Davidson Pre-Business Society

Are you stressed about finding a job/internship? Unsure of your options, or overwhelmed by how many there are?

Join PBS for a Peer Panel this Thursday night from 8-9pm in the Union, Room 209 (package pickup overflow room). The event will include a panel of about 10 students discussing their experiences with many different trajectories within the "business" umbrella, from banking and consulting to startups, commercial real estate, and data analytics. If you're exploring career options, this is a great way to learn about a bunch in under an hour.

No dress code, and no RSVP required—hope to see you there!

For any students interested in Investment Banking, the Pre-Business Society will be hosting an investment banking coffee chat this Thursday in Nummit during common hour. This will be a great opportunity to casually learn about the industry and network with seniors heading into investment banking positions. We will have representatives from Wells Fargo and Jefferies. These senior mentors are eager to answer any questions about their experiences and how to break into the field. We will have suggested questions, but feel free to stop by and just listen. Don't forget, there's free coffee involved too!

Event Name: Coffee & Investment Banking
Event Time: Thursday, May 3rd, 11:05am-12:05pm
Event Place: Nummit

Hi Everyone!

This Thursday, PBS will be hosting another Consulting Coffee Chat. More information is attached below.

Event Name: Coffee & Consulting Chats
Event Time: Thursday, April 26th, 2018, 11:05 am - 12:05 pm EDT
Event Place: Nummit
Event Description: The Pre-Business Society will be sponsoring Consulting Coffee Chats. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about consulting and to network with consulting-bound senior mentors in a casual environment. There will representatives from consulting companies in various industries, including Bain, Coleman Research, Deloitte, EY, and Independence Consulting. These senior mentors are eager to talk to other Wildcats about how they went through the interview process or their internship experience! There are no dumb questions, and there are even free drinks! Hope to see you there!

Hey Cats!

I've attached some upcoming opportunities below. Have a great weekend!

CARDS FOR HOSPITALIZED KIDS TABLE
Friday, April 6; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Deloitte Consulting will also be hosting a station on the third floor of the Union for students to write get well cards for sick children. The cards will be sent to Cards for Hospitalized Kids, a non-profit organization that sends handwritten cards to children in hospitals to let them know that people are thinking of them through uplifting and encouraging messages. Please come by to write a card to a deserving child—all students are welcome to participate!

DELOITTE LUNCH AND LEARN
Friday, April 13 - 12:00 p.m.
RSVP by April 10
Join us for a consulting panel discussion to learn how to land a Deloitte internship, what to expect on the job, and how to accelerate your career path with the company. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP by April 10th to be confirmed for a meal.

BAML Leveraged Finance will host a session April 24th during Common Hour. The link is on Handshake. This event is for sophomores who potentially would be interested in interning Summer 2019.

Hey 'Cats!

I've attached information about upcoming opportunities with Red Ventures. You can register and find more information on all the opportunities on Handshake.

Network & Connect Session – March 20th @ 7:30pm
Opportunity to network with the Red Ventures leadership team and Davidson alumni to learn more about career opportunities in technology, analytics, business development, consulting and management.

3 Day Summit – Begins the evening of May 14 ends the morning of May 18. It’s a great opportunity for current Juniors who may have other summer plans to learn earn more about Red Ventures, explore the industries they operate in, and gain exposure to full-time positions – condensed into (you guessed it!) three days.

Open full-time positions:
Strategic Analyst Associate Program: 2018 – deadline March 16
Sales Associate Program – deadline May 21

Have a great rest of your week!

Happy return from break!

On Wednesday evening there will be an informal reception with Dr. Michael Pagano from Villanova in Chambers 2196. This is a drop-in event with brownies and drinks! His bio is attached below:

Michael S. Pagano, Ph.D., CFA
Recent Research Activity
Michael S. Pagano is The Robert J. and Mary Ellen Darretta Endowed Chair in Finance at Villanova University. Professor Pagano conducts empirical and theoretical analyses related to various issues in market microstructure, financial institution management, risk management, international finance, fixed income, and investments. He has published in numerous finance journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial Intermediation, Journal of Financial Markets, and the Journal of Banking and Finance. Professor Pagano serves as an associate editor of The Financial Review and on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Managerial Finance and Advances in Quantitative Analysis of Finance and Accounting. He was also a Research Policy Board Member at the Journal of Financial Research, as well as a guest editor and former associate editor of the Review of Pacific Basin Financial Markets and Policies. Professor Pagano has been a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Costa Rica, as well as a visiting professor at the University of Otago in New Zealand and the American U. of Rome, and has received several awards for both teaching excellence and academic scholarship.

Business, Consulting, and Media Experience
Prior to earning his doctorate and joining the Villanova University faculty, Professor Pagano spent over 10 years in the financial services industry. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and has experience both in commercial lending activities at Citibank and in investment valuation analysis at a financial consulting firm, International Capital Markets Corp., as well as Reuters America. In addition, he has been a consultant to organizations such as Deutsche Börse, American Bankers Association, Cantor Exchange, Citibank, Fidelity Investments, and Aqua America. Professor Pagano is also a commentator on financial institutions and market structure issues and has been quoted in media sources such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times, Associated Press, CNBC’s Squawk Box and Closing Bell, Bloomberg TV, Wall Street Journal Radio, and Bloomberg Radio.

Leadership, Governance, and Administrative Experience
At Villanova University, he is the Academic Director of the M.S. in Finance program, as well as Program Chair of the annual Mid-Atlantic Research Conference in Finance (MARC), and has participated in numerous academic initiatives such as developing and launching the Executive MBA program, the M.S. in Finance program, the Institute for Research in Advanced Financial Technology, the Financial Research Scholars Training program (FiRST), and the award-winning Applied Finance Lab. Professor Pagano has also served on the University Endowment Investment Committee.

In addition to his duties at Villanova University, Professor Pagano serves as a member of both FINRA’s Market Regulation Committee, providing advice to industry-led initiatives to improve the structure and regulation of U.S. financial markets. Professor Pagano also serves as a Trustee and Board Member of Alpha Architect’s family of ETFs, as a well as a Supervisory Committee Member and Volunteer to the Board of Directors of Citadel Federal Credit Union. He has also been a member of Bloomberg’s Tradebook Advisory Council.

Go 'Cats!

Hey Business Cats!

On Tuesday, December 5th 6-7:30pm at The Hub @ Davidson, we will host the Carolina Fintech Hub leadership team and board members for a presentation and networking event: this is a group comprised of bank leaders, tech startup founders, city government officials and other local professionals interested in attracting and forging a vibrant fintech community in the Carolina region.

Charlotte has long been one of the nation’s strongest banking centers – but faces new challenges and opportunities as technology disrupts and enhances traditional financial services. Forged by the City of Charlotte, Mayor’s Office, fintech startups and leaders of the large banks, the Carolina Fintech Hub is working toward making Charlotte a place where big banks and tech startups can collaborate and thrive. Today, innovation and disruption happening in financial services often originates in Silicon Valley – but lacks the banking talent and expertise found in Charlotte.

Thus, CFH is focused on building an ecosystem composed of companies and initiatives that seek to disrupt OR enhance financial services through the use of technology, with the benefit of the incredible banking talent found in our region. Next Tuesday, their team will share more about what they are up to – and ways that students can engage with their partner companies and efforts. Beverages and light appetizers will be served!

Please RSVP in advance! Email Julie Goff ([email protected]) with any questions.

Limited Space Remaining -- RSVP Today!! (https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/79683)

Nov. 11 - Financial Statement Analysis & Corporate Valuation Seminar

Robert Rostan '92, Principal & CFO at Training the Street, will join us to instruct the fall semester on-campus seminar. Sponsored by Wells Fargo Securities, Training the Street seminars offer invaluable resume-worthy skills-training that is essential for anyone interested in finance and business careers. Students must RSVP in advance to participate. Registration is requested by Oct. 30, but will remain open until full - don't delay!

Best of luck to all of our sophomores and juniors with consulting interviews over the next week! Case Wednesdays are officially over for the semester, but please feel free to reach out to Mandy Holt ([email protected]) or Sophie Yang ([email protected]) with any questions!

Hey Cats! Check out this reminder to juniors interested in consulting. Bain & Company applications are due on Friday! Please feel free to reach out to CCD, Mandy Holt (PBS Co-Prez), and Sophie Yang (PBS Head of Consulting) with any questions.

Note from McKenzie Folan, Associate Consultant:

I hope you’re doing well and am sending this note as a friendly reminder that applications for Bain’s Associate Consultant Intern position are due next Friday, October 20th by 11:59 PM EST. Please apply on www.bain.com/careers under “Davidson College” and on Handshake. Note that you must be on track to graduate by June 2019 in order to apply.

Although interview selections have not yet been made, we highly encourage everyone to start case prepping, as this interview style can be different than interviews you may have had in the past. The more familiar you are with this interview style, the more successful you will be throughout the process!

We look forward to reviewing your applications!
The Bain Davidson Recruiting Team
Questions about the recruiting process? Email [email protected]

Come out to Case Wednesdays tomorrow! We're back to our regular time of 8PM! See you in Chambers 1062!

TIME CHANGE: Case Wednesdays will run from 7:00PM - 8:00PM this Wednesday in Chambers 1068. Hope to see you there!