NIBA Career Day Event @ DePaul University
The National Introducing Brokers Association continued its 35th anniversary celebration last month with a successful student-focused outreach event at DePaul University, bringing members of the futures and options industry directly into the classroom to engage with the next generation of market professionals. Approximately 45 students attended a panel discussion featuring industry practitioners who shared insights on building a career in the futures and derivatives markets, the wide range of professional paths available across brokerage, trading, risk management, legal and compliance, marketing and operations, and the skills that help young professionals succeed in a fast-moving global marketplace. Pictured from left: Dr. Peter Westin, Director, Arditti Center, DePaul University; Melinda Schramm, Founder & Chairman NIBA; Catie Lee, Director of Marketing, ADM Investor Services; Giancarlo Saraceno, Senior Commodity Broker, Edge Clear LLC; John Roe, Founding Partner, Roe Capital Management; Brian Poronsky, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP The discussion emphasized both the accessibility and...