The international finance community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of esteemed leader and former Goldman Sachs managing director, Cassandra Seier.
Seier lost her life in a bike accident while traveling in the Bahamas. It was said that she was enjoying a quiet ride when the incident occurred.
She was known for her welcoming presence and beaming smile. Her coworkers were surprised at the news and said her strength and compassion reached people even beyond the trading world.
Cassandra served as head of international capital markets at the NYSE and was respected for her brilliance and unusual ability to empathize with others.
She supported global IPO growth and advocated strongly for women in finance, encouraging many via her work with Women in Financial Markets. She was a source of motivation even when it was not convenient.
On a special edition panel on the NYSE last year in which she appeared, her understanding and wit made the episode memorable.
Tributes are pouring in across the globe, from impressed mentors and young analysts she inspired, and equals who saw her as a shining example.
Her demise leaves grief, but her legacy of guidance, kindness, and bravery will remain forever, guiding the industry she helped form.
