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Student-Led Groups & Programs

Student Finance Organizations provide Babson College students interested in Finance with the opportunity to expand and deepen their knowledge of the finance world. These organizations often host speaker visits, workshops, and conferences.

Students Prepared Educated and Ready (SPEAR) Investment Banking

The Students Prepared Educated and Ready (SPEAR) Investment Banking program was designed by Tyson Corner '22 in conjunction with the Undergraduate Center for Career Development and leveraging the resources of the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance. The program consists of thirteen sessions, each specifically designed to improve students' chances of receiving an internship offer in investment banking for sophomore students. 

Program Highlights 

  • Multiple interview preparation sessions
  • Technical interview questions practice/feedback
  • Financial modeling experience
  • Equity research experience
  • Access to a group of peers to support your journey
  • Learn from the program facilitator familiar with the investment banking internship process

The research report and modeling experiences are designed to provide as close to a real-world experience as you can get before working in the field. This final project provides a great experience that you can discuss with employers regarding the work you created. 

To learn more about SPEAR, reach out to Emilio Oliva '25 with any questions.

Application Information 

Submitting this application and the following information will need to be provided:

  • Contact information
  • A paragraph stating how SPEAR IB aligns with your career plans (1500 characters max)
  • Current resume
  • Unofficial transcripts from Babson

Application Timeline for Fall 2024

  • Initial Application Due: Saturday, May 4, by 11:59 PM ET

  • Interview Selection Notification: Monday, May 6

  • Interviews Scheduled Between: Sunday, May 12 - Tuesday, May 14

  • Final Acceptance Decision Communicated: Thursday, May 16

  • In-person sessions in the Cutler Center finance lab will be conducted from 3:00 - 5:30 pm on Friday afternoons. 

 

Undergraduate Student Organizations

Babson Finance Association (BFA)

The Babson Finance Association's mission is to bring together students with an active interest in finance and facilitate further exposure and engagement in the field. Our sectors and cohorts aim to encapsulate all relevant areas of interest and support different professional paths. Through workshops, speaker events, site visits, and competitions, BFA’s initiatives collectively work to provide members with the skills, resources, and guidance needed to be successful in the finance industry. 

To learn more about the BFA,  follow them on LinkedIn and Instagram, and feel free to reach out to bfa@babson.edu with any questions. 

Faculty Advisors: Laurie Krigman and Jerome Taillard

Women in Finance (WIF)

Babson College's chapter of Women in Finance is a dynamic and empowering organization dedicated to advancing the role of women in the world of finance. With a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within the finance industry, this chapter provides a platform for female students at Babson College to excel in their finance careers and break down gender barriers. By providing a supportive and empowering environment, Babson's Women in Finance chapter equips its members with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to thrive in the finance sector. It plays a pivotal role in preparing future female leaders who will shape the future of finance while contributing to greater diversity and gender parity within the industry. 

To learn more about WIF,  follow them on Instagram, and feel free to contact Emily Truszkowski '26 with any questions. 

Babson Scholars of Finance

Scholars of Finance is a rapidly growing organization on a mission to inspire character and integrity in the finance leaders of tomorrow. We seek to solve the world’s largest problems by investing in undergraduate students through leadership development, mentorship, and the active support of hundreds of purpose-driven finance executives and investors. Our members then join top firms, funds, and a life-long support community that empowers them to spend their careers serving the greater good using the biggest lever in the world: finance.

To learn more about the Babson Chapter of Scholars of Finance, follow them on Instagram, and if you have any questions, please contact babson@scholarsoffinance.org.

Babson Real Estate Club

The Babson Real Estate Club is focused on creating an environment where students of any interest level, whether it be Real Estate as a future career path or general curiosity, can network with students of similar interests, learn core concepts of Real Estate Investing, participate in case studies, learn about Real Estate related opportunities at Babson, and hear from some of the industry’s most successful players.

To learn more about BREC, follow them on LinkedIn and Instagram, and feel free to reach out to Nolan Card '25 or Madison Roberts '25 with any questions. 

Faculty Advisor: Erin Escobedo


 

Graduate Student Organizations

Babson Graduate Finance Club (GFC)

The Babson Graduate Finance Club is a graduate organization devoted to promoting the field of finance at the graduate level. Our mission is to enhance the financial literacy skills of all students who will be the world's future entrepreneurial leaders. The GFC partners with the Babson Finance Association (BFA) to promote greater learning opportunities between graduate and undergraduate students. Together, both groups organize regular conferences, panels, case discussions, workshops, and guest speakers to provide hands-on learning experiences, and to connect students with Babson’s large alumni base. The GFC focus on all sectors including investment banking, private equity, venture capital, asset management, quantitative trading, and real estate.

To learn more about GFC, reach out to Kushal Parekh with any questions.

Faculty Advisor: Jerome Taillard