Program Director, Financial Markets Program
The University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Posted in Education and Training


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Job Info


Department

ESA Careers in Business 2

About the Department

Career Advancement serves a student population of approximately 6,000 arts and sciences undergraduate students, in addition to alumni who have graduated within the last five years. Career Advancement plays a vital role in ensuring our students' success after graduation. Career Advancement offers innovative and comprehensive career development services with a focus on pre-professional preparation, experiential education, and access to internship and full-time opportunities. Through career advising, programs, and comprehensive resources, Career Advancement supports undergraduate students and alumni as they develop the skills necessary to manage their career development, while working with alumni and employers to provide students with meaningful opportunities. For more information, please visit the Career Advancement website at careeradvancement.uchicago.edu.

Job Summary

UChicago Career Advancement's Careers in Business program builds on the world-class UChicago liberal arts foundation to give students a competitive edge in their professional development and recruiting in a wide range of businesses. Careers in Business provides expert advising, employer connections, and career exploration and experiential learning opportunities through two selective programs, the Trott Business Program (TBP) and the Financial Markets Program (FM), and additional open advising and programming resources available to all students.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role on a dynamic team with an exceptional track record of success. The Program Director, Financial Markets Program will utilize previous industry expertise to prepare students for a business career with a focus on quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or sales & trading by providing one-on-one advising and coaching for students, plan and execute programs, workshops, and large-scale events, and support program administration including reporting and analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Develops program strategy and oversees management of the Financial Markets Program designed to prepare undergraduates for a successful career in quantitative finance and trading.
  • Advises Financial Markets Program students and additional business-focused students, providing coaching on career exploration and strategies to attain meaningful internships, full-time roles, and graduate school opportunities. Uses industry and company knowledge to provide targeted, outcomes-driven guidance and support.
  • Manages the annual UChicago Trading Competition, the nation's largest college algorithmic trading competition. This includes event logistics, trading platform and case development, applications, student volunteers, and employer sponsorships.
  • Plans, designs and executes workshops and employer site visits (virtual or on-site as relevant) for the Financial Markets Program. Builds programming curriculum designed to strengthen students' knowledge of quantitative finance and support student engagement and recruiting outcomes.
  • Develops and strengthens partnerships with employers, alumni volunteers, and program donors.
  • Supports weekly Careers in Business and Financial Markets Program communications promoting workshops, events, and job opportunities.
  • Manages and administers Treks to domestic and international business centers, virtual or on-site as relevant.This includes, but not limited to, connecting with firms and alumni and developing the trek schedule and logistics.
  • Provides general career counseling to assigned 1st-year students, including assisting students with professional resumes, general career guidance and industry exploration discussions, and strategies to secure summer plans.
  • Manages and maintains efficient methods to track student data, quantify student engagement, and report on student outcomes.
  • Provides support as necessary for data management and analytics, correspondence and reporting to senior leadership and other constituents, presentations, and additional projects as assigned.
  • Collaborates with the Employer Relations and Development portfolio managers to develop relationships with employers that lead to on campus recruiting for both internships and full-time opportunities.
  • Conducts job search and career management related large lectures, hands-on workshops, special events, training programs, and one-on-one career coaching sessions. Acts as a resource for and directs students to other career resources as needed.
  • Analyzes markets and trends as they relate to job searches. Assesses student feedback and evaluations and collaborates with other career services staff members, student organizations, or other staff to determine program offerings and innovations.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:


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Preferred Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Master's degree or a comparable advanced degree.

Experience:
  • Professional experience working in a sales & trading, quantitative finance, consulting, investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, marketing and/or a corporate setting.
  • Experience working with college-aged students and/or new recent college graduates strongly preferred; experience developing and managing an internship program a plus.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:
  • Minimum intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience utilizing Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other digital platform for meetings and events.
  • Basic financial modeling and budgetary experience.
  • Expertise in counseling, program development, or a related area.
  • Knowledge of career development theory and strong coaching or counseling skills.

Preferred Competencies
  • Deep commitment to customer service, strong interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism when interacting with internal and external clients.
  • Multitask, meet deadlines, and work successfully and positively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Expertise in program development, or a related area.
  • Demonstrated success in maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies.
  • Strong coaching or counseling skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong interpersonal, quantitative, and networking skills.
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations, and communicating to large groups as well as one-on-one with students, senior management, faculty, and alumni.
  • Develop strong relationships with a wide variety of constituents, including employers and external partners like alumni and parents, students, faculty, staff, and senior leadership.
  • Outcomes-driven and action-oriented attitude, ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
  • Problem-solving and reasoning, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions
  • Work evening hours and weekends on an occasional basis, generally 1-2 days per month.
  • Travel, generally two or three times per year.

Application Documents
  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (required)
  • References Contact Information (3)(required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

Employees must comply with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:http://securityreport.uchicago.edu.Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.


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