Announcing Numerix's 2025 Women in Finance Scholarship

March 7, 2025 -- In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, Numerix, a leading capital markets quantitative analytics technology provider, is pleased to announce the 11th annual Women in Finance Scholarship. This year will mark $220,000 total given to deserving students over the years. 

International Women's Day celebrates the achievements of women around the world while highlighting the importance of creating opportunities for women to thrive. As part of the ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of female finance leaders, Numerix will award a $20,000 scholarship to one outstanding graduate student pursuing a career in finance. Applications open on April 9, 2025.

"Announcing this year's scholarship on International Women's Day reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering women in finance. Having experienced firsthand the impact of mentorship and support in my career, I'm honored to play a role in helping the next generation of women enter and succeed in this field," said Keryn Koch, Numerix’s Chief HR Officer.

"The Women in Finance Scholarship exemplifies Numerix's dedication to fostering talent and creating opportunities within the financial industry," said Satyam Kancharla, Chief Product Officer at Numerix. "We take great pride in supporting women as they advance their careers and shape the future of finance."

For over a decade, the Women in Finance Scholarship has helped aspiring female leaders in the financial industry. The 2023 scholarship recipient, Jhanvi Shah, uses her financial award to pursue a master's degree.

"The scholarship not only validated my hard work but also gave me the confidence to focus on my career aspirations without compromise," Shah said of the opportunity. "Additionally, it connected me with a network of inspiring women in finance, reinforcing my commitment to mentoring and supporting others in the industry."

Numerix will award the scholarship to a Master's or PhD student in a finance-related program. Applications open on April 9 and close on May 30. The winner will be announced in August. Candidates must have under 10 years of work experience, less than five in finance, and be pursuing a career in asset management, risk management, fixed income, or derivatives finance.

To learn more and apply, please visit the scholarship section of Numerix’s website.

About Numerix: Since its founding in 1996, Numerix has been at the vanguard of financial technology, providing groundbreaking expertise, quantitative analytics, and software that redefines pricing and risk management in the financial markets. With the strategic acquisitions of FINCAD, Kynex, and PolyPaths, Numerix has further strengthened its leadership position, empowering financial institutions worldwide to transform risk into opportunities with confidence.

Numerix is headquartered in New York City, with offices around the world in major financial centers that allow immediate access to the latest trends, innovations, and thought leaders in the industry. This extensive network across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific enables Numerix to offer localized support and services to its diverse clientele while drawing on global insights and expertise.