Opportunities

Riya Chaudhary

Riya joined Seelaus Asset Management in July 2022 after graduating from William Paterson University majoring in B.S. in Public Health. Riya came to the United States in 2015 from India for her Senior year of high school. While at WP Riya was on the E-board for the Public Health Coalition, a member of Eta Sigma Gamm, and of the National Society of Leadership and Success. Riya was also part of the Peer-to-Peer mentoring program which helps newcomers and assists them in overcoming barriers in their first year of college. Riya was also part-time employed in Shoprite throughout her college years. Riya is passionate about helping and loves to work with people. She believes that helping others means improving people’s lives.

Riya was born in India and moved to the United States in 2015. In the beginning, it was hard for her and her family because the language, food, and culture were very different from that of her home country. She did not speak English before coming here but she worked hard and made sure to adapt to this new and exciting environment. She missed no opportunity to develop communication skills.

We are so proud to have Riya join our team as the first hire of the new 2022-2023 analyst class.  She is yet another example of a driven young woman willing to overcome obstacles in pursuit of her dreams.  Thank you to all our investors who believe in this program and are helping us provide these opportunities.

Lesly Mejia

Lesly joined Seelaus Asset Management in April 2024 after graduating from Saint Peter’s University in December with a Marketing Management degree. She was the first-generation college graduate in her family and focused on helping other first-generation students on campus by working at the Career for Engagement and Experiential Learning department helping students create resumes, practice for interviews, and organize events on campus with local community partners. She also held other full-time jobs throughout her college career, managing to make the Dean’s List each semester and handling her responsibilities at work. She was an active member of the Association of Latino Professionals for America Organization and completed a year-long program where she received professional development mentorship from college professors and helped others do the same. Lesly is devoted to expanding her knowledge about the industry and she is committed to learning from the Seelaus team and building lifelong connections along the way.  

Lesly has already started to make her mark on Seelaus Asset Management.  She is an incredibly bright, enthusiastic example of the kind of diverse young talent that is making our organization better.  We are lucky to have her and look forward to growing together.

Zinab Ennasri

Zinab Ennasri joined the Seelaus AssetManagement Analyst Training program after graduating from Saint Peter's University this past May with a Marketing Management and Business Analytics degree. In addition to her rigorous course work at Saint Peter's, Zinab also volunteered with a number of organizations including the Center of Leadership studies where she helped organize influential speaker events for students and Welcome Home Jersey City where she tutored refugee students from Syria and Turkey. Zinab's experience at Saint Peter's was truly transformative thanks in large part to the mentorship and support she received from her professors. Zinab is also a proud recipient of the Morris family scholarship that she received through all four years of her education.

While a proud Jersey City native, Zinab is a first-generation college student with family roots in Morocco and is eager to pave the way for her younger brother. As she embarks on this new chapter as part of this training program, Zinab is eager to learn from the Seelaus team, build a diverse network, and gain valuable experience in financial services with the goal of pursuing a career in the industry.

Savanna Lambkin - ACCEPTED A FULL TIME POSITION AS ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AT TRADEWEB

Savanna joined Seelaus Asset Management in September 2022 after graduating from Rutgers University this spring with a major in Communications and a minor in Public Health. Savanna has a proud family background from Barbados and St. Vincent, but is a New Jersey native who found her place at Rutgers where she consistently made the Dean’s list for three years in a row. While in school she worked part-time in building management for Rutgers campus housing. She was also an active member of the West Indian Student Organization and played for the Rutgers women’s basketball club team on campus. Savanna has a keen interest for finance and is very passionate about expanding her knowledge and skill set to pursue a career in the industry.

Theresa Mensah - ACCEPTED A FULL TIME ANALYST POSITION AT BRIGHTWOOD CAPITAL

Theresa joined Seelaus Asset Management in July 2021 after graduating from Marist College majoring in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Biology and a minor in Economics.  Theresa is an émigré from Ghana, coming to the United States in 2013 for the educational opportunity.  While at Marist Theresa was on the E-board for the Marist International Student Association, a member of the Women’s Rugby Team, and an active member of the Muslim Student Association and the Asian Alliance Club.  Theresa was also employed in a work-study role at the Marist Institute for Public Opinion and the Help Desk aiding students, staff, and affiliates of Marist with hardware and software issues.

Theresa’s work ethic, genuine interest in economics, and positive energy drew us to her immediately.  We are thrilled to have her on the team.

Ekta Jha - ACCEPTED A FULL TIME ANALYST POSITION AT MORGAN STANLEY

Prior to joining Seelaus Asset Management in July 2021, Ekta graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in Finance and Economics.  An active contributor to the Rutgers Learning Center, Ekta taught Finance, Econometrics, and Investments to her fellow students while still a student herself.  Ekta was a member of the Women in Business Association and the Corporate Relations Committee for the Future Business Leader of America.  She was also a member of the Management Information System Association.  Ekta came to the United States in 2015 from India for her junior year of high school.  She is an avid learner taking particular interest in the equity markets and cryptocurrency.

Ekta’s enthusiasm for the markets and drive to always be learning new things is truly inspirational. Her energy is infectious and we are lucky to have her.