MONTREAL, Aug. 10, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank is
pleased to announce the three candidates selected for the 11th
edition of its Women in Financial Markets Internship Program.
Alexandria Harmon, Andrea Kilibarda and Danielle Shkiler have each received a
$5,000 prize and an offer inviting
them to begin their careers in National Bank's Financial Markets
sector.
Highlights
- Recipients are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs
at a Canadian university:
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- Alexandria Harmon is
pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Saint Mary's University. She will join the
Corporate and Investment Banking team in Toronto as part of a summer internship in
2021.
- Andrea Kilibarda is
currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program at
Concordia University's John Molson School of Business. She will join
the Corporate and Investment Banking team in Montreal as part of a summer internship in
2021.
- Danielle Shkiler is
pursuing a Master's in Financial Economics at the Rotman School of
Management of the University of
Toronto. She will be part of the Financial Markets rotation
program in 2021.
- National Bank's internship program derives its strength from
the career opportunities it offers women in its organization as
well as a mentorship program.
- For many years, National Bank has been implementing various
measures to increase the representation of women throughout the
organization.
Quotes
"At National Bank, promoting the career advancement of women is
one of our priorities. This unique initiative in the Canadian
banking industry is designed to support the next generation of
women in a field where their numbers are often low. Congratulations
Alexandria, Andrea and Danielle!" stated Laurent Ferreira, Executive Vice-President and
Co-Head of Financial Markets at National Bank.
"Our program focuses on personalized support, collaboration and
learning to enable participants to flourish and nurture their
interest in finance. We are proud to attract such talented
candidates year after year and to make a difference in their career
path. We look forward to welcoming this year's three
winners!" added Denis Girouard, Executive Vice-President
and Co-Head of Financial Markets at National Bank.
About National Bank of Canada
With $317 billion in assets as at April
30, 2020, National Bank of Canada, together with its subsidiaries,
forms one of Canada's leading
integrated financial groups. It has more than
26,000 employees in knowledge-intensive positions and has been
recognized numerous times as a top employer and for its commitment
to diversity. Its securities are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities at
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