Investment Banking Career Coach, Part-Time

Greenwood Project

Investment banking career coach preparing Greenwood Project scholars for finance internships and careers. Greenwood Project creates finance opportunities for Black and Latino college students.

Posted 8/21/2026part-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coaching and mentoring students for finance internships, utilizing strong analytical skills to track performance and engagement. Proficient in developing structured feedback systems and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders to enhance student success.

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Bachelor's DegreeFinancial Services ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

CoachingPerformance EvaluationData AnalysisFeedback System DesignCareer Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingPrivate CreditPrivate EquityVenture CapitalEquity Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and coach a cohort of Greenwood Project scholars through hybrid, virtual, and in-person programming to help them secure and successfully complete junior-year finance summer internships
Provide structured one-on-one coaching focused on professional readiness, interview preparation, internship performance, and long-term career development
Facilitate small- and large-group professional development sessions preparing students for finance internships and careers
Evaluate and track scholar progress using internal rubrics, learning pathways, and roadmaps
Collect, manage, analyze, summarize, and report data on student performance, engagement, and outcomes
Develop and maintain student-support systems based on coaching, cohort management, and talent-development best practices
Research and apply best practices from education, workforce development, and financial services organizations
Build and maintain relationships with scholars to support retention, engagement, and success
Develop and oversee feedback systems with finance partners to monitor internship performance and address development needs
Contribute to scalable systems, structures, and processes supporting student development and finance internship outcomes
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of program goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
Minimum of two years of professional experience within the financial services industry, specifically in investment banking, private credit, private equity, venture capital, or equity research
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and critically consider identity, access, and job performance
Experience designing feedback loops, performance reviews, or development protocols focused on improving workplace outcomes
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to use data to inform decisions and measure impact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; 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

Comp & perks

Remote work options
Hybrid schedule for Chicago-based employees, balancing office and home
Flexible, independent work
In-person collaboration
Career growth and opportunities to try new projects or attend meetings with other groups