Vanderbilt MSF Program Helps International Student Land Investment Banking Job in New York City

Luis Fontenoy, an international student from the University of Kansas, recently graduated from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management's Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program. He successfully landed a job as an Investment Banking Analyst with Citibank's Latin America coverage group in New York City. Fontenoy attributes his success to the program's STEM certification and Career Management Center, which he credits for helping him navigate the job search process. With his new role, Fontenoy looks forward to learning about the transaction process and developing his business skills in a collegiate environment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Luis Fontenoy, a recent graduate of the Vanderbilt MSF program, landed a job as an Investment Banking Analyst with Citibank's Latin America coverage group in New York City.
  • Fontenoy credits the program's STEM certification and Career Management Center for helping him navigate the job search process.
  • He emphasizes the importance of networking and looking for opportunities to stand out in a competitive job market.
  • Fontenoy attributes his success to using all the resources available to him, including interview prep guides, alumni networking, and his classmates.
  • He advises students to work hard and push the envelope when it comes to networking and looking for opportunities.
  • Fontenoy's experience highlights the benefits of the Vanderbilt MSF program in helping international students achieve their career goals in the finance industry.

Statistics:

  • Fontenoy started his job search process with a few months of experience in consulting at Deloitte.
  • He completed first-round interviews with Citibank in early September and received a full-time offer by the end of the month.
  • Fontenoy's experience demonstrates the success of the Vanderbilt MSF program in placing graduates in high-demand roles in the finance industry.
  • Citibank's Latin America coverage group is a prestigious investment banking outfit with a strong presence in the industry.

Sources:

  • Information released by the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
  • Interview with Luis Fontenoy, MSF'21