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Tuesday 05 Feb 2008
Great Job Opportunity!!!
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A global investment bank and securities brokerage firm is looking for a great canisius MBA student to aid in financial solutions to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals in over 100 countries.
Position 1: Reverse Engineer
•Job duties include cash flow modeling of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities using in-house proprietary software tools.
•Collecting data from a variety of written and electronic sources and maintaining them using proprietary software tools.
•Oral and written communication with Trustees.
QUALIFICATIONS
•MBA in Finance, Accounting or Engineering. Some technical backgrounds will also be considered.
•Candidates must be proficient with mathematical concepts, be detail-orientated and energetic and exhibit a high degree of accuracy in their work.
•Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of basic accounting; familiarity with computer programming and fixed income securities a plus.
Position 2: Yield book analyst
The Analyst’s primary role is to provide analytical support for Yield Book users and to assist in their day-to-day portfolio management. This includes price-yield and option-adjusted calculations, butterfly trades analysis, portfolio optimization, risk analysis, return attribution, and comparison of portfolios to a benchmark, as well as assisting with Consulting projects. In addition, analysts are called upon to track markets relating to our Index products and to assist senior developers in testing new products. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain a broad perspective on the various fixed income products including government and agency securities, corporate high grade, high yield and emerging market securities, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, preferred stock, futures, and derivatives products.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MBA in Economics, Finance, Math, Computer Science or Engineering with high academic standing.
Additional Skills: The demands of working closely with industry leaders and the world’s largest institutional investors require energy, determination, resourcefulness, keen analytical and quantitative skills and outstanding communication abilities. Knowledge of the fixed income market is a plus.
Tuesday 05 Feb 2008
Happy Fat Tuesday!!
I was talking to a fellow classmate last night, who was interested in doing weekly volunteer work instead of giving up chocolate for lent!! I think that is a great idea!! What a positive way to observe lent. I wanted to know if anyone is interested in volunteering for lent, there are many options through campus ministry!!! Or does anyone have any other interesting ideas to observe lent.
Let me know!!! Post Post Post!!!!
Tuesday 05 Feb 2008
Quick Question!!
I was talking to a fellow classmate last night!! As some of you may know…I tend to do some volunteer work from time to time. She asked if I knew of any charity she could dedicate her time to during lent. What a great idea, volunteer time instead of giving up chocolate!
I was wondering if anyone else that practices lent, would like to do some weekly charity work!! There are alot of interesting opportunities through Campus ministry!!
Interested parties should post some ideas!!!
Thanks
Tuesday 05 Feb 2008
Another Great Job Opportunity!!
Thu, Jan 31, 2008 — Position with State Farm Insurance Companies
Customer Service Representative
State Farm Insurance Companies
East Amherst, NY
Job Purpose:
To complete all applicable licensing requirements and learn how to market State Farm products and services and provide quality service to State Farm Customers.
Job Related Training Courses, Licensing and Programs:
The EFA (Employee of Future Agent) position is a full or part time position with State Farm Insurance Companies.
Within 30-90 days of the start of employment, the successful candidate will be expected to have satisfactorily completed the training and licensing.
Upon completion, the EFA will be considered for permanent employment with a State Farm Agent.
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening
Excellent interpersonal skills
Interest in marketing products and services based on customer needs
Able to learn computer functions
Experience in a variety of computer applications, particularly Windows
Ability to multi-task
Ability to make presentations to potential clients
Achieve mutually agreed upon sales goals
Experience in sales desired
Ability to conduct sales interviews in the office
Ability to conduct sales interviews in the office and in client’s home or business
Ability to assess client needs and conduct effective sales interviews
Ability to effectively relate to a client within a sales environment
Interested candidates, please contact:
State Farm Insurance Companies
Scott Krevat
58 Forestglen Circle
Williamsville, NY 14221
Fax: 716-634-7268
Tuesday 05 Feb 2008
Great Resume Building!!! Get involved!
The Graduate Business Office is looking for student volunteers to participate on the Canisius MBA Director’s Committee. The committee will normally meet every other month at 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm.
The Directors Committee will be involved in: development and promotion of the annual Jesuit MBA Care Day. Assisting the Master Business Alumni Association in the planning and promotion of events. Planning a student event a calendar year.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest by Febuary 15, 2008 to the Graduate Business Office - gradubus@canisius.edu or Bagen Room 201.
Our first meeting will be in late February.
Dinner will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura McEwen at 888-2140 or e-mail mcewenl@canisius.edu.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Tuesday 29 Jan 2008
Student Highlight: Kate Kane
Kate Kane is a new student in the MS in Communications program. Kate began the MS program this spring and is currently taking two classes. She is an undergraduate from canisius college. Where she got her degree in Psychology with a minor in Industrial /Organizational psychology. After a couple of years in the work force she decided to come back for her masters Kate currently works at M&T Bank as the Leadership Development Manager. Kate manages M&T’s Management Development Program (MDP), a year-long training program for new undergraduates seeking to start a career in banking. Trainees are hired for various sales and analytical positions within the M&T footprint, including the Branch Network, Consumer Lending, Finance, and Mortgage. As the Program Manager, she plans the training curriculum, facilitate some classes, arrange for internal/external presenters to facilitate other classes/presentations, and provide personalized feedback and coaching to the trainees.
0 comments Christine | Evening/Part-Time MBA, Weekly Current Student Spotlight
Friday 25 Jan 2008
Tips for Taking the GMAT!!
The GMAT is a cause of anxiety among prospective MBA students. Here are some tips to get you through the process.
- Know your Needed GMAT Score!! Some MBA programs have a minimum GMAT admission score. Others… (like Canisius) combine the GMAT score with your undergraduate GPA. An MBA recruiter will be able to tell you what your needed GMAT score is….or the admissions minimum requirement. If you are interested in knowing what your needed GMAT score is for Canisius MBA program, please call 888-2140 or you can email me at
collin31@canisius.edu . - Ignore the Student GMAT Average!! When researching admission standards, do not be discouraged about average accepted GMAT scores. Each student is unique….some may do well on standardized tests and others may not. If your score is below the average, it does not mean you will not get into the program. All of your achievements are taken into consideration for admission standards.
- Take a Pre-test!! There are endless resources and tutoring programs offered for the GMAT. Taking the pre-test will asses what resources are right for you! A rule of thumb…if you are testing around the needed GMAT score. Some practice questions found in any GMAT prep-book should be adequate. If you need to score 100 points over your pretest score, you may want to look into a tutoring program. Kaplan will provide a free pre-test. Go to www.kaplan.com for more information!
- Don’t be a Smarty Pants!! Ok! So we all enjoy bragging about test scores. However the only people that are interested in your GMAT score is the admissions committee. The committee is only interested in your specific needed GMAT score. It is nice to have some wiggle room…but 100 points above the needed score is just a waste of studying. Don’t worry… you will get plenty of study time while completing your MBA.
- Wiggle Room for Testing Jitters! Prospective students usually do not do as well on the actual exam as they do on pre-tests. It is good to have 50 points of “wiggle room” between your pre-test and needed score before you attempt the exam
- Get it Done! Procrastination is a road block to progress!! If you are pre-testing at your needed score. Just take it!! Go to www.mba.com, and you will find convent times and locations to take the exam.
- Find a Partner!! If you do need to do some preparation for the exam, find a study-buddy who is also interested in the program. It is hard to study when you have so many other responsibilities! Finding a time to get together with another anxious perspective MBA student will help manage study time.
Get the School Code! Your GMAT score can automatically be sent to the schools you are applying to. Call the Graduate Business Office for the school code
Wednesday 23 Jan 2008
Exciting networking event!!!
A chance to see success in action, this is going to be a really good (free) opportunity to discuss some simple success tips from a successful alumni of Canisius.
The event is this Thursday evening at 6pm in Montante. Speaker Michael J. Hardy reviews the 7 essential secrets to his success.
A chance to see success in action, this is going to be a really good (free) opportunity to discuss some simple success tips from a successful alumni of Canisius.
Michael is a Certified Financial Planner who works with small business owners and entrepreneurs in the WNY Community.
Thursday 17 Jan 2008
Canisius Jesuit MBA Day! Get Involved!
It is time again for the Canisius Jesuit MBA Care Day!!!
Canisius MBA Alumni and students give back to the community!
On Saturday, April 12, 2008, along with approximately 30 other Jesuit MBA Programs from around the country, Canisius MBA students participated in the 2nd annual Jesuit MBA Care Day. We will be forming a committe to discuss which local non-profit organizations we will be volunteering for this year!! If you are interested in participating please email me at collin31@canisius.edu!!
0 comments Christine | After Canisius, Canisius College, Evening/Part-Time MBA, Events, One-Year MBA
Thursday 17 Jan 2008
Fun Stuff Events for this Weekend!!
Club W is hosting the first annual Chili Cook off! Bring your hottest tastiest version of the mexican classic, or just show up and eat!!
Here is the info!!
