Senior Andrew Zaloom

January 25, 2019

Name: Andrew Zaloom
Expected Graduation Year: Spring 2019
Major(s): Finance
Emphasis: Corporate Finance
Minor(s): Accounting
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Why did you choose Finance as a major?

I chose finance because I have a passion for investing. I love being able to use skills I’ve learned in the classroom as well as my own intuition to value companies and different investment strategies. Every day in finance is different than the one before.

What career field/job would you like to pursue after graduating?

I would like to work as an Equity Research Analyst and eventually become a Senior Investment Analyst.

What has been your favorite/most memorable moment at Clemson?

My most memorable moment at Clemson was being on the field with the Men’s Varsity Rugby Team as we won our first match playing in the D1A, the highest division in collegiate rugby. The program has come a long way since I first arrived in Clemson and to be a part of one of the biggest steps in the program’s 50+ year history was very special.

Any recent accomplishments?

I recently pitched an idea of starting my hometown’s first rugby club to several successful business owners in the area. They loved the idea of having me start Bay Ridge, Brooklyn’s first team and awarded me several thousands of dollars in sponsorships to fund the club for years to come.

Do you have a great internship experience you’d like to share?

After previously interning at a hedge fund in New York, this past summer I had the opportunity to intern at Guggenheim Investments as a Summer Analyst. Both were great opportunities to learn from some of the best on Wall Street and put what I have learned at Clemson into practice.

What do you think prepared you the most?

I think that the rigor of Clemson’s academics prepared me most. Aside from specific things I have learned in my finance classes, I think the ability to manage my time, stay organized, and prioritize assignments is what has helped me succeed most in my internships.

Any words of advice to other students?

College goes by in the blink of an eye so really try to enjoy it as much as possible because there is no other time like it. Say yes to as many opportunities as possible while keeping priorities in line.