We explore the world of corporate banking with Boston College alumni Brooke Connolly and Ashley-Rae Stewart. From their time on the Heights to navigating career paths in finance, they share how they entered corporate banking, what their day-to-day looks like, and what students should know about this often misunderstood field. Whether you're curious about cash flow modeling or career growth, tune in for thoughtful advice, real-world insights, and key takeaways for anyone considering a future in corporate finance.
We explore the world of corporate banking with Boston College alumni Brooke Connolly and Ashley-Rae Stewart. From their time on the Heights to navigating career paths in finance, they share how they entered corporate banking, what their day-to-day looks like, and what students should know about this often misunderstood field. Whether you're curious about cash flow modeling or career growth, tune in for thoughtful advice, real-world insights, and key takeaways for anyone considering a future in corporate finance.
0:00 | Welcome to In Flight with Dylan Carollo '25!
0:17 | Introduction to Brooke Connolly and Ashley-Rae Stewart
0:48 | Could Brooke and Ashley-Rae describe their undergraduate experiences at Boston College?
2:11 | What were their career progressions to working in corporate banking?
4:14 | For those unfamiliar, how would they define corporate banking? What does the day in the life look like?
7:06 | What advice do Brooke and Ashley-Rae have for those wanting to get into corporate banking?
10:15 | What are their pitches for why a BC student should go into corporate banking?
13:26 | What trends are they seeing in corporate banking?
15:55 | What advice would Brooke and Ashley-Rae give to their college selves?
18:15 | Anything else that they would like to share?
19:17 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of In Flight!