The BlackNorth Initiative and CAASA are proud to present a panel discussion and networking event on the Canadian hedge fund industry and career opportunities therein. This is a content-packed session for those who might look to enter the hedge fund/alternative investment industry either right out of school or down the line. You will learn about what it takes to be a portfolio manager or trader (Finance Students); fund or service provider salesperson (Finance, Marketing students); fund administration, audit or compliance professional (Accounting, Law); and other associated service providers such as prime brokers (Finance, Accounting, Law) and securities lawyers (Law).
Managing Director
Thorek/Scott and Partners
Global Head of Tax
BentallGreenOak
Director
Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets
Vice President
BentallGreenOak
Managing Director
Thorek/Scott and Partners
Michael is an Executive Search Consultant working with executives across Canada to recruit talent to their leadership teams. Michael has almost 20 years of banking, alternative lending and real estate financing experience. He is a resourceful and trusted advisor who is passionate about people and giving back to the community. Michael holds an H.BSc. from the University of Toronto, an MBA from the Schulich School of Business and is a CFA Charterholder.
Global Head of Tax
BentallGreenOak
Senior tax and legal professional with over 15 years of experience in direct private equity (including infra/real estate), credit, PE funds, global capital markets and hedge funds. Sandra has an outstanding record of delivering complex technical advice, strategic enterprise planning, global compliance expertise, regulatory updates, creative problem solving, vendor management and executive communication skills.
Director
Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets
Swanzy is a CFA charter holder with over 18 years of capital markets experience. She joined Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets as a Director, Energy Sales Specialist with the Global Equity group in 2018. Prior to joining Scotiabank, Swanzy worked as a Portfolio Manager focused on oil & gas mandates at a leading Canadian independent investment firm where she gained over 10 years of oil & gas research and analysis and portfolio management experience. Her specialties in the oil & gas space include large-, mid- and small-cap E&P, oilfield services and energy infrastructure. In addition to her roles on the sell-side and buy-side, Swanzy also has experience in manager research, multi-manager portfolio construction and analytics and in the retail investment arena. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Vice President
BentallGreenOak
Experienced Vice President with demonstrated success in maximizing performance of a variety of product types in the commercial real estate industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Budgeting, Asset Management, Real Estate Economics, and Investment Properties. Tenacious and creative problem solver with a passion for sustainable real estate management and development.
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