Private Equity/Investment Banking Career Development Specialist

7 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Greenwood Project Full time
Private Equity/Investment Banking Career Development Specialist

At Greenwood Project, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for qualified Black and Latino college students to attain high-trajectory careers in financial services through rigorous training and internships. As a Private Equity/Investment Banking Career Development Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting our scholars toward career pathways into private equity and investment banking.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support scholars through hybrid, virtual, and in-person experiences to complete a successful junior-year private equity or investment banking summer internship.
  • Evaluate and track scholar success on internal rubrics and roadmaps.
  • Collect, track, and manage data relevant to the performance of students and regularly report out that data to the team and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage and develop scholar relationships that support retention and success through their lifecycle in the Greenwood Project program.
  • Develop and oversee private equity and investment banking partner feedback systems to ensure scholar success during their internships.
  • Support the strategic build-out of the program, including planning for scaling systems and structures for student development, and private equity and investment banking internship success.

Requirements:
  • Completed bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience within the Financial Services industry, specifically in Investment Banking or Private Equity.
  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and think critically about the intersections between identity and job performance.
  • Ability to design feedback loops and protocols related to improving job performance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the demonstrated ability to use data to drive decision-making.
  • Ability to design systems to track and monitor data; strong Excel skills preferred.
  • Ability to occasionally travel to program and partner events or attend some evening or weekend events.

What We Offer:
  • A comprehensive benefits package includes employee health care, dental and vision coverage, disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and generous paid time off.
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be part of a team dedicated to creating opportunities for qualified college students while driving meaningful change.

Greenwood Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, familial status, or any other legally protected classification federally or in the State of Illinois.

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