Celebrating National Intern Day

As we recently recognized National Intern Day, our Summer in Finance series continues to highlight RTSWS students and alumni gaining valuable experience through internships and early-career roles across the financial industry. Along the way, they are strengthening their financial skills, building professional connections and exploring potential career paths.

This year, the RTSWS Career Center has featured more than 650 internships, jobs and industry events. We’re proud of the students and alumni taking important steps from classrooms to careers and grateful to our volunteers, sponsors and more than 90 active employers for supporting their ambitions.

Mosammad K., RTSWS ’24
Fordham University student and 2026 JPMorganChase U.S. Private Banking Intern

Caitlin S., RTSWS ’23
The Ohio State University student and 2026 BNY Market & Wealth Services Intern

Julia G., RTSWS ’23
Emory University student and
2026 Citi Summer Wealth Analyst 

Summer Work Experience in London

We're proud to celebrate another successful season with our London cohorts. This summer, three RTSWS students completed the AKO Capital Summer Work Experience Programme, where they shadowed different departments within the firm.

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHT

Venture Capital, Innovation and the Next Generation

In a recent episode of Rocking Finance, RTSWS CEO Ashley Leftwich speaks with Carmen Palafox, Founding Partner of 2045 Ventures, about how venture capital transforms bold ideas and frontier technologies into businesses that shape everyday life, from Google, Netflix and Zoom to the next generation of deep-tech startups.

For our students and alumni, her advice extends beyond investing:

• Build both technical expertise and leadership skills  
• Be disciplined, curious and willing to do the work  
• Expect setbacks. Endurance matters  
• Invest in your relationships and your network

As a long-distance runner, Carmen knows that every journey is different. She reminds us that success comes from making the most of the opportunities in front of us, continuing to learn along the way and following one of her favorite pieces of advice: play the cards you’re dealt.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

RTSWS Career Center

Explore the sampling of internships and jobs listed below as a glimpse into the exceptional opportunities our sponsors provide.

Consumer Investments - Investment Specialist Trainee

(Full-time position)

Bank of America

Jacksonville, FL

2027 Client and Product Graduate Rotational Program

(Undergraduate & Graduate students graduating by July 2027 )

BlackRock

Multiple Locations (EMEA)

Risk Management Analyst

(Full-time position)

Visa

Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX

Contact careercenter@rockthestreetwallstreet.com to post internships, entry-level jobs and
industry opportunities on the RTSWS Career Center. 

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RTSWS Enters 15th Year, Issues Annual Report

This year, RTSWS is celebrating 15 years of helping students build financial knowledge, explore careers and see what is possible across the capital markets.

Since our founding in 2012, RTSWS has served more than 10,000 students across the US, Canada and the UK with support from leading financial, fintech and technology firms.

The results continue to show the strength of that work. RTSWS’ most recent student cohorts demonstrated a 79% increase in financial and investment literacy, based on a three-year weighted average. RTSWS alumni also pursue finance-related degrees at five times the US national average for women.

"What began with Maura Cunningham's founding mission has further grown into a community of students, industry volunteers, and corporate partners who recognize that access changes outcomes."

"This milestone belongs to every person who has helped build RTSWS over the past fifteen years. Together, we educate, prepare, and advance students by providing the fundamentals and workforce readiness, professional networks, and real-world experiences, helping them pursue careers that many had never imagined." - Ashley Leftwich, CEO of RTSWS 

Throughout our Anniversary year, we will continue to strengthen our programming and Career Center, connecting students and alumni with internships, early career opportunities, professional credentials, mentorship, and employers.

Thank you to every student, alumni, industry volunteer and supporter who has helped shape the RTSWS story. We look forward to celebrating this milestone and building the next chapter together as we expand participation in the capital markets.

Our Board of Directors

RTSWS Board of Directors:

"Our Board reflects the strength of the RTSWS community and our commitment to preparing the next generation.

Building on Founder Maura Cunningham's vision and Ashley Leftwich's leadership, we look forward to helping RTSWS continue expanding its reach, strengthening industry partnerships, and creating even more opportunities and impact for students, expanding participation across the capital markets."

- Gretchen Flicker, CFA

• Gretchen Flicker, CFA, RTSWS Board Chair  
• Maura Cunningham, RTSWS Founder  
• Sarah Bracewell
• Christy Chattleton
• Netila Demneri
• Leslie Eisen  
• Kristie Feinberg, CFA
• Kelly Goldsmith, PhD

• Anders Hall, CFA  
• Rajiv Kapoor  
• Robert McGrail  
• Penny Novick  
• Stephen Tisdalle  
• Art Steinmetz
• Erich Ziegler

Alumni Spotlights

As we continue our Summer in Finance series, we are highlighting RTSWS students and alumni who are building skills, expanding their professional networks and exploring career paths through internships and other professional experiences.

Over the past year, the RTSWS Career Center has featured more than 650 internships, jobs and industry events across our footprint. We also recognize the volunteers, sponsors and more than 90 active employers whose support helps students take meaningful next steps.

Erica Li, RTSWS ’23
Brown University student and 2026 Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Summer Analyst

Amelie Bi, RTSWS ’25
Barnard College student and 2026 The Rohatyn Group Investment and Business Development Intern

Violetta Atocha, RTSWS ’24
Boston University student and 2026 Sindia Capital Investments and Marketing Intern

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To share your own summer plans, email: alum@rockthestreetwallstreet.com

FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

RTSWS Career Center

Explore the sampling of internships and jobs listed below as a glimpse into the exceptional opportunities our sponsors provide.

Summer Intern 2027 - Quantitative Trader

(Undergraduate & Graduate Students, with an expected graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028)

Five Rings

New York, NY

CFA Accelerate Scholarship

(Undergraduate rising juniors and seniors as well as young professionals)

CFA Institute

Multiple Locations

Trade Support Analyst

(Full-time position)

AllianceBernstein

Nashville, TN

Contact careercenter@rockthestreetwallstreet.com to post internships, entry-level jobs and
industry opportunities on the RTSWS Career Center. 

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From RTSWS Student CEO to Wharton Senior

In a recent interview, Marilyn Shi reflects on her experience as a Student CEO, along with her continued involvement through the RTSWS Alumni Council and Career Center. As she prepares for her senior year at the Wharton School, Marilyn shares advice for current students and recent graduates. She also discusses how support from Invesco, mentors and RTSWS helped her identify internships and shape her professional path.

“I joined RTSWS the first year it came to my high school. I was a freshman, and I didn’t know the first thing about finance or Wall Street, but I wanted to try all the new things my school had to offer. It was a really good experience and honestly got me hooked. After that, I never left RTSWS.”

Marilyn highlights the impact of visiting the Invesco offices and meeting team leaders who shared details about their roles. The experience helped make a future in finance feel more tangible.

“When you go into a place like Invesco at such a young age, it makes these things real. That access is so important. We could see the trading floor, what everyone was working on and maybe see a little bit of the future in ourselves as well.”

By the time Marilyn arrived at the University of Pennsylvania, she had already practiced speaking with professionals, developed her résumé and begun building lasting relationships through RTSWS.

“I felt more prepared when I came to Penn. Going to a business school is like RTSWS, but every day and every hour of the day... Thank you RTSWS for everything. I really couldn’t be where I am without you.”

Exploring Careers Across Banking

RTSWS students and alumni are continuing to put their financial knowledge into practice through summer roles across commercial banking, investment banking and capital markets.

These experiences provide opportunities to strengthen technical and professional skills, learn from industry teams and gain a closer look at the many career paths available within finance.

This month, we are highlighting three students beginning summer roles with JPMorganChase, Lazard and Bank of America.

Sophia Manzo RTSWS '24
Columbia University student and 2026 JPMorganChase Commercial & Investment Banking Fellow.

Elaine Esnes, RTSWS ’23
Williams College student and 2026 Lazard Summer Investment Banking Analyst.

Emma Sweeney, RTSWS ’23
Villanova University student and 2026 Bank of America Securitized Products Summer Analyst.

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RTSWS CEO THOUGHTS

Summer Learning, Small Steps and Long-Term Gain

In her latest article, RTSWS CEO Ashley Leftwich reflects on a landmark study from Johns Hopkins University, which found that differences in summer learning opportunities can significantly influence academic achievement over time. More recently, Linda Darling-Hammond of the Learning Policy Institute noted that when high-quality summer programs are well attended, students can gain the equivalent of several months of learning.

That insight resonates with us. We often talk about the power of small, consistent steps compounding into meaningful outcomes over time. Just as compounding works in investing, it also works in learning, confidence-building, and career prep. Summer can be an incredibly valuable season for students to continue building momentum.

Read the full article to learn how one conversation, program or opportunity can help shape a student’s path.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

RTSWS Career Center

Explore the sampling of internships and jobs listed below as a glimpse into the exceptional opportunities our sponsors provide.

2027 Global Corporate & Investment Banking
Regulatory Summer Analyst

(Undergraduate students graduating
between November 2027 and August 2028)

Bank of America

New York, NY

Junior Risk Analyst

(Full-time position)

Invesco

Downers Grove, IL

IB Associate - Clean Energy & Power

(Full-time position)

Stifel

Houston, TX

Contact careercenter@rockthestreetwallstreet.com to post internships, entry-level jobs and
industry opportunities on the RTSWS Career Center. 

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RTSWS Students Take Their Next Steps

This summer, RTSWS students and alumni are gaining professional experience through internships, early-career roles, credentialing programs and other opportunities across finance and related fields. Over this year, our Career Center featured over 650 internships, jobs & industry events serving students and alumni across our footprint.

These experiences encourage students to apply what they have learned, build professional networks and explore potential career paths. Throughout the summer, RTSWS will highlight some of these exciting roles, accomplishments and lessons learned.

To our volunteers, sponsors and more than 90 active employers, thank you for supporting these talented students, recognizing their hard work and ambitions.

Sally Z., RTSWS ’23
Babson College student and 2026 BNY Global Investment and Wealth Summer Analyst

Aleeza S. RTSWS ’25
Harvard University student and 2026 UBS Equity Research Intern through ATLAS Fellows

Samantha K., RTSWS ’26
Incoming Indiana University student and 2026 BlackRock Summer Excellence Intern

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To share your own summer plans, email: alum@rockthestreetwallstreet.com

EXECUTIVE SPOTLIGHT

Tricia Rothschild, CFA
Interim CEO, CFA Institute

“I have enjoyed getting to know Rock the Street, Wall Street over many years. I think the work that RTSWS does is amazing and very valuable to its students, participants, alumni, and the entire network of financial professionals.

In my current role with CFA Institute, I'm really glad to support the organization. My hope is that RTSWS students continue to learn and benefit from earning the Investment Foundations Certificate as they build a strong foundation for their futures.”

In a recent episode of Rocking Finance, Ashley Leftwich speaks with Tricia Rothschild about leading organizations through periods of innovation. From helping to scale businesses with more than two decades at Morningstar to leading the CFA Institute, Tricia talks about her career journey, finding your inspiration and her advice for the next generation. 

RTSWS CEO THOUGHTS

Science Supports Celebrating Wins

Our CEO reflects on this graduation season, noting that RTSWS is taking time to celebrate the many milestones students achieve along the way. Some are highly visible, such as graduating or starting a new job. Others are quieter yet still meaningful: asking a first question during an Insight Day, introducing oneself to a professional or beginning to see a future in the capital markets.

In goal-oriented academic and professional settings, it can be easy to focus immediately on what comes next. Research reinforces the value of pausing to recognize progress, showing that small wins can strengthen confidence, motivation and resilience. Celebrating these moments helps students and industry volunteers recognize meaningful progress and carry that momentum forward.

FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

RTSWS Career Center

Explore the sampling of internships and jobs listed below as a glimpse into the exceptional opportunities our sponsors provide.

2026 Investment Banking MBA Early Insights Program

(Incoming first-year MBA students graduating
between December 2027 and June 2028)

Morgan Stanley

New York, NY

Private Wealth Associate

(Full-time position)

AllianceBernstein

Dallas, TX

Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

(Full-time position)

Broadridge Financial Solutions

Newark, NJ

Contact careercenter@rockthestreetwallstreet.com to post internships, entry-level jobs and
industry opportunities on the RTSWS Career Center. 

Your donation advances our important mission and works toward our future plans that will assist even more girls and expand the talent pipeline while narrowing the wealth gap

Connect, Collaborate, & Cultivate

Network with Female Finance Professionals.

Join Our LinkedIn Financial Networking Hub

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