We will be hosting Dr. Niehaus, the head of the Finance Scholars Program here at the Moore School, to discuss the program and the application/interview process. Following his presentation, some of the CFIA exec will be sitting on a panel to talk about their experiences and recommendations for anyone interested in the program. Everyone will have an opportunity to ask any questions related to the program.

We will be hosting Barry Cohen on Wednesday, October 23rd at 5:00pm. Barry Cohen is president of Elysium Management LLC and works part time at Apollo Global Management, which he joined in 2008. He also serves as Chairman of the Boards of Apollo Tactical Income Fund and Apollo Senior Floating Rate Fund. Prior to these roles, Barry was with Bear Stearns where he headed its Risk Arbitrage Department and the firm’s funds of business.

Apollo Global Management is a leading global alternative investment manager specializing in private equity, credit, and real assets. Founded in 1990, Apollo manages assets across multiple investment strategies, with a focus on delivering excess return and capital preservation for its clients. The firm is known for its expertise in distressed asset investing and leveraged buyouts, often targeting undervalued companies or assets with significant growth potential. Apollo operates globally, catering to institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds.

On Wednesday, October 9th, The Jefferies team will come speak about their recruiting process careers at the firm. Jefferies is a global investment banking firm that provides a full range of financial services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital markets execution, and asset management. Known for its expertise in sectors such as healthcare, technology, and energy, Jefferies serves institutional investors, corporations, and governments. The firm is recognized for its entrepreneurial culture and personalized client approach, making it a key player in global financial markets.

On Friday, October 4th, Evan Parker from Bank of America’s Real Estate, Gaming, and Lodging (REGAL) Investment Banking team will be coming to speak about what he does at BofA. Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the world, offering a wide range of banking, investment, and financial products and services for individual consumers, businesses, and institutions. It operates in over 35 countries, with a strong presence in wealth management, corporate banking, and investment banking through its Merrill Lynch division. Known for its extensive network of retail branches and digital banking solutions, it serves millions of clients globally, focusing on customer experience, innovation, and sustainability.

On Wednesday, September 18th, The Greystar recruiting team will come speak about their recruiting process careers at the firm. Greystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing. As of 2022, Greystar had 58.2B in gross assets and operated in 16 countries.

On Monday, September 16th, John Schellhase from Peachtree Group will be speaking on his career and his firm. Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets and other ventures. It is a leading CRE investment manager surpassing $10.3B in real estate asset value and $3.6B capital under management.

On Wednesday, September 11th, Truist will be speaking on some of the career and internship opportunities that are available. Truist is a purpose-driven financial services company and a top 10 U.S. commercial bank. Truist serves clients in a number of high-growth markets in the country, offering a wide range of financial services. At FYE 2023, Truist had $535.35B of total assets.

On Wednesday, September 4th, RSIC will come speak about their recruiting process and what exactly they do. RSIC is a ~40 billion dollar state pension fund based out of Columbia, South Carolina that invests in a variety of asset classes.