Welcome
Welcome to the Finance Connection at UC Santa Barbara. We are dedicated to teaching undergraduate students about the finance industry and preparing Gauchos for a successful career on Wall Street. Through our Mentorship Program and numerous events we look to connect students with successful alumni as well as provide you with the necessary tools to succeed in this highly competitive industry. If you are interested in joining the group, click here to learn more about membership.
Our Mission
The Finance Connection aims to bridge the gap between Wall Street and UCSB by serving as the preeminent resource for students and alumni interested in the field of finance. Our organization is built off the ideals of helping and serving one another, and strengthening the bonds of affiliation among Gauchos.
Our primary goals:
Our primary goals:
- Bring awareness and increase students' understanding of careers in the verticals of finance.
- Provide students with the necessary skills to obtain careers on Wall Street.
- Broaden connection between alumni in the field of finance and current students.
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Weekly Meetings
Every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 pm in North Hall 1110 (unless otherwise stated)
Technical Workshop
UCSB FC hosts a Technical Workshop every Winter Quarter that aims to help members build understanding of fundamental financial modeling and valuation concepts that are critical for the Wall Street interview process. Members will also be given access to our resources tab that includes case studies, practice models, and interview guides.
Resume Reviews & Mock Interviews
Email the board at fc.ucsb@gmail.com to set up an appointment. Feel free to reach out to any of the board members individually as well.
Every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 pm in North Hall 1110 (unless otherwise stated)
Technical Workshop
UCSB FC hosts a Technical Workshop every Winter Quarter that aims to help members build understanding of fundamental financial modeling and valuation concepts that are critical for the Wall Street interview process. Members will also be given access to our resources tab that includes case studies, practice models, and interview guides.
Resume Reviews & Mock Interviews
Email the board at fc.ucsb@gmail.com to set up an appointment. Feel free to reach out to any of the board members individually as well.
About Us
Founded by Ron Nussbaum, Shawn Alt, and Stephen Tang, the Finance Connection is the first and only finance organization at UCSB committed to educating students about careers on Wall Street and also connecting them with successful alumni. While they were all interested in pursuing a career in investment banking, the founders soon realized that they were facing an uphill battle as UCSB is not recruited by the major investment banks. They were ultimately successful in landing jobs within the industry, but they did so without the help and guidance of the school and had to rely on other available resources that many other schools had. Realizing this, the founders decided to lay the foundation for a successful group on campus and prepare motivated students for a career in finance.