The Entrepreneurs in Action Investment Management Mentoring Program – sponsored by Morgan Stanley – is an opportunity for black students interested in a career in investment management.
This online program provides participants with an insight into what it is really like to work for a global financial services firm and the opportunity to develop skills that are not taught in the classroom or lecture theatre.
Candidates will participate in an immersive Classroom to Boardroom program which will help them build a network with like-minded fellow students from different universities.
Derek Browne from Entrepreneurs in Action is going to be running a talk to explain more about the programme. Come along and find out about:-
- An introduction to Derek Browne and his background - From South London Comprehensive and College to the City trader
- Derek will share his secrets as to how he got his first big break, the do's and don'ts of interview preparation.
- He will outline the following in relation to the process:
- Background into the programme
- Criteria and who can apply
- Explanation of the application process
- Outline of the programme
- Why Financial Services?
- Why Morgan Stanley Investment Management?
The online program has two phases:
Phase 1: 7th July One-day confidence-based assessment
• Develop your professional confidence
• Build your network with like-minded students
• Learn about opportunities in investment management at Morgan Stanley
Phase 2: 10TH-14TH JULY
Five-day mentoring program
• Receive one-to-one mentoring from a Morgan Stanley professional
• Access industry masterclasses and learn how to transfer your skills to a global firm
• Collaborate to complete an investment management challenge