INVALUABLE EVENT for STEM SUBJECT STUDENTS with LOTS OF FREE FOOD & DRINKS – 7pm Tues 30 Jan, Pembroke College
On Tuesday 30th January from 7pm in Pembroke College’s Pichette Auditorium in the Rokos Quad, you will have a very unique chance to attend one of the most INSIGHTFUL, EXCITING AND INVALUABLE EVENTS OF THE YEAR organised by the Oxford Guild with hedge fund manager Rokos Capital Management. Rokos Capital Management providing you with the incredible opportunity to get an understanding of the global economy, how innovation, cutting edge research and technology are changing the macroeconomic landscape and an introduction and insight into the fast paced and exciting world of hedge funds and the buyside, the work they do, and how to succeed in this high profile and competitive industry. As one of the only hedge funds offering positions directly to graduates, Rokos are looking for keen, inquisitive minds to join the fund straight out of university. Students with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematical disciplines) or Economics background are particularly welcome as well as those who already have offers and incoming graduate roles or internships. This unmissable and exclusive event will give you the chance to hear from, meet and network with senior professionals from this innovative, world leading hedge fund which is launching its new graduate programme and is looking to recruit you. This is the perfect opportunity to get your foot in the door, network in a comfortable setting over free food and drinks and find out more about the world of hedge funds and the buyside. The Head of Investor Relations Mark Edwards, Head of HR Lindsey Boden will be in attendance along with Nick Dawson, Portfolio Managers, and representatives from their risk, investment, quant, infrastructure, research and enterprise technology teams as well as Oxford alumni will also be in attendance! To apply please email your CV to graduates@rokoscapital.com and copy in president@theoxfordguild.com listing your name only in the email heading. You will be emailed by MIDNIGHT Monday 29th January to confirm if you have been successful in attaining a place.
Founded by Chris Rokos (an Oxford alumnus from Pembroke College) in 2015, and who previously was co-founder of Brevan Howard Asset Management, this is an incredible opportunity to hear more about the buy side and the graduate opportunities that RCM has to offer. The Firm manages a global macro hedge fund that targets consistent long-term returns for its investors within a well-defined risk framework. The fund is active in the major macro asset classes: interest rates, FX, equities, as well as emerging markets, credit and commodities. Today they have over 110 employees between their London headquarters and Washington D.C. research office.
This promises to an invaluable event for anyone with an interest in the world financial climate, the finance, hedge fund and asset management industries and for those looking to apply for positions. There will be an opportunity for a fascinating and unique discussion covering some topical issues and you can gain some additional knowledge and insight into the markets and current affairs to use going forward in your career. Rokos’ expertise and the huge wealth of investment experience of those in attendance, will propel you to succeed at interviews and into your internship or job and impress your employer, helping you to convert them.
This will be an incredibly useful event, and one of the only events like this and visits from a top hedge fund that is one of the few to hire graduates out of university in Oxford this year, so DO NOT MISS OUT!
Students with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematical disciplines) or Economics background are particularly welcome as well as those who already have offers and incoming graduate roles or internships.
