The meager results inspired an innovative program and step towards progress. Shannon O’Mara, UWIN founder and Associate Director of Credit Research, designed a comprehensive mentorship and internship program at Loomis Sayles that has successfully partnered with about 200 students over the last six years. We welcome another 28 students for the 2022-2023 school year from 13 Boston area colleges and universities.
The UWIN program offers school year mentorship and internship opportunities to female undergraduates in their sophomore and junior years that are studying business, finance, accounting, mathematics or economics with an interest in financial markets.
Mentorship Program
Selected undergraduate women are matched with a Loomis Sayles mentor to connect the educational experience to a potential career in investment management. In-office workshops include:
- Introduction to investment management panel
- Workshops on communications and professional development
- Deep dive sessions on investment research and trading
Internship Program
The rotational internship program exposes undergraduate women to two investment or client facing functions among:
- fixed income research
- equity research
- portfolio management
- product marketing
- client relationship management
Contact information: UWINinfo@loomissayles.com
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