Think hedge funds are all about trading and investments? Think again!
From investment research and data analytics to technology, operations and business strategy, the hedge fund industry offers a diverse range of career opportunities beyond the trading desk. But what does it really take to break into this competitive industry, and where could your skills fit in?
Join this workshop to get an insider's look at the world of hedge funds, uncover lesser-known career pathways and discover how to position yourself for opportunities in this dynamic sector.
Here's what you will take away:
- Decode the Hedge Fund Industry: Understand how hedge funds operate, their role in the financial ecosystem and what makes the industry unique.
- Discover Your Career Fit: Explore investment and non-investment roles, career progression opportunities and the skills employers value.
- Get Recruitment-Ready: Pick up practical strategies to secure internships, strengthen your resume and navigate interviews with confidence.
- Put AI to Work: Discover how to leverage AI tools for industry research, job applications and smarter career preparation.
Your career in finance could go beyond what you imagine.
This is a pre-event workshop for NUS Career Fest 2027.
Speaker(s)
Adeline Chen
Vice President of Investor Relations, Step Capital Management
Adeline Chen serves as Vice President of Investor Relations at Step Capital Management, where she is responsible for advancing the firm’s marketing and business development initiatives. Prior to her current role, she has contributed to the company’s operations and supported the execution of long-term strategic initiatives aligned with the firm’s overall objectives. Before joining Step Capital Management, Ms. Chen worked at Citibank IPB Singapore.
Bohuai Zheng
Research Analyst, Step Capital Management
Bohuai (Wells) is an equity research analyst covering the U.S. TMT sector and Chinese equities, with seven years of public equity investing experience and knowledge of equity markets across the U.S., Japan, South Korea and Greater China. He studied finance and statistics at CUHK and holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the NUS.
Register by 26 January 2027.
(Registration will close once all slots are filled)
Career Workshops
Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2027
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Event Venue: YIH-03-05 Careerspace
Faculties: College of Design and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, School of Computing, NUS Business School
Target Audience: All students
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