Wall Street Firms for Girls

The Educational Requirements Behind a Career in Financial Services

In this episode, Gigs Taylor-Stephenson shares her very fascinating career journey, starting as a financial services professional at a broker-dealer on Wall Street to becoming a chief compliance officer and Wall Street Bound and Kaplan educator.
Highlighting her passion for helping young people enter the world of finance, Gigs explains the highly intensive exam requirements for becoming a financial services professional (such as the Series 7 and SIE exams) and how she helps structure educational programs and prepare young professionals for this process.
Gigs additionally discusses overcoming the challenges of being a woman and Black professional on Wall Street in the early start of her career and provides very valuable advice on financial literacy and career development. With over several decades of a very successful career in finance, Gigs is an inspirational role model for many young women interested in exploring a career on Wall Street. 

A Career in International Private Equity

Andrea Onate is the Global Head of Private Equity Co-investments at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the $100BN private sector arm of the World Bank.
Andrea describes her inspiring career in the world of international private equity by explaining the influence of PE in sustainable investing and the role of the IFC in Latin American, African, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets.
For those interested in working in emerging markets, she elaborates on the different careers within private equity and provides advice on how young women can enter this field.
Moreover, throughout the interview, Andrea shares the journey of her unique career path to her current leadership position at the IFC, including her experiences as a woman working in one of the most challenging and exciting areas in finance.  

The Skills and Mindset Behind Entrepreneurship and Financial Planning

The Skills and Mindset Behind Entrepreneurship and Financial Planning
Nicole Carson is the owner and founder of Second Story Wealth Planners, a financial planning firm.
In this interview, she will begin by describing the roles of her position and experience as a business owner. Including, she will highlight how she partners with clients to build a plan toward their financial goals.
Afterward, she will advise how young women can strengthen their approach to managing their own finances.
Lastly, Nicole will provide insight into building the mindset and skills needed to become a successful financial planner, risk-taker, and/or entrepreneur.

Finding the Right Fit: The Experiences and Advice From a Partner at a Multibillion Dollar Fixed Income Asset Management Firm

Finding the Right Fit: The Experiences and Advice From a Partner at a Multibillion Dollar Fixed Income Asset Management Firm (25:23)
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Carolina Siles is a partner at Lucid Management and Capital Partners LP, a specialized fixed income asset management firm. 
In this episode, Carolina describes her career as a partner of a multibillion dollar firm and discusses her experiences working in finance, from her perspective as a Latina woman.
More specifically, she talks about her work-life balance throughout her career and explains the importance of finding a firm that best supports your personal and career growth.

Breaking into Finance: Sweet But Fearless Founder Discusses Entry-level Positions

Mary Sullivan had over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry before she co-founded her program Sweet but Fearless, which empowers women to take on leadership positions in finance. 
In this interview, Mary shares with us her amazing career journey in the financial services industry, and valuable advice for young women on starting their careers in finance, including how to apply, find potential employers, network, stand out, and obtain higher pay. 
Mary encourages young women to visit her program Sweet but Fearless or reach out to her for continued advice or help finding internships at her contact: Mary Sullivan
 
Sources mentioned in the podcast:
https://iamremarkable.withgoogle.com/how-we-help-companies 
 

Different Careers at a Bank: Exploring Communications Careers in Finance

Not all careers in banking are finance and trading. Sophia interviews Esther Lee, the communications manager at Capital One, on the role of communications at a big bank. The segment first focuses on defining and detailing the skill set and opportunities of positions within this field, followed by a recount of Esther's own experiences at Capital One and how she has incorporated her passion for writing into a career in finance.

A Career in Private Banking

Interview with JP Morgan private banker Gretchen Gutierrez and her experiences and advice in pursuing a career in finance. Gretchen graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and shares the journey of her career path that led her to an exciting position in international finance. Gretchen gives an in-depth explanation of her current responsibilities as an international private banker, and provides advice on how to prepare in high school and college, including the importance of internships and networking, to successfully land a job in a top financial institution. 

Introducing Wall Street Firms for Girls

Sophia Manzo is currently in high school and was inspired by her involvement with Rock the Street, Wall Street, to create a platform that shares the advice and stories of leading female professionals at top Wall Street firms to help further inspire other high school girls' interest in finance.