BizCareers-WMI: Understanding Hedge Funds, Investments & Market Principles with Dr Anser Aftab

[Afternoon Tea provided]

What Separates Great Investors From The Rest?

Join Dr. Anser Aftab, former Bridgewater Associates strategist and Principal Program Director of the Dalio Market Principles Program (DMP), in an exclusive session where he breaks down the mindset, strategies, and decision-making frameworks that drive the world's largest hedge fund.

What You'll Gain in Just One Hour

Go Inside the Career of a Hedge Fund Strategist

From earning a Cambridge PhD to leading research at Bridgewater Associates, Dr. Aftab’s journey reveals what it really takes to thrive in hedge funds, trading, and investment research. Get an inside look at how top firms hire, train, and develop elite investors—and what you can do to stand out.

Master the Strategies Used by the World’s Leading Investors

The biggest investors don’t just react to markets—they anticipate them. Learn how principles in DMP helps hedge funds like Bridgewater navigate risk, uncertainty, and volatility. This session also offers a sneak peek into DMP's strategies for navigating an ever-evolving market. 

LIVE Q&A: Ask a Former Hedge Fund Strategist Anything

Ever wondered how to land an investment job straight out of uni? Want to know how hedge fund analysts make high-stakes calls on markets? This is your chance to get real answers from an industry expert who will provide insights relevant for your future.

Career/Industry Talk

Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Time: 3pm – 4.30pm

Event Venue: NUS Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library, Seminar Room HSS 4-2

Industry: Education

Faculties: All Faculty/ Schools

Dress Code: Smart Casual

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