Clone of Alumni Spotlight: Grayson Lord

Tell us about your job responsibilities (day-to-day and/or projects).

I am a member of the Development Program at PNC, which is PNC's post grad rotational program. Here, I alternate between different roles within the Organizational Financial Wellness line of business. Organizational Financial Wellness, or OFW, delivers financial wellness-based benefits to corporate and institutional banking clients and their employees. This line of business was founded after lots of recent research revealed the extent to which financial stress interferes with our daily lives, particularly when it comes to our jobs. Constantly having financial stress in the back of our minds prevents many of us from performing our best work, leading to job insecurity for workers and reduced success for the companies as a whole. OFW's suite of solutions aims to eliminate that financial stress, by offering financial education-based workshops, student debt solutions, investment advice, and more. My job within this line of business is to work alongside Denver's OFW team to create and deliver the best possible benefits packages for our clients, customized to the varying needs of their employees.

What do you enjoy most about your job or company?

Every day is different! Graduating with two majors made it complicated to narrow down which direction I wanted to head in. A rotational program was the perfect fit for me because I get to try out different roles to see where I fit best!

Please share what led you to your current job/company (past experiences, networking, classes, multiple rounds of interviews, or anything you deem relevant).

For my last 18 months at UA, I served as the Media & Marketing intern for the University's Fraternity & Sorority Programs. While my classes taught me a ton about the industry I now work in, this job taught me so many crucial life skills that I use every day. Here, I was able to improve my time management and organization, network and better my people skills through constant collaboration, and learn more about my strengths. I definitely recommend having a job or internship during college to better prepare you for your future career outside of what you learn in the classroom.

What advice do you have for Eller students seeking a similar career path?

Attitude is everything! You can learn the technical details on the job, but your employer can't teach you how to be a hard worker. It is your responsibility to hone your work ethic. When you approach work with drive, willingness to ask questions, and an open mind, you will go far.