Themba Shongwe

About Themba Shongwe

Financial services professional with 7+ years of experience helping clients across the public and private sectors, from regulators and central banks to exchanges and institutional investors, navigate complex capital markets and strategic decisions. My journey has included deep exposure to the exchange-traded fund (ETF) space, regulatory policy, and global financial infrastructure. Beyond markets and strategy, I’ve had the opportunity to lead large, multi-disciplinary projects and cross-functional teams. I love the process of bringing people together, aligning stakeholders, and turning complex challenges into clear, actionable plans. I also use tools like Python and SQL to make sure decisions are backed by strong data. Mentorship is a big part of who I am, whether it’s coaching junior colleagues at work or encouraging others outside the office. I believe in building people, not just projects, and I’m always excited to share what I’ve learned while learning from others too. At the core, I enjoy translating complexity into clarity; whether that’s through strategy, policy, or simply a conversation. I value teamwork, and doing work that matters.

Experience

1. Financial Markets Advisory Associate

   BlackRock

   Oct 2021 — Present · NY, US

Education

• Skidmore College

  Bachelor's Degree, Management and Business

  2014 — 2018

• UWC-USA

  International Baccaulaureate

  2012 — 2014

• Harvard Business School Online

  Core: Credential of Readiness

  2018 — 2018

Skills

• Economics
• Event Planning
• Bloomberg Terminal
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Writing
• Fundraising
• Leadership
• Editing
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Research
• Tableau
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Data Analysis
• Basecamp
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• English
• Community Outreach
• Social Networking
• Entrepreneurship
• Teamwork
• Cash Suite
• Nonprofits