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June 24 - 25, 2010
New York, New York
Kimmel Center at NYU
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Interested in a career in financial services? Get on the fast track and gain valuable insight into this exciting industry. The Financial Services FAST Track Conference provides an opportunity to explore the exciting world of Finance and the diverse careers opportunities available in this industry. This exclusive conference will provide an overview of specific industry tracks and connect you to senior professionals currently working in the challenging and rewarding world of Financial Services.
The Forté Financial Services FAST Track will provide:
 An opportunity to hear cross-functional perspectives from professionals working across various lines of business
Candid descriptions of career opportunities and perspectives on life inside the top companies
Focused networking with industry leaders and recent MBA alumnae
Keynote Presenter Confirmed! Hear first-hand from Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO, Women’s World Banking about Life in Financial Services
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY
The Financial Services Fast Track Program is geared towards students graduating in 2012 or later. To apply, please follow the two-part application process.
Part 1: Complete the online application.
Part 2: Submit the below items by email to fsftapplication@fortefoundation.org.
Your resume
Proof of matriculation (copy of cancelled deposit check or letter of acceptance to mba program)
Statement of 250 words or less on: Why are you interested in pursuing a career in financial services?
If you have any questions regarding the completion of this application please email fsftapplication@fortefoundation.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Regular Application Deadline: Deadline extended until Monday, June 14.
Early applicants will receive notification my Monday, May 10.
Space is limited so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Candidates selected to attend this event will be given a stipend (up to a maximum of $250) to reimburse travel and lodging expenses related to their attendance.
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AGENDA
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DAY ONE: June 24
1:00 - 1:30 pm
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Registration and Check In at Kimmel Center
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1:30 - 1:45 pm
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Welcome
Forté Corporate Relations Director, Denise Montana and Director of Campus Strategy and Diversity at Citi, Deb Bertan
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1:45 - 2:45 pm
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Opening Session
Color Q – The Power to Know Yourself and Manage Others
Shoya Zichy, Author, Consultant & Designer of Color Q
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2:45 - 3:45 pm
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Keynote
Life In Financial Services
Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO, Women’s World Banking
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3:45 - 4:00 pm
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Break
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4:00 - 5:00 pm
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Industry Introduction Panel
A Grandstand View of the Financial Services Arena
Moderator: Lisa Vertucci, Executive Coaching and Leadership Training
Panelists: Linda LaGorga, Managing Director, Financing Group, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Nancy McAllister, Managing Director and Co-Head Financial Institutions Group, Investment Banking Division, Credit Suisse; Suni Harford, Managing Director and Regional Head of Markets, North America, Citi
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5:00 pm
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Reception & Speed Networking
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DAY TWO: JUNE 25
8:30 - 9:15 am
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Breakfast & Networking
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| 9:15 - 9:45 am |
Top 10 Tips on Internship Recruiting
Panelists: Deb Bertan, Director of Citi Campus Strategy and Diversity, Citi; Megan Connors, Assistant Vice President, CIB Graduate Resourcing, Deutsche Bank; Jennifer Kaplan, Americas Head of Campus Diversity Recruiting; Vicki Tung, Vice President, Human Capital Management, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
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| 9:45 - 12:00 pm |
Financial Services Firm Showcase
Firms explain their core businesses and the exciting career tracks that they have available.
- Investment Management
Moderator: Connie Thanasoulis-Cerrachio, is Career Coach, Writer, Speaker, Gen Y expert, and Co-founder of SixFigureStart™
Panelists: Elizabeth Hawkins, Private Wealth Advisor, Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Adrienne Martinez, Associate, Asset Management, Deutsche Bank; Michael Walden, Associate, Private Bank, Credit Suisse
- Investment Banking
Moderator: Christina DelliSanti-Miller, Founder, Athena Collaborative Group
Panelists: Christina Hwang, Associate, Global Industrials Group, Credit Suisse; Wendy Luan, Associate, Citi; Kristen Nungesser, Associate, Health Care Investment Banking, Deutsche Bank; Yassaman Salas, Vice President, Healthcare Investment Banking, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
- Sales & Trading Panel
Moderator: Maggie Craddock, President, Workplace Relationships, Inc.
Panelists: Tiffany Charles, Associate, Mortgage Sales, Citi; Madhumita Chatterjee, Asian Equity Generalist, Deutsche Bank; Laura Rand, Associate, Fixed Income-Commodities, Credit Suisse; Katherine Park, Vice President, Securities, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
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| 12:00 - 1:30 pm |
Progressive Lunch
A Day In the Life of an Associate |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm |
Panel
Managing Your Career Over Time
Perspectives on Making Career Changes, and Work and Life Integration
Moderator: Rosanna Durruthy, CEO and Chief Talent Strategist, AEQUUS Group, LLC
Panelists: Mara Seltzer, Director, Global Transaction Services, Citi; Rebecca Desman, Deutsche Bank; Michele Cubic, Managing Director, Equities, Credit Suisse; Tami Rosen, Managing Director, Human Capital Management, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
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| 2:30 - 2:45 pm |
Break |
| 2:45 - 3:45 pm |
Workshop
Asking for What You Want – the Art of Effective Negotiating
Presenter: Rebecca Shambaugh, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, SHAMBAUGH |
| 3:45 - 5:00 pm |
Simulation
Test Drive a Career!
- Sales & Trading Game
Janice Martin, Director, FX Sales, Citi
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| 5:00 pm |
Closing Remarks |
LOCATION
Kimmel Center at NYU
60 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012 (Map)
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Incoming, class of 2012, women MBA students attending Forté sponsor schools who are interested in finance. Those interested in participating will need to submit an application to be allowed attendance at the event. Learn more about the application process.
COST?
Complimentary admission. The conference is paid for by the following sponsors: Citi, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and Goldman, Sachs & Co.
A stipend (maximum $250) will be given to participants to help cover travel and lodging expenses related to attending the event. Additional details on the stipend will be communicated once admission decisions are made. Click here for more information. Note: You must attend the entire conference in order to be eligible for the travel stipend.
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QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about the Financial Services FAST Track Conference or application process, please email fsftapplication@fortefoundation.org.
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We use audience input each year to shape the direction of our events. Please contact us with your feedback on event ideas, content and format.
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Thank You
2010 Fast Track Sponsors!
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MBA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Chicago, Illinois
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Friday, June 18 -
Saturday, June 19
Join over 350 MBA women at the Forté MBA Women's Conference!
Open to all MBA women (in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 classes) attending a Forté sponsor school, the women's conference will examine the hot issues around women in business leadership. Business leaders will provide insights, teach skills and share experiences through a variety of interactive sessions intended to help students orchestrate a successful career.
Cost: $50 -- After May 28, the fee increases to $75.
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