Financial Services

Given our community’s proximity to Wall Street – one of the most vibrant financial centers in the world – we have a unique opportunity to expose our children to the wide range of career opportunities that exist within the financial services sector. For example, financial institutions such as banks, broker-dealers and investment management firms offer careers in a variety of disciplines including investment banking, private wealth management, portfolio management, sales & marketing, legal, tax, compliance, risk management, human resources, technology and operations, among others. Most secondary students have little to no knowledge of these opportunities at a time when they are developing their career aspirations. Early exposure to the various careers within the financial services industry, through career talks, mentoring, and/or excursions to job sites, can help students make more informed decisions about their future.