Clubs, Organizations, Activities
To match my professional interests, I've participated in a number of interesting clubs at UChicago so far.
Current Resume
Paragon Global Investments (PGI)
PGI is a student-run finance and technology club for students interested in pursuing careers in quantitative finance. This past year, I participated in their education program, which involved practicing finance fundamentals like accounting, competitive analysis, developing stock pitches, and valuation techniques (see below for a report I created) with supplementary introductions to Python-based modern portfolio theory and linear pricing models. I will be on their Quantitative Development team this year, where I will be conducting project research to build dynamic trading infrastructure/portfolio allocation algorithms with CloudQuant data.
Pareto Solutions and Case Competitions
Pareto Solutions is a student-run pro-bono club for students interested in problem solving and designing client solutions. This past year, I helped to develop crowdfunding strategies for JelikaLite, a wearable medical device company helping children with ASD, in addition to providing case studies, example incentive structures, and existing legal framework. I also won a case competition for Pure Barre Hyde Park. Before this academic year, I joined the Client Sourcing Team for our current engagement cycle, in which I aided in cold and warm client outreach efforts through targeted communications and client pitches. Today, I am working on a team towards building a python-based demand model across target industries for a sustainable water and drink supplier.
Maroon Capital
Maroon Capital is a student-run, selective quantitative finance club in which students learn about relevant skills (probability, options theory, market-making, etc.) and career outcomes (trading, research, buy/sell-side, etc.) while participating in strategy games (e.g., Colonel Blotto) and practicing common industry interview questions. This Winter Quarter, I will be responsible for constructing, testing, and presenting my own trading strategy.
Financial Markets Program (FM)
FM is a selective, three-year program focused on building quantitative finance acumen through weekly technical workshops, exclusive treks, a trading competition, and coursework at the Chicago Booth School of Business.
UChicago Career Treks
UChicago Career Treks are school-sponsored opportunities for students interested in a variety of fields (finance, government, law, etc.) to travel to another national/international location and meet with relevant employers. During my first year, I participated in a Business and Sports Trek to Pittsburgh, PA and a Business Trek to Miami, FL, meeting with employers like J.P. Morgan, McKinsey & Co., Relm Insurance, Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the Miami Foundation, the Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins, and others. Recently, I participated in an FM Career Trek to New York City, during which I spoke to employers at Two Sigma, Jane Street, Morgan Stanley, DRW, Citadel, and others to learn more about careers in quantitative finance.
Trott Emerging Business Leaders (TEBL)
TEBL is a selective first-year business cohort for achieving students interested in careers in management, finance, marketing, hospitality, among other fields. It offers advising support, site visits, weekly technical workshops, and employer visits to expose students to wider opportunities in the space.
