AIM for Wall StreetADVANCED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COURSE

A two-week intensive seminar taught by top Wall Street investment professionalsPresented by the CQA Institute at Wilkes UniversityMay 20 to June 1, 2018

KEY FEATURESKeynote Lectures and Discussion Participate in interactive presentations taught bytop Wall Street experts.

Skills DevelopmentLearn software/systems required to succeed: model research and development, risk measurement and management, portfolio optimization and simulation, and an introduction to coding and algorithm development.

Team-Based LearningCompete with a team of peers to develop a viable investment strategy that you will present to a review panel of professional investment managers.

Networking/Social ActivitiesVisit Wall Street and other locations to network with investment professionals and talented peers.

Internship OpportunitiesHave an opportunity to land a valuable internship at one of the CQA member firms.

OverviewThe Advanced Investment Management program is a rigorous two-week course  for high-achieving junior or senior university students who are passionate about working in the investment management industry.

Entry to the program is highly selective. Taught by experienced investment professionals, topics will include equity and fixed income research, asset allocation, risk management, quantitative research, portfolio management and effective communication. Along with the keynote lectures and discussions, the course will focus on hard skills in areas like programming, risk models and model development. The final capstone project involves a competition as students workin small teams to develop viableinvestment strategies.

The CQA Institute FacultyDan Cardell, CFA• Chairman of the board of directors of the CQA and of the board of trustees at Wilkes University• Director of equities at Weiss, Peck & Greer• CIO of Wintrust Capital Management

David Byrket, CFA • Senior PM at startup System Two Advisors • Co-head of the BlackRock’s New York-based Quant Equity team• Co-head of quantitative equities at Weiss, Peck & Greer

Tommy Huie, CFA • CIO of U.S. offices of BMO Global Asset Management• Senior consultant at Richards & Tierney• Member of board of trustees at Rice University

Lex Huberts, CFA • President of Mellon Capital• Published in the Financial Analysts Journal and the Journal of Portfolio Management (winner of the Graham and Dodd Award)• CIO of fixed income at Standish

Keith Quinton, CFA • Lecturer at the Tuck School at Dartmouth• Senior Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Investments• Held a range of research and investment positions at MFS, Putnam Investments, and Drexel Burnham Lambert

George “Gus” Sauter• Retired from his role as Vanguard’s first global CIO overseeing $1.7 trillion of internal funds• Member of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Investment Advisory Group

Todd Doersch• Global CIO and head of U.S. risk management at Nexus Risk Management• President and CEO of BARRA RogersCasey Investment Consulting• CEO of Cognitive Investment Management

David Coughenour, CFA • Founding partner and Chief Investment Officer – Equities at Chicago Equity Partners, LLC • Portfolio Manager at Bank of America • Board member of the CQA

Greg Forsythe• Founder and President of Revelation Investment Research• Director of global equity research at Schwab• Co-founder of Chicago Investment Analytics

Dr. Thomas Philips• Teaches quantitative portfolio management and valuation at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering• Global head of front office risk at BNP Paribas Asset Management• Senior risk manager for Malbec Partners

AIM Course Layout

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Introductionto Python

Programming

Introduction1st Session

Topics8:30 - 10 a.m.

1st SessionTopics

8:30 - 10 a.m.

Break, 10 - 10:30 a.m.

Break, 10 - 10:30 a.m.

Break, 2:30 - 3 p.m.

Break, 2:30 - 3 p.m.

2nd SessionTopics

10:30 a.m. - Noon

2nd SessionTopics

10:30 a.m. - Noon

3rd SessionSkills

1 - 2:30 p.m.

3rd SessionSkills

1 - 2:30 p.m.

4th SessionSkills

3 - 5 p.m.

4th SessionSkills

3 - 5 p.m.

LunchNoon - 1 p.m.

LunchNoon - 1 p.m.

Dinner6 - 7:30 p.m.

Dinner6 - 7:30 p.m.

EquitiesEquities Risk Models Security Analysis

Machine Learning

Behavioral Finance

Asset Classes Fixed Income

Derivatives

Strategy Review

Team Breakouts Final Team Prep

Equity Trading

PortfolioManagement

QuantitativeResearch

TeamAssignments Guest Speaker

AcademicPresentation

Dinner &Entertainment

Guest Speaker

Lunch

Lunch

InvestmentPresentations

CQA Speaker

CQA Speaker

CQA Speaker Dinner

Dinner Awards Dinner

Movie Night

Guest Speaker

Factors andAnomalies

Introduction toAlgorithms

Ethics Trends in AssetManagement

Career Advice(Panel)

Marketing andManagement

Private ClientManagement

Open SourceSoftware

InvestmentAnalysis

EffectivePresentation

PortfolioSimulation

PortfolioConstruction

Stock SelectionModeling

Topics Skills Specials Excursions

Overview ofAcademic Research

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Who should attend?The Advanced Investment Management Course is for students who have a strong desire to pursue a career in the investment management industry. Students should have taken introductory courses in finance, investments or similar courses. For non-business/finance majors, students should have some coursework in economics or statistics. Juniors or seniors are preferred.

What is the CQA Institute?The CQA Institute is an organization dedicated to educating students with an interest in the investment management industry. It is staffed by members of the CQA, an organization bringing together top investment professionals to exchange ideas and explore the latest ideas in quantitative finance.

Why Wilkes University?Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and is an ideal location close to major metro areas on the East Coast. Wilkes has excellent facilities and is proud to partner with the CQA Institute to host the program.

Does the course give college credit?Upon successful completion of the two-week course, you will receive a certificate of achievement from the CQA Institute.

What prerequisites are there to apply?Students should have some academic experience in any or all of the following areas of study: finance, investments, economics, statistics or business. Any demonstration of a passion for investments would be a plus.

FAQsHow are students selected?The CQA Institute faculty will select candidates for the program based on academic achievement and interest in a career in investment management. Acceptance to the program will be highly selective and limited to 30 students.

Are internships possible for the summer immediately after the program?It is our intent to provide several internships for students who meet requirements for the hiring firms. The internship application process would occur immediately after admission to the program.

How much does it cost?The two-week program fee is $2,950, which is all-inclusive. The fee does not include transportation to and from the campus.

Are scholarships available?Yes, scholarships are available. Check out the CQA Institute website to see a list of available scholarships.

Is room and board included? Yes, the course fee will include on-campus room and board and all costs of excursions/activities throughout the two-week period.

COURSE FEES

HOW TO APPLY

SPONSORS

All-inclusive Course Fee: $2,950Includes room, board and all course-planned events and excursions

Apply online at: https://www.cqainstitute.com/apply-now/

Application deadline: Jan. 31, 2018