BCEA November Updates

Classes are moving quickly, but there’s still time to get involved with BCEA! Check out some of the events and opportunities in these last few weeks of the semester below!

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BC Economics Association
November 07, 2023

BCEA Course Advising

Classes are moving quickly, but there’s still time to get involved with BCEA! Check out some of the events and opportunities in these last few weeks of the semester below!

BCEA Course Advising

Unsure what classes to register for? Need advice on which electives to take? Drop by on Zoom at any time on Wednesday, November 8th, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 P.M. for course advising. We will have upperclassmen available to answer all of your questions regarding economics classes, electives, and course registration as a whole. We know this can be a stressful few weeks, but we’re here to make this as easy as possible!

Meeting ID: 980 7985 9177

AlphaSights Resume Reviews & Informational Meetings

Sign up for a time here to get your resume reviewed, talk through interview tips, and learn about open roles at AlphaSights from the dedicated Boston College recruiter at the firm: https://calendar.app.google/XMP5ThoYSHgLGZoe7

Please email [email protected] with any questions!

IBA x Professor Barry

The Investment Banking Association (IBA) will be hosting Professor Barry from the Finance Department on Wednesday, November 8th, at 6:00 pm in Devlin 018. This session will cover best practices for succeeding in the investment banking recruiting process and will be followed by a Q&A. As always, all grade levels are welcome, and no prior knowledge of finance or investment banking is needed—we highly encourage attendance. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

IBA x J.P. Morgan Boston

The Investment Banking Association (IBA) will be hosting the investment banking team from the J.P. Morgan Boston office for an information session on Thursday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Devlin 008. All students are welcome, but we highly encourage sophomores interested in investment banking to attend. Please RSVP here.

Career Opportunities

  • The Expanding Diversity in Economics Summer Institute (EDE) is accepting applications for its 2024 program now! EDE is a University of Chicago program hosted by the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) and the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at Brookings, designed to identify and support talented undergraduate students from a broad range of backgrounds interested in the study of economics. Applications for the 2024 cohort are due by Monday, January 15, 2024 at 11:58 PM CT. Apply here: https://uchicago.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb1276cdf90fa4a6b74dfefa3&id=f2d41c1163&e=fea1f4e0d4

  • Piper Sandler recently opened their applications for the tenth annual Career Exploration Program. They are looking to host second-year students in February 2024 in NYC for a two-day program that serves as a pipeline for our 2025 summer internships. As a participant in the program, you’ll hear directly from their junior employees, interact with the firm's senior leadership, engage in group discussions and activities with outside consultants, and network with peers from around the country. You will also learn about some of the most interesting projects and deals Piper Sandler has recently led. The application has a rolling deadline. Click this link to apply: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=PIPER_SANDLER&cws=44&rid=3564

  • William Blair’s applications are now open for the Bridge to Investment Banking Program for Undergraduate Sophomore & Junior Women!

    • Target Audience: Sophomore or junior women pursuing a degree outside of finance, who are interested in learning about investment banking and possible career opportunities

    • Program Highlights: During the course of 8-weeks, participants will receive an introduction to financial services, technical training, and interview/recruiting preparation.

    • Deadline to Apply: Apply before December 11th to be considered *it's encouraged to apply early as we will begin reviewing resumes on a rolling basis. Eligible students who are interested should apply through William Blair’s career site, linked here

BCEA 2023–2024 E-Board

President: Daniela Lovio
Co-Vice Presidents: Will Sievewright, Lisa Su
Treasurer: Elmer Qin
Senior Vice Presidents: Max Manalang, Diane Yoon
Marketing Team: Brendan McLaughlin, Rushabh Rathore, Barry Spoto, Sammy Wood
Event Coordinators: Ryan McFadden, Emme Pastor
Eagletarian Editors: Jacob Chappelear, Braden Kramer, Annie Li, Anthony Yang
Eaglenomics Hosts: Martin Brozman, Jose Garcia
Representatives: Aidan McBride, Cameron Wang