Mentorship Program
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WIF announced the beginning of our Mentorship Program and accepted applications from amazing students. This 4 month opportunity will take place in January 2021 and was targeted towards female students in all years and programs who are passionate about launching a career in finance. The mentees will be paired up with an alumnus or senior student that has already broken into the finance industry. They will mentor students one-on-one over the course of the 4-month period to help them get closer to landing a finance co-op! |
A Day in Capital Markets Conference
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On February 19, UW WIF had the opportunity to host A Day in Capital Markets Virtual Conference for female University of Waterloo students interested in pursuing a career in the finance industry. Our keynote speaker, industry panelists, and participating firms delivered meaningful sessions that helped inspire, educate, and encourage our participants. Keynote speaker Lindsey Walton delivered an inspirational and thought provoking session on what it means to be equity educated, and how to overcome adversity in times of hardship throughout one's career as a woman working in finance. Industry panelists Kaylee Arnold, Lindsay Scott, Margaret Wu, and Aly Hadibhai provided helpful advice on how to navigate career paths and make the most out of co-op opportunities throughout this engaging session. Participating firms TD Securities, RBC Capital Markets, Polar Asset Management Partners, and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan delivered informative presentations and answered questions about firm culture and various areas of finance.
Thank you to everyone—speakers, firms, and students—who helped make this Virtual Conference possible! |
Resume Critiques + Recruitment Consultations
BMO Capital Markets
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Are you interested in doing a co-op term in an area of capital markets such as investment banking, sales and trading, or corporate banking? Looking to gain a competitive edge in the recruitment process? Want to learn more about the culture and student opportunities available within BMO? UW WIF held an recruitment consultations and resume critiques event with BMO Capital Markets! On Tuesday March 16 between 1-4pm EST, UW WIF welcomed BMO Capital Markets recruiter Sarah Scappaticci to host 15-minute one-on-one sessions with students looking for co-op for the Fall 2021, Winter 2022, and Summer 2022 work terms. This was a great chance to ask any questions students had about BMO, gain insights on their recruiting process, and get personalized advice on their resumes from a highly experienced individual—not to mention an excellent opportunity to network right before the beginning of the next co-op season! |
