Bloomberg Presentation: Equity Analysis -- How to Analyze a Company on Bloomberg
Thursday, Jan 8th, 1PM-2PM @ LSK 460
Need to analyze a company? No problem! Come join Sauder's official Bloomberg representative Huntly Gordon as he demonstrates how to analyze companies in your portfolio using the Bloomberg terminal. Don't miss this opportunity to learn what ALL the finance professionals use on a daily basis.The presentation will go over basic Bloomberg functionality and introduce tools that help you analyze companies with ease. No prior experience with Bloomberg is required to attend. However, financial market knowledge is necessary. Lunch is provided!
Future Bloomberg topic suggestions welcome. Please send to davies.town@ubcfinance.com
Wall Street 101
Tuesday, Jan 13th, 1PM-2PM @ Woodward 5
Is your dream to work on Wall Street? Tracey McVicar and Christina Anthony, two of Sauder's finest PMF grads, return to campus to provide an update on the Wall Street job environment in investment banking. This promises to be an interesting and informative session for those considering this industry! Lunch is provided. Register on Sauder COOL as space is limited!
Finance Club Social
Wednesday, Jan 14th, 5:30PM @ Migz BBQ (2884 W. Broadway)
Get together with fellow Finance Club members to welcome eachother back from the Winter break while enjoying complimentary food and drink. Take the 99 B-Line straight from UBC to MIGZ for a relaxing dinner out with old and new faces.
Macquarie Info Session
Thursday, Jan 15th, 1PM-2PM @ TBD
Macquarie Group is a diversified international provider of financial, advisory and investment services. Representatives from Macquarie Investment Banking division will be at UBC to speak to students more about Macquarie and to give more information on the opportunities available, including internship in the summer. Come to this valuable information session and meet the Investment Bankers from Macquarie. Lunch is provided!
Finance Club Wine & Cheese
Thursday, Jan 22nd, 6PM @ Metropolitan Hotel (645 Howe Street, downtown Vancouver)
UBC Finance Club's annual Wine & Cheese is back. And what better way to start off a new year than to meet and greet professionals you aspire to be! This is UBC Finance Club's highlight event that is meant to connect students with professionals in a strictly social and on-stress setting. This event aims to foster greater ties between students and the Finance community, as well as create a great time for all involved! Business Attire is required and food will be provided. You must RSVP to attend this event as there is a high demand but a limited capacity. RSVP at www.ubcfinance.com starting next week. Space is limited, on a first-come-first-served basis
PAST EVENTS
BCPMC: Let's Talk About the Market Info Session by Steadyhand Investments
Thursday, November 20th, 1PM @ GEOG 100
What led to the recent downturn of the financial market? Where is it heading? Let's talk about it!
Join Tom Bradley, the CEO of Steadyhand Investments (former CEO of PH&N), and Chris Stephenson, the Investor Specialist at Steadyhand, shed some light on the markets and the recent turmoil. Also, discuss how their funds have fared and what challenges they've faced. Ask questions about where they think the market is heading, what does this mean to new grads and summer interns.
Bloomberg Tutorial: Basic Navigation and Essential Functions
Thursday, November 13th, 5PM @ David Lam Computer Room
Come join Sauder's first ever Bloomberg tutorial! The presentation will go over how to navigate Bloomberg's system and introduce essential functions for first time users. No prior experience with Bloomberg is required to attend. However, financial market knowledge is necessary. The tutorial takes place at 5pm on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 at the David Lam Library computer room.
The tutorial will be run by Davies Town. He is Bloomberg Equity Certified and is currently finishing his undergraduate at Sauder.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn what ALL the finance professionals use on a daily basis. There is limited seating so sign up early before seats run out. Registration begins on Monday, November 9th at the David Lam Library Circulation Desk.
**Future Bloomberg topic suggestions welcome. Please send to davies.town@ubcfinance.com.
Finance Mock Interviews
Tuesday, November 4th, 9am-4pm @ BCC
If you are applying for finance internships in January, or are a fourth year student looking for a job after graduation, you will want to practice your interview skills, especially for finance positions. Finance interviews are known to be difficult and stressful. Types of questions range from technical valuation questions to brainteasers like "How do you move Mount Fuji?" The only way to get better is to practice, practice, practice!
An analyst and an associate from Macquarie (investment bank) and a head recruiter from Edward Jones will be interviewing YOU for you to get practice. Sign up for the available spots on our club board in Henry Angus.
After signing up, email your resume to ubcfinanceclub@gmail.com to be included in our resume book.
BCPMC - Intro to Technical Analysis Workshop
Thursday, October 23rd, 1-2pm @ GEOG 100
Ever heard of Technical Analysis? It is the forecasting of future price movements based on past price movements. Did you know 95% of professionals in the investment and trading community use technical analysis to make decisions? Want to learn how to use price charts to time market tops and bottoms? Now's your chance! Chuck Tsui, an MBA and CMT from TD Waterhouse, is coming to share his knowledge and introduce this widely used discipline. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see what technical analysis is saying about today's markets!
The Chartered Market Technician (CMT) is an official Market Technicians Association (MTA) designation given only to those who are proficient and adept at technical analysis studies.
If you have not yet registered to participate in the BC Portfolio Management Challenge, you can do so by emailing Davies Town, VP Stock Competition, at daviestown@gmail.com.
Stalla Problem Solving/Mock Exam Workshop
Wed, October 22nd, 4-6pm @ SOWK 124
Please join Stalla for an intensive problem-solving session focused on the CFA® Level 1 exam topics that many candidates say challenge them most.
Led by Ernestine Chan, CFA (Stalla instructor and UBC Sauder Finance Instructor), this invitation-only workshop offers an extended sampling of the kind of insight and guidance you get from Stalla's two-day, live Mock Exam and Review Seminar.
In this complimentary workshop, you'll receive:
Expert-led review of critical key concepts
Hands-on, problem-solving practice
Specific guidance on how to approach tough questions
Practical test-taking strategies, tips, and tactics
Registration has already been started and will end on Tuesday. Space will be limited as this is a FREE workshop for members of the Finance Club. Please RSVP by clicking here.
Finance Career Night
Friday, October 17th, 5pm @ Life Sciences Centre (2350 Health Sciences Mall)
Our first annual Career Night is a networking event that connects firms in various facets of Finance to students who are interested in a career in Finance. Unlike an ordinary career fair, Finance Career Night presents companies that are only Finance-related. Each firm will have a booth set up to provide more information about career opportunities to students.
Companies Attending:
RBC Capital Markets
Accenture
Leith Wheeler
ING Insurance
Sun Life Financial
Credential Asset Management
Fundamental Research Corporation
Stalla
TD Securities
Macquarie
Raymond James Equity Capital Markets
Vancity
Delphi Asset Management
A TWIST: Unlike any other events hosted in the past, during our Finance Career Night networking portion, each firm will invite one of their favorite students to join them for a dinner right afterwards. The student will get an additional opportunity to get to know the recruiters of these firms on a personal level, potentially growing a bond that may result in mentorship or even a job!
Dress Code: Business Formal
Ticket Price: Only $5!
Purchase tickets in front of David Lam library from 10am - 2pm this week, or purchase online with Paypal at http://registration.cusonline.ca/financecareernight08.
BCPMC Stock Game Info Session
Thursday, Oct 9th, 1-2pm @ GEO 100
Want to find out how to make loads of green in the stock market? Want to learn strategies to protect your money in times of economic crisis? Want to win over $750 in prizes? Come check out the UBC Finance Club's annual stock competition to get the details! Odlum Brown's past VP Corporate Finance, Brooke Campbell, will be visiting as well. Participants will also have opportunities to learn valuable investing strategies from the pros! More details at the event.
NO STOCK MARKET EXPERIENCE REQUIRED -- PURELY FUN
Registration starts at the BCPMC Kickoff event and will continue outside of David Lam Library (Henry Angus Building) at the UBC Finance Club booth, or contact the Stock Game Manager, Davies Town at davies.town@ubcfinance.com!
RBC Corporate Treasury Info Session
Thursday, Oct 9, 9-10:30am @ HA 225
What is corporate treasury? If you're not sure about what exactly corporate treasury is, come out to this info session held jointly with our very own BCC. The VP Treasury of RBC Corporate Treasury will be in to discuss various topics such as corporate treasury careers, career paths available in Toronto vs. Vancouver, the credit crunch and current development, and how RBC corporate treasury is managing this credit crunch. All BComm and MBA students will benefit from this informative session.
Career Days 2008 and Graduate & Professional School Fair
October 1-2, 10AM-3PM @ SUB Main Concourse, Party Room, and Ballroom
Want to get trained, prepped, and ready for Career Days 2008? Attend our Sept. 24 workshop, How to Prepare for a Career Fair! Register here.
For more information, contact Jenny Au, Career Fair Program Assistant, at jenny.au@ubc.ca or visit www.careers.ubc.ca/events.cfm?page=careerfair.
Intro to Careers in Finance
Thursday, Oct 2, 1-2PM @ GEOG 100
Interested in Finance but not sure what kind of careers are out there? Come out to our Intro to Careers in Finance on October 2nd when we will be inviting guest speakers in Finance to introduce what job opportunities there are in Finance. Learn, take notes and enjoy free pizza!
Guest Speakers: Darren Degraaf - Darren is a Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder and a Certified Management Accountant and currently holds a position as a Senior Manager in Credit Risk Reporting at HSBC Bank.
Don Wong - Don is a UBC Alumnus who holds the position of Associate at Canaccord Adams, Investment Banking
Recruiting Executive Positions for the Finance Club
Due September 30th, 5pm @ UBC Finance Club Mail box in the CG Lounge (HA 3rd floor)
Are you interested in becoming a part of this year's executive team? If so, we are recruiting one 1st year Rep, one 2nd year Rep, and one 3rd Year Rep, as well as a new position this year called the Bulls & Bears Publications Coordinator. A short description of the roles are described as follows:
1st Year Representative - Assists with info sessions and various events
2nd Year Representative - Assists with Career Night, company visits, volunteer coordination and various events
3rd Year Representative - Assists with Wine & Cheese, competitions and various events
Bulls & Bears Publications Coordinator - Official liaison between UBC Finance Club and Carnegie Mellon University's Bulls & Bears Press. Coordinates student volunteer writers to contribute articles to the Bulls & Bears Press that will be read by 40 Universities across the World.
VP Administration - Arrange meetings, is responsible for minutes, and keeping every exec on time with their tasks. Checks email on a regular basis and Writes weekly newsletters to members.
Volunteers - Help out at various events
To apply, please fill out the application form, attach to your resume and cover letter and drop them off to the UBC Finance Club mailbox in the offices of the CG Lounge by Tuesday, September 30th at 5. Late applications will not be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all the students for applying. Interviews will take place on the weekend of Friday, Oct 3 to Sunday, Oct 5.
Good luck to everyone!
