Grace Wainwright
About Grace Wainwright
Grace Wainwright is an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at CIBC with a background in finance, entrepreneurship, and computer science from Elon University.
Current Roles at CIBC and Alpha Xi Delta
Grace Wainwright currently serves as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at CIBC in New York. Since 2022, she has been gaining valuable experience in investment banking. Parallelly, she holds the position of Vice President of Finance and Operations at Alpha Xi Delta in Elon, North Carolina. Both roles allow her to develop her financial acumen and leadership skills.
Professional Experience in Strategy and Human Capital
In 2021, Grace Wainwright interned at The Ricks Browdy Group as a Strategy Expansion and Human Capital Acquisition Intern. This two-month internship provided her with insights into strategic business expansion and the complexities of human capital management. This experience further honed her analytical and operational abilities in a corporate setting.
Academic Background at Elon University
Grace Wainwright is pursuing a double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Computer Science at Elon University's Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. She began her studies in 2019 and is expected to graduate in 2023. This comprehensive academic background equips her with diverse skills in finance, entrepreneurship, and technology. Additionally, she has a distinguished academic record from Dutchess Community College, where she graduated with a dual enrollment in 2019.
Previous Roles in Coaching and Residence Life
Before her current roles, Grace Wainwright was a Resident Assistant at Elon University from 2019 to 2021, supporting the university's resident life. Prior to that, she worked as a Gymnastics Coach at Infinity Gymnastics Academy from 2015 to 2018 in Hopewell Junction, NY, demonstrating her ability to lead and mentor young individuals.
Career Aspirations and Interests
Grace Wainwright aspires to lead and inspire women within the financial sector. Her career interests span investment banking, financial analysis, venture capital, and entrepreneurial start-up companies. Her diverse skill set and professional experiences align well with these interests, and she seeks to make impactful contributions in these fields.