BBH Undergraduate Mentorship Program

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

The BBH Undergraduate Mentorship Program (BUMP) aims to increase exposure to the financial services industry to underrepresented communities and seeks to offer an opportunity to learn about a career in Private Banking and Investment Management. Participants will receive assistance with resume development, interview preparation, and professional networking and will also have an accelerated opportunity to be considered for the BBH Summer Internship program.

We believe that what makes you unique drives your success and ours. The BUMP program is targeted towards college sophomores who are first-generation college students from a variety of backgrounds. In alignment with our inclusive culture and belief that diversity of thought yields stronger business results, we are looking for dynamic individuals from diverse backgrounds to help us grow and position our businesses for the future.

Eligible students from all backgrounds are welcome to apply, and candidates are selected based on their academic achievement and interest in the financial services industry. 

PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Program will run March 11th – April 15th
• Six-week virtual program designed for first-generation college students in their sophomore year
• Weekly calls with pre-selected mentors helping participants navigate career planning
• E-learning curriculum sessions held on Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 PM EST

PROGRAM LEARNINGS:

• Financial markets and the economy
• Financial services and banking industries
• Resume building and interviewing strategies
• Personal branding and career planning

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Intensive interview preparation and practice
• One-on-one mentorship and career coaching
• Leadership skills and technical training
• Opportunity to learn from and network with finance professionals
• Opportunity to participate in the interview process for the following year’s BBH Summer Internship Program

ELIGIBILITY & STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

• First-generation college students (defined as a student whose parent(s)/caregiver(s) didn’t attend a 4-year college/university)
• Live and attend college/university in the United States
• Class of 2028 (current college sophomore)
• Minimum GPA of 3.3
• Demonstrated leadership skills through academic and extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated strong interest in financial services
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Demonstrated passion for teamwork and commitment to diversity
• Required attendance and active participation in weekly meetings

Salary Range

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BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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