Director, Wall Street for McCombs

Strategic Leadership and Placement GrowthPartner with the Executive Director to execute and continuously refine the multi-year Investment Banking (IB)+ strategic planDevelop annual job offer and acceptance targets and measurable performance dashboards tracking internship and full-time outcomes by firm tier within all the IB+ groupings and share with the School's Career Education and Coaching teams to align tracking efforts and accuracyPartner with Business Development Manager to drive expansion of IB+ student job opportunities across bulge bracket banks, elite boutiques, private equity, hedge funds, asset management, private wealth management, and equity research. Identify new firm relationships and strategic growth opportunities to broaden WSFMs national reachBuild out and manage the Longhorn Financial Program (LFP)Develop and maintain comprehensive student outcomes tracking infrastructure including offers, acceptances, firm tiering, and alumni referrals in partnership with the School's Career Management and Corporate Relations department. Track candidate progression from WSFM and LFP admission through internship and full-time offer.Drive data-informed continuous improvement initiativesProgram Operations and Student EngagementManage LFP admissions and interview process. Develop and manage student onboarding process for WSFM and LFPLead structured interview preparation, superday readiness systems, and behavioral frameworksDevelop standardized evaluation rubrics and readiness benchmarks to ensure WSFM/LFP candidates meet standards of targeted employers.Supervise, lead, manage and mentor a group of student peer advisors to ensure consistent training quality, accountability, and placement executionDesign and manage student and alumni directory leveraging optimal external software optionsConduct annual recruiting cycle reviews to drive continuous improvementIn partnership with the faculty director, co-lead sections of the spring Investment Banking Practicum.Direct and implement all student engagement programs and events. Identify potential team-building and innovative student engagement opportunities.WSFM Alumni and Industry EngagementEngage directly with WSFM senior alumni and industry leaders through the New York for McCombs Council (NYFM)Strengthen and monitor WSFM alumni/student mentorship participationInstitutionalize and structure referral pipelines across major firmsSupport the Executive Director, partnering with Industry Engagement and DER to cultivate industry and donor relationships aligned with program growth.Present structured outcomes and performance reports to the Executive Director and NYFMMonitor evolving Investment Banking industry trends, including applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within investment banking and IB+ rolesCollaborate with the Executive Director, Career Management and Corporate Relations and faculty to be responsive to changes in industry trends and integrate evolving trends, such as AI-driven industry research, financial modeling, and data analysis, into student preparation and academic curriculum. Ensure WSFM students remain aligned with emerging employer expectations related to required knowledge and skills.Practicum Teaching and Resource DevelopmentIn partnership with Executive Director, lead the practicum courses associated with WSFM and LFP. Continually develop course curriculum and content to meet students learning needs and to prepare students for a constantly evolving marketplace.Brand Positioning and Digital StrategyOversee WSFMs external brand positioning across website, LinkedIn, and Instagram platforms in accordance with McCombs and University of Texas at Austin guidelines.Ensure consistent, high-quality digital communication highlighting placement outcomes, alumni leadership, and program differentiationStrengthen national visibility of WSFM within the Wall Street recruiting ecosystemCross-School AlignmentServe as the primary WSFM liaison to McCombs Career Management and Cor orate Relations (CMCR), aligning recruiting timelines, advising strategies, and employer communications to ensure a seamless student experience and unified external messaging to Wall Street firmsCoordinate with Development and External Relations, faculty, school and university leadership to ensure WSFM programming complements broader McCombs/UTAustin strategic and academic priorities.