MaryEllen Ryan

Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center

MaryEllen Ryan is a Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Career Development in the Pulsifer Career Development Center and the dedicated Career Coach for Finance and Corporate Finance & Accounting (Finance-Focus) Majors.

Ryan has over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining the Undergraduate Career Development team, she was a Private Client Relationship Advisor with Brown Advisory, an independent investment management firm.  She has extensive experience working with multi-generational families to address a wide variety of wealth management needs.

Ryan has a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College and MBA from Boston College. She enjoys combining her financial services experience with her commitment to education to help students evaluate their skills sets and interests and find a rewarding career path.

Career Coach for the following majors:

  • Finance
  • Corporate Finance and Accounting (Finance-Focus)

Fun fact: MaryEllen loves to travel and has visited 24 states and 15 countries and look forward to adding to the list.

Favorite part about the office: When students come in to share great news about internship/full-time offers!

Junior & Senior Appointments:

Please schedule an appointment via Handshake (Career Center > Appointments > Schedule a New Appointment > follow remaining prompts).

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Professional Development Opportunities for Summer 2024

The Pulsifer Undergraduate Career Development Center has compiled a list of suggestions to help you build marketable skills that enhance your resume in the absence of formal internship experience.  Combine different opportunities from this list to show employers that you are motivated and creative.  Position yourself for success for the next recruiting season! 

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Bentley University Partnership with UWIN a Win for Students

by Christine Sweeney | March 6, 2024

A partnership with Loomis, Sayles, & Company again this year offers Bentley undergraduate women a unique opportunity for an inside look at a coveted career path where they historically have been underrepresented. The Loomis Sayles Undergraduate Women’s Investment Network introduces undergraduate students to the field of investment management through mentorship and paid internship opportunities, with the goal of inspiring, developing, and recruiting talent to the field. Loomis Sayles, which serves clients in approximately 20 …

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TD Securities: 2025 Summer Analyst Program | Apply by 3/3!

See below for details! Good luck, Falcons!

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VAULT: 25 Best Investment Banks to Work For in 2024

Based on Vault’s survey of 2,400 banking professionals, here are the 25 Best Investment Banking Firms to Work For this year, as well as the best banks in several workplace categories, including benefits, comp, culture, diversity, hours, training, and overall satisfaction. READ MORE.

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Bentley x Project Destined Spring 2024 Virtual Paid Commercial Real Estate Internship

 

Interested Candidates can apply HERE.
Deadline: January 27th, 2024

Learn More About the Program:
Click here to view CNBC’s “Bridging The Gap” news segment on Project Destined. Follow us on LinkedIn (Project Destined) and Instagram (@projectdestined). Also, visit our website (projectdestined.org).

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Citizens | 2024 Sophomore Summit – Women in Banking | April 2024

The Citizens Sophomore Summit – Women in Banking is a robust program that will give current sophomores an insight into a career in investment or commercial banking through personal connectivity and exploration. Citizens’ bankers and industry professionals will lead discussions focused on challenges and opportunities women face in the banking world. Participation in the two-day summit will include conversations around industry knowledge, professional development, career opportunities and insights on navigating the banking environment as a woman. After completing the summit, students …

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Lazard: Boston Technology Multi-School Info Session (2025 Summer Analyst Recruitment)

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J.P. Morgan | U.S. Private Bank Summer Analyst | Hiring for Boston Office!

J.P. Morgan Private Bank is hiring 2025 Summer Analysts for the Boston, MA office!  See the flyer below for details.

And if you’re interested in this position, don’t miss the the Morning@Morgan networking program scheduled for 2/28.  Click here for details.


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BENTLEY WOMEN: If you’re interested in INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, don’t miss this event on 1/31 featuring Bentley alumni!

BENTLEY WOMEN: Are you interested in learning more about a career in INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT?

If so, join us in the Trading Room on Wednesday, January 31, from 2:00pm – 3:00pm, for an in-person information session and Q&A panel on Loomis Sayles Undergraduate Women’s Investment Network (UWIN) program.

The panel will feature four Bentley alumni who are currently working in AMAZING positions, and they’ll share the impact that this program had on their professional development and success!

Vice President and Investment Specialist …

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Morgan Stanley First Year Enhancement Program – Apply by 1/28/2024!

At Morgan Stanley, we are defined by our people, our founders, our company veterans, and our newest recruits. We draw on the strength of their diverse talents and perspectives, generating growth for our clients in ways that are forward-thinking and sustainable. We collaborate across departments and our global network of offices to deliver exceptional ideas and solutions to the world’s most complex challenges.

Our First Year Enhancement Program is designed to help populations that have experienced barriers to entry into …

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