What our colleagues say
Working directly with young people or being part of a pro bono team has the power to make a significant and transformative impact on young people and the not-for-profits that support them. When our people connect with purpose, they also benefit. Learning new skills, building deeper connections with colleagues and engaging with the communities can result in renewed creativity, motivation and personal fulfilment. Creating a culture that emphasises the importance of giving back means Rothschild & Co can continue to attract diverse and talented people.
François Jarrosson
Global Advisory Senior Advisor Paris, pro bono with Credit Union
“This pro bono mandate allowed me to broaden the scope of my advisory expertise and establish new ways of working. I built a cross-divisional team comprising colleagues with the right skills and motivation, including people in the compliance, legal and IT departments, who found solutions to facilitate our work seamlessly. For one of my colleagues, this was an excellent opportunity to flex their professional development, be coached and play an essential part in supporting a local business with a vital social aspect, all of which positively impacted his career path.”
Lara Hey
Global Advisory Analyst UK, volunteering and pro bono with TutorMate
“I have volunteered with TutorMate for one year, providing reading support each week to a year one pupil. Seeing their literacy and reading comprehension skills develop weekly has been incredible. I was keen to take my experience further by participating in a pro bono project for the programme. The conclusions of our analysis highlighted to us the importance of early childhood support in reading and literacy, not only for the individual but for society as a whole.”
Rolf Arnold
Global Advisory Director New York, pro bono with Avenues for Justice Avenues for Justice
“I got to work with world class bankers that I would have never interacted with had it not been for this project. Beyond that, I also got to know the ins and outs of Rothschild & Co in terms of understanding what R&Co4Generations do and getting to the heart of what our committee in North America deliver. I think that there is a lot of cross pollination in terms of learning and exposure within the organisation.”
Anne-Sophie Eymeoud
Head of Rothschild & Co Wealth Management Belgium, volunteering with TADA
“My experience of volunteering with TADA is like team building for our staff - filled with pride, laughter and happiness. It’s one of the highlights of our year to visit children aged 12 to 14 at their schools and for Rothschild & Co volunteers to lead coaching sessions to develop their communication, critical thinking and soft skills. Two years ago, a shy child in the group overcame his fear of public speaking and enjoyed it! It was a rewarding experience all around.”
