Top Wall Street Executives Share Vital Career Advice for June Interns

Wall Street Summer Internships

June on Wall Street brings outdoor coffee chats, summer rentals in the Hamptons, and an influx of young people beginning their journey towards a career in financial services. Investment banking internships usually start early June, with first-year investment banking analysts beginning training a few weeks later.

Making an Impression

One key question for these newcomers is how to prove their worth to their bosses and secure future promotions or job offers. To provide some guidance, Business Insider interviewed successful Wall Street professionals and gathered their advice.

Sage Advice from Wall Street Veterans

We spoke to Denis Coleman, Chief Financial Officer of Goldman Sachs, and Lauren Garcia Belmonte, co-head of technology equity capital markets in the Americas at Morgan Stanley. They provided invaluable career advice, emphasizing the importance of saying \”yes\” to new challenges and tasks to prove dedication and contribute to the success of the company.

In their Own Words: Denis Coleman

Firm: Goldman Sachs
Title: Chief Financial Officer

Goldman Sachs CFO Denis Coleman shared how trusting his boss (David Solomon) led to a successful career move. He offers this advice: “Trust the firm, trust the people you work with, and be willing to take risks with your career. That’s how you end up making a difference.”

In their Own Words: Lauren Garcia Belmonte

Firm: Morgan Stanley
Title: Co-head of technology equity capital markets in the Americas, managing director

Lauren Garcia Belmonte from Morgan Stanley shared this nugget of wisdom: “If someone you respect asks you to go sharpen pencils for them, you should do it.” She emphasizes the importance of seizing every opportunity to work with dynamic and smart individuals, as it can lead to personal growth and career advancement.

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