PITT STOP TO WALL STREET

Your Path from Pitt to Wall Street

Pitt Stop to Wall Street (PSWS) is the University of Pittsburgh's premier student-let investment banking organization, dedicated to preparing students for careers in high-finance. Through technical training, mentorship, and industry exposure, we help Pitt students unlock roles at top-tier investment banks and financial institutions.

Breaking in, Built Through Real Connections

By Pitt, For Pitt

PSWS is built on the belief that Pitt students can–and should– break into high finance. We've walked the path and are here to make it easier for others.

Banker Training

We prep you with hands-on training in technicals skills, market knowledge, and interview prep to make sure our members are offer-ready.

Personal Mentors

Fellow are paired with personal, undergrad mentors and industry alumni providing guidance, feedback, and support through the recruitment process.

Real Results

Our fellows have secured offers at top firms across investment banking. We've created the Pitt Stop Process– a recruiting formula that's proven to work.

ABOUT US

We Help Build Your Banking Career

We guide our fellows through every stage of the IB recruiting process– from early prep to final offers. Starting Fall Sophomore year, our approach ensures you're offer-ready for interviews.

Interview for PSWS Fall, Sophomore year. Get accepted and start the Pitt Stop Process. Kick off networking with industry professionals.

Get personal coaching through behavioral, technical, and markets interview preparation, coupled with industry guest speakers

Start interviews mid-December to May and land your offer! Work with your PSWS mentors to navigate interview timelines and acceptances.

*Click "Learn More" to see the full Pitt Stop Process
OUR RESULTS

The Stats Driving Pitt Stop

Pitt Stop to Wall Street has helped dozens of students break into top firms across investment banking. With each recruiting cycle, our network, impact, and success rates continue to grow.

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Placement Rate

70% of our fellows secure roles in investment banking and/or high-finance related fields.

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Average Base

Our fellows have gone on to earn average full-time base salaries from $100,000 - $120,000 across the Street.

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Internship Pay

Fellows securing internships their Junior-year summer earn a median of $50/hr throughout their program.

OUR FELLOWS

The PSWS Program, First Hand

Check out what some of our fellows have to say about the program that helped them land an Investment Banking job and kickstarted their career.

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Zack Harmer

Summer Analyst

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Eric DeSouza

Summer Analyst

Raymond James

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Incoming Summer Analyst

KeyBanc Capital Markets

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Incoming Summer Analyst

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OUR TEAM

Meet the Team Behind PSWS

Check out the student-leaders that make the Pitt Stop process work.

Zack Harmer
President

Summer Analyst

Brown Gibbons Lang

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Chicago

Ryan McDonnell
VP of Alumni Relations

Summer Analyst

Deutsche Bank

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New York City

Eric DeSouza
VP of Recruitment

Summer Analyst

Raymond James

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Chicago

Thomas Burga
VP of Advising

Summer Analyst

BNP Paribas

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New York City

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CONTACT US

Get in Touch With PSWS

Contact our team to indicate your interest in joining the Pitt Stop program.

500 Terry Francine St 3950
Roberto & Vera Clemente Dr
Mervis Hall
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