Giving Back
In the industry of finance, attitude is everything. It’s this sentiment that Eric Crawley MBA’09 finds himself alluding to when he’s coaching students as a member of the Cutler Center Mentor Program.
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Discover Alumni Engagement Opportunities
Alumni have countless ways to stay connected with the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance. The programs and engagement opportunities below give you a brief overview of how you can help current students with your expertise and guidance along their career journeys. If you want to learn more about one or more of these opportunities, please email Farrah Narkiewicz, Marketing & Events Manager.
Mentor Program
The Cutler Center mentor program matches undergraduate and graduate students with industry professionals from across the world of finance. Mentors are paired with a student majoring in finance to enhance the student’s network, help develop their career path, and provide advice, guidance, and feedback. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are now closed.
The Cutler Center mentor program runs from October to May, and mentors commit to a minimum of six hours with their mentee during these eight months. To participate, potential mentors and mentees must complete their respective application forms to help with the matching process.
Once mentors and mentees have been matched, each pair will work together to schedule times to meet throughout the program’s duration. Participants decide on the communication method(s) best suited for them (email, phone, in-person meetings, Zoom, etc.). To help set the expectations for the relationship, the Cutler Center will provide training materials to help engage mentors and mentees. Participants may also choose to attend various events and programs the Cutler Center hosts.
Benefits to Students
With access to industry professionals, our finance students come away with invaluable perspectives and inspiration from like-minded individuals who have succeeded in various settings and industries. As a mentee, you will:
- Learn the benefits and purpose of mentorship and its value beyond job placement.
- Gain confidence in your career strategy
- Refine networking and communication skills
- Further develop networks of support that will extend throughout your lifetime
Benefits to Mentors
While serving as a mentor requires a commitment of your time, this program also provides professional development and networking opportunities for our mentors. As a mentor, you will:
- Develop mentoring strategies valuable to leadership progression
- Gain access to an extended network of professionals affiliated with the Cutler Center
- Build relationships with an outstanding talent pool of next-generation finance professionals who can build a pipeline of potential employees for your firm
- Stay apprised of leading finance education trends
Apply
To learn more about the program or to apply, please complete the mentor or mentee online application form or email Leslie Romiza, Cutler Center Program Manager.
Corporate Site Visit
The Cutler Center partners with the Center for Career Development each fall to bring students to New York City for the annual Finance Trek. The two-day trip allows students to visit up to three financial firms in one day, which provides a unique opportunity for students to meet and interact with several representatives from the company, learn about the culture, and see the physical office space.
Donate
Financial support of the Cutler Center is critical. It allows the Center to offer cutting-edge financial technologies, experiential learning programs, and co-curricular events that enrich the student experience, prepare students for careers in finance, and enhance the college's reputation. Consider making a financial contribution today.
Speaker
Alumni speakers are invaluable to our students, providing real-world perspectives on career pathways and opportunities. Speaking engagements exist in the classroom, on industry panels, at conferences, and at events hosted by our Student Finance Organizations and the Cutler Center.
Sponsorship
The Cutler Center hosts multiple programs and events during the academic year that bring together the finance community at Babson.Sponsoring a program or event on campus can offer numerous benefits for organizations looking to engage with students and the broader university community.
Recruit and Hire
Over a third of Babson’s graduating students secure jobs in the financial services industry and are recruited by leading global organizations. The Wall Street Journal recently ranked Babson College the 2nd best college in the United States. See additional Babson rankings.
Babson finance students have a successful placement track record and many alumni are well established in the financial services industry. This is just a sample of our students’ impressive job placement history.
- Aberdeen Group
- Barclays Capital
- BlackRock
- Citigroup
- Deutsche Bank
- Essex Investment Management
- Fidelity Investments
- Goldman Sachs
- HSBC Securities and Capital Markets
- J. P. Morgan Chase
- Millennium Management
- Morgan Stanley
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- State Street Corporation
- UBS Investment Bank
- Wellington Management
Contact the Centers for Career Development to partner with Babson College to post jobs and internships to recruit Babson talent for your team:
Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development
Ann McAdam Griffin
Director
781.239.4694
Graduate Center for Career Development
Margaret Jones
Senior Associate Director, Relationship Manager for Financial Services, Real Estate and Non-Profit and Education
781-239-6490
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