Senior Associate Director, Career Advisor, Wharton MSQF

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Senior Associate Director, Career Advisor, Wharton MSQF

Associate Director D, Student Services, Advising

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Reporting to the Director of Student Advising, the Senior Associate Director (Sr. AD), Career Advisor, MSQF (Masters of Science in Quantitative Finance) manages industry‑based Connected Communities. This includes working with student clubs, alumni, student leaders, Career Fellows, and MSQF program team to support student job searches. They use various formats such as industry presentations, communications, industry events, and connectivity platforms to provide information about students’ pursuing careers in quantitative finance.

The Career Advisor, MSQF conducts student career advising in the format of large group, small group, or individual sessions (e.g. Advising Circles, Office Hours, appointments). They guide students through all stages of the job search - including self‑assessment, career exploration, resume and cover letter generation, networking and interview preparation, industry recruiting processes, and decision‑making. They refer students to tools and resources throughout their job search.

This position will require someone with a strong focus on early career students to help closely coach them through all aspects of the job search listed above. Experience or an interest in working with students and companies in the quantitative…