Alumni network
Cornell University finance and consulting alumni
620 Cornell University alumni across banking, consulting, private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital are in Paperclip’s network. Pick a sector to see where they work. Paperclip emails alumni first when it runs your outreach. Counts describe Paperclip coverage, not current vacancies or placement rates.
By sector
Where Cornell University alumni work
What these firms publish for students
For each firm where Cornell University alumni work, the summer programs it lists as open on its own careers site and what our firm guide covers. Open the firm to see programs, deadlines and the application steps.
| Firm | Cornell University alumni | Open summer programs | On the firm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinsey | 29 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Citi | 26 | 9 open | Alumni network |
| Guggenheim | 20 | None listed | Firm guide |
| Bain | 20 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| UBS | 20 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Evercore | 19 | 9 open soonest close Nov 15, 2026 | How to apply |
| J.P. Morgan | 17 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
| Jefferies | 16 | None listed | How to apply, Alumni network |
Cornell University alumni by firm
How many Cornell University alumni are at each firm, what they do there, and what the firm publishes for students.
Finance clubs at Cornell University
Student clubs and funds at Cornell University that recruit for banking, consulting and investing, from the clubs’ own pages, checked 2026-10-21. Most students use a club for training and practice and reach alumni directly for the conversations that lead to interviews.
- Cornell Investment Banking Club (finance and banking club). Prepares members for investment banking recruiting. To join: Apply through the recruitment page. Applications: Fall 2026 deadline September 16, 11:59 PM.
- Consult Your Community at Cornell (consulting club). Engages students in consulting work with a recruitment process that tests teamwork and problem solving. To join: Written application and resume screening, first-round interview, then a final case and team activity; prior work experience is not expected. Applications: Fall 2026 applications open September 3; deadline not stated.
Schools with a similar network
Schools with about as many alumni in finance and consulting in Paperclip's database.
Questions
How many Cornell University alumni work in finance and consulting?
620 are in Paperclip's database: 291 in investment banking, 140 in consulting, 83 in private equity and 34 in hedge fund. That ranks Cornell University #6 of the 146 schools we cover. These are people in our database, not placement rates.
Which firms have the most Cornell University alumni?
In Paperclip's database: McKinsey (29), Citi (26), Guggenheim (20), Bain (20), UBS (20) and Evercore (19).
Which of those firms have summer internships open now?
Of the firms with the most Cornell University alumni, Citi and Evercore list open summer programs on their own careers sites. Each firm page has the programs, deadlines and how to apply.
Which finance clubs should I join at Cornell University?
Cornell University students recruiting for finance and consulting join Cornell Investment Banking Club and Consult Your Community at Cornell. Cornell Investment Banking Club: Prepares members for investment banking recruiting. To join: Apply through the recruitment page. Details for each are below, from the clubs' own pages.
How do I reach Cornell University alumni at these firms?
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