Summer Spotlight: Madalyne Buhler ’24
As Sales and Trading Summer Analyst intern for RBC Capital Markets in New York City, Madalyne Buhler ’24, shown, spends afternoons shadowing on the trading floor. By: Shannon Bunn ’24, student correspondent
As Sales and Trading Summer Analyst intern for RBC Capital Markets in New York City, Madalyne Buhler ’24, spends afternoons shadowing on the trading floor.
Buhler lives in Stony Point, New York. The rising senior and finance major discusses her 10-week experience participating in the University's Royal Experience Internship Program.
Describe a typical day at work.
"I usually get to the office by 6:30 a.m., where I prepare for any calls or meetings I might have to sit in on throughout the day. I spend the rest of the morning reading and summarizing any research that was published overnight and distribute it to my team. My afternoons are usually spent networking and shadowing various people on the trading floor. Any downtime is spent working on my longer-term projects that were assigned by my desk."
What is the time frame for your internship?
"The internship is 10 weeks long, lasting from the beginning of June to early August."
What are some skills you have learned?
"The most important skills I have picked up include the ability to multi-task and prioritize. I have also learned how to be a more diligent and efficient worker, as there is a quick turnaround for all assignments and tasks when working on a trading floor.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
"I feel like I am learning and growing every day, and that is partially because of the very smart, talented and accomplished people I am able to interact with on a daily basis. No two days look the same and I enjoy the fast-paced nature of the job."
Does the job match your expectations?
"Going into the summer, I was nervous about the steep learning curve associated with some of the financial products and asset classes. While the learning curve is there, I think it is manageable if you lean on the people around you for help. Not being afraid to ask questions and being proactive are really important when it comes to learning new concepts and growing your skillset, and I think I have had the opportunity to do both so far this summer."
