Become a Mentor
Are you looking to make a difference? Access Distributed aims to make careers in finance accessible to all people, no matter where they’re coming from. Mentors are crucial to the impact Access Distributed has on our fellows’ lives.
We look for talented, kind, experienced professionals from the finance world to join us as mentors each year.
Apply by Tuesday, November 28th at 11:59 PM ET.
Mentorship Overview
ONE-ON-ONE
Mentors work one-on-one with a fellow for four months via Zoom calls (one hour per month). The mentor-fellow match is made through a pairing process based on interests, location, experience, and personality. Mentors play a huge role in shaping our fellows’ future through the close relationship they build.
COHORT-WIDE SUPPORT
Mentors also support our cohorts through speaking on panels about specific topics (i.e. career paths, interview processes, business building, etc.). Mentors also provide remote support, where they connect with fellows in specified time windows to provide feedback and answer questions.
I want to impact the finance world by helping those pursuing a career in the industry, as others have done for me. Seeing someone you've mentored break-in is a fantastic feeling and not to mention a life-long connection.
— Jackson Dunbar, AD Alumni ‘21 & Current Mentor
Benefits of Being a Mentor
We are looking for mentors who would like:
Networking access with other mentors through our mentor-exclusive Slack channel
Coaching and leadership experience
Access to top talent for recruitment to your company
Resume / business school application builder
What We’re Looking for in a Mentor
Mentors can apply if you’ve had either/both current or prior experience in any role in finance including but not limited to: investment banking, sales & trading, private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, wealth management, fund-of-funds, credit and corporate finance.
Are excited about ~6 hours of coaching and supporting one fellow throughout Winter and Spring
A personal passion in our mission to broaden access to the finance industry
Volunteer Interest Form
Unable to serve as a mentor this year? No problem! There are plenty of opportunities to engage with AD students and support their career growth. Please fill out the Mentor Interest Form if you would like to be considered for other volunteer opportunities or future mentorship programs.