The rise of the English major: BlackRock COO wants to recruit liberal arts analysts that ‘have nothing to do with finance or technology’
Introduction
English and history majors aren’t necessarily known for desiring analyst gigs, but those seeking to work for the man are finding that the man suddenly wants them back. Investment banks usually have their pick of the litter for the recent graduates that become the next crop of analysts. Yet executives are starting to turn their heads from the former belle of the ball, finding the usual STEM-based candidate isn’t just cutting it.
And none other than the chief operating officer of BlackRock signals the changing of the tides towards the right-brained applicant. Speaking at Fortune’s Future of Finance: Technology and Transformation, Robert Goldstein noted the asset management firm is looking to get a little artsy.
https://fortune.com/2024/05/17/blackrock-coo-robert-goldstein-english-history-liberal-arts-hiring/