We appreciate Chai Ventures including us in summer events exploring the intersection of art and investing and amplifying women’s voices in the conversation. RTSWS Founder Maura Cunningham joined board members Rajiv Kapoor and Penny Novick to discuss building stronger networks for women in finance.

Surrounded by powerful artwork, speakers shared that investing goes beyond capital. It is also about community, culture and creating spaces where women are visible and valued. Maura highlighted how access and visibility open doors for future generations, while Rajiv spoke to the importance of strong ecosystems and culture in closing gender gaps.

We are grateful to have been part of this exchange and proud to stand alongside leaders reimagining what is possible for women in finance.

We're proud to debut our new video initiative: Invest Your Time with Investors, a dynamic series providing students with real-world insight into key financial roles.

Led by our CEO, Ashley Leftwich, the series features:

Each session is created to spark student interest, expand career awareness, and provide direct access to professionals who are advancing today’s capital markets. Videos are featured in the RTSWS Career Center, available to students across the US and around the world.

This week, we are excited to launch the series with a Day in the Life video featuring Tafadzwa Chanakira, a Trader and Assistant Portfolio Manager at Vanguard. Taf shares how a childhood fascination with market tickers and watching her uncle on TV evolved into a thriving career built on analytical thinking, collaboration, and strategic decision-making.

More stories, more voices, and more career pathways are coming soon.

If you will be in Chicago, join us and The Alzenia Project on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Curt’s Café in Evanston for The Sisterhood of Finance, an afternoon tea with appetizers on the Great Wealth Transfer and women in leadership.

Featured speakers include Cary Carbonaro Award-winning financial advisor, Cynthia Plouché Founder, The Alzenia Project and Ashley Leftwich CEO, RTSWS.

Those who register early will receive a free copy of Women & Wealth at the event

Event Details

University Students and Professionals are welcome to join as our guests

Sunday, October 5, 2025

2:00 – 3:30 PM

Curt’s Café, 2922 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore the sampling of internships and jobs listed below as a glimpse into the exceptional opportunities our sponsors provide.

CFP Board | Fall Educational Scholarships

(University Students and Young Professionals)

CFP Board

Multiple Locations

Research Associate - Early Careers Program 2026

(Full Time - Entry Level)

Janus Henderson Investors

Denver, CO

Venture Banking Credit Analyst (Summer 2026 Start)

(Full Time)

Stifel

San Francisco, CA

Contact careercenter@rockthestreetwallstreet.com to post internships, entry-level jobs and
industry opportunities on the RTSWS Career Center. 

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