NAIC Perspectives: Standing out in a Crowd

The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust has channeled more than $4 billion in capital to small, emerging and diverse managers. In this installment of Perspectives, NAIC's online video series, Hershel Harper, Chief Investment Officer, reveals what the Trust looks for in an asset manager and how those looking for capital allocations can differentiate themselves from the pack.

William Blair Q&A: Breaking into Asset Management

While a degree of progress has been made in financial services with regard to diversity, there is still a long way to go before the industry can truly be called an inclusive one. In this Q&A, Alaina Anderson, CFA, Portfolio Manager and Global Research Analyst, William Blair Investment Management, shares her insights on the challenges faced by diverse industry professionals, what steps firms can take to become more inclusive and provides advice to young diverse candidates looking to get into the industry.

Ocean Park Investments: Finding Opportunities in Every Market Cycle

In this NAIC Member Focus, we take a look at Ocean Park Investments, a Stamford, CT-based alternative investment firm focusing on industrial-related companies in the US and European markets. Founded in 2016 by industry veteran J. Dennis Jean-Jacques, we detail the firm's two distinct investment strategies, highlight some of the lessons learned from early missteps, and share how the investment team looks to generate upsized returns in various market conditions.

New NAIC Website Offers Improved Functionality, Greater Member Resources and More!

NAIC this week unveiled its new and improved website (naicpe.com) that provides more in-depth information on NAIC member firms and their impact, access to critical resources as well as member deals, industry news and more! The new, easy-to-navigate website not only features a sleeker, modernized look but also offers more industry facts and statistics on diverse-owned investment firms. Among the redesign’s highlights are:

• IntelligentNAIC - A groundbreaking data aggregation resource used to showcase NAIC member firm demographics and analytics in aggregate form. IntelligentNAIC tells the comprehensive story about the collective economic impact our members have on the global economy.
• A revamped Capital Allocators page that includes general plan information and contact information for LPs.
• A new Oversubscribed Funds page that displays NAIC members’ oversubscribed funds by year – target and actual – to showcase investor interest in our members’ investment strategies.
• An updated Current Members page that includes direct links to company websites and profile articles.
• New resource pages for FinSearches, NAIC Perspectives Videos, Multi-Year Corporate Partnerships and more.
• A redesigned News Section with improved sorting capabilities.

New York State Comptroller’s Office Seeking Senior Investment Manager for Emerging Manager Program

The New York State Office of the State Comptroller is seeking a Senior Investment Manager – Emerging Manager Program. This position is based in the New York City office and will work closely with the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (CRF) internal staff across all asset classes, as well as with all appropriate program-partners on all aspects of the Emerging Manager Program. This role will report to the Director of the Emerging Manager Program.

To apply, please email your resume to Lauren at lmcelderry@eflassociates.com. To learn more about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications, click below:

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