Carrigan Thiesan, ’19

Major: Finance with a minor in Business and Organizations
Residence: Commerce Township, MI
Career: Commercial Banking Analyst

In a nutshell, what do you do?

I work with clients with revenues in the range of $20 million to about $2 billion, working to evaluate financial records, assess degree of risk, and prepare recommendations for lending and other business opportunities.

Why do you love what you do?

I have the opportunity to work with clients in a variety of industries within a relationship-oriented and analytical workplace. No day is the same and I always have opportunities to expand my knowledge and skillset within the banking and finance industry.

How did Albion help you get there?

My coursework at Albion prepared me for the technical demands of the job while my experiences in extracurriculars gave me experience in financial planning and leadership, and provided many networking opportunities!

For me, Albion…

… was a place to enhance my personal development, leadership ability, and financial responsibility. My professors, classmates, and coursework encouraged a greater level of curiosity and an appreciation for knowledge!