From ESILV to the New York Stock Exchange: Victoria Gauthier’s Journey (ESILV Class of 2024)

A graduate of the ESILV Class of 2024, Victoria Gauthier is now based in New York, where she works on the USD Rates Sales desk at Société Générale, in the heart of one of the world’s largest financial centers.

After the Léonard de Vinci Campus, she set her sights on Wall Street

Throughout her studies, Victoria gained extensive experience in financial markets to develop a solid understanding of financial products and the expectations of industry players. Her New York adventure began with a capstone internship at Société Générale. This successful experience quickly led to a permanent position, opening the door to an international career at the heart of the financial markets.

Now based in New York, she works on the USD Rates Sales desk, at the heart of one of the world’s most influential financial markets, where she currently advises institutional investors on the dollar-denominated fixed-income markets—an environment where responsiveness, precision, and analytical skills are essential.

The Keys to an International Career

In an interview during Coffee Break #17, hosted by Alexis Planque, International Campus Manager at Société Générale, Victoria discusses the qualities that guide her in her day-to-day work. Curiosity, adaptability, a passion for continuous learning, and an analytical mindset are, in her view, essential assets for advancing in the financial markets sector. She also emphasizes the importance of knowing how to seize opportunities when they arise. An international career isn’t built on a single decision, but through a series of experiences that help build confidence and gradually broaden one’s horizons.

Victoria also highlights the crucial role her education played in this success. The courses, projects, internships, and international exposure offered by ESILV enabled her to acquire both the technical skills and the interpersonal qualities sought by major financial institutions.

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Victoria Gauthier