New York Jobs CEO Council

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is seeking a?Business Services Assistant?to join our team in New York. This role is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and motivated professional looking to gain hands-on experience at a leading law firm. The Business Services Assistant will be exposed to a top-tier legal setting, professional development opportunities, and the chance to build a strong foundation for career growth in business services, operations, or the legal industry. If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to share this opportunity with your network. Interested candidates can apply here: https://tr.ee/MrMPEb3MM-

We're partnering with JPMorganChase to launch a new financial health course that combines one-on-one financial coaching and education to provide the individualized support students need, including those of underrepresented, first-generation and low-income students.

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the inspiring stories of women leaders from our member companies. Yesenia Scheker Izquierdo is the first woman and Latina to serve as Office Managing Partner of KPMG’s New York City office, leading the firm’s strategy and business growth in its largest market. A graduate of the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business, she began her career at KPMG as an intern in the Miami office, moving to New York in 2005 and becoming a partner shortly thereafter.?In addition to being the Office Managing Partner of New York, she is the Global tax industry leader for KPMG’s building, construction, and real estate practice. In 2021, she led the decision to relocate KPMG’s headquarters to 2 Manhattan West, a 58-floor tower in Hudson Yards, beginning in 2025—a move that reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to New York City. Beyond KPMG, Yesenia serves on the boards of United Way of New York City, Carnegie Hall, DREAM, and the Partnership for New York City. She co-founded the Women’s Executive Circle of New York and leads KPMG’s women’s real-estate steering committee. Through her leadership, she continues to shape the future of work while encouraging employees to engage in civic life and community service. Interested in a career in accounting? Check out career opportunities on our Talent Portal and Handshake. Talent Network Portal: https://tr.ee/SWLsG9BOq5 Handshake: https://tr.ee/ogAD411dWA

We (Ricky Ke & I) had the incredible opportunity to support the ongoing Industry Trek, hosted by New York Jobs CEO Council, by leading a Case Interview Prep Session today as representatives of Accenture! CUNY students joined our interactive 1-hour virtual session, where we explored: ~What a case interview is and why it matters ~ Key approaches to problem-solving ~ How to develop critical thinking skills for structured responses A huge thank you to the New York Jobs CEO Council for inviting us to take part in this initiative! We’re excited to continue supporting the next generation of talent as they prepare for careers in consulting and beyond. Looking forward to future opportunities to give back! Renee Dau Sierra Baksh #Accenture #CaseInterview #CareerGrowth #CUNY #IndustryTrek #CriticalThinking #Consulting America Needs You - As Cohort 2021 Fellows, we are still connected & leading with impact!

We welcomed over 30 tech-savvy The City University of New York (CUNY) students to an exclusive industry trek with Accenture, diving deep into the intersection of tech and consulting. This immersive experience gave #CUNYtalent a first-hand look at?Accenture’s culture, an in-depth overview of their Summer Analyst role, and direct insights from former summer analysts who successfully transitioned to full-time senior analysts.? ? The event kicked off with?welcome remarks from Rajai Gooden, managing director and CUNY Executive Sponsor, who shared?Accenture’s story, its culture of innovation, and its commitment to?driving reinvention?upward mobility.?Alissa Marena, CUNY recruiter, then provided invaluable guidance on crafting standout applications and excelling in the Summer Analyst selection process.? ? A highlight of the trek was our #CUNYalumni panel featuring?Shivanie Hariram, Mahek Patel, and Alexa?Gounaris, all former Summer Analysts who leveraged career services at their schools to land their roles. Their journeys, filled with ambition and persistence, served as a roadmap for students eager to break into consulting.? ? A huge thank you to?Accenture?for hosting and to all the speakers who shared their wisdom, making this an unforgettable experience for our future consultants!? ? If you know of any strong candidates looking to become a consultant at Accenture, share their careers page with them to stay up to date on their 2026 Sumer internships: https://lnkd.in/eda7AnSs #CUNYtalent can also prepare for a case study interview by joining our virtual interview prep session hosted by Accenture today! Join here: https://lnkd.in/g3rUiW6Q

Last month, we had our first industry trek of the year hosted by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Kirkland & Ellis, and Ropes & Gray LLP, bringing together top law firms to provide invaluable insights to the next generation of industry leaders. More than 30?The City University of New York (CUNY) students?attended?the trek, featuring?a panel discussion?with?professionals from various disciplines, including proud CUNY alumni. Thank you to our panelists—Robert Galluccio, Alexis Crespin, FMP, Frances Pena, Sasha Papirov, and Harris Semertzidis—for sharing their career journeys, challenges they’ve overcome, application tips, and what inspired them to pursue law. The event?ended?with an insightful resume and interview strategy session led by Alexis Fortier, Senior Manager of Human Resources at Ropes and Gray, and Selena Drobnick, HR Learning and Development Director at Paul Weiss. We were thrilled to see participants actively engage, ask thoughtful questions, and connect with industry professionals during the networking session. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success!?Paul Weiss is currently hiring for their Business Services Assistant role –– share this with your #CUNY network and apply now: https://tr.ee/MrMPEb3MM-

Tequila Lamar is the NYC Outreach Lead for the Social Impact team at Google and a New York Jobs CEO Council member. As a first-generation college graduate from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Florida A&M), she has dedicated over twenty years of her career to education. From beginning her career as a teacher, Head of School, and Executive Director of a Charter School to working her way up the corporate ladder at Google, Tequila’s passion for excellence remains steadfast, and she has become a trailblazer in supporting the future of talent. She understands the transformative power of education. In her current role at Google as the NYC Outreach Lead, she focuses on the tech giant's social impact initiatives in AI, computer science, and digital skills education. Committed to finding an alternative way to boost students’ skills and resumes over the summer, the Jobs Council partnered with Google to provide free access to #CUNYtalent in the Google Career Certificate program, equipping them with the knowledge and technical skills to be successful in entry-level roles in fast-growing, high-demand technology fields. Her mission, she says, is "to open doors and create a sense of belonging for all in the tech industry." Tequila’s collaboration with the Jobs Council has provided essential knowledge and opportunities to tech talent in NYC, a global hub of innovation and diversity. Tequila is a talent champion that nurtures growth, development, and access to meaningful career opportunities. Interested in a tech career? Check out career opportunities on our Talent Portal and Handshake! Handshake: https://lnkd.in/eRYxyWFD Talent Network Portal: https://tr.ee/_nQ1npaUbQ #MAKEITHERENYC #WomensHistoryMonth #HERstory #BlackHistoryMonth

New York Presbyterian Hospital's Career Strategy team is looking for an intern!? ? Our member company, NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems, dedicated to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care and service to patients in the New York metropolitan area, nationally, and around the world. As a New York based employer, they are looking to hire New York talent to support their Career Strategy team. As part of this team, the intern will develop key marketing, data analysis, and communications skills while gaining hands-on experience in healthcare field. CUNY juniors and seniors from all majors are encouraged to apply - HR majors are a plus!? ? Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this exciting opportunity with your network and help #CUNYtalentsecure a summer internship. Apply through handshake: https://tr.ee/ogAD411dWA #hiringalerts #workforcedevelopment The City University of New York #internshipopportunities #healthcarecareers #cunystudents #CUNYtalent

Jill Bargonetti, PhD, a New York native, has committed her life to researching breast cancer and tumor suppressor proteins. Professor Bargonetti currently works at Hunter College and The Graduate Center, City University of New York, spending her career advocating for women in science fields. As a researcher and educator, she is dedicated to leading the way for women in STEM. #WomensHistoryMonth #MakeItHereNYC

Google, a leading global technology company and one of our member companies is looking to hire a student researcher for this winter/summer 2025! Google is looking for talent enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program interested in getting hands-on experience in the tech space and exploring innovative research challenges. If you know of any tech talent at The City University of New York (CUNY) that would excel in this Student Researcher Program, share this link with them: https://tr.ee/GqhgUUIZp7. The application deadline is July 11th, but talent should not wait and apply today!?