedule an appointment with a Greene Center advisor through Handshake.
Have a great week!
Hannah Holland| Career Advisor
Brad Rosenbaum | Advising Program Director
Consulting & Finance Community
