Finance Networking Event

Wednesday, September 13 from 5-7pm

Q Club, 221 Church Street

AQR Capital Management AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial
theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market
noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous
testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator
in traditional portfolio management since 1998.At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of
academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. Were
determined to know what makes financial markets tick and ask every question and challenge every
assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration, and believe transparency and openness
to new ideas leads to innovation. http://aqr.com
Bracebrige Capital - A Boston-based hedge fund manager with over $11 billion of net assets under
management. The firm pursues investment strategies primarily within the global fixed income markets
with the objectives of capital preservation and absolute return without significant correlation to equity,
interest rate and foreign exchange markets. Established in 1994, Bracebridge manages private investment
funds that serve endowments, foundations, pension funds, and other institutional and high-net-worth
investors. Approximately 110 employees operate from our office located in Bostons historic Back Bay.
The entrepreneurial culture and small-firm environment at Bracebridge reward and support motivated,
collaborative, enthusiastic and results-oriented individuals. We believe our firms greatest asset is the
people who work here. http://www.bracebridgecapital.com/
DC Energy - A proprietary trading firm that invests in the energy markets. DC Energy was founded in
2002 and is based in the Washington DC metropolitan area. DC Energys competitive advantage is based
upon a rigorous, quantitative analytical approach. Our team comprises exceptionally bright problem
solvers who work together cohesively as a team to understand the fundamental value of energy
commodities and identify opportunities for trading and investment. Together we have developed robust,
proprietary economic frameworks enabling us to take positions across a diverse range of financial
instruments and strike a prudent and efficient balance between risk and return. http://www.dc-energy.com
Earnest Research - Earnest Research is a VC-backed data innovation startup driven to change the way
professionals understand consumer and business behavior. Working with world-class data partners, we
transform raw data into a source for business and investment professionals to ask better questions so they
can make better decisions. We believe, in the right hands, data has the power to change the way we work.
We are a new, better alternative to traditional quantitative surveys. www.Earnestresearch.com
Eaton Vance- Eaton Vance is a leader in pioneering innovative investment strategies that address
investor needs amid changing market environments. As a company, we have long embraced six core
values: integrity, professionalism, teamwork, client focus, creativity/adaptability and excellence. As a
workplace, Eaton Vance offers its employees a quality work environment and a congenial, collaborative
atmosphere. The company is consistently ranked among the Top 100 Places to Work in Massachusetts
by The Boston Globe. http://eatonvance.com
Element Capital Management - Element Capital is an $11B macro hedge fund based in NYC, and is
around #50 in the worlds largest hedge funds. We pursue a unique probabilistic approach to expressing
global macro views across primarily fixed income, foreign exchange and equity markets. The
cornerstones of Element Capital are its emphasis on disciplined risk management, specialized product
expertise, innovative trade construction and technological sophistication. Element has delivered
exceptional returns to investors over its 12+ year track record, with annualized performance of 20% and a
Sharpe ratio around 2. Institutional Investors awarded Element Capital the Macro Hedge Fund of the Year
in 2015 and 2016, and Element ranked #17 in Barrons Penta Top 100 Hedge Funds.
http://www.elementcapital.com/
Five Rings Capital - Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining
strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in todays global markets. Five Rings trades in various
domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. http://www.fiveringscapital.com
Fred Alger Management - Alger is an independent New York City based Asset Management firm
founded in 1964. The firm manages more than $21 billion in assets in traditional and alternative strategies
through various products such as mutual funds and hedge funds. http://alger.com
General Atlantic- General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic
support for growth companies. Established in 1980, General Atlantic combines a collaborative global
approach, sector-specific expertise, long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth
drivers to partner with great management and build exceptional businesses worldwide. General Atlantic
has more than 100 investment professionals based in New York, Amsterdam, Beijing, Greenwich, Hong
Kong, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Munich, Palo Alto, So Paulo, and Singapore.
http://www.generalatlantic.com/
Graham Capital Management - Graham Capital Management, L.P. is an alternative investment firm
focused on innovative quantitative and discretionary investment solutions. The firm seeks to produce
attractive risk-adjusted returns with low correlation to traditional and other alternative strategies.
http://www.grahamcapital.com/
Harvard Business School - Founded in 1908, Harvard Business School's mission to educate leaders who
make a difference in the world is achieved in part by the extensive research effort that supports its MBA
program, 3 doctoral programs, over 40 Executive Education programs, and HBS Publishing.
http://hbs.edu
Hines- Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence in
189 cities in 20 countries. Hines has approximately $96.5 billion of assets under management, including
$48.5 billion for which Hines provides fiduciary investment management services, and $48 billion for
which Hines provides third-party property-level services. The firm has 114 developments currently
underway around the world. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired 1,206 properties,
totaling over 390 million square feet. The firms current property and asset management portfolio
includes 533 properties, representing over 213 million square feet. With extensive experience in
investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a pioneering commitment to
sustainability, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world.
http://www.hines.com
Lazard - Our fast paced, hands on internship program will provide firsthand experience in the investment
world, with a blend of practical and theoretical knowledge. You will be mentored by leading investment
and sales professionals within the industry at a growing firm with a strong global presence. Our culture
encourages and rewards intellectual rigor, decisiveness and conviction. We seek undergraduate students
who have a strong record of academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in financial markets.
https://www.lazard.com/careers/
M&T Bank - A bank holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, which had assets of $123.2
billion at March 31, 2017. M&T Bank Corporations subsidiaries include M&T Bank and Wilmington
Trust, National Association. M&T Bank has more than 775 domestic banking offices, free account access
at more than 1,800 M&T Bank ATMs and more than 17,000 employees in New York, Maryland, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
http://www.mtb.com
Partners Capital Investment Group, LLP - Partners Capital is a global outsourced investment office
serving investment professionals, endowments, foundations and high net-worth families by providing
independent advice on asset allocation and access to leading asset managers across all asset classes and
geographic markets. Most of our client relationships involve management of full balance sheet multi-
asset class portfolios, but we also work on select specialist mandates, such as Asian or Private Equity
investing. Our investment philosophy embraces many of the powerful diversification benefits of the so-
called "endowment model", but with a more dynamic approach to asset allocation which seeks to clearly
delineate performance derived from market factors from the skill of individual managers. All investment
professionals at the firm are expected to have a balanced set of skills across client investment strategy
development and investment research. Partners Capital fosters an environment of learning and innovation
and encourages day to day interactions with senior members of the team. Finally, we believe that this
organizational structure also offers the professional working with Partners Capital a much more diverse
and challenging balance of activities. http://partners-cap.com
Realterm - Realterm is a private equity firm focused on niche real estate asset classes. We currently own
and manage an over 300-property portfolio representing over $3 billion of value across four operating
platforms on three continents. http://www.realterm.com
S&P Global -The world looks to S&P Global for essential intelligence. We are a leader in credit rating,
benchmarks, and analytics for capital and commodity markets around the world. With a career at S&P
Global, you will become an integral part of our team of best in class financial capabilities including
Ratings Services, Market Intelligence, Platts and S&P Dow Jones Indices. Our valuable data and insights
provide clarity to complex systems, so our customers can make their decisions with conviction.
www.spglobal.com
The Raine Group LLC- Raine is a global merchant bank exclusively focused on Technology, Media
and Telecommunications. The firm was founded in 2009 by industry veterans Joe Ravitch and Jeff Sine in
strategic partnership with WME | IMG, a leading global talent agency. Raine pursues an integrated
business model of advisory services and investments centered around the media, entertainment and sports
sectors. Raine has over 80 professionals across its New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London,
Mumbai, and Shanghai offices and is looking to further build its team to deepen its coverage within its
core sectors. www.raine.com
Trade Informatics- Trade Informatics helps institutional investors retain more of their alpha. We provide
our clients the tools and insights to succeed in an increasingly competitive investment environment. We
do this through software development, rigorous trade analysis, action-oriented consulting, industry-
leading trade reporting, and customized systematic trading. http://tradeinformatics.com
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co - An integrated investment and merchant bank providing high quality
advice and services to the energy industry. The company offers sales and trading, and research coverage
on approximately 140 issuers worldwide. The firms investment management complex has more than
$1.9 billion AUM dedicated to the energy space. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, TPH also has offices
in Calgary, Denver, London and New York. http://tphco.com
Virtu Financial - Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver
liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market
maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our
market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide
competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.
http://virtu.com
Voleon Capital Management - Led by two machine learning experts with extensive experience in
launching and building successful technology companies, The Voleon Groups team of PhD-level
scientists research and deploy new machine learning algorithms to develop sophisticated investment
models and trading software. Our firm has been at the forefront of machine learning applications to
systematic investing since our founding in 2006. We were among the first to employ contemporary
statistical methods and machine learning in investment management and predictive financial analysis, and
are widely recognized as thought leaders and experts in our field. Occupying a unique space bridging the
technology and finance industries, our backgrounds in academia and experiences at Silicon Valley
startups shape our approach to team development. http://voleon.com
Yale University Investments Office - The Yale Investments Office manages the University's
Endowment to provide support for current and future generations of scholars. http://investments.yale.edu/