Navigating Asset Management & Investment Landscape
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Tue, Nov 4, 2025
4:30 PM – 6 PM PST (GMT-8)
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Our distinguished speaker: John Claisse - CEO, Albourne Partners
John has been Albourne Partners' CEO since 2015. John is an equity partner and member of Albourne’s Executive Committee and also chair the firm’s Corporate Planning Council, which comprises Albourne’s function and region heads. John helped develop the firm’s proprietary risk analytics and was formerly the Senior Analyst for quantitative equity strategies and multi-strategy hedge funds. John remains a Portfolio Analyst working with several public and corporate plans, large endowments and foundations. John also serve on the Advisory Board of the University of Sussex Business School, on the Board of Trustees of Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI), and on the Governing Board of The Robert Toigo Foundation. John holds a first class Mathematics Degree and a PhD from Sussex University.
Focus of the event:
- Evolving trends in asset allocation
- How to approach a successful career in finance
- Key strategies for positioning yourself for success in investment management
The event is open to all students interested in finance, asset allocation, portfolio strategy, and investments.
About the Firms
Albourne Partners:
An independently owned, non-discretionary, and transparent global investment consultant specializing in alternative assets for over 30 years. With 350+ clients and more than $750B invested in alternative markets, Albourne provides research and advisory services that help institutional investors make informed, long-term decisions.
UC Investments:
Manages the University of California’s portfolio, spanning pension, endowment, and working capital assets. The team focuses on long-term sustainability, responsible investing, and supporting initiatives like the UC Investments Academy to develop future finance leaders.
UC Investment Academy: A program that prepares UC students for careers in asset management. Initially starting with just 100 students, the program has expanded to multiple UC campuses providing asset management training and real-world experience
Investment Talent Development Collective:
The Investment Talent Development Collaborative (ITDC) was launched in August 2024 to expand access to careers in finance for students from diverse backgrounds. The mission for the organization is to provide education, career guidance, and networking opportunities to students exploring finance, with a focus on those lacking industry connections.
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