Traditionally, hedge funds had been illiquid investments tailored to high-net-worth players in the alternative investments space. That tradition is changing, said Kevin Mirabile, a clinical assistant professor of finance at the Gabelli School of Business, and the new areas of …

For Shrey Patel, MBA ’17, a trip to London was the perfect opportunity to network and fine-tune his career aspirations. Patel was one of about 320 attendees at the January Alternative Investments Conference, held annually by the London School of Economics. Just …

Speakers at an Alternative Investments Club career night, held recently at Lincoln Center, offered students guidance in securing employment and becoming successful in hedge funds and other alternatives-focused firms. Professionals gave advice about entering the industry via a small firm or startup, …