| Position Summary: |
The Finance Recruiting Coach plays a critical role in preparing undergraduate students for successful careers in finance by delivering personalized coaching, career development, and mentoring programming, and targeted employer engagement with both alumni professionals and non-alumni recruiters within financial institutions. This role supports students through all phases of the finance recruiting process—from initial career exploration to interview preparation and job offer negotiation—ensuring alignment with industry standards and expectations. This is a two-year grant-funded role. |
| Position Responsibilities: |
- Conduct one-on-one advising sessions to help students explore career paths in finance, understand industry trends, and set personalized career goals
- Guide students in identifying their interests, strengths, and values to match them with suitable finance roles
- Provide access to curated finance job search resources, including alumni, industry-specific job boards, databases, and recruiting platforms
- Educate students on a wide range of finance-related employers, including commercial and investment banks, asset and wealth management firms, hedge funds, private equity firms, real estate investment firms, insurance companies, consulting firms, government agencies, nonprofits, and fintech companies – this is not a role focused solely on jobs in investment banking
- Offer individualized feedback on resumes and cover letters tailored to finance roles
- Ensure documents reflect relevant competencies, quantifiable achievements, and alignment with industry expectations
- Design and lead workshops and mock interviews that include both behavioral and technical components
- Train students in effective interview techniques (e.g., STAR method) and the ability to discuss market trends, financial modeling, and economic developments
- Organize in-person mock interview days featuring finance professionals and recruiters to provide students with realistic interview practice and direct feedback
- Facilitate connections between students and finance professionals, including alumni, through events, mentorship programs, and informational interviews
- Develop and oversee a formal finance mentoring program that pairs students with alumni or industry mentors
- Plan and execute key events such as keynote speaker panels, "lunch and learn" sessions at financial firms, and on-campus or virtual employer info sessions
- Guide students in building a professional presence on platforms such as LinkedIn and leveraging professional associations
- Assist students within The Finance Accelerator in identifying and securing competitive internships
- Track student outcomes and ensure alignment with employer recruiting timelines and hiring needs
- Develop and deliver workshops on key finance competencies, including financial modeling, data analysis, Excel, presentation delivery, and business communication
- Incorporate external learning opportunities (e.g., Wall Street Prep and Eudemonics Lab workshops) into programming for students pursuing financial policy or public finance roles
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| Experience & Education Background: |
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, M.Ed., or related field) preferred
- Prior experience in finance, career services, coaching, recruiting, or higher education
- Experience working with diverse student populations and a commitment to equity and inclusion
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| Skills & Competencies: |
- Understanding of finance career paths (IB, PE, VC, corporate finance, asset management, etc.)
- Familiarity with recruiting timelines and differences across firms (e.g., accelerated IB recruiting vs. rolling deadlines)
- Knowledge of core finance concepts (valuation, financial modeling, accounting, etc.) to help with technical interview prep
- Up-to-date with market trends in finance hiring, compensation, and industry shifts
- Strong interpersonal skills: Able to build rapport quickly with students or professionals
- Empathy and encouragement: Particularly important during high-stress recruiting seasons
- Clear written and verbal communication: For explaining complex finance topics or correcting poor messaging
- Cultural fluency: Understanding how to tailor guidance to international students, first-gen students, or those from non-target schools
- Workshop development: Creating content on recruiting timelines, networking strategy, resume reviews, etc.
- Event planning & employer outreach: Organizing alumni panels, employer info sessions, etc.
- Data tracking: Monitoring student outcomes and placement stats for reporting or continuous improvement
- Tech fluency: Familiarity with tools like Handshake, CRM systems, and Excel Sheets for tracking and advising
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| Salary Range: |
$75,000 - $80,000 |
| About Us: |
Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.
As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.
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| Equal Employment Opportunity: |
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. |