Livingston, New Jersey, resident Rao Chalasani is a risk management professional with experience as a technology officer at financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank, NY. Rao Chalasani obtained his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, where he was the only engineering student recruited by JP Morgan Chase to join its Leadership and Management Development internship program.

JP Morgan Chase is an investment banking firm with branches around the world. The Chase Leadership Development Program offers summer positions where interns may learn how to use data analytics to assess operational effectiveness or gain project management skills in a financial institution setting.

Interns are assigned to one of the firm’s seven business units: Auto; Business Banking; Card; Commerce Solutions; Wealth Management; Consumer and Mortgage; or Marketing and Communication. They work with senior Chase executives to tackle customer issues. Interns may also join projects that target business growth, ones that require social media data analysis, or ones that guide marketing strategies. In addition to work experience, interns receive one-on-one coaching and opportunities to attend networking events. The 10-week program leads to a potential full-time employment offer.