Member Selection

Please note, the application, along with all supporting documents, are to be submitted to globalequityfund@rhsmith.umd.edu by Friday March 15, 2013 by 11:59 p.m.

There will be an application and selection process conducted during the spring semester. The Global Equity Fund will be selecting up to 15 students in the Smith School’s part-time MBA and Master of Science in Business: Finance programs with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students are expected to make a year-long commitment if selected to be a member of the GEF. Selection is based on analytical ability, knowledge of the capital market, and a passion for finance.

Educational and Career Benefits

As a member of the GEF, students will have the opportunity to research the full spectrum of companies around the world, analyze industries and economies, and will be responsible for managing the allocation and risks of a real portfolio. The GEF provides students an exposure to a real-life asset management environment and an opportunity to enhance financial modeling skills, which are attractive experiences to potential employers. Allows students to be a part of a group that discusses current events on a weekly basis.

Analyst responsibilities

The analysts will evaluate and monitor sectors, track industry trends and current events, screen industry for potential buying opportunities, develop DCF and relative value models to value companies, make buy-hold-sell recommendations, and pitch investment ideas.