“My role as an analyst in the Europe Middle East and Africa Diversity Equity and Inclusion team at JP Morgan actively assesses the inequalities and inequities that exist in society and how that translates to the culture within the firm. I regularly dig into data trends to measure and observe progress made in closing discriminatory gaps and discuss steps the firm needs to take with senior leadership and the wider team. The role requires me to be comfortable and knowledgeable about the structure of corporations and capitalism and how the range of "isms" (racism, sexism, etc.), exist in these spaces, as a means of carefully analyzing and constructing measures to eliminate them.
Studying Social Research and Public Policy at NYUAD was an excellent way of setting me up with the foundational knowledge required to make educated decisions as an analyst. It equipped me with the ability to step back and analyze on a macro-policy level, whilst also zooming in and carefully picking an issue apart on a micro-cultural and societal level.
Home Region: Lusaka, Zambia
Current: Analyst at JP Morgan Chase & Co
Location: London, United Kingdom
Major: Social Research and Public Policy
Before NYUAD, I was afraid to travel and try new things. Everything new felt threatening, almost like it encouraged me to look at things differently, which meant there was a possibility I wasn't currently doing something right. Now, I live for novelty and cannot imagine a life in which I do not intentionally pursue that which is immensely different and new. I adore new experiences, I crave new adventures, and routine, although appreciated in my life, regularly undergoes renovation and reshaping. I love spontaneity and constantly seek ways to learn, grow, and get better. I partially owe the growth of this outlook to NYUAD.
I was heavily involved in AZIZA, extra-curricular sports, cultural events, and independent research. My involvement in AZIZA showed me just how much I value support and community within my identity. I had consistent support among the Black women at NYUAD and will forever be grateful for the incredible, kind souls I met during my tenure as a student. This appreciation for community coming from a Zambian background, directly translates to a push for community at the firm. Business Resource Groups at the firm are established as spaces where solidarity and community can exist on a professional level. My work frequently involves connecting and working with BRGs in making steps towards inclusion at the firm. It's almost like I get to interact and support JP Morgan's version of AZIZA. I get to interact and support Black women as they make incredible strides at one of the biggest investment banks in the world!”