Investment Banking Career Coach, Part-time
Greenwood Project
part-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $45 per hour
About the role
- Support and coach a cohort of Greenwood Project scholars through hybrid, virtual, and in-person programming with the goal of scholars securing and successfully completing a junior year finance summer internship.
- Provide structured one-on-one coaching focused on professional readiness, interview preparation, internship performance, and long-term career development.
- Facilitate small group and large group professional development sessions designed to prepare students for the rigor, expectations, and day-to-day demands of finance internships and long-term careers in the industry.
- Evaluate and track scholar progress using internal rubrics, learning pathways, and roadmaps.
- Collect, manage, and analyze data related to student performance, engagement, and outcomes, and regularly summarize and report findings to internal teams and relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain systems for student support that reflect best practices in coaching, cohort management, and talent development.
- Research best practices across education, workforce development, and financial services organizations and apply insights to improve coaching methods, systems, and scholar experience.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with scholars to support retention, engagement, and success throughout their participation in the Greenwood Project.
- Develop and oversee feedback systems with finance partners to monitor scholar performance during internships and address development needs in real time.
- Support the strategic growth of the program by contributing to scalable systems, structures, and processes that enhance student development and finance internship outcomes.
Requirements
- Completed bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
- Minimum of two years of professional experience within the financial services industry required, specifically in investment banking, private credit, private equity, venture capital, or equity research.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to think critically about the relationship between identity, access, and job performance.
- Experience designing feedback loops, performance reviews, or development protocols focused on improving workplace outcomes.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to align programs, systems, or services.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions and measure impact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to different audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (preferred).
- Experience designing systems to track and monitor performance data (preferred).
- Strong Excel and AI skills (preferred).
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- Hybrid work schedule with in-person collaboration
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisperformance reviewsfeedback loopscoachingcareer developmentprofessional readinessinterview preparationperformance trackingExcelAI
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationcritical thinkingrelationship buildingindependenceadaptabilityengagementdiversity awareness
Certifications
bachelor's degreemaster's degree