By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
“As a woman in a challenging industry, making principal is something I’m extremely proud of. But working on a flex schedule while I did it is even more of an achievement for me,” said Rosalie Mandel, Principal of the alternative investments accounting firm Rothstein Kass’s New Jersey office. Mandel [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
“Right now what I love about the industry is how dynamic it is,” said Paula Rogers, President of the Chicago-based investment firm Institutional Capital.
She explained, “Things are constantly changing, constantly improving, constantly evolving. I love this industry and it has provided me with a rewarding career.”
Rogers provided some key [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
According to Ivka Kalus-Bystricky, Portfolio Manager at Pax World Funds, one of the most critical lessons she’s realized over the years is the importance of learning to cope – with both lows and highs.
“This business can be a somewhat bipolar world, particularly in volatile markets such as we have [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
“It feels like we have to work, in some cases, almost twice as hard as men to prove ourselves. And this becomes more of a delicate area as we progress through our careers,” said Nanette Buziak, Senior Vice President and Head of Equity Trading at ING Investment Management.
She continued, [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
Lee A. Merkle-Raymond, Strategic Solutions Executive at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, is enthusiastic about the career opportunities within the banking industry. “Banking is core to the local economy, the national economy, the global economy,” she said. “Banking is a great opportunity for career growth – and a firm [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
One of the key lessons that Anita Nemes has learned throughout her career is the importance of personal career management. Nemes, Managing Director and Global Head of Capital Introductions at Deutsche Bank, explained, “Just doing your job extremely well is not enough. You have to take responsibility for your [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
According to Fiona O’Hara, Senior Executive and Technology Director of Operations at Accenture, meeting challenges head on is critical for getting to the next level.
“Don’t shy away from challenges and stretch roles. You will be able to rise to the challenge and you will learn so much more than [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
One of the turning points in Claire Ross’s career was realizing the benefits in taking big risks and moving out of her comfort zone.
Ross, Head of Customer Service Delivery, Outsourcing at Mercer, explained, “I realized that men go for bigger roles, even if they don’t think they can do [...]

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By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City)
“There really is no silver bullet to winning and achieving,” began Carolyn B. Lamm, Partner at White & Case.
“It’s absolutely hard work and maximal effort. It takes a long time to figure out that the way to win a case is working very hard to develop the evidence, analyze [...]

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By Robin Madell (San Francisco)
Elle Kaplan moved to New York City with no job, no apartment, and $200 in savings. She is now the CEO and Founding Partner of a leading independent private bank, Lexion Capital Management. “It has been a fun and often unpredictable journey,” Kaplan said.
With a background in English literature and [...]

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