MBA/MS Panel Event: Career Paths & Opportunities in Finance

With ongoing economic challenges and opportunities, globalization, and rapid legal, regulatory and technological changes, recent years have been interesting times for those exploring careers in Finance. The economy continues to pose challenges for job-seekers; at the same time, requirements to succeed in finance-related careers continue to evolve. Yet from a long-term perspective, these careers have always offered an array of opportunities to MBA/MS students in a variety of areas: public, corporate, or government.

Careers range broadly from public accounting/consulting, corporate positions in accounting, financial analysis, auditing, risk assurance, taxation, investments, banking, wealth management, and other areas in firms across a wide spectrum of industries. Companies are seeking students with strong technical and quantitative skills, financial techniques as well as communication and leadership abilities.

Join representatives from leading and innovative organizations to hear their unique perspective and a discussion of current opportunities for students focusing on Finance-related careers.

4:30pm to 5:30pm: Panel Presentation 5:30pm to 5:50pm: Q & A and Informal Networking

Moderator: Dr. Michael Gombola, Ph.D, Finance Chair

**Panelists: **

Scott Gillanders, Senior Vice President, (Drexel Alum) 44 Business Capital (A Division of Berkshire Bank) Franco Boffice, CPA, Senior Director, Financial Strategy, Planning & Decision Support, American Water Rose Schilling, Global Controller, Crane Payment Innovations Guo (Stephanie) Sun, Risk Senior Analyst (Drexel MBA/MS Alum), JPMorgan Chase Krystal Nunn, MBA, Treasury Management Senior Sales Associate, Officer, PNC Joshua Elmer, Leadership Development Associate (Drexel MBA Alum), PPL Electric