Smith Career Day Highlights Careers in Banking, Consulting, and Finance

September 11, 2024

Hosted by Career Readiness + Student Success and the Babson Center for Global Commerce each September, Smith Career Day gives Sewanee students a chance to interact with young alumni to learn more about the fields of banking, consulting, and finance.

Taking place on Thursday, Sept. 12, the day will consist of one-on-one conversations, panel discussions, and presentations that provide students from all majors with guidance on how to succeed in the recruiting and hiring process, as well as how to chart a path towards rewarding careers in those fields.

"Every year, I’m grateful to our alumni for returning to the Mountain to engage with current students," says Kim Heitzenrater, associate dean for career readiness and student success. "Our students are fortunate to have access to alumni who serve in these leadership roles and to additional alumni who take their calls throughout the year, who mentor them, and who help them succeed as they search for internships and enter the job market."

This year’s program includes sessions on finance interview skills, consulting case interview skills, recruiters’ advice for succeeding as a candidate, and insider insight into the banking, consulting, and finance fields.

Alumni participating in Smith Career Day 2024 include: 

  • Bronte Goodhue, C’15, Investment Banker, Silvermark Partners
  • Matthew Holcomb, C'21, Private Equity Associate, Partners Group
  • Addison Jones, C’18, Vice President, Harris Williams
  • James Jurgensen, C’18, Management Consulting Manager, Accenture
  • Tari Kandemiri, C’18, Management Consultant Manager, Accenture; Startup Founder, Hama Beauty
  • Kate Mabry, C’22, Financial Analyst, Mercer Capital
  • Caroline McDonald, C’18, Senior Credit Analyst, Caterpillar Financial Services
  • Christina Moradian, C’11, Vice President, PNFP Capital Markets, Inc.
  • Emmie Oliver, C’16, Senior Knowledge Analyst, Boston Consulting Group
  • Sara Walker, C’05, Talent Director and Head of Recruiting, Harris Williams

Smith Career Day is generously supported by the Joel A. Smith III, C’67, Fund. Says Heitzenrater, "Joel Smith's vision in endowing this program has been instrumental in connecting hundreds of students and alumni and in launching successful careers through Smith Career Day."