From �鶹��Ƶ College to Goldman Sachs, financial economics major supports communities across the world</h1> <article> <h1>From �鶹��Ƶ College to Goldman Sachs, financial economics major supports communities across the world</h1> <p>mreed — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:24:30 +0000</p> <span>From �鶹��Ƶ College to Goldman Sachs, financial economics major supports communities across the world</span> <span><span>mreed</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-08T15:24:30-04:00" title="Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 15:24">Tue, 10/08/2024 - 15:24</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>"Watching my dad help small businesses by issuing loans that fueled their growth was inspiring. It showed me firsthand how financial resources could uplift communities," Mayanka recalls. This early exposure sparked his dream of working in investment banking, where he could help large corporations navigate complex transactions and provide strategic advice to create value not only for the firm but also for the broader economy.</p> <p>Mayanka’s journey at �鶹��Ƶ College solidified his path toward this goal. As a member of the <a href="https://osfic.squarespace.com/">�鶹��Ƶ Finance Club</a>, he progressed through various leadership roles, honing his business analysis, financial modeling, and investment research skills. "The Finance Club was where I really started to build my foundation. Leading investment pitches and conducting market analysis helped me realize how much I enjoyed the work," he says. These experiences, coupled with classes like Principles of Finance with <a href="/node/417886">M. Udara Peiris</a> and Money and Banking with <a href="/node/67756">John Duca</a>, laid the groundwork for his deeper exploration into finance.</p> <p>Mayanka’s winter term in Nepal spent working in private equity deepened his understanding of the industry, as did his internships at EY-Parthenon and Dolma Impact Fund. At EY-Parthenon, he contributed to a live sell-side deal, gaining hands-on experience in strategy and transaction advisory. At Dolma Impact Fund, he focused on impact investing through private equity, sharpening his analytical skills and enhancing his understanding of how private equity firms drive value through sustainable investments.</p> <p>"Both experiences showed me the potential of private equity to create meaningful change, especially when it’s tied to ESG [Environmental, Social, and Governance] goals," Mayanka explains. �鶹��Ƶ’s unique opportunities also played a critical role in his educational development. As an <a href="/node/54566">Ashby Business Scholar</a>, he engaged with alumni and gained invaluable insights into the world of business and finance. His private reading in financial modeling with Professor Peiris and his study abroad at Oxford – where he participated in and won a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) competition – further built his confidence and technical expertise.</p> <p>"Winning that M&A competition at Oxford was a turning point. It gave me the confidence that I could thrive in this field," he reflects. �鶹��Ƶ’s resources, including access to the Bloomberg Terminal and <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, allowed him to follow the markets closely, refine his investment theses, and complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certification.</p> <p>Mayanka’s summer internship at Bank of America in Debt Capital Markets gave him hands-on exposure to macroeconomic drivers like inflation and interest rates, reinforcing the connection between his economics coursework and practical finance.</p> <p>"That internship was where everything I had learned came together,” he says. “Understanding the economy’s key drivers and seeing them play out in real-time in the markets was invaluable.” Through all these experiences, �鶹��Ƶ helped him bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering the platform and resources to turn his dream into reality.</p> <p>As a member of the first cohort of �鶹��Ƶ’s new <a href="/node/468170">financial economics</a> major, Mayanka is grateful for the path he carved for himself. He credits �鶹��Ƶ’s blend of economics and finance with providing him the foundation necessary for his future career. "�鶹��Ƶ gave me the freedom to find my way in finance, and now, with the new financial economics major, I’m excited for future students to have a more structured path."</p> <p>Starting as an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs, Mayanka sees his �鶹��Ƶ journey as a testament to how ambition, determination, and the right support can achieve even the biggest dreams.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><em>Ready to make an impact with your education and career? Explore <a href="/node/468171">financial economics</a> at �鶹��Ƶ to learn how you can change the world, one finance class at a time.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mayanka Dahal ’25 is helping to shape the economic landscape where he grew up.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-10-08T12:00:00Z">Tue, 10/08/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Growing up in Nepal, Mayanka always knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and create an impact in the world through finance.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4143">Placements</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4147">�鶹��Ƶ Finance Club</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2360">After �鶹��Ƶ</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3955">Ashby Business Scholars</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=468171">Financial Economics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/finance" hreflang="und">Financial Economics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>�鶹��Ƶ College financial economics major finds leadership and empowerment in finance</h1> <p>mreed — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:06:38 +0000</p> <span>�鶹��Ƶ College financial economics major finds leadership and empowerment in finance</span> <span><span>mreed</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-08T16:06:38-04:00" title="Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 16:06">Tue, 10/08/2024 - 16:06</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Initially unsure of his path, Cole found clarity as he engaged deeply with the interdisciplinary curriculum and the supportive community at �鶹��Ƶ.</p> <p>"My interest in economics really took off after I joined the <a href="https://osfic.squarespace.com/">�鶹��Ƶ Finance Club</a>,” he shares. “Starting as an analyst and progressing to chairman allowed me to immerse myself in investment strategies and leadership, shaping my desire to pursue a career in finance.” </p> <p>Cole also co-founded the Investment Banking ExCo, a two-credit course designed to equip students with essential skills for the finance industry, and played a key role in founding the �鶹��Ƶ Consulting Group, where he focused on practical problem-solving and collaborative projects. Additionally, he served as a Dean’s Teaching Fellow in the <a href="/node/3386">economics</a> department, where he mentored fellow students and contributed to their academic journeys.</p> <p>Beyond the classroom, Cole balanced his academics with his role as a two-year captain of the men’s lacrosse team, a position that honed his leadership skills and reinforced the values of teamwork and perseverance. He is also a member of the �鶹��Ƶ Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which has deepened his sense of community and commitment to personal growth. </p> <p>Cole’s hands-on experience in the finance world solidified during his internships. In the summer of 2023, he interned as a financial analyst at Microsoft, gaining valuable insights into corporate finance. Most recently, he completed a fixed income trading internship at Invesco, further enhancing his skillset and preparing him for the next stage of his career.</p> <p>Looking ahead, Cole is excited to join UBS in New York City as a full-time investment banking analyst in 2025. “Every experience—from my time at Walpole High School to my journey at �鶹��Ƶ—has contributed to my growth and passion for finance,” he reflects. “I can’t wait to apply everything I’ve learned as I step into the professional world.”</p> <p>After graduation, Cole plans to leverage his education and experiences to make meaningful contributions to the finance industry while continuing to cultivate his interests in investment banking.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><em>Ready to make an impact with your education and career? Explore <a href="/node/468171">financial economics</a> at �鶹��Ƶ to learn how you can change the world, one finance class at a time.</em></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Cole Tashjian ’25 found his passion for economics at �鶹��Ƶ, leading to an investment banking analyst role at UBS.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-10-01T12:00:00Z">Tue, 10/01/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>A <a href="/node/468170">financial economics</a> major from Walpole, Massachusetts, Cole discovered his passion for economics through a transformative journey at �鶹��Ƶ College.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4143">Placements</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4147">�鶹��Ƶ Finance Club</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2360">After �鶹��Ƶ</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3955">Ashby Business Scholars</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=468171">Financial Economics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/finance" hreflang="und">Financial Economics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/economics" hreflang="und">Economics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> </main></body></html>