Editor's note: This summer, we’re charting Kogod students’ internship experiences in this special spotlight series. We’re documenting their growth by exploring where they’re interning and why – and how their experiences feed into longer-term goals post-Kogod.
When Nekesa Schutte, MBA ’25, began working for Fidelity after college, she quickly fell in love with financial services. As a financial representative, she helped support Fidelity customers by answering questions and identifying ways to better meet their needs—both valuable relationship-building skills.
“People were constantly walking in seeking guidance for what to do,” she says. “I really enjoyed getting to know people. I wanted to do something relationship-based.”
Schutte was fueled by this same desire to pursue a STEM MBA at Kogod, which she began last August. After working several years for both Fidelity and Vanguard, she wanted to develop more objective business skills that would allow her to better serve customers.
This summer, she piloted her new business savvy at J.P. Morgan in New York City as an MBA Summer Associate. This nine-week internship offers extensive training and hands-on experience in wealth management. Schutte had the chance to co-lead the firm’s relationships with financial leaders and founders of private equity firms, recommending strategies to advance their long-term investing goals.