Creating the Next Generation of Finance Leaders

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Corporate partners will facilitate a series of interactive workshops focused on professional development and career readiness. These sessions will include interview preparation, résumé development, and mock interviews, providing students with practical guidance and direct feedback from industry professionals. Designed to complement the technical programming, these workshops help students refine their presentation, strengthen their candidacy, and better position themselves for competitive roles across the finance industry.

6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

The reception at the University Club of Washington, DC, provides an opportunity for alumni, faculty, and industry leaders to network in an informal setting.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This leadership panel brings together founders and senior leaders shaping the asset management industry. Featuring Dr. Curtis Kidd Telemaque, Director of the HPS Center for Financial Excellence, and Marcus Shaw, President & CEO of AltFinance, the discussion will explore leadership in finance education, the founder’s perspective on building and scaling asset management platforms, current industry trends, and strategies for sustainable growth in the next generation of firms.

8:00am – 8:40am

Attendees will check in, enjoy breakfast, and network before the day’s sessions begin.

9:00am – 9:30am

Inside the Morning Call explores how asset management professionals assess markets, identify risks and opportunities, and set daily priorities through concise, high-pressure communication. Students gain insight into how decision-makers interpret overnight developments, what matters most in market discussions, and how clear, confident communication drives effective decision-making in a fast-paced professional environment.

9:40am – 11:00am

Craig Jatlow, HPS

This session will delve into the key technical skills necessary in asset management, covering areas like private credit underwriting and risk management.

9:40am – 11:00am

Real Estate as an Asset Class provides an in-depth look at how real estate functions within asset management portfolios. The session will examine how real estate investments generate and sustain cash flow, how capital structures are designed using equity and debt, and how leverage can enhance returns while introducing additional risk. Participants will also explore how asset managers evaluate market conditions, property fundamentals, and downside risk when allocating capital to real estate investments.

9:40am – 11:00am

BlackRock

Inside Aladdin offers a deeper look into how asset managers measure, monitor, and manage portfolio risk using institutional platforms. The session explores how professionals think about risk at the portfolio level, apply diversification and correlation to balance exposures, and use scenario analysis and downside stress testing to evaluate potential market shocks. Participants will also learn how these risk insights inform portfolio construction and asset allocation decisions across multiple asset classes.

11:10am – 12:00pm

Senior Executive in Asset Management / Private Credit 

• Career journey 
• Decision-making under uncertainty 
• Lessons for young professionals entering finance 

12:00-2:00pm

Grab-and-Go Lunch (Room 200)
A brief midday break offering quick refreshments for participants while the career fair is underway, allowing attendees to refuel without missing ongoing networking and recruiting opportunities.

12:00pm - 3:00pm

An interactive career fair connecting students with asset management firms, recruiters, and industry professionals. The session provides opportunities for networking, career exploration, and meaningful conversations around internships, full-time roles, and career pathways across the asset management landscape.

2:00 - 3:00pm

Join our student club session at the Asset Management Conference to network with industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and gain valuable insights into the future of asset management.