Trinity player lands Chicago bank job

Carter Ruck, a senior guard for Trinity University, will leave San Antonio in December to begin full-time work in Chicago. The 2027 graduate has secured a permanent position as a commercial banking analyst with Capital One following a summer internship.

Ruck, a finance and accounting double major with a sport management minor, plans to rotate through various commercial lines of business at the company. He stated that the role is team-oriented and involves working directly with clients to understand their financial needs rather than solely analyzing data.

The student-athlete balanced Division III basketball with academic coursework throughout his four years at Trinity. Ruck noted that the program allowed him to pursue both athletic and academic goals simultaneously. He credited his basketball manager and teammates for inspiring his interest in accounting and finance during his early years on the team.

Jacob Tingle, an associate professor in the sport management program, encouraged Ruck to add the minor to his degree. Ruck described Tingle as a mentor who provided support during his freshman and sophomore years. The minor included coursework that Ruck found engaging and applicable to his career path.

Coaches Jimmy Smith, Sterling Holmes, and Marwan Elrakabawy helped prepare Ruck for life after college sports. Ruck described the basketball team as a brotherhood and identified his teammates as close friends. He also participated in community outreach through Young Life, a non-denominational Christian ministry, and Hidden Opponent, a student-athlete mental health organization.

Ruck began playing basketball in middle school and committed to Trinity to continue that pursuit. He said the sport provided a constant source of enjoyment whether he was practicing alone or playing with teammates. His final season as a Tiger concludes before his relocation to Illinois.

He will start his new position in early 2027. The role requires him to apply his background in business and finance to commercial banking operations. Ruck expressed excitement about gaining diverse experience within the industry.