Advice for Veterans Looking to Transition to a Career on Wall Street

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In this clip from the FourBlock Podcast, Heather Burns, a U.S. Army Veteran and Senior Vice President at Jefferies, shares her advice for service members who want to transition to a post-military career on Wall Street and details the ways in which Jefferies supports its veteran employees.

In this episode, Heather covers a variety of topics, from her personal military experience as a U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot to her transition to the world of corporate finance to her passion for endurance sports as an ultramarathon runner. In conversation with hosts Lindsey and Mike, she shares why she joined the Army, how she decided to go to business school, and what made her choose a career on Wall Street.

Heather also discusses her current career at Jefferies and shares why Jefferies is a great place for veterans to work, from their Veterans Affinity Group that provides one-on-one mentorship to their organizational commitment to all employees’ physical and mental wellness. She closes out the episode with some invaluable advice for veterans who are just starting their transition out of the military as well as veterans looking to begin a career on Wall Street.

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About Heather Burns:

Heather Burns is a Senior Vice President in Securities Finance at Jefferies. She has been working on Wall Street for over a decade. Prior to pursuing a civilian career in financial services, Heather served as a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot stationed at Fort Campbell, KY. She received a B.S. from Penn State University and an M.B.A from the University of Notre Dame. Heather is also an ultra-marathoner, triathlete, and mom.

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