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Opening Doors to Careers on Wall Street

Monday, November 14, 2022, By Dan Bernardi
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students posing on Wall St. in New York City

A&S | Maxwell students pose with the famous Wall Street Charging Bull.

Orange alumni are around the world and in nearly any career. More than that, they are willing and ready to give current students an insider view of their field. The financial industry is no exception. Many former Orange call New York City home and have found success on Wall Street and beyond. One of those is Tom Toomey ’95, an alumnus of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the Maxwell School who majored in history and is now a client advisor with JP Morgan in its asset management division.

With over 25 years of financial experience and stops at Lord Abbett and Goldman Sachs along the way, Toomey has extensive knowledge about the world of finance and what it takes to break into the business.

Tom Toomey speaking with students

Tom Toomey (right) speaking with students at this year’s immersion.

As a way to give back, Toomey funds the Stocks and Finance Immersion program, which introduces students to financial industry leaders, many who are Syracuse University alumni. When the pandemic hit in 2020, the program shortly shifted to a hybrid format with some events on the University campus and others taking place virtually, but Toomey was happy to welcome students back to New York City this fall.

Organized by the Office of Undergraduate Academic and Career Advising, the event brings various A&S | Maxwell majors together based on their interest in the financial sector. During the three-day event, the group visited the New York Stock Exchange, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Ernst & Young (EY), and Boston Consulting Group, networking with financial industry leaders and receiving useful career advice as they prepare to enter the workforce.

Linda Baguma

Linda Baguma outside Boston Consulting Group’s NYC headquarters.

Linda Baguma, a sophomore in A&S on the pre-law track, says a developing interest in finance motivated her to sign up for the immersion. The week’s events confirmed her goals and aspirations.

“Meeting with these exceptional companies during our visits, we were given the chance to ask questions regarding certain positions,” Baguma says. “I can say that I am very fulfilled with the trip, and it has provided me with the next step of exploring my interest in finance.”

Stocks and Finance is one of two New York City immersion programs hosted during the year by the Office of Advising, with the other being the Winston Fisher Seminar. Students interested in taking part in a future immersion program can visit Handshake. Stocks and Finance will run again in Fall 2023.

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