Marisa Sonnier
Director, Investor Partnerships
Marisa Sonnier specializes in capital raising across the alternative investment landscape and focuses on building and maintaining strategic relationships with institutions across North America. Since joining the financial services industry, Marisa has actively contributed to her firm’s business development efforts and cultivated partnerships with current and prospective clients. Before relocating to Chicago, she spent the majority of her career in Manhattan at large financial institutions. In addition to establishing a robust external network, Marisa initiated and led an internal resource group for the next generation of leaders within her firm. She is passionate about mentoring young professionals and students interested in finance careers, sharing insights gained from her industry experience.
Fun Facts
Alma Mater: Villanova University
Degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance
Hobbies: In my free time I enjoy trying new restaurants, vintage shopping, college basketball and reading psychology books.
Location: Chicago, IL
Ask Me
Given I am focused on ______, what book(s) should I read? What podcast should I listen to? What obstacles have you faced and how have they evolved as you progressed in your career?
Relevant to high schoolers: When applying for college, why did you decide to apply for the business school? How and/or when did you know that you wanted a career in business/finance? What are your lessons learned as a result of making that decision? With the benefit of hindsight, what do you think I should do given _____?
Relevant to college students: How did you get your internship at Goldman Sachs? As an intern and full time hiring manager, what do you look for? How can I differentiate myself and bolster my candidacy in the application stage and interview process?
Job Shadow
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Things I Can Help With
Although styling advice is my favorite topic, I can help with the below too. Everything except budgeting…not good at that because I am “too good” at styling LOL
- LinkedIn profile review
- Completing job applications
- Confidence building exercises
- Negotiating
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