MSFA Master of Science in Finance Association

MSFAMaster of Science in Finance Association

Agenda

• Mission• Board Members• Key Events• Upcoming Events• Board Member Admission• Contact Us

Mission

• Promoting and enhancing the reputation of the R.H. Smith MS Finance program;

• Enhancing the educational experience and professional development of all members;

• Providing a good networking environment for Smith community and enhancing communications among Finance students, alumni, faculty and professionals; and

• Adding value to the program by coordinating student-run events and activities.

Board Members

Ivan (Chen-Ping) LinCynthia (Weiyi) Gai

Co-President Co-President

Board MembersStella (Siyue) Liu

Annie (Qianwen) Chen

VP Marketing

VP Administration

Board MembersBen (Bin) Liu

Emma (Jingyun) Yang

VP Finance

VP External Relations

Board Members

Albert (Pete) KyleRussell (Xingzhou) Li

VP Community Development Advisor

Key Events

Portfolio Management SeminarTopics: • Robert H. Smith School of Business Global Equity Fund• How to invest in futures and options• Performance of leveraged ETFs investment• MS in Finance portfolio management project

Key Events

Panel Discussion with AlumniAlumni: • Xing Liu, Full-time offer: Citi MA, Shanghai, China. • Yulin Zhou, Full-time, XL Insurance, U.S. • Lei Li, Full-time, KPMG Advisory, U.S. • Ding Zhou, Full-time, KPMG Advisory, U.S. 

Upcoming Events

Resume Critique Session

Sep.8th, Saturday, 10am-12pm

Meet industry professionals and improve your resume!

RSVP: http://ascendumd.eventbrite.com/

Co-Sponsors: Ascend & ABAhttp://www.ascendleadership.org/

http://www.aba-america.org/

Upcoming Events Portfolio Management SeminarSep.26th, Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Topic: Fixed Income Investments

Speaker:

Michael J. Stafford, Jr.

Managing Director, Director of Fixed Income InvestmentsASB Capital Management

Speaker bio: http://www.asbcm.com/team/us.htm

Board Member AdmissionCandidates should meet the following criteria

• Be passionate about student activities

• Demonstrate leadership skills

• Commit to MSFA and be responsible

• Graduate no earlier than Dec 2013

Board Member Admission• Send Statement of Intent (250-300 word limit):

1. Why do you want to join MSFA?

2. How can you add value to MSFA?

to msfaboard@rhsmith.umd.edu

with the subject of ‘MSFA Board Member Application’• Attach your resume!

Board Member Admission

Important Dates

Application Deadline: September 14th 11:59 pm Interview invitation: September 20th Interview Date: September 21st & 22nd Announcements: September 26th

Specific Roles Determined: December 2012

Contact Us!

Website

http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/organizations/msfa/ Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/groups/msfaumd/

LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/groups/Master-Science-in-Finance-Association-4430558/about

Email: msfaboard@rhsmith.umd.edu

THANK YOU

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